Things to do in Cat Ba, compared

We rank 120 experiences in Cat Ba, Vietnam, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas. at 98 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $12 per person, and 9 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 98 · from $400000

Best value

Lan Ha Bay Full Day Cruise and Kayak – Small Group guaranteed

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 92 · from $15

Best with kids

2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 80 · from $97

Most proven

Amanda Cruise - Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay - All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 95 · from $56

Best short trip

Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 84 · from $20

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Cat Ba compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.	98	Peak Performance	$400000	48h	5.0/5 (3,865)	Free to 24h before
Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds	97	Peak Performance	$180000	9h	5.0/5 (3,749)	Free to 24h before
Le Journey Elegance - Halong Bay - All Inclusive Multi Day Tour	96	Peak Performance	$51	48h	4.9/5 (2,524)	Free to 24h before
Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - best selling: Kayaking, Swimming, hiking & Lunch	96	Peak Performance	$23	6h	4.9/5 (3,761)	Free to 24h before
Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy	95	Peak Performance	$110	48h	4.9/5 (1,067)	Free to 24h before
Amanda Cruise - Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay - All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N	95	90+ Club	$56	48h	4.9/5 (6,319)	Free to 24h before
From Ha Noi/Cat Ba: Full-Day Cruise to Lan Ha bay - Ha Long Bay	94	90+ Club	$18	9h	4.9/5 (566)	Free to 24h before
Lan Ha Bay Full Day Cruise and Kayak – Small Group guaranteed	92	90+ Club	$15	8h	4.9/5 (356)	Free to 24h before
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise All Inclusive 2 Days	91	90+ Club	$149	48h	4.7/5 (3,531)	Free to 24h before
Cat Ba Day Cruise: Lan Ha bay - Halong Bay - Monkey island	86	Exceptional	$31	8h	4.9/5 (216)	Free to 24h before
From Cat Ba – Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay – Viet Hai Village Bike Tours	86	Exceptional	$16	8h	4.9/5 (149)	Free to 24h before
Cat Ba Island: Full-day Tour Lan Ha Bay with Luxury Cruise	86	Exceptional	$35	8h	4.9/5 (192)	Free to 24h before
Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.	86	Exceptional	$9265000	72h	4.9/5 (138)	Free to 24h before
Amanda Premier Cruise - Ha Long Bay - All Inclusive 2D1N	85	Exceptional	$160	48h	4.8/5 (166)	Free to 24h before
Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local	84	Exceptional	$20	4h	4.9/5 (132)	Free to 24h before
Secret Handicraft Villages of Hanoi ( Incense and hat Villages )	82	Exceptional	$29	4h	5.0/5 (68)	Free to 24h before
Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay	81	Exceptional	$15	4h	4.9/5 (97)	Free to 24h before
Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay	81	Exceptional	$675000	6h	4.9/5 (64)	Free to 24h before
2 Days 1 Night on Lan Ha Bay at Daiichi Boutique Cruise	80	Exceptional	$97	48h	4.8/5 (87)	Free to 24h before
Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour from Hanoi/ Cat Ba	79	Strongly Recommended	$33	12h	4.9/5 (363)	Free to 24h before

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