Monkey Island Đảo Khỉ (Cát Dứa)
Beach island in Lan Ha Bay
Small Lan Ha island with two sandy beaches: swim and watch its monkeys on the 3–4 hour bay boat from Bến Bèo. It is the usual swim stop at the end of the loop and one of the best small beaches around Cát Bà.
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The beach and forested hill on Monkey Island
Photo: Viethavvh at vi.wikipedia · Public domain
Monkey Island, also called Cát Dứa, has two beaches, Cát Dứa 1 and 2, with pale sand under a forested limestone hill. The Lan Ha boat drops you here for a swim before it turns back to Bến Bèo.
Photo: TomFitzhenry · CC BY-SA 4.0
Park rangers released more than 20 monkeys on the island, and they roam the sand and the rocks behind the beach. Watch them from a few steps away.
Getting there and around
Monkey Island is reached only by boat. The standard 3–4 hour Lan Ha loop from Bến Bèo ends with a swim here.
From Cat Ba town
Ride or walk 1.5–2 km to Bến Bèo, then take the Lan Ha boat.
Hours and fees
- Hours
Check on arrival
- Admission
The island lies in the Cát Bà bays, so the bay day ticket applies. From 1 January 2026 a day visit to the Cát Bà bays is 120,000 đồng for an adult and 60,000 đồng for a child from age 6. Under 6 is free. Boat hire is paid to the boat on top of the ticket.
Also in Cat Ba
Lan Ha Bay Vịnh Lan Hạ
Limestone bay off Cát Bà: take a 3–4 hour boat from Bến Bèo for islands, a fish raft, and a beach swim.
Viet Hai Village Làng Việt Hải
Remote village in a limestone valley: hike 8–12 km through the national park past Ao Ếch, or come by boat.
Cai Beo Floating Village Làng chài Cái Bèo
Floating fishing village by Bến Bèo: pass its raft homes and fish farms as your Lan Ha boat heads out.
Cannon Fort Pháo đài Thần Công
Hilltop fort above town: ride up 10 minutes, walk its tunnels, and see Lan Ha Bay from above.
Cat Ba National Park Vườn quốc gia Cát Bà
Limestone forest in the island's heart: climb Ngự Lâm peak in a morning for the widest view of Cát Bà.
Trung Trang Cave Động Trung Trang
Lit limestone cave 15 km from town: walk its 300 m passage past stalactites and rocks that ring.
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