Full-day Lan Ha Heritage Voyage – Kayak Through Hidden Caves & Fishermen's World
Highlights
Locally guided – led by an experienced local guide who truly knows the land and the sea
Crowd-free experience – custom-designed tours to avoid large cruise crowds
Small wooden boat (max 10 people) – perfect for exploring hidden lagoons and narrow channels
Kayak through sea caves and discover secret saltwater lakes surrounded by limestone mountains
Fresh seafood lunch on board, cooked in local style
Visit wild islands and secluded beaches – swim, sunbathe, and relax in nature's peace.
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Itinerary
08:00 – 09:30 AM: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Cai Bèo Pier. From there, you’ll board a boat and enjoy a scenic ride through the floating fishing village, passing numerous small islands before arriving at Ba Trái Đào.
09:30 – 11:30 AM: You’ll kayak to explore Giếng Trời Cave—paddling through narrow limestone channels and discovering hidden coves. Along the way, you’re free to take photos, check in, and swim at small beaches.
11:45 AM – 01:00 PM: Enjoy a seafood lunch aboard the boat, surrounded by the refreshing sea breeze. Afterwards, the boat will dock at Mud Valley (Thung Lũng Bùn Đầy), where you can swim, relax amidst the stunning natural scenery, or capture memorable photos.
02:00 – 02:30 PM: Visit a floating fish farm dedicated to preserving rare fish species and see enormous fish up close. Then, meet local fishermen living and working on small boats. Depending on the day, you may have the opportunity to join them in their daily tasks—tying up blue crabs, removing mantis shrimp from nets, or repairing fishing nets by hand.
03:00 – 04:00 PM: The boat will cruise by unique islands such as Finger Island, Stone Turtle Island, Sail Island, and Tung Trang Inlet.
- If the tide is low, you’ll kayak to explore Co Đô Cave—a limestone cave leading to a breathtaking saltwater lake.
- If the tide is high, the boat will stop at one of the local beaches (Prince Beach, Dual-sided Sand Beach, or Sea Almond Beach) for swimming and sunset viewing.
04:00 – 06:30 PM: The boat will return to Cai Bèo Pier, and you’ll transfer back to your hotel by car. The tour concludes.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cat Ba
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- The boat tour exploring Lan Ha Bay
- Kayaking through to the hidden lagoons
- Fresh seafood lunch on the cruise
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Swimming
Not Included
- Personal drinks
- Expenses outside the itinerary
- VAT tax
Children’s Ticket Prices
- Under 4 years old: Free of charge
- Ages 5 - 7: 50% of the adult ticket price
- Ages 8 - 10: 80% of the adult ticket price
- 11 years and above: Full adult ticket price
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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