Half-Day Lan Ha Bay - Kayaking Adventures Tour
Highlights
While many tours in Cat Ba cater to large groups of 30–99 guests per boat and focus on crowded, well-known destinations, we choose to keep our groups small, with a maximum of 10 guests, to offer a more private and meaningful experience.
- Explore Lan Ha Bay with a local guide born and raised on Cat Ba Island.
- Enjoy 1–3 hours of kayaking depending on your fitness level, combined with swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on secluded beaches.
- Travel by small local boat to discover peaceful areas away from crowded tourist routes.
- Experience local fishing life at Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village and explore hidden corners of Lan Ha Bay.
- Admire the beautiful sunset as the boat returns to the harbor between 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
- At low tide, you may also have the chance to collect shellfish, catch snails, explore marine life, and snorkel around coral reefs.
- Maximum 10 guests for a more private and meaningful experience.
CB003
Itinerary
Discover Lan Ha Bay – The Hidden Gem of Cat Ba
11:20 – 11:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in town and take you to Cai Beo Port. Collect your tickets at the entrance and board the boat.
11:45 - 13:00 Noon: Departing by local boat, you will visit Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village, where closely arranged floating fish farms create a distinctive landscape, before exploring the pristine beauty of Lan Ha Bay.
13:00 - 17:00: Continue the journey with a kayaking experience accompanied by a local guide through majestic high limestone mountains. Visit one of the beautiful sea caves such as (Tai Keo Cave - Hidden Sea Cave), passing through high limestone mountains to reach stunning saltwater lagoons and rich vegetation on the limestone mountains. You can relax and swim at peaceful beaches.
18:00 - 20:00: At the end of the trip, enjoy the sunset over Lan Ha Bay, a World Natural Heritage site, and experience the daily life of local fishermen such as removing nets, catching mantis shrimp, and weaving fishing nets. The journey concludes with a seafood dinner at a floating restaurant or dinner at a local draft beer restaurant.
20:00: After dinner, you will be transferred back to your hotel by car.
CHILDREN POLICY
• Under 4 years old: Free of charge
• 4–6 years old: 50% of adult price
• 7–14 years old: 90% of adult price
• 15 years old and above: Adult price applies
TOUR INCLUDES
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cat Ba Town.
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing locations.
- Kayak, SUP, life jackets, and paddles.
- One seafood lunch served on the boat.
- Boat service according to the tour itinerary.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Waterproof dry bags (5L, 10L, 20L)
- One complimentary 1.5L bottle of drinking water
What to Bring ?
- Sunscreen
- Light snacks
- Mosquito repellent
- Beach sandals, water shoes, or sandals
- Hat and sunglasses
- Towel and swimwear
- Warm clothing suitable for the weather in Cat Ba
Important Notes for Your Trip
If your tour date coincides with low tide, we will kayak to explore Ancient Capital Cave and experience seafood harvesting such as green mussels, clams, rock crabs, shrimp, and octopus.
You should prepare water shoes or aqua sandals for safe movement.
The weather in Northern Vietnam is currently unpredictable and can be quite chilly at times, so please bring appropriate clothing to stay warm.
We provide each guest with a 20L waterproof dry bag to keep your belongings safe throughout the journey.
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