Highlights
- Cruise through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay in a small group of up to 30
- Kayak through sea caves, hidden lagoons, and natural archways
- Visit Cai Beo floating village and fish farm for an authentic local experience
- Swim and beach hop at remote Ba Trai Dao Beach – no crowds, just you and the bay
- Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on an islet in the heart of the bay
Description
Join Cat Ba Local for a full day small-group cruise and kayak through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay — two of Vietnam's most spectacular UNESCO-recognised seascapes, explored from the quieter, less-travelled side.
While most Ha Long Bay tours pack 40–60 travelers onto large cruise ships and follow the same crowded route, Cat Ba Local keeps groups small and takes you deep into Lan Ha's southern channels and Ha Long's protected inner zones. These are areas where commercial cruise ships are not permitted — which means you get the complete karst archipelago experience without the tourist convoys.
In a full day on the water: a boat cruise past a 500-year-old floating fishing village, kayaking through sea caves and hidden lagoons, swimming off a deserted beach, a traditional Vietnamese lunch on an islet in the bay, and a sunset cruise back to harbor.
Itinerary
08:00 — Pickup from Cat Ba Local office (229, 1/4 Street) or hotel in Cat Ba town
08:20 — Boat cruise through Lan Ha Bay, passing Cai Beo floating fishing village and thousands of karst towers
10:30 — Kayak through hidden lagoons, tunnels, and archways: K.A Cave and Bats Cave
12:30 — Anchor at Ong Cam islet for traditional Vietnamese lunch — swim, relax, jump off the boat
13:30 — Sail into Southern Ha Long Bay, passing Dau Be Island, Vung Vieng fishing village.
14:30 — Swimming and beach hopping at Ba Trai Dao Beach — remote, quiet, and crowd-free
15:30 — Visit local fish farm and research center for a glimpse of traditional fisherman life
16:00 — Sunset cruise back to harbor
17:00 — Drop-off at Cat Ba Local office
Why Choose Cat Ba Local
Cat Ba Local is a locally owned operator run by guides who grew up on Cat Ba Island. We know every hidden lagoon, sea cave, and quiet corner of the bay.
Includes
Lunch
Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off in the town center
Insurance
Kayaks
Dry-bags
Snorkeling mask
Tour guides
Excludes
Drinks
Gratuities
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
