Yuki Tanaka
July 2026Lovely trip, small hiccup
The overnight cabin was comfortable and the crew were attentive, though our pickup from Hải Phòng ran about 40 minutes late on day one.
Cruises
Lan Hạ Bay & Cát Bà Kayak Cruise 3D2N
Kayak into Lan Hạ Bay's twin grottoes, trek Cát Bà National Park's limestone forest, then sleep a night on the boat and a night on the beach.
$289
Select Departure
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Three days with two nights afloat, deep enough to reach the quiet water.
See the itineraryGroup size
Max 20 guests
Twenty on board, small enough that the kayaks go out together.
Difficulty
Good for
Couples · Friends
Built for people who would rather paddle than photograph from the deck.
Kayak into Lan Hạ Bay's twin grottoes, trek Cát Bà National Park's limestone forest, then sleep a night on the boat and a night on the beach.
- Kayaking into Dark & Bright Cave, Lan Hạ Bay's twin grottoes
- A night aboard a boutique junk, a second on Cát Bà's Cát Cò beach
- Short trek in Cát Bà National Park's limestone forest
- Snorkelling off Vạn Bội island
- Cycling or free time on Cát Bà town's seafront
Hotel pickup in Hải Phòng, or self-transfer to Bến Bèo pier, Cát Bà
Departing Thu 17 Sep · 3 days, 2 nights
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Into Lan Hạ Bay by kayak
Thu 17 SepPickup in Hải Phòng (or Bến Bèo pier meet for self-transfer)
Speedboat to Cát Bà, transfer to the junk pier
Board the boat, welcome drink, lunch as we cruise
Kayak into Dark & Bright Cave, Lan Hạ Bay's twin grottoes
Swim stop off Vạn Bội island
Dinner aboard, overnight at anchor in Lan Hạ Bay
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Cát Bà National Park and the beach
Fri 18 Sep03
Snorkelling and the way back
Sat 19 SepWhat's included
- One night cabin aboard a boutique junk
- One night beach bungalow at Cát Cò
- All meals as per itinerary
- Kayak and snorkel gear
- Dark & Bright Cave kayak entrance
- Cát Bà National Park guided trek
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Onboard spa treatments
- Optional long-trek fee in the national park
- Tips
Next departure
17 Sep
20 of 20 seats left
Dates open
3 / 3
across 3 months
Price range
$259–$289
per person, by season
Seats left
48
across every open date
Availability by month
Open a month to pick a date.
| Month / date | Seats | Status | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20261 departure · 17 Sep | 20 of 20 seats left | $289 | |||
| Thu, 17 Sep → Sat, 19 Sep3 days, 2 nights | 20 of 20 seats left | Open | $289 | ||
| October 20261 departure · 15 Oct | 8 of 20 seats left | $259low season | |||
| Thu, 15 Oct → Sat, 17 Oct3 days, 2 nights | 8 of 20 seats left | Filling up | $259 | ||
| November 20261 departure · 19 Nov | 20 of 20 seats left | $289 | |||
| Thu, 19 Nov → Sat, 21 Nov3 days, 2 nights | 20 of 20 seats left | Open | $289 |
Securing a seat
20% deposit holds your place
A 20% deposit holds your place; the balance is due 14 days before departure.
Changing your mind
Free until 7 days out
Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure; 50% refund within 3-7 days; no refund inside 72 hours or no-show, matching cabin and bungalow bookings.
Read the full policyTravelling as a group
Up to 20 guests
Twenty on board, small enough that the kayaks go out together.
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Jake Sullivan
May 2026Cát Bà National Park hike on day two was a good change of pace from the water — the guide knew a lot about the local monkeys and birds.
Cancellation
Free until 7 days out
Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure; 50% refund within 3-7 days; no refund inside 72 hours or no-show, matching cabin and bungalow bookings.
Booking & payment
20% deposit holds your place
A 20% deposit holds your place; the balance is due 14 days before departure.
General
Swimwear and reef-safe cream
Bring swimwear, a quick-dry towel, and reef-safe sun cream — kayaking and snorkelling both happen close to the boat.
Questions travellers ask
No, life jackets are worn at all times and the cave paddle is on calm, sheltered water; a guide boat follows the group.
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