Cát Bà Island
Cát Bà Island
Cát Bà Island
Cát Bà Island
The pearl of northern Vietnam: a biosphere reserve, cliffs, and marine ecosystems.
Northern Vietnam
National Park
Active Recreation
Cát Bà Island is the largest island in the archipelago of northern Vietnam, combining unique terrestrial and marine ecosystems. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site where tropical forests meet karst mountains, caves, and azure bays. It is an ideal spot for trekking, rock climbing, and exploring rare wildlife.
- Duration
2–3 days
- Average budget
from $25
- Admission
80,000 ₫
- Current
28 °C, humid
- Best months
Oct – Apr
- Local language
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
Cát Bà National Park, established in 1986, covers 17,362 hectares of land and sea. The island's landscape is pierced by limestone mountains and caves, such as the historical
Hang Quân Y
(Hospital Cave) and
Trung Trang
Cave.
The island is famous for its biodiversity: it is home to the critically endangered Cát Bà langur. Equipped beaches like Cát Cò, the viewpoint at
Pháo Đài Thần Công
(Cannon Fort), as well as rock-climbing routes (over 120 tracks) and kayaking in Lan Hạ Bay are open to tourists.
Dry season with moderate temperatures (18–25°C), ideal for trekking and outdoor sports.
On site
- How to get there
Bus + ferry/cable car
- Accommodation
Hotels in Cát Bà Town
- Getting around
Motorbike, taxi, boat
- Cash
Required for tickets
- Connectivity
4G, Wi-Fi in hotels
- With kids
Suitable