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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.
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.
Sleep on the boat
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.
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.
Kayak, dry bag, headlamp, snorkel gear
Breakfast (1), fruits, water
Entrance fees
Dinner
Drinks
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.
3,555 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
alisak973,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fun time on this excursion. Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. They were very accommodating for food preferences although a lot of food was fried. Sleeping arrangements comfortable.
idurrez2026,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A really good experience in general. Our guide Tony was awesome, he explained us everyrhing about Vietnam. We highly recommend it! Thank you Tony!!
anitakV7002OD,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a great time on the trip! The tour took us to lots of hidden gems, beautiful locations with zero tourists. It often felt like we were one of the only people in the area. Our guide Hang was incredible! Super knowledgeable, friendly, and showed us lots of cool magic tricks. Definitely recommend!
Kerri208,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We loved our overnight boat trip to Ha Long bay. The karsts were incredibly beautiful- it is so hard to describe unless you have been there. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking and excellent food on the boat. Our experience was enhanced by our guide, Jack, who taught us about the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay, the fishing villages and Vietnam in general. I really learned a lot. Jack made sure that everyone was happy. This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend this tour!!!!!






sherrie k,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lan Ha bay was amazing. Our guide Jack made it even more enjoyable. He share interesting information about Vietnam and was so kind. Kayaking and going through caves were highlights. It is so beautiful and the karsts feel like they are alive. 10/10. Would recommend!
C1447XTrawana,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was amazing and Toni our tour guide was friendly , nice and did a great job
I6110OIsimont,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an absolutely incredible 2-day, 1-night private boat tour in Lan Ha Bay with Cat Ba Ventures – honestly one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the experience felt very personal and authentic. A huge shoutout to our guide, Cong, who was outstanding. His English was excellent, he explained everything in a really engaging way, and he always made sure we were comfortable and having a great time. You could tell he genuinely cared about making the trip special for us. Our captain, Vy, and his crew were also fantastic – super friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the whole journey. We always felt safe and well taken care of on the boat. The itinerary was just perfect: we visited Monkey Island, went kayaking through beautiful, quiet parts of Lan Ha Bay, and enjoyed breathtaking scenery the entire time. It never felt rushed, and having a private tour for our group of 7 made it even more relaxed and enjoyable. The food on board was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was just amazing – peaceful, fun, and memorable. If you’re considering exploring Lan Ha Bay, we can’t recommend Cat Ba Ventures enough. And if you can, ask for Cong and Captain Vy – they truly made this experience unforgettable!










Stefan T,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was an awesome experience from start to finish, small group, rooms were amazing, food amazing and the staff. Just wish we had done a couple of nights






743j r mem,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thanks to our Guide Hang for an entertaining and fun experience! Very talented in card games, flute and big knowledge about the region.
lauramL1208TB,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank’s to Viet for those incredible moments ! That was perfect ! See you soon ! I will recommand you whitout any problems !
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