Lan Ha Bay Tour: 2 Days Adventure from Cat Ba with Less Crowds

Embark on a 2-day adventure in Lan Ha Bay, starting from Cat Ba island. Avoid the crowds and explore less touristy areas with beautiful landscapes, clear water, and secluded beaches. Enjoy more time kayaking and swimming, and experience a flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Floating Fishing Village - Lan Ha Bay - Kayaking to Bat Cave, Dark Cave, Bright Cave, and Overnight on the Boat.

Lan Ha Bay - 11:00 - 11:30: A short 5-minute minibus ride from the office to the pier. Occasionally, a small junk is used for easy cruising and anchoring at the harbor. The boat number 1: Lan Ha 25 Junk.
After lunch, transfer to the…

What's Included
  • Kayak, dry bag, headlamp, snorkel gear
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Complimentary fruits and water
  • All entrance fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Our boats start from Cat Ba island, which is more beautiful and more interesting than Ha Long city. We avoid the crowd, take you to wonderful areas that less touristy, you can enjoy nice landscapes, real natural, clear water, secluded beaches.
Our boats anchor at pocket lagoons for staying overnight.
Our local guides are all experienced and enthusiastic,…

Location
Văn Phòng Đại Diện Xe Du Lịch & Tàu Cao Tốc
Một Tháng Tư
In front of Sun Garden - center of the town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Compass06247418456
May 8, 2026
Great cruise for anyone who wants to avoid the bustle of Halong Bay - It was a really nice cruise to do, the boat comes to the quieter places and tries to avoid the crowds as much as possible. The kayaking and swimming in the quieter places are also very nice to do, our guide Ninh arranged everything well and spoke good English. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
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901jonathank
May 5, 2026
Excellently organized cruise in a personal atmosphere - We did the 2 night/3 day tour and would do the same again! All three guides (Ninh, Hang and Bien) were super nice, helpful and you felt in good hands. The Company is not designed for a luxurious experience, but rather values an authentic nature experience and personal attention in small groups. Nevertheless, we did not miss anything on the ship in terms of equipment. Also the crew is helpful even if not all speak English so well. The food is varied and super delicious, attention is paid to personal preferences (vegetarian/no fish/allergies or similar). There is free water all the time and coffee/tea for breakfast. Other drinks such as beer, fresh juices or soft drinks must be paid extra, but are completely reasonable in price and not overpriced. Staff at the Cat Ba travel agency are also available to help with anything related to the trip. The kayaking trips were a highlight of the entire Vietnam trip for us. The trekking was challenging but we were well looked after by the guide and had a good day. We also liked the several possibilities for swimming.
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Camillelr1260vu
May 4, 2026
An unforgettable experience - Of all our holidays in Vietnam the Ha Long Bay tour remains for us the most breathtaking. The scenery is amazing, with our guide Ninh we avoided the crowds and felt like we were alone in the world when kayaking. Ninh was very kind, respectful and attentive, thank you again to him. Finally the rooms of the boat are very comfortable and the crew kind. I recommend+++
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622kristofs
May 3, 2026
Get Ben as your tour guide! - I had a very memorable experience on the beautiful Lan Ha Bay. Our tour guide Ben was funny, welcoming, and spoke great English. The staff on the boat was so gracious and always had a smile. Food was yummy, thank you!
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J5928qtvincentd
May 1, 2026
Escape alone in the world! - Great stay with our guide Ninh! We were able to feel alone in the world in this beautiful landscape. The promise to avoid 99% of tourists is kept! And boat has a human size that also helps the feeling of escape.
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Andrea
May 1, 2026
Absolutely fantastic - The trip was absolutely fantastic! Ninh, our guide, made the experience truly unforgettable. He showed us the stunning beauty of the lagoon through kayaking and swimming, allowing us to fully enjoy the surroundings. On top of that, he prepared delicious lunches and dinners that were always fresh and tasty. Everything was perfectly organized, and his friendliness and knowledge made the whole adventure even more special. Highly recommended!
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C6943shcathyd
Apr 28, 2026
Unforgettable experience!!!! - So many beautiful things to say about this magnificent and unforgettable experience: privatized boat for our group of 5 people. Organization, hospitality, services, delicious meals, atmosphere, activities .. everything was perfect! Special mention to the crew for their kindness and to Winny our guide. Everything went beyond our expectations. We recommend with your eyes closed!!!!!!
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Lauraso874wo
Apr 27, 2026
Cruise 2 days 1 night Lan Ha Bay - We had already been through Cat Ba ventures in 2018 to make Lan Ha Bay with my husband and we had a great memory of it! That's why we came back with our fathers this year, 2 days 1 night the perfect format to discover the bay, practically alone, small very friendly group of 14 people. Swimming x2, kayak x2, squid fishing in the evening. The Bay is beautiful with very few people! We booked 3 rooms for 4 people, the agency picked us up in Hanoi in the morning at 7am for $12 each, and the cruise cost $698 for 4 ($142/pers + $65 for 2 single people in room). We arrived around 11am on Cat ba to take the boat, back after the cruise around 3pm on Cat ba. Our guide Ben was perfect, very warm, smiling and a great joker, we thank him warmly for this stay with him!
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Jbw570bp
Apr 22, 2026
Highly recommend - Thanks! It was an awesome trip. Cat Ba Ventures and our guide Ben organised it perfectly. Everything was as described ( or even better)! The trip did not feel rushed, and was focused on exploring the beautiful nature of the bay. Ben even brought a cake as it was our honeymoon!
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Y9056xnrp
Apr 22, 2026
Best expérience in Cat Bà - The trup was really nice and our guide is best guy here !
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From $163
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).