Cat Ba Lan Ha Bay 2D1N Kayak Adventure Tours
Overview
Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay, located in the northern part of Vietnam, offer a serene escape with stunning landscapes of towering limestone karsts and emerald waters. Cat Ba Island is known for its lush forests, pristine beaches, and hiking trails, making it perfect for nature lovers. Lan Ha Bay, less crowded than Halong Bay, is a hidden gem with tranquil waters, secluded beaches, and picturesque caves. Activities include kayaking, swimming, hiking, and exploring floating fishing villages. Visitors can immerse themselves in the area’s natural beauty while enjoying a peaceful, adventurous retreat in a stunning, off-the-beaten-path destination.
Detail Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Cat Ba
- 7:45 AM: The bus and tour guide will pick you up at the Opera House or 9 Cho Gao to depart for Cat Ba, traveling via the Hanoi – Hai Phong highway. You’ll cross the Tan Vu – Lach Huyen bridge, Vietnam’s longest sea-crossing bridge, to reach Cat Hai island district in Hai Phong city.
Note: On weekends, departure times may be earlier. Please refer to the tour guide’s information from the previous afternoon

- 11:30 AM: Arrive at Cat Ba Island for lunch. Afterward, check-in to your hotel and take some time to rest.
- 03:00 PM: Enjoy free time to swim at the beaches of Cat Co 1, 2, and 3.
- 6:30 PM: Dinner will be served. The evening is yours to explore Cat Ba town, visit the Night Market, and enjoy the nightlife. Overnight stay in Cat Ba Hotel 3 Stars
Day 2: Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Kayak Activity – Hanoi
- 5:00 AM: Wake early to visit Cannon Fortress by walking or motorbike taxi for panoramic island views and sunrise over the sea. Enjoy morning coffee in the fresh air.
- 7:00 AM: Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
- 7:45-8:00 AM: Hotel pickup for Ben Beo Port.
- 8:30 AM: Check in for your Lan Ha Bay cruise.
- 9:10 AM: Cruise past Cai Beo floating village and photograph Hon Rua and Hon Dua
- 10:00 AM: Explore Viet Hai Ancient Village by cycling along the coast and Cat Ba National Park. Experience fish massage and visit local homes.
- 11:00 AM: Kayak through the stalactite-filled Hang Luon – Tay Keo area, surrounded by mountains and serene nature.
- 12:30 PM: Enjoy a seafood lunch on the cruise, featuring Cat Ba specialties.
- 1:30 PM: Swim at Van Boi or Ba Trai Dao beaches (weather permitting), the bay’s largest and most beautiful natural beaches.
- 3:00 PM: Return to the dock and take the bus back to your hotel for luggage, then continue to Hanoi.
- 8:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, concluding the Cat Ba tour.
What’s include
- Transportation: a 7-45 seater bus for the entire itinerary.
- Accommodation: One night in a hotel in Cat Ba town
- Meals: Three main meals (lunch, dinner) and one breakfast, with specific meal allowances.
- Entrance Fees: Tickets to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
- Lan Ha Bay Boat trip
- Kayaking in Hang Luon – Tay Keo
- Electric car or bicycle ticket from outside to fish massage area
- Guide: A Vietnamese or English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Drinks: Water on the bus.
What’s not include
- Taxes: VAT invoices (if required, additional fees may apply).
- Single room surcharge is applied in case the customer registers to travel alone and cannot share a room with another person or due to the customer’s request to sleep alone.
- Drinks during meals, in hotels and other personal expenses
- Cost of motorbike taxi, electric car to go to the beach if tourists are not willing to walk
- Tram or bicycle ticket through the forest to the Ancient House area and sightseeing ticket in the Ancient Village area (in Viet Hai)
- Other services not mentioned in the program or not included in the inclusions
- Any additional costs or self-funded expenses mentioned in the program content
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Terms & Policies:
- Departs from group 2 pax
- Any services in the tour that you do not use, not due to the subjective fault of the tour organizer, will not be refunded.
- From 01 – 04 years: Free of charge. 2 adults can accompany 1 child, the second child will be charged 50% price. (Children from 2 to under 4 years old will be charged an additional fee of USD 20 for the cost of a boat trip to visit Lan Ha Bay)
- From 05 – 09 years: Charged 75% adult price
- From 10 years: Full chargely as an adult
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation made more than 48 hours before departure: 50% charge on price
- Cancellation lmade from within 48 hours from before departure: 100% charge on price