Cat Ba, Vietnam - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Cat Ba is the largest island in Ha Long Bay, offering a spectacular blend of dramatic limestone karsts, pristine beaches, and lush rainforests. Visit to enjoy kayaking among the islands, trekking in the national park, and a relaxing getaway amidst breathtaking nature.

Top things to do in Cat Ba

Things to do in Cat Ba include Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park, National Park. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Cat Ba

Here is what 3 days in Cat Ba look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Cat Co 3 BeachBeach
    1.4 km
  2. 2
    Cannon FortCat Ba Town
    650 m (🚶 10 min)
  3. 3
    Cai Beo Floating Village
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Beo Harbor
    5.6 km
  2. 2
    Hospital CaveCentral Cat Ba
    2.7 km
  3. 3
    Butterfly Valley
    2 km
  4. 4
    Trung Trang CaveCave
    4.7 km
  5. 5
    Viet Hai VillageCat Ba National Park
    750 m (🚶 14 min)
  6. 6
    Cat Ba National ParkCentral Cat Ba
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Dau Be Island
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Cat Ba?

Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park, National Park, Cat Co 1 Beach, Cannon Fort, Cai Beo Floating Village and 9 more. Lan Ha Bay: A pristine and quieter bay than Ha Long Bay, perfect for kayaking, swimming, and diving.

What can you do in 3 days in Cat Ba?

Day 1: Cat Co 3 Beach, Cannon Fort, Cai Beo Floating Village. Day 2: Beo Harbor, Hospital Cave, Butterfly Valley, Trung Trang Cave. Day 3: Dau Be Island.

Which areas should you explore in Cat Ba?

The itinerary for Cat Ba runs through Cat Ba Town, Central Cat Ba and Cat Ba National Park.

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