Eco Night Kayak Cruise: Bioluminescent Plankton in Lan Ha Bay

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Small-group low-light route inside Lan Ha’s quiet lagoons to maximize the plankton glow. A certified Eco Tourist guide delivers a short eco & safety briefing, equips you with life jacket, paddle and headlamp (no light pollution), then leads a slow, silent paddle to dark coves where every stroke ignites bioluminescence. Dinner set on board, hotel pick-up/drop-off, full safety gear, and Leave-No-Trace practices included. Best on low-moon nights; route may vary for the brightest glow.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fee

Dinner

Pick up & Drop-off service

Kayaking

Alcoholic Beverages

Personal Expense

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

3:45–4:00 PM – Hotel pick-up in Cat Ba Town → transfer to Beo Harbor; board our escort boat to a quiet cove in Lan Ha Bay (Van Boi area). 4:30–6:00 PM – Sunset swim at the beach area and free time to relax on deck. Your guide/crew prepares a Vietnamese dinner set menu on board (vegetarian available). 6:15–9:00 PM – At a floating house, receive a safety & eco briefing; gear up with life jacket, paddle & headlamp. Enjoy a guided night-kayak through calm lagoons where you can witness the bioluminescent glow of plankton (best on low-moon nights). Quiet paddling, stargazing photo stops. Return to Beo Harbor; vehicle transfer back to your hotel. Note: Exact route/stop may change with weather & park regulations. No touching/collecting marine life; we follow Leave-No-Trace.

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Eco Night Kayak Cruise: Bioluminescent Plankton in Lan Ha Bay

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bioluminescent plankton and sunset at the bay
Curiosity99008,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00
We made the boat trip with the view of the bay and kayak included and it was amazing! T, our tour guide, was super nice! thanks for everything