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Jewels of Indochina - 19 days. Tour Code: VCT01
Signatures of Indochina - 21 days. Tour Code: VCT02
Treasures of Indochina - 16 days. Tour Code: VCT03
South Vietnam & Cambodia Extension - 9 days. Tour Code: VCT04
Vietnam & Angkor Family - 16 days. Tour Code: VCT05

Vietnam & Laos Explorer - 18 days. Tour Code: VLT01

Great Indochina Loop - 16 days. Tour Code: VIT01

Cat Ba Island Cat Ba Island, Vietnam is home to the Cat Ba National Park. The Cat Ba National Park covers an area of nearly 200 square kilometers. It has both forests and water bodies within its boundaries. The nationa l park is an attraction to the tourists who enjoy hiking. To the east of the island is the Lan Ha Bay. This bay is famous for its excellent beaches and breathtaking scenery. The Cat Ba Island is home to two white sand beaches both located one kilometer from Cat Ba town. They are Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2. T hese two beaches are interconnected by a seven hundred meters long wooden walkway. Cat Ba Island, Vietnam is rich in flora and fauna. There are more than 600 different kinds of plants in this island. The wide variety of trees includes Bang, Goi Nep, Sang Le and Kim Giao. The island is filled with animals of rare species like the white headed langurs, deers and macaques. It is home to a number of sea animals like sea turtles, lobsters, coral, oysters and dolphins. All these features have turned Cat Ba Island into one of the major Vietnam popular destinations. The best time during the year to visit the Cat Ba Island, Vietnam is October and November. The weather is best during this time of the year. During these two months the island experiences a pleasant weather to enjoy the national park, to walk on the beaches and absorb the stunning beauty of the island. Temperatures drop from December onwards thus having a chilly weather. March and April are wet, and June, July and August are hot with a high percentage of humidity. To get to Cat Ba Island one can travel from Hanoi, Vietnam to Hai phong by train or bus and then to Cat Ba by a boat. One can travel directly to Halong Bay, Vietnam from Hanoi, Vietnam by a chartered helicopter and from there to Cat Ba by boat. There are a number of agents who arrange for trips to the Cat Ba Island and ensure that your sightseeing in Vietnam is as hassle-free and as enjoyable as possible. Even hotels and cafes in Hanoi, Vietnam too arrange for tours to the island. Places of interest Cat Ba National Park Established in 1986, Cat Ba National Park encompasses an area of 15,000 ha – over 50% of the island. The terrain is mainly composed of limestone mountains, many with stunning caves and grottoes. The highest peak is Cao Vong measuring 322 m. The park boasts over 120 animal species including over 69 species of bird, 20 reptiles and 32 mammals. Other fauna include the python and numerous animals on the endangered list, among them the red-faced monkey and the leopard cat. In addition the park is also home to a botanical garden with more than 150 families of plants. Military Hospital Built in the 1960’s, this former army hospital cave (Hoang Son) was set up to service the North Vietnamese Army during the War. The cave has a total of 17 chambers that once served as wards and operating rooms and the large enclosure is big enough to accommodate 100 people. Trung Trang Cave This cave was also used by the North Vietnamese Army. Similar to many of the caves in Halong Bay, the 400m-long cave has an array of stalactites and is inhabited by bats. Viet Hai Village Located approximately 18 km from Cat Ba island, the small fishing village of Viet Hai stretches along the coastline. To reach the village one can embark on an 8km trek passing the Ao Ech Lake before arriving in Viet Hai. Cat Co Beach There are in fact 3 separate beaches, rather unimaginatively named Cat Co I, II and III. By far the most picturesque is Cat Co II. Accessible only by foot and also the farthest from Cat Ba town, beautiful Cat Co II remains the quietest of the three

Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba Island, Vietnam is home to the Cat Ba National Park. The Cat Ba National Park covers an area of nearly 200 square kilometers. It has both forests and water bodies within its boundaries. The nationa l park is an attraction to the tourists who enjoy hiking. To the east of the island is the Lan Ha Bay. This bay is famous for its excellent beaches and breathtaking scenery. The Cat Ba Island is home to two white sand beaches both located one kilometer from Cat Ba town. They are Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2. T hese two beaches are interconnected by a seven hundred meters long wooden walkway.

Cat Ba Island, Vietnam is rich in flora and fauna. There are more than 600 different kinds of plants in this island. The wide variety of trees includes Bang, Goi Nep, Sang Le and Kim Giao. The island is filled with animals of rare species like the white headed langurs, deers and macaques. It is home to a number of sea animals like sea turtles, lobsters, coral, oysters and dolphins. All these features have turned Cat Ba Island into one of the major Vietnam popular destinations.

The best time during the year to visit the Cat Ba Island, Vietnam is October and November. The weather is best during this time of the year. During these two months the island experiences a pleasant weather to enjoy the national park, to walk on the beaches and absorb the stunning beauty of the island. Temperatures drop from December onwards thus having a chilly weather. March and April are wet, and June, July and August are hot with a high percentage of humidity.

To get to Cat Ba Island one can travel from Hanoi, Vietnam to Hai phong by train or bus and then to Cat Ba by a boat. One can travel directly to Halong Bay, Vietnam from Hanoi, Vietnam by a chartered helicopter and from there to Cat Ba by boat.

There are a number of agents who arrange for trips to the Cat Ba Island and ensure that your sightseeing in Vietnam is as hassle-free and as enjoyable as possible. Even hotels and cafes in Hanoi, Vietnam too arrange for tours to the island.

Places of interest

Cat Ba National Park

Established in 1986, Cat Ba National Park encompasses an area of 15,000 ha – over 50% of the island. The terrain is mainly composed of limestone mountains, many with stunning caves and grottoes. The highest peak is Cao Vong measuring 322 m. The park boasts over 120 animal species including over 69 species of bird, 20 reptiles and 32 mammals. Other fauna include the python and numerous animals on the endangered list, among them the red-faced monkey and the leopard cat. In addition the park is also home to a botanical garden with more than 150 families of plants.

Military Hospital

Built in the 1960’s, this former army hospital cave (Hoang Son) was set up to service the North Vietnamese Army during the War. The cave has a total of 17 chambers that once served as wards and operating rooms and the large enclosure is big enough to accommodate 100 people.

Trung Trang Cave

This cave was also used by the North Vietnamese Army. Similar to many of the caves in Halong Bay, the 400m-long cave has an array of stalactites and is inhabited by bats.

Viet Hai Village

Located approximately 18 km from Cat Ba island, the small fishing village of Viet Hai stretches along the coastline. To reach the village one can embark on an 8km trek passing the Ao Ech Lake before arriving in Viet Hai.

Cat Co Beach

There are in fact 3 separate beaches, rather unimaginatively named Cat Co I, II and III. By far the most picturesque is Cat Co II. Accessible only by foot and also the farthest from Cat Ba town, beautiful Cat Co II remains the quietest of the three