Take an excursion to Cat Ba Island

The Cat Ba Archipelago, with 367 islands, makes up most of the south of the bay. Within these islands, you’ll find Cat Ba island, the biggest of all, which has some impressive natural beauty. 

It’s also home to the Cat Ba National Park, which is perfect for trekking and climbing. 

The island sits around an ancient fisherman’s port and as such has a relaxed atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to spend an afternoon.

One of the best things to do here is to rent a bicycle and ride to the idyllic countryside just outside the main town.

This is also the spot where many of the boats leave for island trips so it makes a good place to base yourself while you are in Halong Bay.