Lan Ha Bay Full Day Cruise and Kayak – Small Group guaranteed

Overview

See Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay from their most immersive perspective — right at the heart of nature — on a small-group day cruise designed for travelers who want the real Cat Ba experience, not a conveyor belt tour. Cruise through the karst archipelago, kayak through hidden lagoons, natural archways, and sea cave tunnels that larger boats cannot reach. Visit Cai Beo floating fishing village — one of the last traditional fishing communities in northern Vietnam — for a genuine glimpse of local life on the water. Swim in clear water off deserted beaches, watch black kites diving for fish, and spend 8 hours exploring the quieter corners of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay with a local guide who grew up here. Small group guaranteed — maximum 30 travelers.

Activity itinerary

A full day cruise and kayak tour through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay, departing from Cat Ba Island with a maximum of 30 travelers. 8h15: Start later than other tours to avoid the busy hour. 8h30: Boat cruises off Lan Ha bay, passing by Cai Beo Fishing Village and thousands of karst towers with many unique shapes (chopstick, seals,..). 10h30: Kayak through hidden lagoons, tunnels, and archways: K.A cave and Bats cave. 12h30: Boat drops the anchor at Ong Cam islet for sumptuous traditional Vietnamese lunch. Free time to relax, swim, jump off the boat, lounge on the deck, socials, etc. 13h30: Afterwards, boat continues to sail off Southern Ha Long bay, passing by Dau Be Island, Vung Vieng fishing village, Le Virgin arch and The Kite arch. Here is the most less-touristy and less-travelled areas on both bay. There will be only 1-2 other tourist boat with us at the same time here. 14h30: Kayaking, Swim and beach hopping at Ba Trai Dao Beach which is very natural, remote, quiet and less-touristy; discover the temple beach, more lagoons and arches by kayak 16h00: Enjoy the magical sunset as the boat travels back to the harbor 17h00: Van drops you off at the office.

Places visited

How to use your ticket

Hop-on hop-off tour with stops near cruise port

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 108028P1

Activity offered by Cat Ba Local via Viator.