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15 Best Things to Do on Cat Ba Island
October 6, 2026
From kayaking Lan Ha Bay to sunset at Cannon Fort, here are 15 things to do on Cat Ba Island, with rough costs, timing and practical tips.
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Practical guides to Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay, written by the team at Flamingo Cat Ba Sea & Sand Resort.
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How to Get from Hanoi to Cat Ba (Bus, Ferry, Cable Car, Private Car)
October 6, 2026
How to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba by bus and ferry, the Cat Hai cable car, Hai Phong speedboat, Ha Long ferry or private car, with 2026 times and fares.
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Lan Ha Bay vs Ha Long Bay: Which One Should You Visit?
October 6, 2026
Same karst scenery, same UNESCO listing, very different crowds. How Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay compare on access, cruises, kayaking and cost.
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Best Time to Visit Cat Ba: Weather Month by Month
October 6, 2026
Cat Ba weather month by month, with typical temperatures, sea conditions, typhoon season and holiday crowds, so you can pick the right time for your trip.
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Lan Ha Bay Kayaking and Boat Trips: A Practical Guide
October 6, 2026
How Lan Ha Bay kayaking and boat trips work from Cat Ba Island: tour types, the best stops, 2026 price ranges and when to go.
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Cat Ba National Park: Hikes, Caves and the Cat Ba Langur
October 6, 2026
Hike Ngu Lam Peak, explore Trung Trang and Hospital caves, and learn about the rare Cat Ba langur. Fees, trails and timing for 2026.
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Cat Ba Beaches: Cat Co 1, 2, 3 and Beyond
October 6, 2026
A beach-by-beach guide to Cat Ba, from the Cat Co coves near town to Tung Thu and the island beaches of Lan Ha Bay, with swim seasons and tips.
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Where to Stay in Cat Ba: Town, Beach or Resort?
October 6, 2026
An honest area-by-area guide to where to stay in Cat Ba: the town, the Cat Co beaches, Lan Ha Bay and Viet Hai, with who each one suits.
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What to Eat in Cat Ba: Seafood and Local Dishes
October 6, 2026
Mantis shrimp, tu hai clams, crab noodle soup and Hai Phong stick bread. What to eat in Cat Ba, where to find it and what it costs in 2026.