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 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.
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
3,271 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cruise to Lan Ha and Ha Long bays
Zimlovers,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful cruise to the very beautiful Lan Ha and Ha Long bays. Like-minded passengers and the delightfully informative and fun Jack, made it a super day. The scenery was beautiful, the meal and all staff on board contributed to a great experience. Thanks to all.
A super day out !!
A5392SUpatrickm,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent communication skills plus booking service at 4 nui ngoc street, cat ba town. The hotel pickups and dropouts were seamless. The talks in the boat by Luan P were very good. The food was plentiful and very tasty. The bar and waiter service attentive and delivered drinks to the guests. Kayaks, Swimming , Fish Activities were good fun and kept safe. Lan Ha Bay and Ha Ling Bay were beautiful..December recommended! Very nice day out For US$36 per person !
Stunning Trip to beautiful Nature
D2619CBalexs,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a stunning trip to Lan Ha Bay and the edges of Ha Long Bay. We were nearly the only ship taking this route, which lead to an amazing experience in the beautiful nature. As lunch they prepared many different dishes from Chicken to Oysters. It was very delicious (as long as you are non-vegetarian). Especially Hang our Guide was very motivational and sympathic. He guided us through the whole trip. If youre lucky he will show you some magic tricks. I still can not figure out the one with the cards....
Perfect cruise
Trip15041307326,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience away from the crowds, the lunch and kayaking were really great and Tony was an amazing guide ! 10/10
Amazing experience!!!!
Navigator30514483102,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing, Tony made sure we had a great time. He did cards tricks, teached us a lot about Vietnam and made a lot of pictures and video's. We had so much fun and made great memories on the tour. I would recommend to everyone!!
Appreciate to Cat ba Venture
Q3243FZ ,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very worth a trip to Vietnam Most people choose to go to Lagoon Bay However, Cat ba Venture takes us away from popular, local talent-known sights. Hang's guide is very fluent in English and is happy to share all about the local geographical ecology and human history, not only took care of our three meals, but also took us to many secrets of canoeing and swimming. Everyone had great fun and safe! Even in the evening, even the coded performance transforms magic Hàng is really too talented and versatile guide! We highly recommend Cat ba Venture to all travellers who want to enjoy the special beauty of the Lagoon Bay and trust that it will leave you with great memories!
Highly recommended!...
Mitra M,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended! Peaceful tour, no crowds, friendly and knowledgeable guides, and delicious food on board
Amazing!
Coraliefgr,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a great day on the boat in Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long! Tony and Hian (a local fisherman) are amazing guides, they explained and told us a lot about the area and Vietnam in general. They accompanied us on the best spots. We were in low tourist season but we still avoided places to tourists. The kayak ride was exceptional, passing under the caves and we were alone. Thanks again to our two guides who set a good atmosphere, always warm and humorous! I recommend without hesitation this agency!
Highly recommended
674unaiu,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing place, in a quieter area of the bay that has made the experience much better. With Hang as a guide, very friendly, explaining everything very well, very good English and on the way back he did some magic tricks that left us all surprised.
Great spots and tour guides
jos guilhermec81,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was really good. We went to deserted spots without other touristic boats. Our tour guides, Tony and yoan the local fisherman (not sure if this is the right name) were very very friendly and very communicative, we loved all the explanations and personal experiences they shared with us. Totally would recommend.
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