Cat Ba Island Getting there & around

Getting around

Rented bicycles are a great way to explore the island and many of the hotels can arrange Chinese mountain bikes (70, 000d per day). There are also some tandems available for double the pedal power.

Minibuses with driver are easily arranged. Motorbike rentals (with or without a driver) are available from most of the hotels (from US$5 without a driver). If you are heading out to the beaches or national park, pay the parking fee to ensure that the bike is still there when you return: there have been reports of theft and vandalism.

You’ll get plenty of offers to tour Cat Ba Harbour in a rowboat (around 30, 000d), or you can hire a kayak from one of the hotels.

Tours of the island and national park, boat trips around Halong Bay and fishing trips are peddled by nearly every hotel and restaurant in Cat Ba. Cost depends on the number of people, but typical prices are US$8 for day trips and US$20 for two-day, one-night trips.

Among the consistently reputable tour operators, take a look at the My Ngoc Hotel (888 199) and Quang Duc Family Hotel (888 231).