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Cat Ba is a superb base for adventure sports.
Mountain Biking
Hotels can arrange Chinese mountain bikes (around US$4 per day); Blue Swimmer rents
Trek bikes for US$12 per day.
One possible route traverses the heart of the island, past Hospital Cave down to the
west coast's mangroves and crab farms, and then loops back to Cat Ba Town past tidal
mudflats and deserted beaches.
Rock Climbing
Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay's spectacular limestone cliffs make for world-class rock
climbing amid stunning scenery. Asia Outdoors uses licensed and certified instructors and
remains the absolute authorities.
Full-day climbing trips including instruction, transport, lunch and gear start at US$60
per person. Climbing and boat trips incorporate kayaking, beach stops and exploring the
amazing karst landscape.
Sailing & Kayaking
Blue Swimmer offers sailing excursions to myriad islands around Cat Ba, often including
kayaking and sleeping on a private beach.
Plenty of hotels in Cat Ba Town rent kayaks (half-day around US$8). Blue Swimmer's
cost a little more, but are ideal for exploring the Cat Ba coast independently.
Sailing excursions on gorgeous Lan Ha Bay and full-day trips on a Chinese junk to
Long Chau lighthouse, built by the French in the 1920s, are also possible.
Trekking
Most of Cat Ba Island consists of protected tropical forest. Asia Outdoors and Blue Swim-
mer both offer a great hike around Cat Ba Island, including taking in Butterfly Valley.
Tours
Tours of the island and boat trips around Halong Bay are offered by nearly every hotel in
Cat Ba. Typical prices are around US$20 for day trips including kayaking and US$80 for
two-day, one-night tours.
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