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 (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.
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
3,476 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No mass tourism with Tony
P949INjudithc,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a super fun day with Tony, seen many beautiful places. And as promised, it didn't feel like mass tourism.
Fantastic tour with Guide Hang – Highly recommended!
Tobias H,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an all-round successful day and are absolutely thrilled with this tour. A big praise goes to our Guide Hang! Hang not only impressed us with his enormous expertise, but also made the tour very special with his likeable nature. We especially loved that he led us to corners where hardly any other tourists were traveling. So we could enjoy the atmosphere quite relaxed and without time pressure. Conclusion: If you are looking for an authentic tour and value insider knowledge, Hang is the place to be. Thank you for this great experience!
Extraordinary day
yoannh872,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang was an extraordinary guide, involved with his group, with little care, joker, funny, with many anecdotes!! Day with a small group of 10, kayaking in a remote bay, swimming,... really enjoyable!! We recommend Cat Ba Ventures and Hang!!!
Highly recommended experience
micha mV8462CP,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Ben, he is very nice guy, told us a lot, was funny and made the whole trip even better. Also big plus for his english skills, Vietnamese tend to have weird accent, hard to understand, but Ben was perfect. We had an occasion for kayaking, swimming in the see and visit to fish farm. We also visited one of the caves which was least interesting, I would skip that if possible. There was time for activities and just leisure and views. Food was just ok, but there were quite a few dishes to choose.
Day in peace
Clara B,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very, very nice day. We were a group of 15, the capacity of the boat goes up to 30 people. Viet, the guide was super friendly, attentive, he gave us a lot of explanations. We saw very few tourist boats, and were alone on each site of interest, the route is made to avoid the crowds, it's great. We visited Halong & Lan Ha Bay, kayaked near the rocks, took a boat tour under a cave, swim and especially visit a fish farm. I recommend! Don't be afraid, the organization does everything to avoid crowds.
Great day in Cat Ba
asham417,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the trip, the very well organized and entertaining activities, everything on time and delicious food! Notable, our guide Tony, did a job of 10! Very attentive, charismatic and funny, we felt taken care of at all times, the best!
Good tour of both bays in one day
danielvA2205JA,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Full day out that views less crowded parts of both bays. Good lunch included. Tony was a great guide for our boat! You can also ask the company to arrange transportation out of Cat Ba to go your next destination after the tour. Tour was worth it.
Great tour
meganbS4937QL,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great boat tour, and our tour guide viet was really good
Quality experience
G2423DSadamf,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony was a great showman. Food was good but served cold. Highlights was definitely the swimming portion, fish farm was interesting. Plenty of time to hang out in between events
Best tour of our trip!
alexandrabI8002VF,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was just fantastic! Our guide Tony was very friendly, empathetic, funny and attentive. The tour was super organized, the activities were a lot of fun and we were everywhere away from the crowds! For us one of the best tours we have ever done - great impressions, very good food (also vegetarian/vegan) mega nature and we even saw langurs :) In between, you also had time to take a breath and enjoy the boat trip - Tony has always provided a good mood and told very interesting stories about the area! We can definitely recommend it!
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