Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Excursion from Cat Ba, Cát Bà

A spectacular activity with wonderful views. The food was very good. The kayaking was amazing. Highly recommended.

Maria Pilar

Explore off the beaten tourist path on this excursion to the bays of Ha Long & Lan Ha, which will take you on a cruise across these Vietnamese waters.

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off (only for hotels in the center of Cat Ba)
English–speaking guide
Transport by minibus and boat
Lunch
Towels
Kayak and snorkelling equipment
Drinking water
Night plankton tour (depending on selection)

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 6 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 1,333 Travelers·115 reviews

July 12, 2026
Maria Pilar Díez
Spain
A spectacular activity with wonderful views. The food was very good. The kayaking was amazing. Highly recommended.
Traveling solo
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December 5, 2025
Elixabet
Spain
We really enjoyed the activity, but we liked the guide even more. Kun, thank you so much, you made our day so much better. Thank you very much.
As a couple
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July 5, 2025
Giovanna
Madrid, Spain
An exceptional tour of the bay, especially for its organization. Congratulations to the Vietnamese guides for their English, precision, and friendline...
Traveling solo
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June 17, 2025
Anónimo
Pontevedra, Spain
Overall, it was a very good experience. We don't know if it was a coincidence or not, but at no point did we feel like we were in a crowded area. The ...
With friends
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February 6, 2025
Blanca Parra Rosales
Granada, Spain
The weather wasn't very nice, but the place was spectacular nonetheless. There were only 7 of us so it was great. The guide ("Kun") told us lots of th...
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September 2, 2024
Paula
Barcelona, Spain
Highly recommended activity! The itinerary is very complete, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere on board is very calm; in our case, there were ...
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August 25, 2024
óscar
Spain
Everything was a 10! They made sure to offer us a unique experience. We were very afraid that it would be too touristy an excursion, but not at all. I...
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July 28, 2024
Raquel
Spain
Super recommended. One of the best excursions we did in Vietnam. The boat ride is very pleasant, the food is super varied and delicious, and the kayak...
As a couple
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May 30, 2024
Jose Fermin Berdasco Moran
Oviedo, Spain
A spectacular tour This tour departs from the island of Cata Ba, which is accessed by ferry from Halong and is less crowded than Halong. Most of the c...
Traveling solo
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October 4, 2023
Maricruz Molero Corpas
Granada, Spain
Our guide was the best, attentive to us, explaining where we were going. The food was very abundant and with a variety for vegetarians. The tour was v...
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Explore off the beaten tourist path on this excursion to the bays of Ha Long & Lan Ha, which will take you on a cruise across these Vietnamese waters.

Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Excursion

After picking you up at 7:45 am at your hotel in the center of Cat Ba or at 190-1/4 Street, whichever you prefer, we'll board a minibus and head to the south of the Vietnamese island.

When we arrive at the port, a boat will be waiting for us to embark at 8 am for an excursion in Lan Ha Bay. Once on board, we'll start the cruise next to the floating fishing village of Beo, also passing by Monkey Island and Buddha Island, two of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.

From the waters of Lan Ha Bay, we'll continue our journey into Ha Long Bay. You'll observe the Ha Long city skyline from the boat and then we'll head for Cam Lagoon to anchor for a tasty Vietnamese lunch on board. After replenishing our strength, we'll rest for a few minutes and then go on a kayak tour to visit Monkey Cave, Dark Cave, Bright Cave and Bat Cave.

Then, we'll have a blast snorkeling in the natural area of Ba Trai Dao, after which we'll return to the boat to watch the sunset from the upper deck.

Finally, between 5 pm and 5:30 pm we'll arrive back to the starting point.

Excursion + Night Plankton

Upgrade your experience in Ha Long and Lan Ha bays, and book a tour that includes a night tour by kayak to see the luminescent plankton. In this case, after watching the sunset, we'll go to a restaurant for a delicious traditional dinner of fish and seafood.

With our appetite satiated, we'll get on board a kayak to start paddling in the lagoon and learn how the phenomenon of bioluminescence occurs in the plankton. The hour-long tour will be a perfect opportunity to admire the incredible nocturnal landscape that forms in the area.

Finally, we'll return to the mainland and take you back to the hotel 14 hours later.

9.0

Exceptional 1,333 Travelers·115 reviews

July 12, 2026
Maria Pilar Díez
Spain
A spectacular activity with wonderful views. The food was very good. The kayaking was amazing. Highly recommended.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
December 5, 2025
Elixabet
Spain
We really enjoyed the activity, but we liked the guide even more. Kun, thank you so much, you made our day so much better. Thank you very much.
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 5, 2025
Giovanna
Madrid, Spain
An exceptional tour of the bay, especially for its organization. Congratulations to the Vietnamese guides for their English, precision, and friendline...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 17, 2025
Anónimo
Pontevedra, Spain
Overall, it was a very good experience. We don't know if it was a coincidence or not, but at no point did we feel like we were in a crowded area. The ...
With friends
Is this useful?
February 6, 2025
Blanca Parra Rosales
Granada, Spain
The weather wasn't very nice, but the place was spectacular nonetheless. There were only 7 of us so it was great. The guide ("Kun") told us lots of th...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 2, 2024
Paula
Barcelona, Spain
Highly recommended activity! The itinerary is very complete, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere on board is very calm; in our case, there were ...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 25, 2024
óscar
Spain
Everything was a 10! They made sure to offer us a unique experience. We were very afraid that it would be too touristy an excursion, but not at all. I...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 28, 2024
Raquel
Spain
Super recommended. One of the best excursions we did in Vietnam. The boat ride is very pleasant, the food is super varied and delicious, and the kayak...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 30, 2024
Jose Fermin Berdasco Moran
Oviedo, Spain
A spectacular tour This tour departs from the island of Cata Ba, which is accessed by ferry from Halong and is less crowded than Halong. Most of the c...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 4, 2023
Maricruz Molero Corpas
Granada, Spain
Our guide was the best, attentive to us, explaining where we were going. The food was very abundant and with a variety for vegetarians. The tour was v...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Explore off the beaten tourist path on this excursion to the bays of Ha Long & Lan Ha, which will take you on a cruise across these Vietnamese waters.

Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Excursion

After picking you up at 7:45 am at your hotel in the center of Cat Ba or at 190-1/4 Street, whichever you prefer, we'll board a minibus and head to the south of the Vietnamese island.

Then, we'll have a blast snorkeling in the natural area of Ba Trai Dao, after which we'll return to the boat to watch the sunset from the upper deck.

Finally, between 5 pm and 5:30 pm we'll arrive back to the starting point.

Excursion + Night Plankton

Finally, we'll return to the mainland and take you back to the hotel 14 hours later.

Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Excursion