Cat Ba Island / Ha Long Bay
The quieter gateway to Ha Long Bay: day cruises from Cat Ba town, Lan Ha Bay kayaking, and island national-park hikes — with far fewer boats than Ha Long City departures.
- How long to stay
- 2 days (1–3)
- Daily budget (mid-range)
- US$35–90
- Routes in/out
- 1
Practicalities
- Direct combined bus+boat from Hanoi takes about 3.5 hours.
- Local ferries from Hai Phong run about every 30 minutes.
- Book bay cruises the day before from Cat Ba town; overnight cruise options exist.
Getting in & out
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