Lan Ha Bay FullDay Cruise and Kayak (small group guaranteed)

Full day small-group cruise and kayak through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba Island. Kayak sea caves, visit floating village, swim off deserted beaches, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on the bay

Itinerary

Starting location:

Cat Ba Local

Bus/coach

(10 minutes)

Lan Ha Bay

Sightseeing (2 hours)

Cai Beo Floating Village

Sightseeing (1 hour)

Hidden gem

Kayaking (2 hours)

Optional

Ba Trai Dao beach, Lan Ha Bay

Photo stop, Swimming, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

Optional

Lan Ha Bay

Sunset, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

Arrive back at:

Cat Ba Local

Highlights

Small-group cruise through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay – maximum 30 travelers
Kayak through sea caves, hidden lagoons, and natural archways
Visit Cai Beo floating village and fish farm for an authentic local experience
Swim and beach hop at remote Ba Trai Dao Beach – no crowds, just you and the bay
Traditional Vietnamese lunch served on an islet in the heart of the bay

Full description

Join Cat Ba Local for a full day small-group cruise and kayak through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay — two of Vietnam’s most spectacular UNESCO-recognised seascapes, explored from the quieter, less-travelled side.
While most Ha Long Bay tours pack 40–60 travelers onto large cruise ships and follow the same crowded route, Cat Ba Local keeps groups small and takes you deep into Lan Ha’s southern channels and Ha Long’s protected inner zones. These are areas where commercial cruise ships are not permitted — which means you get the complete karst archipelago experience without the tourist convoys.
In a full day on the water: a boat cruise past a 500-year-old floating fishing village, kayaking through sea caves and hidden lagoons, swimming off a deserted beach, a traditional Vietnamese lunch on an islet in the bay, and a sunset cruise back to harbor.

Itinerary

08:00 — Pickup from Cat Ba Local office (229, 1/4 Street) or hotel in Cat Ba town

08:20 — Boat cruise through Lan Ha Bay, passing Cai Beo floating fishing village and thousands of karst towers

10:30 — Kayak through hidden lagoons, tunnels, and archways: K.A Cave and Bats Cave

12:30 — Anchor at Ong Cam islet for traditional Vietnamese lunch — swim, relax, jump off the boat

13:30 — Sail into Southern Ha Long Bay, passing Dau Be Island, Vung Vieng fishing village.

14:30 — Swimming and beach hopping at Ba Trai Dao Beach — remote, quiet, and crowd-free

15:30 — Visit local fish farm and research center for a glimpse of traditional fisherman life

16:00 — Sunset cruise back to harbor

17:00 — Drop-off at Cat Ba Local office

Why Choose Cat Ba Local

Cat Ba Local is a locally owned operator run by guides who grew up on Cat Ba Island. We know every hidden lagoon, sea cave, and quiet corner of the bay. When you book directly with us, there are no agency fees and no markups — just the best price and the most authentic experience available on the island.