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
3,560 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous trip !
Posh3010,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was really well organised … Hang our guide was brilliant - Took us to unique places so we did not bump into loads of other tourists. Food also great as were the team on the boat. Highly recommend CatBa adventures and Hang. Thank you !
Fantastic
oskarw572,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best day on our tour! Our Guide, Hang, was lovely, very knowledgeable, professional, funny and even did some magic for us. The food was very tasty and all of the sights were amazing. We went swimming at two different beaches, kayaking in the caves, and toured a fish farm. Would recommend to anyone travelling to Cat Ba.
We loved Tony
Thomas D,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Views were amazing Tony and crew were excellent. Would 100% recommend the day trip! Also the lunch was 10/10. The schedule was great and the day was jam packed
Wonderful day
Dreamer63763440897,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional day aboard the boat. The activities were perfect and the meal was excellent. We especially thank our guide Tony, who made this day wonderful with his good humor! We recommend this excursion!
Best guide eve
888zdenekb,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning views, great organization and an outstanding guide who really made the difference. Lan Ha Bay is a hidden gem – do this tour instead of the overcrowded Ha Long and you won’t regret it!
Would defenetly recommend
florianrD1197CX,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we had an amazing day on the boat with delicious food and fantastic activities. Everything was very well organized, and we had the chance to enjoy a variety of experiences throughout the day. A special thank you goes to our guide, Tony, who organized and accompanied us so wonderfully. His friendliness, knowledge, and enthusiasm made the day even more enjoyable. Thank you, Tony, for an unforgettable day and for creating such great memories for us!
Breathtaking
karlhC6161YH,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time, actually away from the crowds and our guide Tony really made our experience unforgettable and shared very interesting insights, we love him!
Amazing!
O1843OFjakea,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really amazing day, exploring beautiful scenery and went swimming, kayaking and visited a fish farm. Our tour guide Tuni was really knowledgeable, kind, attentive, and helped us have a lovely day. Also really nice that we visited less busy areas and that the tour guide taught us a bit about the environment and area
Recommend 👍🏻
V8310CTmeganl,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour! Shout out to our guide Tony for being so friendly and helpful! Definitely worth doing, we managed to avoid seeing many boats and often our group was the only group there. Our tour group was only 11 people which was amazing. Food was good and big buffet portions. Very relaxing. Definitely reccomend :)
Great experience with Cat Ba Venture and Tony
Q3558BBtomp,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, our host, Tony was awesome. The boat is great, perfect for a quiet tour, perfect to enjoy the landscape of the bay. The explanation of Tony was perfect. Thank you!
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