Cat Ba Nomad — Small-group tours of Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay, run by locals

Lan Ha Bay seen from above with boats and limestone islands
Cat Ba Island · Lan Ha Bay · Vietnam

Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay, the local way

Small group trekking, kayaking, caves and real island life. Run by locals who actually live here. Best in the quiet season.

Locally run on Cat Ba Island. New, and proud of it. Read our latest guest reviews on TripAdvisor.

Born & raised here

Local guides who grew up on the island and know the spots no map shows.

Fluent English

Clear, friendly communication from your first message to the last goodbye.

We reply in minutes

Real people on WhatsApp, 7am to 11pm, every day. No ticket queues.

Licensed operator

Safety-first trips, quality boats and proper gear on every departure.

Our tours

Explore Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay

Handcrafted trips for every kind of traveller. Small groups, big adventures, fair prices.

2D1N Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay Combo

Most Popular

2D1N Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay Combo

2 Days 1 Night · Max 10

Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Cat Ba

Best Seller

Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Cat Ba

1 Day · Max 16

Cat Ba National Park Trekking

Adventure

Cat Ba National Park Trekking

Half Day · Max 8

3D2N Ultimate Cat Ba Experience

Premium

3D2N Ultimate Cat Ba Experience

3 Days 2 Nights · Private

Why travellers pick us

Not another booking desk

We live here, we run the trips ourselves, and we treat you like a friend visiting town.

A passionate local team

Deep local knowledge, hidden spots and genuine hospitality you won’t find on big group tours.

Safe & reliable

Quality boats, proper equipment and experienced guides on every single trip.

Always reachable

One message on WhatsApp and you’ve got a real local answering, before and during your trip.

Tailored to you

No cookie-cutter routes. We shape every trip around your pace, your interests, your way.

Founder of Cat Ba Nomad
A note from the founder

This island raised me. Let me show you around.

I grew up between the harbour and the national park, fishing with my father and watching the langurs on the cliffs. After years away, I came home to share the Cat Ba that locals know, not the version on the day-trip flyers.

Every trip we run is one I’d take my own friends on. We answer your WhatsApp late into the night. If anything ever feels off, you message me directly.

— Hoang Anh Nguyen (Phoenix)
Founder · Cat Ba Nomad · Local guide

Real reviews

What travellers say

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Ready for your Cat Ba adventure?

Message us on WhatsApp for instant booking, custom trips, or any question at all. We reply within minutes.

+84 327 614 947 · Available 7AM – 11PM Vietnam time