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Lan Ha Bay Escape: Tranquil Boat Adventure
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3,457 Ratings
Cát Hải
Escape the crowds and explore the tranquil Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay on a 1-day boat trip. Kayak through remote parts of the bay, visit untouched beaches, hidden lagoons, and amazing caves. Perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers.
Escape the crowds and explore the tranquil Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay on a 1-day boat trip. Kayak through remote parts of the bay, visit untouched beaches, hidden lagoons, and amazing caves. Perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Lan Ha Bay - 8:30 AM: Depart from the office and take a short 5-minute bus ride to the pier.
Explore Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village to learn about the fishing practices, fish farming, and the daily life of fishermen in the bay. Engage in kayaking (or sometimes a bamboo boat) for 1.5 to 2 hours, navigating through rock arches to explore tunnels…
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Lan Ha Bay - 8:30 AM: Depart from the office and take a short 5-minute bus ride to the pier.
Explore Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village to learn about the fishing practices, fish farming, and the daily life of fishermen in the bay. Engage in kayaking (or sometimes a bamboo boat) for 1.5 to 2 hours, navigating through rock arches to explore tunnels and discover Bat Cave and Bright Cave. Enjoy a swim at Ba Trai Dao beach or in Lan Ha Bay, depending on the tide and weather conditions. -
Halong Bay - Continue cruising to Ha Long Bay to admire the stunning landscapes in less crowded areas. Revel in the beauty of hundreds of limestone islands.
12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch on the boat.
Return to Lan Ha Bay via a different route to take in more breathtaking scenery. Swim at another secluded sandy beach.
Arrive back in Cat Ba town between 5:30 - 6:00 PM.
Note: The itinerary can be adjusted based on customer preferences, weather conditions, and tide levels.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Kayaking equipment including headlamp and waterproof bag
- All fees and taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Kayaking equipment including headlamp and waterproof bag
- All fees and taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Experience the tranquil charm of Ha Long Bay with a full-day cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Avoid the crowds as the boat navigates to secluded lagoons, pristine beaches, and breathtaking caves. Relax on deck with a refreshing drink or enjoy paddling through serene waters on a tour designed for all skill levels. Discover rock arches, secret lagoons, and floating…
Experience the tranquil charm of Ha Long Bay with a full-day cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Avoid the crowds as the boat navigates to secluded lagoons, pristine beaches, and breathtaking caves. Relax on deck with a refreshing drink or enjoy paddling through serene waters on a tour designed for all skill levels. Discover rock arches, secret lagoons, and floating fishing villages, engage with local communities, and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Lan Ha – a hidden gem of Ha Long Bay that remains unseen by most tourists.
Location
223 Một Tháng Tư
Một Tháng Tư
223, Một Tháng Tư street, opposite with Sun Garden
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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(3457 Ratings)
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Sean
Jan 21, 2026
Amazing day in the bay - We had a fantastic day out in Lan Ha & Ha Long bays with our knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic guide Hang. Though the weather wasn't favourable for our trip, we enjoyed the swimming and kayaking spots where we were the only people there and could really take in the beauty of the surroundings. Unfortunately we were told that Vietnamese govt policy now forbids kayaking in caves, but our route still explored scenic and exciting lagoons and we explored some caves via a group rowing boat. The lunch and snacks provided by the boat crew was great, and other snacks and drinks on board were reasonably priced. All in all it was a fantastic and memorable day in gorgeous surroundings made better by the great Cat Ba Ventures team - cheers :)
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Passenger29328999455
Jan 20, 2026
Geile Nummer - It was amazing, we did: kayak, swimming, seeing a fish farm, a little boat ride and our guide Tony explained us everything. All for the price of round about 32€ from 8:20am-17:00 pm. We also had lunch, which included fish and Seafood (like squid, shrimp and Oyster) and there where vegetarian/ vegan options for vegetarian and vegan people as well as fruit later. We did the tour on the 20th of January 2026.
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Dominika
Jan 19, 2026
Day boat trip - Jack is a great guide. He told us a lot of stories about the Cat Ba and Vietnam history. Very interesting. Answered many questions. Always kind and smiling.
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Paolomp4421to
Jan 18, 2026
Great Tour with Ben from Cat Ba Ventures - Really great experience with Ben our guide, the Cruise was perfectly organized and the group was really nice: not too crowded (we were only 15), no loud music, good lunch... I really loved it
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Sarahv3313
Jan 18, 2026
Great tour - We had a lovely day exploring the bay, Ben was our enthusiastic tour guide and explained everything very clearly. The weather was great so we enjoyed the activities like swimming and kayaking even more. Would recommend!
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Brucescobie
Jan 5, 2026
Great full day tour around the bay, unforgettable - Great full day tour. Beautiful tour around the bay. Kayaking was great on sit on top kayaks. Our guide, Ben, was really informative and good sense of humour
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181ishans
Jan 3, 2026
Great Experience - We went on a day cruise with Hang from Cat Ba ventures he was very engaging & kind. He knew good spots to avoid crowds, he was very knowledgeable too. We would recommend going on cruise with Hang.
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Michaelph8444ky
Jan 3, 2026
Worth a day trip - Worth the price, fun time, decent food and lots of activities
Hang was a great tour guide friendly and spoke good english. Boat crew also friendly.
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Carolinef320
Jan 2, 2026
Wonderful 1 day tour with Hang & the gang. - If you’ve got as far as considering Cat Ba Ventures for your tour look no further! We did the 1 day tour of the bay with Hang as our guide and couldn’t have been happier.
The tour delivered everything promised: a comfortable boat travelling at a leisurely pace, good food options for lunch (vegetarian or meat only/no fish options on request), 2 swims stops (towels provided), kayaking (2 people per kayak with dry bag provided) and a visit to a floating village.
For us the kayaking was a particular highlight (we’ve only done it once before so are novices). We hadn’t expected to have such a wonderful secluded spot to ourselves and for us the duration (approx. 1hr 45mins on the water) was just right. I won’t say more, will let you experience the magic of it for yourselves.
To top it all off Hang our guide really made the day special, he was high energy but completely authentic. He was a wealth of knowledge about the geology, wildlife and local communities of the area and was also willing to discuss all manner of topics about life in Vietnam, the tourist industry etc. He laid out the itinerary really clearly and also made us aware which drinks were and weren’t included in the price (free water, any extra drinks can be bought onboard). And as if that wasn’t enough he even gave us a magic show on the way back to dock! If you are lucky enough to get Hang as your guide I’m sure you’ll have a great day.
So, it’s up to you, either go and spend precious time researching a dozen more companies as we would usually do or book with Cat Ba Ventures (their office staff are lovely and professional). Then sit back and relax and enjoy your day on the bay!
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Allisonhm2866wx
Jan 1, 2026
This is the tour you want! - Wow, take this tour! Highly recommend! I was overwhelmed by the options available and decided on Cat Ba Ventures. I am so glad I did. Our tour guide, Hang, was so kind and knowledgeable. He took us swimming and kayaking in beautiful lagoons. We were the ONLY people around! Water and nature everywhere. I couldn’t believe how peaceful, quiet, and relaxing our time was. Hang gave us great information on the history of the area, the names of birds and wildlife, and even a magic trick show in the afternoon. Lunch was very delicious with many options. The surroundings were stunning and I am so glad we made the trip with Hang! Everyone at Moon and Cat Ba was super helpful with scheduling transportation for us from and back to Hanoi. Thank you!
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