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
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.
Options
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.
Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.
What‘s Included
Kayak, dry bag, headlamp, snorkel gear
Breakfast (1), fruits, water
Entrance fees
Dinner
Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,719 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional cruise with a great guide
solennl111,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience in Lan Ha Bay! The boat was spotless, the beds very comfortable, and the food absolutely delicious. We loved the activities offered: kayaking, swimming, cave exploration, and squid fishing. A huge thank you to our guide Ninh, who was exceptional from beginning to end and truly made this cruise memorable. Just one small point to note: the advertised "2 days / 1 night" package is actually more like 24 hours, departing around 11:00 AM and returning around noon the following day. It could be a bit longer We highly recommend this cruise! 😊🌟
Wonderful tour
159sathyag,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful 2days/1night boat trip with Toni. We was funny, charming and he told us a lot about Vietnams history, which was super interesting. We had nice Kajak tours and the food was amazing.
Great social atmosphere, many activities, beautiful landscape.
500corinnen,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb organization in a friendly atmosphere. Great activities, also customizable individually. Tony was a fantastic tour guide. He introduced us to Vietnamese culture. The food was very delicious. One always felt safe.
Best tour ever!
annarN5343UW,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences of my life! Our guide Hang was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, welcoming and caring. We got to see truly incredible sites that were away from other tourists. The views were spectacular. The boat was very comfortable and activities were well organized. Food was delicious, especially as a vegetarian. I was initially nervous about being on a boat for a day but now I wish I could have stayed longer! Highly recommend! ( p.s. if your lucky and get Hang as your guide, ask to see his magic tricks!)
A perfect cruise
fannycI6946AW,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang was really great!!! The boat was perfect, the rooms clean and comfortable. The food was excellent. The cruise was perfect, I highly recommend it +++
Aventura de dos días y una noche!
361wallym,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I came to the tour alone and Hang was very cordial and friendly! He generated great energy throughout the entire tour! Thank you, I'll be back!!!
Great experience and tour guide!
Z3253HQbenl,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience especially because of our fantastic tour guide Hang! He was informative kind and funny and really made the experience amazing. The boat was comfortable and the food was good and swimming and experiencing such a beautiful place was so fun! I cannot recommend more especially with how little ppl we saw on the tour. Overall great experience!
Thank you Hang!!!
Daydream612734,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on the boat, mostly because of our guide Hang! He is so funny and attentive, great at magic tricks and spoke incredible English (as well as a bit of all languages in our group which was a lovely touch). Def recommend booking this tour with Hang!
Hang was exceptional
90shivanam,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang was absolutely incredible and his English was perfect. He made it so engaging, learning all of our names and being so interactive. Highly recommend this tour because of him.
Chill and comfortable trip on the bay
471darrelm,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very pleasant experience booking this trip. We really enjoyed the mix of activities - swimming, kayaking and boating under a cave. The place itself is very magical just like King kong or Avatar movies. We were very lucky with both the very clear weather and the vision of the full moon! For 1.5 days, I would say that the price was really worth it. This trip was made enjoyable by our very lovely boat crew and especially by our tour guide Ninh. Ninh is not only knowledgeable about various tourist spots in Vietnam, he also shares a lot about Vietnamese culture, which made this tour very fruitful. Xin cam on Ninh! You kept us fed with great food, various knowledge about Vietnam, and kept us safe and comfortable all throughout the trip. Would have been nicer if we caught some squid but now is not the right season for that 😜 I would definitely recommend this company and asl for Ninh, if possible!
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