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Islands & beaches

Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay, Do Son and the national park: how to get out there, when to go, what to do and how to stay safe on the water.

Cat Ba Island (Cát Bà) Guide: Getting There, Lan Ha Bay and Where to Stay

Bus, ferry, cable car or speedboat, how to do Lan Ha Bay and where to sleep on the island.

Updated 27 Oct 2026

Which trail fits half a day, which needs a full one, what it costs and how to get back from Viet Hai.

Updated 27 Oct 2026

Hai Phong's old seaside town: what the water is really like, where to swim, and what else is worth the trip.

Updated 27 Oct 2026

Shared boat from Cat Ba or a night on the water, and how Lan Ha compares with Ha Long Bay.

Updated 27 Oct 2026