Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

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Cruise Lan Ha Bay at sunset, spot monkeys on a beautiful island, and kayak to see glowing bioluminescent plankton. Afterward, enjoy a delicious dinner at our family-owned restaurant.

Highlights

  • Cruise through the stunning limestone karsts of Lan Ha Bay to a floating village
  • Paddle to a secret spot to witness the magical glow of bioluminescent plankton
  • Discover golden-hour swimming right in front of iconic Monkey Island.
  • Snorkel in the clear waters of Lan Ha Bay while looking for playful wild monkeys
  • Enjoy a delicious family-style dinner at our restaurant after an adventurous day

Description

Our tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup. We'll get you around 3.30 PM in the winter and 4:00 PM in the summer (we will contact you in advance to confirm the exact time). Upon arrival at the Cai Beo ferry terminal, you'll board our boutique boat and cruise through the stunning scenery of Lan Ha Bay. As we head towards Monkey Island, you'll pass by the Floating Fisherman Village, the oldest village in Northern Vietnam. When we reach Monkey Island, keep an eye out for the island's playful residents! We'll stop in front of the island to relax, watch for monkeys, and swim in the warm waters of Lan Ha Bay during the beautiful golden hour. As the sun sets, we'll cruise to our kayaking spot. Once in our kayaks, we'll paddle to the best locations to witness the incredible glow of bioluminescent plankton! You'll feel like a fairy as the glowing plankton illuminates in water around you, while paddling between towering rocks under the moonlight. :) Around 8:00 PM, we'll return to the boat for the short journey back to Beo Pier. By 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM, we'll be seated for a delicious dinner at our family-owned restaurant, Alibaba’s, located right next to the pier. Here, you'll enjoy a variety of tasty dishes (including fish, spring rolls, chicken, and tofu), with vegetarian options available. You can also purchase drinks to enjoy with friends as you wind down after an adventurous day. After dinner, we'll arrange transportation to take you back to your hotel. Important Things to Note: *Bioluminescence: The brightness of the bioluminescent plankton can change daily. So while the plankton is always present, its visibility can vary and may not be as prominent as depicted in pictures. Furthermore, it's often difficult to capture its full effect in photos, but it's a truly magical experience to witness it in person! *Monkeys: Witnessing the monkeys is very common, but as they are wild animals, their sightings are not guaranteed . *Schedule: The itinerary is subject to minor changes based on weather conditions. *Depending on the tide, our boat may not be able to anchor directly at Monkey island, so we will have to swim ashore. For those who intend to climb to the top, we suggest bringing a waterproof bag to carry your hiking shoes.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Dinner (vegetarian option available) English-speaking tour guide Kayak Safety vests Bottle of water Entrance fee

Important Information

  • Bringing a towel and swimsuit is recommended as there are parts of the tour where you have the possibility to swim. As well, while kayaking your clothes might get wet. The tour will take place, sun or rain, but will be cancelled if there is a storm.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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