Lan Ha Kayak Explorer
Two kayaking sessions in one full day

Kayak through Bright Cave in the morning and paddle in the heart of Lan Ha Bay in the afternoon. Swim twice, cycle through Viet Hai Village and enjoy lunch on board.
Highlights
- Two kayaking sessions: Bright Cave and central Lan Ha Bay
- Two swimming stops in the bay
- Cycle through Viet Hai Village
- Jacuzzi and water slide on board
- Lunch and afternoon tea on the cruise
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- 08:00 – 08:30
Hotel pickup in Cat Ba Town
Transfer from your hotel in Cat Ba Town to Beo Harbour.
- 08:30
Cruise past Cai Beo Floating Village
Board the cruise and sail past Cai Beo Floating Village.
- 09:45
First paddle: Bright Cave
Cruise through the Cua Van area bordering Ha Long Bay, then kayak through Bright Cave into its hidden lagoon.
- 11:15
Swim at Ba Trai Dao
Enjoy the first swimming stop in the Ba Trai Dao area.
- 12:00 – 13:00
Lunch on board
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch while cruising through Lan Ha Bay.
- 13:30 – 14:45
Cycle through Viet Hai Village
Explore Viet Hai Village by bicycle, surrounded by the green landscape of Cat Ba Island.
- 15:00 – 16:00
Second paddle: central Lan Ha Bay
Return to the water for a second kayaking session in the heart of Lan Ha Bay, followed by another swim.
- 16:30 – 17:15
Afternoon tea on the bay
Relax on board with tea, cakes and fruit.
- 17:45
Return to Beo Harbour
Arrive at the harbour, then transfer back to your hotel in Cat Ba Town.
What's included
Not included
Quick facts
- Pick-up
- 08:00 – 08:30
- Return
- 17:45
- Duration
- 9.75 hours
- Group size
- Day cruise
- Food
- Lunch and afternoon tea included.
- Children's policy
- Children are priced on request for this cruise: tell us their ages when you book and we confirm the fare in writing before you pay.
Cancellation & changes
Applies to every tour and transfer unless the product page states a stricter schedule. Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request.
- 14 days or more before departure100% refund
- 7 – 13 days before departure70% refund
- 3 – 6 days before departure50% refund
- 24 – 72 hours before departure30% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure, same-day cancellation or no-show0% refund
Refunds never exceed the amount Cat Ba Outdoors actually recovers from the supplier. Amounts already paid or committed to a supplier on a non-refundable basis, and bank, payment-gateway, currency-exchange and refund-transfer fees, are not returned. A refund is confirmed only after the supplier has released the funds.
If we, the operator or the authorities cancel a departure (typhoon, rough seas, boat ban, port or ferry closure) we first offer a new date or a credit for a future booking. If neither suits you, we refund what you paid for the undelivered services less any documented third-party costs already incurred for your booking that the supplier does not return — itemised on your refund statement. Reasonable changes made for safety (route, boat, vehicle, departure time, an equivalent service) do not in themselves entitle you to a refund.
Name changes, extra guests, fewer guests and date changes are handled on request, subject to the supplier's approval and any price difference; fewer guests is a partial cancellation on the schedule above.
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Plan the rest of your trip
Pair this tour with where to sleep and how to get to Cat Ba — booked through one operator, all in one place.
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