Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.
Overview
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48 hours
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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
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.
Reviews
3,474 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience in Lan Ha Bay
fitnesswithm2026,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience. Our guide Viet was very friendly and knowledgable. We loved seeing the incredible landscape, kayaking and learning about the fishing community.
Amazing Tour with Toni
Coastal17399357090,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved everything about our tour with Toni - he was a fantastic guide. There were not many other boats, and it was a good mix of adventure and chill time. Thanks a lot, we highly recommend it!
Great experience
Mathieu F,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience on a decent boat with nice cabins with private washroom to shower after the swimming and kayaking activities. Our guide Ben was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area and Vietnamese culture in general.
Fun and comfortable cruise
Passenger12325399202,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We thoroughly enjoyed the two day cruise. The rooms on the boat are large, clean and comfortable with private bathrooms, and the common areas are spacious and facilitate conversations with the other passengers while viewing the beautiful bays. Tony, our tour guide, did an excellent job describing the bays, keeping the passengers engaged in activities and giving some insights into Vietnamese culture. And the rest of the crew was friendly and professional. Only negative was the ferry ride back from Cat Ba Island to the bus on the mainland which lost its steering while trying to get through shallow water. We drifted for quite a while with the out-going tide before some boats came to take passengers to the bus. It got a bit scary as it was getting dark and we were in the ship channel. The ferry portion of the trip needs to be tightened up. All other aspects were very good, including the buses between Hanoi and Cat Ba Island.
Cat ba
liamtE5383QJ,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang the g funny bloke. had such a good time!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Food was great and the views were solid. Would go again.
Good time
lukehL3369XG,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun day and Hang was a great guide! The tour had a good mix of activities and the boat was nice and so was the food. Would recommend
Great day
592adri ns,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was so great, specially thanks to Hang. We enjoyed everything we did, I really recommend it! It was such a lovely day
Hang was amazing!
jesusmar2016,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time in Ha Long Bay thanks to our tour guide, Hang. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and smooth. His explanations were clear and interesting, and he always made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Highly recommend Hang!
Great day trip from ha long
YU Q,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great pickup and transfer from ha long and hang was a great guide and always looking after the guests thank you so much!!!
Once in a lifetime experience
lealac2026,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an incredible adventure with this tour group! Tony our tour guide was absolutely incredible, so helpful and kind and made me laugh the entire trip. Can’t recommend enough and if you do book with Cat Ba Ventures, make sure to request Tony!
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