A 2-day 1-night small-group boat tour from Cat Ba, exploring Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay. Visit floating fishing villages, kayak through hidden lagoons, swim at secluded beaches, cycle to Viet Hai Village, and enjoy fresh seafood on board.
Cat Ba Overnight Cruise – Fishing Villages, Kayaking & Hidden Lagoons
(2 Days 1 Night)
Our bus will pick you up at our office 120 Nui Ngoc street or at your hotel, then transfer you to Beo Harbour (about 1 km).
07:45 – 11:30
Our trip starts cruising through the Floating Fishing Village (one of the oldest villages in Vietnam). Our tour guide will tell you many things about the life of fishermen and their families.
Visiting and enjoying hundreds of different and amazing limestone landscapes such as Turtle Islet, Toad Islet, Candle Islet in Lan Ha Bay (very fascinating scenery).
Keep cruising to the border between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay where you will enjoy kayaking (1.5 hours) through some caves named Bright Cave, Dark Cave, and Bat Cave to explore hidden lagoons (wonderful experience).
Moving to a private swimming zone in the middle of Ha Long Bay named Cam Lagoon where there are fewer tourists. You can swim for half an hour in blue, clear water, and jump from the deck of the boat (very perfect).
12:00 – 13:00
Having lunch with Vietnamese food, seafood, and vegetarian food on the boat.
13:00 – 14:30
Relax by sleeping on the boat or sitting on the deck to enjoy sunbathing and taking photos while we come back by another route to take you to Viet Hai Harbour.
14:30 – 16:30
From Viet Hai Harbour: Cycle across rice fields to Viet Hai Village (fascinating experience).
Stroll around the village to meet friendly locals, learn about their life and culture.
Visit a farm (seasonal) and experience the feeling of being massaged by many fish (very perfect).
18:00 – 22:00
Dinner will be served on the boat with traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
You can experience squid fishing or kayaking to see bioluminescent plankton.
Enjoy fresh air at night in the bay before going to sleep.
08:00
Get up, have breakfast.
See the dawn and breathe the fresh air on the bay.
09:00
Getting to Ho Ba Ham for your next day to discover Ha Long Bay.
11:00
Visit Dau Be Island, then relax on a deserted beach. Kayaking to discover Ho Ba Ham (3 hidden lagoons).
12:00
Having lunch with local cooking.
13:00
Returning to Lan Ha Bay, kayaking around limestone islands, swimming at private deserted beaches, sunbathing on the boat, etc.
15:00
Returning to Cat Ba Town.
Included:
All entrance tickets, hiring kayaks, boat, all meals on the boat
A big bottle of water, dry bag, towel, mask
English-speaking tour guide
Needed things:
Cycling shoes, sunscreen, swimming suits
Notes:
Our tour schedule may be flexible due to weather or tide level.
100% refund if the tour is cancelled by us.
Our special features:
We organize a trip with a maximum of 16 people (very small group).
You are always safe on our boat (money, belongings).
We have a licence to operate the tour and the tour guide is professional (most other tours are illegal and have no insurance).
