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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.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
3,245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rahel B,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was an absolutely amazing trip. Hang was the best and funniest tour guide Nd provided us with a lot of interesting informations. The landscape was simply breathtaking. I would recommend this experience to everyone. The food was good as well and they offer vegetarian and vegan options as well. An unforgettable experience from start to finish.

190aramk,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Hang and Nin gave us a great tour of the Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay and during the kayakking we even saw some langurs and maqaques! Great tour guides, Hang is a master of all trades, both tour guiding, magic and flute playing. Loved the experience
467tae,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was one of the best tours I have taken! The islands were beautiful! Excellent price and the boat crew was great. Our tour guide Hang was very interesting and so helpful throughout the entire cruise! He was a great kayak captain! He has an amazing magic show! Thank you to Hang for providing a great memory for everyone on our cruise!




F1032KOdawnb,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lovely day cruise with Cat Ba Ventures Our guide Hang was absolutely fantastic with great knowledge and helpful advice on everything from kayaking, swimming and Cat Ba Island in general.
Daydream21982291111,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Exceptional guide very serious organized security motivated funny energetic Proper food Installation very well clean toilet Good activities very well structured Lots of interesting information Our guide was Hang


171aur lienn,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a great day everything was perfect, thanks to Jack and Cong the best guides who made it memorable
R7279CJabbyd,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Incredible day out on the water with Jack and Cong. The tour guides were very experienced and knowledgeable, a good range of activities as well and delicious lunch :)


gracefM2821OC,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This one-day tour with Jack and Cong really exceeded our expectations, even though we already had high expectations from reading all of the other good reviews. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the top highlights of the area in one day. -Our guides were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and their English was amazing. They took us around to key attractions like beaches and caves, deciding optimal timing based on the tides and the potential crowds from other tours. -Lunch was a surprisingly delicious smorgasbord of fresh seafood (meat and veg options were also available). Additional beverages are available for purchase on the boat - I couldn't resist ordering some passionfruit juice during the afternoon, and it did not disappoint. -The kayaking and swimming activities were very fun (though you probably want to be at least somewhat physically fit to fully enjoy these activities). During high tide, some of the beaches and caves we visited are completely underwater, which gave me a greater appreciation of our guides' local expertise in knowing when and where to take us. -The visit to the fishing village was an extremely interesting look into the local economy and ecology of the area. I had a lot of questions about how the floating fishing communities are adapting to climate change and intensifying typhoons. Jack patiently answered all of my questions and provided a lot of insightful answers. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the local culture. All in all, it was exactly what we wanted out of the day, and we even got to watch the sun set over the bay as we returned to harbour. The tour company completely handled our transportation to and from Hanoi, providing door to door service from our hotels and picking us up on the morning of the tour. Everything was seamless, and as a bonus surprise at the end, they even shared drone footage and photos of me and my husband swimming to and hanging out on a secluded beach together. Last note for anyone who gets motion sickness - I was a bit nervous to be on a boat all day as I do easily get seasick, but the waters are very calm and I was completely fine without taking any medication beforehand.




RobinandXiaobai,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful day long boat tour around Halong Bay with Cat Ba Ventures. The trip was really well organised. They took us to quieter parts of the archipelago to see the fantastically shaped pointy mountains (karsts) arising from the sea. We stopped at secluded beaches where we could swim and sunbathe. After a delicious lunch on board we took kayaks to hidden caves and valleys. Returning, after a trip to a floating fishing community, in time to catch a glorious sunset. All in all a fantastic day out. The staff were really helpful and well-informed and entertaining. We we very impressed by the commitment of Cat Ba Ventures to the sustainable development of the local tourism industry. I gve them my strngest commendation
Sherry B,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely amazing experience! It was a little rainy and cool but well worth it! Unforgettable. Our guide, Hang, was A+!…knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The food was fantastic and we got plenty of water. The hotel pickup was great! One of the best adventures I’ve had on this trip to Vietnam. Highly recommend it!!!! 👍🏻




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