#Lan Ha Bay

Cat Ba in 48 Hours: The Friday-Night Escape from Hanoi

Two days is enough to kayak Lan Ha Bay, hike Cat Ba National Park, and decompress from Hanoi — if you move smartly from Friday night onward.

Jun 16, 20264 min readnorth

A picturesque view of fishing boats nestled among lush green hills in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Itineraries

Cat Ba Weekend: The Compressed Island Escape from Hanoi

Two nights, one island, and enough kayaking, hiking, and seafood to justify the Monday commute back. Here's how to run the Cat Ba weekend properly.

Jun 16, 20264 min readnorth

Beautiful coastal view of Nha Trang, capturing rocky shores and ocean waves under a clear sky.

Destinations

Cat Co 3 Beach, Hai Phong: A Traveler's Guide

Cat Co 3 is the quietest of Cat Ba Island's three main beaches — here's how to get there, what to do, where to eat, and what most visitors get wrong.

May 25, 20267 min readnorth

Itineraries

48 Hours in Cat Ba: Trekking and Island Escapes

Cat Ba Island quiets down in autumn and early winter—fewer tourists, cooler weather, perfect for trekking through the national park and exploring Viet Hai Village deep in the forest. This 2-day itinerary skips the resort beaches and heads straight into the interior.

Mar 16, 202612 min readnorth

Destinations

Lan Ha Bay: The Quieter Karst Alternative to Ha Long

Just 30 kilometers from Hai Phong, Lan Ha Bay offers 400 islands and limestone formations with far fewer boats than Ha Long. Kayak through lagoons, swim at 139 small beaches, and experience calmer waters.

Feb 28, 20269 min readnorth