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Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba

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Explore the nature and local life on Cat Ba Island, the largest island of the Cat Ba Archipelago and home to a diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystem. A national park covers half of the island's surface, where tropical limestone forests, karsts, mangroves, coral reefs, emerald lagoons, and hidden caves harbor indigenous animal and plant life. Visit the small communities living on floating fishing villages to learn about their way of life, traditions, customs, and cuisine. Besides discovering the island by land, you can take a ferryboat or rent a kayak to discover secluded areas and look for adventures. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Cat Ba holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Cat Ba Island and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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2-day explore Cat Ba Island - Visiting Monkey Island & Cat Ba National Park BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $94

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Cat Ba National Park Trekking Full Day from Cat Ba Island BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $36

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Cat Ba Trekking Tours National Park Half Day From Cat Ba Island BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $25

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By Sylvain P On March 22, 2018

Nous avons choisi cat ba pour faire la baie d'halong et nous le regrettons pas . Il y a moins de monde pour les tours en bateau . Il y a des belles vu a voir sur l'ile et quelques petites plages qui m... more »

We chose cat ba to Halong Bay and we regret it. There are fewer people for the boat tours. There are some nice seen to do on the island and a few small beaches which unfortunately will lose their charms as the Asian build resorts on the beach.

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By TheTraveller314 On March 18, 2018

We went to Cat Ba for 5 days with our three kids (14, 12, 9) and had a great time. While putting two adults and three kids on a scooter would be a breeze for a Vietnamese family, we’re not that advent... more »
By YOUNGJOO K On March 17, 2018

서양인들이 대부분이네요 비수기라 조용했는데 성수기엔 시끄러울 듯,,,어딜가나 오토바이 매연은 어쩔수 없네요 more »

I guess most of the Westerners was loud, quiet, low season high season in La, and the yen there goes a motorcycle exhaust is not

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By Максим Марченко On September 4, 2017

One of the most beautiful places i have ever been. You must take kayak to explore the bay. A lot of seafood.

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By mikhail Adams On August 14, 2017

Beautiful island. Still very raw and untouched. Restaurants and hotels are very affordable. Rent a bike for 4$ and explore this magical place!

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By Jake Mead On April 29, 2017

Great island with lots of natural wildlife and trees. The main town is a little built up but the rest of the island is nice

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By Kevin Vu On January 17, 2018

Beautiful island. Must go !

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By Scott Kellett On June 6, 2017

Gorgeous island, friendly locals. Beautiful beaches. Rent a motorbike for $3 and tour the island!

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