Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds
Description
Discover the peaceful side of Ha Long Bay on this full-day cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Escape the crowds as our boat takes you to remote lagoons, untouched beaches, and stunning caves. Lounge on deck with a quiet drink or paddle through calm waters on a tour suited for all skill levels. Explore rock arches, hidden lagoons, and floating fishing villages, meet local communities, and experience the mystical beauty of Lan Ha – a side of Ha Long Bay most tourists never see.
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Itinerary
8.30am: Start from our office and take a bus 5 minutes to the pier. Visiting Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village, you will learn how people fish, grow fish and how is the daily life of the fisherman on the bay. Kayaking (sometimes bamboo boat) 1 and half - 2 hours through the rock arches to see some tunnels and discover Bat Cave and Bright Cave; stop at Ba Trai Dao beach or in Lan Ha Bay for swimming (depends on the tide level and weather)
Keep cruising to Ha Long Bay to sightseeing the most beautiful landscapes in less touristy areas. Enjoy the beauty of hundred limestone islands. 12.00 Have lunch on the boat. Come back Lan Ha Bay by a different route to enjoy more beautiful scenery. Swimming at another secluded sandy beach. Return to Cat Ba town at 5.30 - 6pm. Note: The trip can be flexibly changed due to customer's demands, the weather and the tide as well.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3,732)
The tour has been wonderful: perfect timetable, great guide, great crew and a delicious lunch. A special thanks to our guide Jack: kind, professional and passionate. 2026 August the 20th
Great tour, very well organized and balanced and our guide Jack was super nice, professional and simply priceless... Don’t miss it 👍
Jack was an amazing Guide! He was super organised, responsible but still flexible and adapting to the groups needs. Thanks for the fantastic Trip!
Hang was absolutely amazing. We trally enjoyed the day :))
We loved this tour because it was not touristic and we could fully enjoy the nature doing several activities. Hang was very amusing and attentive to all of us. He is a box of surprises! Totally recommend.
Great tour in medium group. Tour guide Heng was amazing. Good english. Great jokes. Far away from other boats. Saw wildlife. Just go for it
Hang was a great guide, taking care of everyone, and also looking out for jellyfish while we were swimming. Did some bonus magic trick in the end which was fun to watch! Though everyone was couples and families, no other solo travelers on this tour.
hang was a great guide,he was helpful and very positive with a few amazing tricks up his sleeve. the expierance was just as good. lots of fun activities defintely recommend.
Hang Was great. We had so much fun jumping off the boat and kayaking. The food was also good. He even did a magic show at the end which was very impressive. Would reccomend to all ages and families. The beers were also nice and cold so it’s always a bonus.
Fantastic Day Trip with Jack! Our full-day trip to Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with Cat Ba Ventures was fantastic, largely thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Jack. The day included kayaking and swimming, along with a massive lunch, so there is no need to pack many extra snacks. They provided a towel and a 1.5L bottle of water per person, though bringing a bit extra water and wearing water shoes or sandals is highly recommended due to sharp rocks in the water. Keep in mind that extra drinks are reasonably priced but cash-only.
