Cat Ba island car rental

Cat Ba island Car Rental types ?

Taxi 4 seater Cat Ba island : Toyota Vios, Honda City, Hyundai Accent, Kia K3, Toyota Camry...

Taxi 7 seater Cat Ba island : Toyota Innova, Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu Mux, Kia Sorrento, Kia Sedona, Kia Carnival....

9 seater car rental Cat Ba island : Dcar Limousine Ford Transit, Dcar Limousine Hyundai Solati, Hyundai Starex...

16 seater mini van rental Cat Ba island : Ford Transit, Hyundai Solati, Toyota Hiace...

29 seater coach rental Cat Ba island : Hyundai County, Samco...

35 seater mini bus rental Cat Ba island : Thaco Garden, Samco , Thaco Town, Universe

45 seater bus rental Cat Ba island: Universe , Samco, Thaco...

Hanoi Car Rental Taxi Price to Cat Ba island

Taxi 4 seater Hanoi Cat Ba island : 2.500.000 vnd/way

Taxi 7 seater Hanoi Cat Ba island : 2.700.000 vnd/way

Taxi 4 seater Noi Bai airport Cat Ba island : 2.800.000 vnd/way

Taxi 7 seater Noi Bai airport Cat Ba island : 3.000.000 vnd/way

Car rental 9 seater -> 45 seater : Please contact us

Travel routes Hanoi -> Cat Ba island : Ha noi central -> Hanoi Hai Phong 5B highway -> Tan Vu Lach Huyen -> Got ferry -> Cai Vieng ferry -> Cat Ba island

Travel time Hanoi -> Cat Ba island : 4 hours 

Distance Hanoi -> Cat Ba island : 150 km

The best time visit Cat Ba island

The best time to visit Cat Ba Island all depends on your personal preferences. If you enjoy the heat of tropical summers, June to August is probably the best time to go.

If you enjoy milder weather, October till March is a better time to go. Be mindful of the fact that even though Cat Ba has four seasons, there’s still a rainy and dry season.

Rainy season is from May to September and the dry season is from November to March. Every season has up- and downsides to it but the consensus is that the best months to visit are March, April, September and October. (See our latest guide on Cat Ba Island weather)

What to see at Cat Ba island?

Lan Ha Bay

It is located close to Ha Long Bay, east of Cat Ba Island, with an arc shape with more than 400 large and small islands covered with green leaves. Not many people know, so Lan Ha Bay is quite quiet compared to many other famous tourist destinations.

Monkey Island

The reason that Monkey Island is so-called is that there are fun monkeys here and is extremely suitable for groups with children. In addition. If you are someone who likes to mingle with the sea, want to try seeing life under the sea. You can also join a diving tour at a centre-right on the island for about 1 million VND / 30 minutes by coach.

Cat Ba National Park

It is recognized as a world biosphere reserve with rich and pristine flora and fauna as a tourist attraction that cannot be missed when travelling to Cat Ba Island. With a price of about 15,000 VND / person. Visitors can choose from ecotourism routes, admire the botanical landscape inside the national forest or visit some famous caves such as Trung Trang cave, Doi cave, ….

Cat Co Beach

In Cat Ba, there are 3 beaches, Cat Co 1, 2 and 3, with clear water and located near the town centre. So these 3 beaches gather a lot of tourists. In particular, Cat Co 1 beach is larger, with three sides almost surrounded by rocky mountains. Cat Co 2 and 3 beaches are smaller but quite peaceful, suitable for those who want to find a place with fewer people and more pristine. The beaches are connected by a small road along the mountain.

Cannon Fortress

It is located at an altitude of 177 meters. This is a historical relic built by the Vietnamese army in the 40s of the 20th century, and still holds two large cannons, each weighing up tens of tons. Besides visiting the fortress, visitors can also observe many familiar locations of Cat Ba island from above such as Lan Ha Bay, Guoc Island, …

Ben Beo Fishing Village

Not as exciting as a pier to Lan Ha Bay, but Ben Beo fishing village has a variety of ships. Boats ready to take guests to explore the serene beauty of the oldest fishing village in Vietnam.

What to eat at Cat Ba island?

Travelling to Cat Ba. Visitors not only can comfortably immerse themselves in the cool blue sea or explore the natural beauty of the islands here but also have the opportunity to enjoy special dishes: shrimp vermicelli, Crispy steamed crabs, 7 dishes, sea snakes … All are rich in the taste of Cat Ba sea and it is difficult to forget that characteristic flavour.

Where to stay at Cat Ba island?

Cat Ba Sunrise Resort / Cat Ba Sand Beach Resort

Sea Pearl Cat Ba Hotel / Sealife Legend Cruises

Woodstock Beach Camp

What to do at Cat ba island?

Sight-seeing boat trip in Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba also includes islands protruding from the sea and many cave systems that share similarities to Ha Long Bay. However, many tourists believe that visiting Lan Ha Bay is more interesting because the scenery here retains more wild features than in Ha Long Bay. You can arrange a half-day cruise for approximately 4 hours deep into Lan Ha bay to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. During the cruise, you can also combine visiting the fishing village or trying a kayaking trip on the beautiful bay of Hai Phong.

Swimming at Cat Ba beaches

Get yourself a cruise for a more in-depth exploration of Lan Ha bay, and you'll reach deserted beautiful small beaches on islands' feet such as Van Boi, Nam Cat, Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches), etc. Those beaches have similarities of white sandy beaches, clear water, and less used by travelers.

Rock climbing at Cat Ba island

It is a type of adventure tourism that attracts adventurous tourists when coming to Cat Ba. The island offers dozens of climbing points on islands in Lan Ha Bay, such as Hang Ca, Nam Cat island, Ba Trai, etc., or on the mainland of Cat Ba town. The rocky cliffs, the feeling of conquering the cliffs is always a sport that brings strong feelings to visitors.

Try fresh seafood on floating village

Cat Ba island is a marine tourist area, so the delicious dishes and famous specialties in Lan Ha Bay are main dishes made from seafood such as lobster, sea crab, seaweed, mussels at different types. Try yourself at one of the floating restaurants in Cat Ba island is also a pleasant experience. The fish farms underneath the restaurant are lively with fresh sea creatures ready for many delicious dishes for visitors to enjoy, such as Fried crab with salt, sea sam grilled, baked lobster with egg sauce, and wine-poached lobster, grilled shrimp, steamed shrimp, etc.

Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay

It is easy to hire a boat for a half-day cruise to see Lan Ha bay's beauty with hundreds of Karst islands and islets. Be prepared with swimwear and ready to paddle in a quiet, tranquil area to learn more about the rocks' formation.

Bike cycling to Viet Hai village

From Cat Ba town, it takes you about 1 hour by boat then hop on a bike to cycle for about 5km to visit the peaceful village of Viet Hai. The cycling route covers a long shady path along the coastal line and tunnel through the mountain.

Trekking in Cat Ba National Park

The National Park offers you a few trekking routes that one may select to fit their needs through the jungle. Below are the popular:

Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai village: It's a 4-hour tough trek followed by a 45-minute gentle walk from the village to the boat pier. You'll need to catch a boat trip to return to Cat Ba island.

Cat Ba National Park to Frog pond: A 2-hour trek in the jungle near the park's entrance.