Hi there, Cat-cat village is definitely an easy-medium track especially for elders. On November, I believe it will be colder but bearable considering the winter is coming. Just make sure, you are equip with suitable clothes and you are good to go!

We travelled with Halong tours, they were great our guide was Tsai he was very knowledgeable and had great English

Due to the language barrier, you need to have a good guide. Best to book it with your hotel or your travel agents. Cat Village is quite near my hotel.

You can walk without a guide. However when you reach the village you will pay an entrance fee. Be prepared. Wide brimmed hat , walking shoes/boots, water. You are 1600 m above see level heading down a steep path to the village. The village is great to see and beautiful waterfalls. You then walk through the village and back up a steep path to the town. Or organize a vehicle to meet you at the bottom car park to drive you back up the mountain. Then head for a chilled beer , you’ve earned it

the village is lived in so you can go anytime. But the shops open at 9am.

We have just got back from our trip and were at Cat Cat early Match. The weather was hot and sunny, but it had snowed the week before! Spring is changeable.

Nope not true. If you want to buy things if of the black homong tribe they will be grateful but they have a great sense of pride and do not want handouts but money for exchange of something they have made.

Hi Colette, February should be cold I believe. Walking stick sounds like a good idea, I'd also look at getting a car or motorbike to the beginning of Cat Cat Villsge. Safe travels