Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise from Cat Ba: Floating Village, Kayaking & Beach Stop
A one-day boat trip from Cat Ba across Lan Ha Bay, next to Halong Bay, with lunch on board, a floating village visit and kayaking.
Cát Bà – Lan Ha Bay – Floating Village – Kayaking Area – Beach Stop
Overview
Travel from Cat Ba across Lan Ha Bay by boat, with lunch served on board and a visit to a floating village area. The programme then moves closer to the water with kayaking, while swimming or a beach stop depends on conditions on the day.
A change of perspective across the bay
This tour is structured around a gradual shift in viewpoint. The boat journey gives the broad view across Lan Ha Bay, with lunch served on board so the route continues without a separate meal stop.
A visit to the floating village area introduces a water-based way of life before the focus changes from looking out across the bay to moving through it by kayak. The kayaking activity follows the tour programme and safety guidance.
Swimming or time at a beach is not fixed into every departure. Weather, water conditions, port instructions and operational circumstances can alter the order of stops or whether water activities go ahead.
The tour moves from observing Lan Ha Bay by boat to experiencing it at water level by kayak.
How the Cat Ba bay day is shaped
Cruise across Lan Ha Bay
Travel by boat past limestone islands and a floating village area, with lunch served on board.
Kayaking on the bay
Paddle a sea kayak at water level, with a life jacket and guide instructions.
Swim or beach stop
If weather and water conditions allow, the boat stops for a swim or time on a beach.
Who this Cat Ba day tour suits
This is suited to travellers looking for a 1-day Lan Ha Bay experience from Cat Ba that includes a boat journey, a floating village visit and kayaking.
It is not designed for an overnight stay or for travellers who require swimming and beach time to follow a fixed schedule. Kayaking can be joined with a life jacket and by following the safety instructions.
Operational notes for Lan Ha Bay
The route order and the availability of activities may change with weather, tides, currents, port instructions and operating conditions.
For kayaking or entering the water, use a life jacket and follow safety guidance. Please advise the operator of dietary requirements or food allergies in advance.
Highlights
Duration: 1 day
From USD 94 per person
Lunch on board is included
Visit a floating village area
Kayaking is included in the programme
Swimming or a beach stop is weather dependent
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay – Floating Village – Kayaking – Beach
- Cruise Lan Ha Bay
- Lunch on board
- Visit the floating village area
- Kayaking
- Swimming or a beach stop, weather permitting
Included / Not Included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Cat Ba town for packages departing from Cat Ba
- Hanoi/Hai Phong transfer vehicle when choosing a package with transfer service
- Lan Ha Bay sightseeing boat as outlined in the programme
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch on board
- Kayaking as outlined in the programme
- Swimming or a beach stop when weather conditions are suitable
- Visit to the floating village area
- Bay entrance ticket as outlined in the programme, if included in the package
- Bottled water or basic drinks, depending on boat category
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Drinks outside the programme
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide, driver and boat staff
- Surcharges for pickup or drop-off outside central Cat Ba, Hanoi or Hai Phong
- Surcharge for a Korean-, Chinese- or Japanese-speaking guide on request
- Weekend, holiday, Tet or peak-season surcharges
- Hotels in Cat Ba, Hanoi or Hai Phong
- Services outside the programme, such as snorkelling upgrades, private speedboats, photographers or overnight cruises