1-Day Kayak Adventure in Lan Ha Bay & Bioluminescent Plankton – Dinner
Highlights
Paddle your kayak for 2–3 hours through untouched lagoons and mysterious limestone caves.
Relax on quiet, uncrowded beaches, far from the tourist crowds.
Swim in glowing waters, where millions of bioluminescent plankton sparkle like stars beneath the surface.
Visit a traditional floating fishing village and gain a true glimpse into the daily life of local fishermen.
End the day with a fresh seafood dinner, rich in flavor and the spirit of the sea.
Itinerary
12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
12:30 PM | Pick-up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town. Transfer to Cai Beo Pier and board a traditional wooden boat.
12:40 – 2:00 PM | Cruise through Cai Beo Floating Village – one of Vietnam’s oldest. Learn about traditional fishing life, then kayak through peaceful lagoons and among towering limestone cliffs.
2:00 – 5:00 PM | If tides allow, paddle through hidden caves like Ba Do, Seo, or Tay Keo, harvest clams, relax on untouched beaches, and enjoy the beauty of Lan Ha Bay at sunset.
5:00 PM | Savor a fresh seafood BBQ dinner on a secluded beach or at a floating homestay (depending on tide conditions).
7:00 – 8:00 PM | As night falls, kayak through glowing waters filled with bioluminescent plankton — a rare and magical natural phenomenon.
8:30 – 9:00 PM | Return to Cai Beo Pier and transfer back to your hotel. End of an unforgettable experience.
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off by car.
- Boat trip to explore Lan Ha Bay.
- Clam harvesting experience with locals.
- Kayaking through caves and lagoons.
- Swimming in the bay or at secluded beaches.
- Sunset viewing on the bay.
- Fresh lunch or dinner included.
- All entrance & sightseeing fees.
- Local travel insurance.
- Guided by an experienced local tour guide.
Not Included
❌ Expenses outside the itinerary
❌ VAT tax
What to Bring ?
- Lightweight, quick-dry clothing
- Swimwear, personal towel, swimming goggles.
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Sandals or water shoes.
- Phone (with waterproof case), camera, power bank.
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