Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.
Overview
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2 days
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Our boats start from Cat Ba island, which is more beautiful and more interesting than Ha Long city. We avoid the crowd, take you to wonderful areas that less touristy, you can enjoy nice landscapes, real natural, clear water, secluded beaches.
Our boats anchor at pocket lagoons for staying overnight.
Our local guides are all experienced and enthusiastic, and will help you to discover the bay and take care of you during the trip.
-We do a lot of different trips than other tour companies. It is well worth the money with nicer itineraries (more time kayaking, swimming each day), and we cruise further to amazing landscapes in less touristy areas. You also have more time on the boat, not like a 24 hours tour by other companies.
Join us, you will start the trip at 11.00 of Day 1 and finish at 15.00 of Day 2. What should be better?
-The trip can be flexibly changed due to customer's demands, the weather and the tide as well.
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
Floating fishing village - Lan Ha Bay - Kayaking to Bat cave, Dark cave, Bright cave and sleeping on the boat.
Accommodations
Sleep on the boat
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lan Ha Bay
11.00 - 11.30: Take a minibus for 5 minutes from our office to the pier. Sometimes we take small junk for easy cruising and anchoring the harbor. The boat number 1: Lan Ha 25 Junk After lunch, we will move to the sleeping boat Cat Ba Ventures around 13:45 pm (we change boats in the bay). -The boat number 11: Cat Ba Ventures on our website. Cruise around Lan Ha Bay. Visit amazing landscapes and a floating fishing village. You will see the daily life of the fisherman on the bay. Swim at deserted beach. (Snorkeling is optional with equipment included) 12.30: Having lunch on the boat. Kayaking 1 and half - 2 hours through the rock arch to hidden lagoons and tunnels to discover Bat cave and Bright Cave. Keep cruising to Ha Long Bay to sightseeing the most beautiful landscapes at less touristy areas. Enjoy the sunset on the bay. 19.00: Dinner and overnight on the boat. Optional squid fishing at night.
Ha Long Bay, Cong Tau lagoon, Dau Be island, Ho Ba Ham, Ba Trai Dao, Lan Ha Bay.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Free coffee and tea for breakfast
Tien Ong Cave
- After breakfast, we keep cruising to discover another side of Ha Long Bay and Cong Tau lagoon. You can enjoy the beauty of hundreds of limestone islands in less touristy areas. Visit Dau Be Island, then relax on a deserted beach. Kayaking to discover Ho Ba Ham (3 hidden lagoons). - After lunch we will cruise to another part of Lan Ha Bay. - Return to Cat Ba Town at 15.00 - 15.30 (You can catch the last bus or speed boat at 16h to go back to mainland or stay another night in Cat Ba). Please note: The trip can be flexibly changed due to customer's demands, the weather and the tide as well. From May, 2026, our tour will finish at 12pm.
What‘s Included
Kayak, dry bag, headlamp, snorkel gear
Breakfast (1), fruits, water
Entrance fees
Dinner
Drinks
Options
Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.
Solo traveller + 65$ at office
Boat accommodation: If you are 1 people, you will share a twin bedroom. If you want private room you will pay 65$ more before the trip starts.
Reviews
3,672 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolument incroyable
367uriellem,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING ! Tony, our guide, was an absolute sweetheart, his English is perfect and he gave us so many information about the Bay itself but also Vietnamese culture. The tour itself was perfectly organized and timed, the kayak tours were particularly nice since Tony guided us through lagoons and beaches were there was no tourists besides us. And the nice to have : Tony’s a good photographer so don’t you worry about taking pictures, just enjoy the views. You’ll have time to relax on the boat too On the boat, the food was really delightful (we had plenty to eat, good veggies options etc), the room was spacious and clean and the best part was that we were only a group of 10 people I would highly recommend taking this tour, you’ll be in right hands ! Tip : do not skip the sunrise on the bay Thanks again for everything !
Great Service
Chorley K,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ben was great fun and really made the experience. Thanh and everyone in the office were also really helpful sorting out other transport from the island.
2D1N cruise in less touristic areas
T9714ZOfabians,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on this cruise. Ben was an excellent tour guide who made this tour interesting, fun and unforgettable! The activities were well planned and you get to see the most beautiful sceneries during kayaking, swimming or squid fishing. We loved everything about it! The authentic meals were great as well as the rooms with panoramic views. There is also a vegetarian option possible that was divers and delicious. Highly recommended!
Lovely Lan Ha Bay Experience
G5012PPjills,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly, this was one of the best trips we did in Vietnam! They advertised to go places with few other boats, and so they did! They have a license to go further into the bays and take you places where no one else goes! Absolute must do! Hang was our guide and we loved his company and tricks.
Incredible!
nicolebL8140HP,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time on the 2D1N Cat Ba Ventures tour. Our guide, Hang, was very informative and energetic. He took us to areas where there were no other tourists, and the whole trip was very relaxing and peaceful. I would highly recommend this tour!
An unforgettable experience
camillelR1260VU,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Of all our holidays in Vietnam the Ha Long Bay tour remains for us the most breathtaking. The scenery is amazing, with our guide Ninh we avoided the crowds and felt like we were alone in the world when kayaking. Ninh was very kind, respectful and attentive, thank you again to him. Finally the rooms of the boat are very comfortable and the crew kind. I recommend+++
Best way to see Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay!
GinnyA32,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful trip with Cat Ba Ventures! Incrediblt beautiful, relaxing trip. We had 2 half days and 1 night on the boat, and everything was organised very well! Our guide Ben was excellent - he made sure everyone knew what was happening, was very clear, and found great spots for us to swim and kayak, that were not busy at all. The boat crew were also great, the food was good, and the cabins were very comfortable. Would highly reccomend this trip, it was a great way too see lan ha and ha long bay.
Get Ben as your tour guide!
622kristofs,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a very memorable experience on the beautiful Lan Ha Bay. Our tour guide Ben was funny, welcoming, and spoke great English. The staff on the boat was so gracious and always had a smile. Food was yummy, thank you!
Great time with Jack Sparrow!
janerF5050YJ,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jack “Sparrow”” Luan was amazing. He tied our trip with Vietnamese culture and was also extremely funny. The cruise was calm, sleeping arrangements were good and we even got squid while night fishing. Last but not least, Ha Long Bay should not be missed. It’s hard to put in words how magical the bay is.
It was perfect!
clairefP8189JM,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience we loved my family and myself! Everything was perfect from start to finish. We were in a small group, our guide Jack was great throughout the stay thank you to him for all this information! I recommend++ this excursion
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