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Karst Archipelago: Cruise and Kayak Adventure
Embark on a thrilling cruise and kayak tour in Lan Ha Bay, where you’ll explore the stunning karst archipelago, visit fishing and floating villages, and soak up the sun while beach hopping. Discover the local life and witness the beauty of the bay from the center of it all!
Embark on a thrilling cruise and kayak tour in Lan Ha Bay, where you’ll explore the stunning karst archipelago, visit fishing and floating villages, and soak up the sun while beach hopping. Discover the local life and witness the beauty of the bay from the center of it all!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Má»t Tháng TÆ° - 8h15: Start later than other tours to avoid the busy hour.\n\n8h30: Boat cruises off Lan Ha bay, passing by Cai Beo Fishing Village and thousands of karst towers with many unique shapes (chopstick, seals,..). \n\n10h30: Kayak through hidden lagoons, tunnels, and archways: K.A cave and Bats cave. \n12h30: Boat drops the anchor at…
- Má»t Tháng TÆ° - 8h15: Start later than other tours to avoid the busy hour.\n\n8h30: Boat cruises off Lan Ha bay, passing by Cai Beo Fishing Village and thousands of karst towers with many unique shapes (chopstick, seals,..). \n\n10h30: Kayak through hidden lagoons, tunnels, and archways: K.A cave and Bats cave. \n12h30: Boat drops the anchor at Ong Cam islet for sumptuous traditional Vietnamese lunch. Free time to relax, swim, jump off the boat, lounge on the deck, socials, etc. \n\n13h30: Afterwards, boat continues to sail off Southern Ha Long bay, passing by Dau Be Island, Vung Vieng fishing village, Le Virgin arch and The Kite arch. Here is the most less-touristy and less-travelled areas on both bay. There will be only 1-2 other tourist boat with us at the same time here.\n\n14h30: Kayaking, Swim and beach hopping at Ba Trai Dao Beach which is very natural, remote, quiet and less-touristy; discover the temple beach, more lagoons and arches by kayak\n\n16h00: Enjoy the magical sunset as the boat travels back to the harbor \n\n17h00: Van drops you off at the office.
What's Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Lunch included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All scheduled activities
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Lunch included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All scheduled activities
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Drinks
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking karst archipelago by sailing and kayaking into concealed lagoons, arches, and tunnels. Experience the indigenous life by touring Cai Beo fishing and floating settlements. Bask in the sunlight, engage in sightseeing, swimming, beach touring, and observe black kites in their fascinating hunt for fish. Experience the…
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking karst archipelago by sailing and kayaking into concealed lagoons, arches, and tunnels. Experience the indigenous life by touring Cai Beo fishing and floating settlements. Bask in the sunlight, engage in sightseeing, swimming, beach touring, and observe black kites in their fascinating hunt for fish. Experience the splendor of the bay from its very heart!
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Thiann2023
Oct 26, 2025
cruise Halong Bay - we took the day cruise on Lan Ha Bay/Halong Bay. Everything was perfect thanks to our guide Luu who was exceptionally kind and who lost his time to find us an itinerary off the tourist trails, thanks to him we will keep this day as a magnificent memory!
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Aron
Oct 18, 2025
Class day in the bay! - Every part of the trip was perfect! We got picked up on our doorstep and the harbour was only a 10 min drive. Our guide Luu was funny and explained everything to us in English. The kayaking was our favourite part, we highly recommend using Cat Ba Local for this trip!
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Patriciasy9598te
Oct 8, 2025
Very professional and fun - Super recommended this company. Because of the weather I had to change the reservation and they were always attentive and super friendly. Pick up at the hotel on time, comfortable transport and very friendly and always attentive guide. He gave us data from the area and we learned from a local. During the route almost all the time without any boat around and the beach also for us (small group). The visit to the fish farm very good too. I definitely recommend them ☺️
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W9309mqgwenm
Oct 8, 2025
Breathtaking experience - Great experience at very reasonable price!!! 1-Day trip with boat, kayaking in the caves, swimming in beautiful waters with deserted beaches and visits to floating fishing villages. Guide of a very great kindness and full of very interesting knowledge about the area!
I highly recommend 👍
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Sethar07
Oct 6, 2025
Outstanding Tour Experience and Exceptional Staff Support - Our trip was a resounding success, thanks to the exceptional service provided by two key members of the team: Zelia and Luu.
Zelia offered truly invaluable support before our tour even began. She was extremely helpful and professional, providing extensive information about all the available tour options and ensuring we had everything we needed to make an informed choice. Beyond booking, she offered essential local knowledge, advising us on the correct bus to take to reach our homestay. This attention to logistical detail made our arrival seamless and stress-free.
The highlight of our journey was the Ha Long Bay boat tour, expertly guided by Luu. He proved to be a fantastic guide, possessing both a great sense of humour and impressive knowledge of the bay’s history and geological formations. Luu's ability to keep the group engaged while showcasing the stunning scenery was remarkable.
The tour itself was spectacular; navigating the emerald waters, kayaking through hidden lagoons, and exploring the massive grottoes was an unforgettable adventure. Thanks to Luu we were the first group kayaking in the area and because of that we were able to see Cat Ba langurs jumping on the trees and cliffs.
We highly recommend this company. The combination of Zelia's professional support and Luu's entertaining and educational guiding made this a genuinely memorable travel experience.
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Lena
Oct 4, 2025
Very nice!! - Everything was very well organized, our guide Luu was very nice! The whole tour was beautiful! And the food typical and delicious!
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Mimmo
Aug 29, 2025
Excursions beautiful guide top,! - We participated in an excursion booked from our Homestay and had a great time.
Small group, right size boat, great food and super Rayan guide! Very prepared and explosive, speaks excellent English.
We visited the bay in peace, visited a fishing village, kayaked and many dives
My daughter had a great time!
Thank you for this wonderful day
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Departure26649943431
Aug 28, 2025
Pick this option: the best experience! - We had a fantastic trip through Lan Ha Bay and part of Ha Long Bay. Our group was 16 people. Our guide Luu was very knowledgable and gave us very good insights. The captain knew good and quiet (none to just a few other boats) spots with amazing views, we could take a lot of pictures without any other boats on the pictures :-)
The lunch was exceeding our expectations with a wide variety of food, also for vegetarians.
We went kayaking, swimming (no other tourists… 😁), visit a fish farm.
Big compliment for the tour guide, captain and lady who prepared the wonderful lunch.
I highly recommend this tour.
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P5523qivaleries
Aug 28, 2025
Great experience - It really was an incredible experience that will stay with us forever. The guide was so friendly and explained a lot. It was varied (kayaking, swimming, visiting fishermen) and the lunch was very tasty! An absolute recommendation.
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Walterwhite69
Aug 11, 2025
Amazing - The day was fully packed with activities. Lots of stops, but also a very relaxed athmosphere. You go to breathtaking places where there is little to none other groups. The guide is very knowledgeable about the topics.
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