Felix Hansen
August 2026Quieter than Hạ Long and better for it
Kayaking into the karsts of Lan Hạ with barely another boat around was the best two hours of our whole Vietnam trip.
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 Sat 17 Oct · 3 days, 2 nights
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Into Lan Hạ Bay by kayak
Sat 17 OctPickup 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
Sun 18 Oct03
Snorkelling and the way back
Mon 19 OctWhat'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 Oct
16 of 20 seats left
Dates open
3 / 3
across 3 months
Price range
$289
per person, by season
Seats left
51
across every open date
Availability by month
Open a month to pick a date.
| Month / date | Seats | Status | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20261 departure · 17 Oct | 16 of 20 seats left | $289 | |||
| Sat, 17 Oct → Mon, 19 Oct3 days, 2 nightsFree cancellation until 14 Oct | 16 of 20 seats left | Open | $289 | ||
| November 20261 departure · 12 Nov | 17 of 20 seats left | $289 | |||
| Thu, 12 Nov → Sat, 14 Nov3 days, 2 nightsFree cancellation until 9 Nov | 17 of 20 seats left | Open | $289 | ||
| December 20261 departure · 11 Dec | 18 of 20 seats left | $289 | |||
| Fri, 11 Dec → Sun, 13 Dec3 days, 2 nightsFree cancellation until 8 Dec | 18 of 20 seats left | Open | $289 |
Securing a seat
Berth and kayak held on payment
The full fare is charged online, which confirms both your berth and your kayak straight away; nothing is collected at the harbour.
Changing your mind
Free cancellation until 3 days before departure
After that, bookings close and cancellations aren’t refunded.
Read the cancellation policyTravelling as a group
Up to 20 guests
Twenty on board, small enough that the kayaks go out together.
4.7
Based on 3 reviews
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Harry Whitfield
April 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation until 3 days before departure
After that, bookings close and cancellations aren’t refunded.
Booking & payment
Berth and kayak held on payment
The full fare is charged online, which confirms both your berth and your kayak straight away; nothing is collected at the harbour.
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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