1-Day Kayak Adventure in Lan Ha Bay & Bioluminescent Plankton – Dinner
Highlights
Discover Lan Ha Bay with a Local Guide – A Perfect Blend of Adventure and Relaxation.
- Paddle your kayak for 2–3 hours through untouched lagoons and mystical limestone caves.
- Unwind on peaceful, uncrowded beaches.
- Swim in glowing waters, where millions of bioluminescent plankton shimmer like stars beneath the surface.
- Visit a traditional fishing village and gain insight into the daily life of local fishermen.
- End the day with a flavorful seafood dinner, rich with the taste of the ocean.
Itinerary
12:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Lan Ha Bay Discovery Tour.
12:30 PM – Pick-up from Cat Ba town or your hotel. Transfer to Cai Beo Pier, receive tickets, and board a traditional boat.
12:40 – 2:00 PM – Explore Cai Beo Fishing Village, one of Vietnam’s oldest floating communities. Learn about local life and fishing traditions, then kayak through serene lagoons and limestone cliffs.
2:00 – 5:00 PM – If tide permits, paddle through hidden sea caves like Ba Do, Seo, and Tay Keo. Harvest clams, unwind on remote beaches, and admire the stunning Lan Ha Bay sunset.
5:00 PM – Enjoy a fresh seafood dinner on a quiet beach or at a floating homestay (depending on tides).
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Glide your kayak through glowing waters filled with bioluminescent plankton — a magical natural phenomenon.
8:30 – 9:00 PM – Return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel. End of an unforgettable journey.
Included
✔️ Hotel pickup & drop-off by car
✔️ Boat trip to explore the bay
✔️ Clam harvesting experience
✔️ Kayaking adventure
✔️ Swimming in the bay or at the beach
✔️ Sunset viewing over the bay
✔️ Lunch or dinner included
✔️ Entrance fees covered
✔️ Travel insurance
✔️ Local tour guide assistance
Not Included
❌ Expenses outside the itinerary
❌ VAT tax
Children’s Ticket Prices
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