Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds
Overview
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9 hours
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Discover the peaceful side of Ha Long Bay on this full-day cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Escape the crowds as our boat takes you to remote lagoons, untouched beaches, and stunning caves. Lounge on deck with a quiet drink or paddle through calm waters on a tour suited for all skill levels. Explore rock arches, hidden lagoons, and floating fishing villages, meet local communities, and experience the mystical beauty of Lan Ha – a side of Ha Long Bay most tourists never see.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lan Ha Bay
8.30am: Start from our office and take a bus 5 minutes to the pier. Visiting Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village, you will learn how people fish, grow fish and how is the daily life of the fisherman on the bay. Kayaking 1 and half - 2 hours through the rock arches to see some tunnels and discover Dark Cave (depend on the tie level), Bat Cave and Bright Cave; stop at Ba Trai Dao beach for swimming and snorkeling.
Halong Bay
Keep cruising to Ha Long Bay to sightseeing the most beautiful landscapes in less touristy areas. Enjoy the beauty of hundred limestone islands. 12.00 Have lunch on the boat. Come back Lan Ha Bay by a different route to enjoy more beautiful scenery. Swimming at another secluded sandy beach. Return to Cat Ba town at 5.30 - 6pm.
What‘s Included
1 big bottle of water: 1.5l
Kayaking equipment such as: headlamp, water proof bag
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Option: seafood mixed meat or vegetarian.
Alcoholic Beverages
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay 1 Day boat trip - Kayaking from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds.
Reviews
3,317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just do it!
zwartew2026,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this trip and everything was amazing. Our tour guide made the trip even more special. They truly took us to peaceful places that most others don't. Thank you Hang for everything. Will recommend it to everyone who come to Cat Ba.
Fantastic
Dream13073311562,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful day. Top orchestrated, wonderful, humorous and competently guided by Hang. Top food, nice kayakimg, swimming, visit to a floating fish farm, friendly escort by the crew. nice fellows, really away from the tourist streams, have even observed the rare Cat Ba langurs. This tour was a hifhlight of our trip, highly recommended.
Amazing
Marthe L,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour today, it was beautiful and they really bring you away from the crowds so you can enjoy the bay at its best! Hang was a very nice guide and knew a lot about the bay! Really recommend
Great exoerience
R2253RHjeanm,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang was an amazing guide!! Loved his insights on both bays and humou. Not too crowded, go for it
Great experience
janicekD8084XX,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Hang as guide. The kayaking was definitely our highlight. Amazing experience without any other tourists around.
Complete trip. Hàng made it perfect
Djalp2222,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang was an excellent guide. Very informative, clear and funny. A great guy. I totally recommend this trip.
Amazing day in the bay
Sean D,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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 :)
Geile Nummer
Passenger29328999455,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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.
Here comes Ben, friend of the sea!
giovannigK7334KP,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Ben and all the staff, able to attract and involve people really interested in nature and discovering this enchanting place that is Lan Ha Bay, we experienced with my brother one of the most special things of this long trip to Vietnam! Absolutely recommended!!
Day boat trip
Dominika L,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack 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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