Category Archives: Getting There & Tips
Monkey Island, Cat Ba: Are the Monkeys Dangerous? Rules, Bites and Whether to Go
The macaques on Monkey Island grab bags and bite when fed. Keep food zipped away, [...]
Oct
Cai Beo Floating Village: Is It Worth It, What It Costs and How to Stop
Cai Beo is a working fish-farm village just outside Ben Beo: worth a short stop [...]
Oct
Overnight Cruise or a Viet Hai Base? Lan Ha Bay Cost and Experience Compared
An overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay costs about twice a Viet Hai night with [...]
Oct
How to Avoid the Kayak Crowds in Lan Ha Bay: Where, When and the Viet Hai Side
Lan Ha Bay kayak crowds gather at the famous cave lagoons around midday. Go early [...]
Oct
Can You Swim in Lan Ha Bay? Jellyfish, Water, Season
Yes, you can swim in Lan Ha Bay and most boats stop for it. Here [...]
Oct
Deep Water Solo in Lan Ha Bay: What to Know First
Deep water solo in Lan Ha Bay: ropeless climbing on sea cliffs, run by licensed [...]
Oct
Cat Ba in October and November: what it is like
October and early November are the months we would pick for Cat Ba: storms mostly [...]
Oct
Seasick? How to See Lan Ha Bay Anyway
Lan Ha Bay is sheltered water, so a slow wooden boat suits most people who [...]
Oct
Ha Long and Lan Ha by One Boat: the New 2026 Routes
Since 1 April 2026 one licensed boat can cross from Ha Long Bay into Lan [...]
Oct
Viet Hai or Cat Ba Town: How to Split Three Nights
With three nights, two in Viet Hai and one in Cat Ba town covers both: [...]
Oct