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
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 (sometimes bamboo boat) 1 and half - 2 hours through the rock arches to see some tunnels and discover Bat Cave and Bright Cave; stop at Ba Trai Dao beach or in Lan Ha Bay for swimming (depends on the tide level and weather)
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. Note: The trip can be flexibly changed due to customer's demands, the weather and the tide as well.
Options
Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay 1 Day boat trip - Kayaking from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,604 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beatuful tour with Hang & Cat Ba Ventures
jancoh2026,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a boattour with Hang as our guide and even though the tour itself is already impressive, Hang made the day! He is very enthousiastic, open, funny and a proficient English speaker. He gives all the info you want and more during the visit to the beautiful places in the bay!
A thing to do !
Explore24855892339,Jul 3, 2026
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5.00The tour and the tourguide is marvelous, a bit of adventure but just do it with Hang
Best tour for people who like small groups
207margotv,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Hang was soooo amazing! It was the best tour I ever had. The food was amazing and a lot. The activities Where perfect so much more fun and personal in a smaller group than the other big companies.
Hang tour
noorv836,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour with hang was amazing, he explaind evrything soo good!
Great family experience on the water
Safari26367007493,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great cruise through Lan Ha bay and reaching Ha Long bay. Nice kayaking experience with sit-on-top kayaks through some caves and lagoons. About an hour long though advertised as 1:30-2 hours. Food was great. One planned swimming stop by a small beach, jumping from the boat’s bow. We asked for a second afternoon swim to cool off and the guide & crew were nice enough to oblige. Another planned stop at a floating fish farm. The kids loved seeing & feeding the huge fish including some blue-fin tuna. Jack, out guide, was nice and provided good guidance as well as pertinent and interesting information.
Magical
C4524HAjoanaf,Jul 2, 2026
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5.00Perfect day, Jack was wonderful, very kind, with excellent explanations, we highly recommend him for your excursions, it was magical, we will remember it.
Best tour
T452EXnathand,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang is the best tour guide, we had so much fun. He's very informative and funny. Really enjoyed the day trip out. Food was very good as well.
Highly recommend this trip
bavpotter,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip with Hang as our guide! Bonus magic tricks as well
Nice first time experiencing Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha
bennybU3321HU,Jun 29, 2026
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4.00Nice experience, Jack was a great guide.
Perfect trip to Ha Lan/Ha Long Bay
Sightseer62242975042,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day trip was optimal. All stops were top. Both swimming stops, which were relatively remote with hardly any other groups nearby, as well as the short fishing village stop, were top-notch. The kayaking tour was particularly good, and even there we were relatively far away from all other groups and had it to ourselves. The lunch was also remarkably good. And our guide Hàng was also fantastic, very friendly, enthusiastic, and spoke English very well, making him a superb guide. All in all, absolutely recommendable and probably one of the best tours in Ha Lan/Ha Long Bay.
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Operated by Cat Ba Ventures