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Comparing Sunset & Night Kayaking vs Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village

Both are Signature tours — same tier, different itineraries.

Sunset & Night KayakingTour ASignature

Sunset & Night Kayaking

Bioluminescent night kayaking experience

from 1.050.000 VND / person
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageTour BSignature

Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village

Eco-cultural journey, big-group experience

from 850.000 VND / person
Price
Sunset & Night Kayakingfrom 1.050.000 VND / person
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Villagefrom 850.000 VND / person
Tour type
Sunset & Night KayakingSignature
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageSignature
Category
Sunset & Night KayakingBoat Tour
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageBoat Tour
Boat / Operator
Sunset & Night KayakingAuthentic Local Boat Experience (Small Group) (Standard)
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageBest-Value Group Tour (Large Group) (Standard)
Capacity
Sunset & Night Kayaking15–25 pax (intimate)
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village50–65 pax
Duration
Sunset & Night Kayaking5h
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village8.5h
Pickup
Sunset & Night Kayaking16:30 – 17:00
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village08:20 – 08:30
Return
Sunset & Night Kayaking21:00 – 21:30
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village17:00
Difficulty
Sunset & Night KayakingEasy-Medium
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageEasy
Vibe
Sunset & Night KayakingAuthentic, low-key, locals' choice
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageAuthentic, low-key, locals' choice
Food
Sunset & Night KayakingDinner onboard. Vegi/Vegan options available.
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageSet-menu Vietnamese lunch served onboard, organised into three courses. Starters • Cat Ba squid rolls • Seafood spring rolls • Fried egg rolls with onion • Cucumber & tomato salad • Salted roasted peanuts Mains • Stir-fried minced squid or chicken • Fish in tomato sauce • Tofu in tomato sauce • Stir-fried seasonal vegetables Rice & fruit • Steamed rice • Seasonal fresh fruit A sunset tea party is served on the cruise back. Vegi/Vegan options available on request.
Bay entrance fee
Sunset & Night KayakingIncluded
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageIncluded
Child policy
Sunset & Night KayakingUnder 2 free · 2–5: 50% off · 6–13: 60k discount · adult price 12+
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village
Highlights
Sunset & Night Kayaking
  • Sunset cruise through Cai Beo Floating Village
  • Swimming in Lan Ha Bay
  • Vietnamese dinner onboard
  • Night kayaking to see glowing plankton
  • Option to swim in bioluminescent water
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village
  • Cai Beo Fishing Village — one of the oldest floating villages
  • Swim at Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi Beach
  • Kayak through Dark & Bright Cave or Tai Keo Cave
  • Cycle & fish-massage in Viet Hai ancient village
  • Monkey Island & Leaning Tower Islet
  • Sunset tea party on the return cruise
Best for
Sunset & Night KayakingBackpackers, nature lovers, authentic seekers
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageBackpackers, nature lovers, authentic seekers
Why this price?
Sunset & Night KayakingLocal operator, no-frills, food cooked simple. The base rate.
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageLocal operator, no-frills, food cooked simple. The base rate.
One-line verdict
Sunset & Night KayakingIf you want REAL Cat Ba
Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai VillageIf you want REAL Cat Ba
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