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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.
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.
Kayak, dry bag, headlamp, snorkel gear
Breakfast (1), fruits, water
Entrance fees
Dinner
Drinks
Sleep on the boat
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lan Ha Bay
11.45-12.00: Take a minibus for 5 minutes from our office to the pier. We take small junk for easy cruising around the floating fishing village and leaving, arriving at the harbour, beaches and lagoons in the low tide or shallow water areas. After lunch, we will move to the sleeping boat Cat Ba Ventures around 13:45 pm (we change boats in the bay). Cruise around Lan Ha Bay. Visit amazing landscapes and a floating fishing village. Swim at deserted beach. (Snorkeling is optional) 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, Bright cave and Dark 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. Kayaking to discover Ho Ba Ham cave (3 hidden lagoons and tunnels). Relax or swimming on a deserted beach at Ba Trail Dao lagoon. - After lunch we will cruise to another part of Lan Ha Bay. - Return to Cat Ba Town at 15.00 (from January 1st, 2026 the tour will finishes at 12.00) (You can catch the last bus or speed boat at 16.00 to go back Hanoi; Hai Phong; to Ninh Binh; Sa Pa; Ha Giang... or stay another night in Cat Ba).
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.
3,060 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lori V,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
Súper happy two days! With a small group you leave in Cat Ba and take a non-tourist route (= quiet, away from big boats). The most friendly guide will take you to beautiful spots and knows where to check monkeys, jellyfish and bats. The food on the boat was also very tasty! Highly recommended:))
Laura S,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
It was an all-round successful trip! Hyuen and his crew and everyone on land give everything to make it unforgettable. We had a really great time and I recommend this trip to everyone! It's really worth every penny. Thank you! It was so much fun! I celebrated my birthday on board and our group and crew made this day unforgettable!
Reinaldo T,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
Beautiful trip in a dazzling environment. I travelled alone, but I have felt far from lonely. The group is relatively small, so you get to know your fellow travelers nicely. And Ninh was a fantastic guide who speaks good English.
Caroline B,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
Nice boottrip in less crowdy aria . The guide Jack was great , good English and very friendly. The food was really delicious! We went 2 times kayaking and swimming and have fantastic views on the water
Puck S,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
This cruise was really great! Everything was very well taken care of. The rooms were good, the food was delicious and the activities were great! The knowledge of our tour guide Tom and the crew of the boat, made for an unforgettable experience.
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