3 Days in Cat Ba Island: The Perfect Itinerary
3‑day itinerary on Cat Ba Island, Vietnam with balanced sightseeing, meals and transport.
Day 1 — Arrival and orientation
- 07:00 — Bus to Hai Phong (Hanoi)
- 10:30 — Ferry to Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong Port)
- 12:00 — Check‑in at hotel (Cat Ba Island)
- 12:30 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Cat Ba Town)
- 14:30 — Boat tour of Vịnh Hạ Long (Vịnh Hạ Long)
- 18:00 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Cat Ba Town)
- 20:00 — Rest (Hotel)
Day 2 — Northern Cat Ba exploration
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel)
- 09:30 — Visit Đinh Ngự Lâm (Đinh Ngự Lâm)
- 12:00 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Cat Ba Town)
- 13:30 — Hike Núi Cao Vọng (Núi Cao Vọng)
- 16:00 — Hang Luồn Cave Entrance (Hang Luồn Cave Entrance)
- 18:30 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Cat Ba Town)
- 20:30 — Rest (Hotel)
Day 3 — Southern sights and departure
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel)
- 09:30 — Hang Tiên Ông (Hang Tiên Ông)
- 11:30 — Cửa Vạn (Cửa Vạn)
- 13:00 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Cat Ba Town)
- 14:30 — View on the bay (View on the bay)
- 16:00 — Ferry to Hai Phong and bus to Hanoi (Cat Ba Island)
- 18:30 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Hai Phong)
- 20:00 — Rest (Hotel)
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This itinerary covers Cat Ba Island in 3 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.
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