WHERE TO PADDLE · CAT BA KAYAKING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cat ba kayaking tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.
Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, swim, cycle Viet Hai village, enjoy lunch, and ride a bamboo boat for a full day from Cat Ba.
“amazing tour, so peaceful and well organized. just like how a cruise is supposed to be.”
Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba with lunch, kayaking, quiet beaches, floating villages, and fewer crowds for $35.
“We had a Great day with Luffy. He is so interested in nature and explained us a lot about the environment and people we saw. We had a lot of fun!”
Swim with glowing plankton, meet Monkey Island monkeys, watch sunset, and enjoy dinner on this excellent-value Cat Ba night tour.
“Amazing activity! I was a solo traveler in an odd number group so our guide was in my Kayak. He made it really special showing me how to get the best ways of seeing the plankton and it was incredible to look at. Really enjoyed and would recommend this, plus the dinner was tasty”
Review of V'Spirit’s 3-day Lan Ha Bay cruise, with private balcony cabins, kayaking, Cat Ba village, meals, and practical booking advice.
“Absolutely fantastic. I don’t even know where to start. Staff, extremely friendly and kind. Food was top tier, specially for us vegans. Activities were well planed and organized. Communication was clear and effective. The boat itself was beautiful. Nothing to complain about.”
Review of Cat Ba’s Lan Ha Bay bioluminescent kayaking tour, with sunset BBQ, floating villages, pricing, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Lin is a great tour guide and made this experience truly memorable! The bioluminescence here is very strong and you will experience swimming in bioluminescent plankton for the first time. Best time to see them! We will definitely be back!”
Explore Lan Ha and Ha Long bays by small-group boat, kayak through caves, swim at quiet beaches, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch for $30.
“Had a great day with an excellent guide (Ryan) who told us all about the fishing villages and what it’s like to live on the water. Kayaking and swimming was great - we were lucky enough to see monkeys in the wild. Food on the boat was delicious and was nice to share with the small group.”
Cruise Lan Ha Bay at sunset, enjoy dinner, then kayak through glowing plankton near Cat Ba for a memorable night on the water.
“The tour was leaded by Hana, who did a great job. Especially Dory and Quinn were amazing and made the tour even better! They made sure that we don’t get lost in the dark on the sea. We had an amazing time with a lot of fun and felt really safe.”
Kayak Lan Ha Bay, snorkel Ba Trai Dao, cycle to Viet Hai, and enjoy a seafood lunch on this excellent-value Cat Ba day trip.
“Everything went smoothly. Our guide was super friendly and helpful. Kayaking at night to see the glowing plankton was unforgettable, even though I couldn’t capture it on camera. The food at the local family restaurant was also amazing. Definitely recommend this trip.”
Review of Cat Ba’s sunset and night kayak tour, with Lan Ha Bay, Cai Beo village, Vietnamese dinner, and glowing plankton.
“There was so much to like about this experience that it's hard to pick one aspect, but the nighttime kayak among the limestone towers seeing bioluminescence was a standout moment. Our guide, Mr Lou, was excellent - so knowledgeable and sensitive to each member of the large group. This experience was the highlight of my trip to Vietnam.”
Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba for swimming, kayaking, floating-village views, a sunset party, and strong value at $24.
“This was a last minute booking for us and we had the best day!!! Transportation and communication was easy, kayaking around the islands was incredible and then a hot tub on the boat with some drinks was so much fun the staff were great and really nice.”
Review of Cat Ba’s 9-hour national park tour with hiking, cycling, kayaking, swimming, village lunch, and a boat ride through Lan Ha Bay.
“The experience in the national park of cat ba was great, full of different views and emotions. Across walking, cycling and canoeing you’ll visit the park and see the local floating fisher village. Our guide explained the plants and animals you can find in the park and guided through the entire trip! You can’t miss it!”
Explore Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba with kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, limestone islands, a floating village, and sunset views for $53.
“Le lieu de baignade proposé car des déchets étaient trop présents dans l’eau, c’est dommage dans un lieu si unique”
Explore Lan Ha Bay on a two-day cruise with kayaking, swimming, biking, tai chi, spring rolls, and an overnight cabin.
“We booked a 2-day/1-night cruise in Lan Ha Bay. Overall, the value for money isn't particularly great. The trip between the islands is quite pleasant, and our guide, Tony, was always in a good mood. Unfortunately, the room on the ship was beyond lousy. Cockroaches and engine fumes were everywhere. The food was quite tasty, although we did spot a cockroach there. A day trip is sufficient in our opinion. Have fun :)”
Review of Cat Ba’s $35 Lan Ha Bay tour, with sunset at Monkey Island, floating village views, glowing plankton kayaking, and dinner.
“We had a brilliant afternoon, Smiley took us on a a cruise to monkey island and to kayak with the bioluminescent plankton! We finished the afternoon with a lovely meal at Smiley’s family restaurant. I could not recommend this tour enough, Smiley was lovely and very conscious that we were having the best time (which we were!). Would definitely do it if in Cat Ba!”
Kayak through Lan Ha Bay’s limestone karsts, hidden lagoons, beaches, and Ba Trai Dao with lunch and hotel pickup included.
“it was an awesome day. perfect Balance between Sport and chill. also you learn a Lot about the Bay from the Point of View of a local”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
