Half Day Hiking to Discover Cat Ba National Park with a Guide
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Hospital Cave is a miniature hospital in the heart of the mountain, built in 1963–1965 during the war, including 3 floors and 17 separate rooms with various functions.
natural cave with many stalactites in the cool cave where you can hear the sound of tiny drops of water flowing down from the stalactites on the ceiling, through 300m long from the side through the mountain to the other side.
Climb up hundreds of stone steps and the forest trail to the top of Ngu Lam Peak, where you can see the majestic beauty of the primeval forest on the islands (up and down to Ngu Lam Peak in 2 hours). Hiking down to see the flora and fauna specimen gallery in Cat Ba National Park.
In the forest, you will hear the symphony of the mountains: birds singing, the sound of insects, and the call of animals such as mink, squirrels, and monkeys.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Climb up hundreds of stone steps and the forest trail to the top of Ngu Lam Peak, where you can see the majestic beauty of the primeval forest on the islands (up and down to Ngu Lam Peak in 2 hours). Hiking down to see the flora and fauna specimen gallery in Cat Ba National Park.
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Half Day Hiking to Discover Cat Ba National Park with a Guide
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Drinking water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Only 1 path to follow
Loreta K,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00You can easily do this walk by yourself as there’s only 1 path to follow and everyone goes the same way no matter if you’re with a guide or doing it solo.
Great adventure and educational
Discover51924354187,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just a fun half day with a great fun guide. A good workout. Breathtaking views once you get the top.
For 60+ challenging but interesting half day
jamesgD5059GO,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tough walk to the viewpoint for 60+, especially the last bit. Hospital cave and cave with stalactites and stalagmites were worth the visit.
Time away from the crowd
Adventurer444560,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viet took us on a half day hike to Ngu Lam peak, Trung Tran Cave and hospital cave. He was so interesting and informative about the national park and history of Vietnam too. We really appreciated his insight. Taking the tour meant we could fit in the activities in our short time at Cat Ba Island.
National Park Tour
Ashley D,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Absolutely not happy. Booked the tour and the driver never showed up. They pretty much just up and took our money. No tour. no nothing. Extremely disappointed.
Winter hike, couldn't have been any better ♡.
Victoria R,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From pick up to finish it was a mazing experience, not too full on, but still a challenge. You got to experience fantastic parts of Cat Ba. Our guide and driver was lovely, kind and very informative of the nature, history, culture and religion ♡. Overall amazing experience! Thank you!
Amazing day!
Inesbarrosa,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the experience, I had the opportunity to visit the national park, saw amazing views and learn more about the Vietnam culture!! I could not recommend more, just goooo! 🌟
Value!
Daniel Y,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The walk was great! Our guide Phuc led our group with great enthusiasm and care. Ngu Lam Peak has very beautiful views. Cave Hospital is a very rich testimony of a Vietnamese of other times. It was worth it!
Half Day Experience - well worth it.
michaeldJ5117KL,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did a half day tour and loved it. Solid guides, lovely views, decent price for everything included. Really appreciated that that picked up and dropped us off directly to our hotel.
Half day in Cat Ba National Park
Emeline7678,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent activity with a guide who shares a lot of information. The hike is to make the viewpoint is amazing. It is beautiful. The caves are also to be done. Thanks again to the guides for this great time with family.
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