Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay

Quiet hidden area near Halong Bay
Travel to the coastal town, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in a World Natural Heritage, recognized by UNESCO – Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay. As a quiet hidden area near Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay boasts stunning and unspoiled scenery with significant value in biosphere reserves in Vietnam thanks to seven island and ocean ecosystems. This is the largest limestone archipelago of Vietnam with over 360 islands, including enchanting vegetation-covered limestone islands and spectacular karst formations.

Beyond enchanting beaches, Cat Ba National Park covers a total area of up to 15,200ha which is the habitat of 2,320 species of plants and animals on land and in the sea, many of which are on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. In particular, the Cat Ba Langur is a rare species, on the list of animals at the highest risk of extinction.

When to visit

April – June,
September-November

Getting there

3 hours away from Hanoi by car

Ideal trip duration

2-3 day trip

Average temperature

Summer: 25-29°C
Winter: 15-20ºC

Highlights

Experiences in Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay

Curated Tours

Slow cruising through Ha Long Bay off the beaten path

Sustainability

How we practice responsible travel in Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay

Nearby places

Explore destinations close by

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay Off Track

Van Long - Ninh Binh in harvest season

Ninh Binh