Beyond Ha Long Bay: Why Cat Ba Island is the New Luxury Frontier for 2026

Rising Demand for Experiential Rail Travel in Central Vietnam

According to many articles and travel reports from portals such as Vietnam News, Vietnam Tourism or VietnamPlus, the current travel trend is leaning towards natural, quiet and deeply experiential destinations. International tourists are increasingly looking for places that are less crowded than Ha Long Bay, but still possess the typical landscape of the flying limestone region. Thanks to that, Cat Ba Island and especially the Lan Ha Bay area are attracting great interest from European and North American tourists with activities such as kayaking, trekking, cycling and exploring local villages. On that shore, cruise tourism and high-end island experiences are also becoming prominent trends, making Cat Ba considered one of Vietnam’s new “eco-luxury” destinations.

According to tourism reports and data from Vietnamese tourism agencies, tourism demand in Cat Ba Island is increasing rapidly in recent years. In 2024, Cat Ba welcomes about 3.67 million visitors, of which more than 1 million are international visitors, an increase of more than 20% compared to 2023.

https://news.laodong.vn/du-lich/tin-tuc/cat-ba-don-gan-37-trieu-luot-khach-du-lich-nam-2024-1433956.html

Growth momentum continues to be strong in 2025, when Cat Ba tourist area records more than 4.5 million visitors, including more than 1.3 million international visitors, an increase of about 26% compared to the previous year. This shows that the international market’s demand for natural destinations in Northern Vietnam is growing.

https://news.baohaiphong.vn/cat-ba-welcomes-over-1-3-million-international-visitors-in-2025-531014.html

Besides, search trends on international travel platforms also show increasing interest in Cat Ba. According to data from online travel platforms, this destination is among the most searched places in Vietnam in early 2025, thanks to its wild beauty and quiet environment suitable for slow travel and eco-tourism trends.

https://vietnamtourism.vn/en/index.php/news/items/18474?utm

Why Travel Agents Should Include the Heritage Train in Their Itineraries

For international travel agents, tour products in Cat Ba bring many business benefits. Thanks to the variety of activities such as yachting, kayaking, trekking and nature experiences, agents can easily upsell additional services during the journey. In addition, unique and less crowded nature experiences help increase visitor satisfaction, thereby increasing the likelihood of visitors returning or recommending to friends. With these factors, Cat Ba is becoming an attractive product to help partners increase revenue and profit margins.

Local Expertise and Direct Operator Advantage

Anvui Travel is proud to be a Direct Operator in Vietnam, with a team of experts with in-depth knowledge of local destinations. Thanks to the direct operating system, Anvui Travel can provide flexible tour programs with competitive prices and stable service quality. Besides, our team is always ready to support 24/7 for partners and customers throughout the journey, ensuring every trip goes smoothly and memorable.

Discover More with Anvui Travel

If you are looking for a new and potential travel product to introduce to your customers, contact the Anvui Travel team to receive brochures and detailed information about Cat Ba discovery programs. We are always ready to provide consulting support via WhatsApp and provide full itineraries and price lists for partners.

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