HALF-DAY FISHING & NATURE EXPERIENCE IN CAT BA ISLAND
Highlights
Discover the hidden beauty of Lan Ha Bay through a unique fishing adventure combined with kayaking, nature exploration, and local cuisine.
• Visit Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village
• Experience fishing surrounded by the stunning nature of Lan Ha Bay
• Lure fishing using artificial lures and fresh shrimp bait
• Enjoy lunch or dinner featuring your catch of the day
• Small group experience (maximum 6 guests)
• Flexible itinerary based on daily tides and weather conditions
CB002
Itinerary
(08:00 – 12:00) (13:30 – 18:30)
08:00 – 08:30
Pick-up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town and transfer to Cai Beo Pier.
08:30 – 09:00
Board a local boat and cruise to Hang Vem Lagoon, a peaceful and secluded saltwater lagoon surrounded by limestone mountains.
09:00 – 11:00
Enjoy kayak fishing using lure fishing techniques with artificial lures and fresh shrimp bait. Explore calm emerald waters while fishing among dramatic limestone formations.
You may catch bream, snapper, barramundi, grouper, and many other local fish species.
11:00 – 11:30
Cruise back through the beautiful scenery of Lan Ha Bay.
11:30 – 12:30
Enjoy lunch at a local floating restaurant before returning to your hotel.
End of trip.
IMPORTANT NOTE
On low-tide days, fishing at Hang Vem Lagoon may not be possible.
In this case, the experience will be replaced by:
• Fishing at a floating fish farm, or
• A trip to a remote island to catch grouper and other local fish species.
TOUR INCLUDES
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Cat Ba Town)
- Local boat trip
- Fishing equipment and natural bait
- Professional local fishing guide
- Kayak or SUP
- Life jacket
- Entrance tickets
- One bottle of drinking water
MEAL OPTIONS
Lunch Option
Enjoy a fresh seafood hotpot lunch at a local floating restaurant while taking in the peaceful scenery of Lan Ha Bay.
Dinner Option
Experience a traditional Cat Ba-style seafood dinner at a local seaside restaurant, featuring popular local dishes and the lively atmosphere of coastal life alongside local residents.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund of the deposit.
• Within 24 hours before departure or no-show: 100% of the tour price will be charged.
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