Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay Tour: Kayaking, Swimming & Floating Village

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Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay Tour: Kayaking, Swimming & Floating Village

Day boat tour / kayaking / swimming / floating village / nature experience

Cat Ba, Hai Phong Departing from Cat Ba — Destination: Cat Ba, Hai Phong

Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay – Floating Village – Kayaking Area – Beach Stop

Day cruise Kayaking Swimming Floating village Nature experience adventure nature

Duration

7–8 hours

Departure

Cat Ba

Destination

Cat Ba, Hai Phong

Guests

1–20 people

Book before

3 days

Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay: Kayaking, Swimming & Floating Village is a one-day journey exploring the peaceful beauty of Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island. Compared to the popular Ha Long route, Lan Ha offers a quieter, more scenic feel and suits travelers who want to avoid the crowds.

Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay: Kayaking, Swimming & Floating Village is a one-day journey exploring the peaceful beauty of Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island. Compared to the popular Ha Long route, Lan Ha offers a gentler, greener feel and suits travelers who want to avoid the crowds.

During the program, guests will take a boat through limestone islands, floating fishing villages, and calm green water areas, and enjoy kayaking through small caves or lagoons, swimming at natural beaches, and lunch on board. Some similar tours from Cat Ba currently include itineraries with floating villages, kayaking through rock arches/lagoons/caves, beaches, and lunch on board.

This product is very easy to sell to European/American guests, quality backpackers, independent travelers to Cat Ba, or travelers who want to add a sea and island experience to their northern Vietnam itinerary.

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Discover Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island

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Boat through floating fishing villages and limestone islands

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Kayak through calm waters, small caves, or lagoons

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Swim at natural beaches if weather permits

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Lunch on board with basic Vietnamese/seafood dishes

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Less crowded than the classic Ha Long route, suitable for nature lovers and active travelers

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06:30

Pick up from Hanoi
Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter or meeting point. Travel to Cat Ba/Hai Phong by expressway and ferry/bridge/cable car depending on operating conditions.

11:00

Arrive at Cat Ba, board boat to explore Lan Ha Bay
Guests board the boat and start the cruise, kayaking, swimming, and floating village program.

12:00

Lunch on board
Enjoy lunch while the boat passes through beautiful scenic areas of the bay.

13:30

Kayaking / swimming / floating village
Experience kayaking, swimming, and visit the floating fishing village area according to the boat schedule.

16:30

Return to Cat Ba
Disembark and take the bus back to Hanoi.

20:00 – 20:30

Tour ends at Hanoi
Drop off at central Hanoi area.

Lunch

Included

Pickup/drop-off at hotels in Cat Ba town for packages from Cat Ba
Hanoi/Hai Phong shuttle bus if the package includes transfer
Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay as per program
English-speaking guide
Lunch on board
Kayaking as per program
Swimming / beach stop if weather conditions permit
Visit floating fishing village area
Bay entrance fee as per program if included in the package
Bottled water or basic drinks depending on boat class
Operational support during the tour

Not included

Drinks not included in the program
Personal expenses
Tips for guide, driver, and boat staff
Surcharge for pickup/drop-off outside central Cat Ba, Hanoi, or Hai Phong
Surcharge for Korean/Chinese/Japanese-speaking guide if requested
Surcharge for weekends, holidays, Tet, or peak season
Hotel in Cat Ba/Hanoi/Hai Phong
Services outside the program such as upgraded snorkeling, private speedboat, photographer, or overnight cruise

Booking is confirmed after a 30-50% deposit payment (varies by tour). Remaining balance is due 7-14 days before departure. For last-minute bookings (under 7 days), 100% payment is required upon confirmation.

Cancellation policy: 14+ days before departure — 100% refund of deposit. 7-13 days — 50% refund. 3-6 days — 30% refund. Within 72 hours — no refund. Third-party services (flights, trains, hotels) follow the provider's own cancellation policy.

Vibe Vietnam Tour reserves the right to adjust the itinerary when necessary due to weather, safety, or force majeure. Any changes will be communicated in advance, always prioritizing the best experience for our guests. Some attractions may close on holidays or for maintenance — we will substitute with equivalent alternatives.

Outdoor tours may be affected by weather. In case of extreme weather (typhoons, floods, prolonged heavy rain), safety is our priority. We may reschedule, reroute, or cancel the tour with a flexible refund policy.

Guests must inform us in advance of any special health conditions, food allergies, dietary requirements, or physical limitations. For tours involving physical activities (trekking, cycling, water sports), guests are responsible for assessing their own fitness to participate. Vibe Vietnam Tour strongly recommends comprehensive travel insurance.

Children under 5 are usually free or discounted (varies by tour). Ages 6-11 are charged 50-75% of adult price. Ages 12+ are charged as adults. Please confirm the specific child policy for each tour when booking.

Vibe Vietnam Tour is not liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising from events beyond our control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, strikes, riots, epidemics, or local government decisions.

Customer personal information is used solely for booking and customer care purposes. We are committed to not sharing information with third parties without consent.

Departure Date

Guests

Guest 34$/person

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Total Guests1 guest(s)

Estimated Total34$

Must book before 3 days

34$ /person

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