Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise — Kayaking, Caves & Monkey Island
Full-day cruise from Cat Ba: caves, beaches, Monkey Island & sunset party — no Viet Hai
Eco-cultural big-cruise day tour focused on caves, beaches, and Lan Ha Bay highlights — without the Viet Hai detour.
Highlights
- Cruise the Floating Fishing Village & iconic islets (Turtle, Toad, Candle)
- Swim & snorkel at Ba Trai Dao Beaches
- Kayak through Bright Cave, Dark Cave & Bat Cave
- Chance to spot the rare Cat Ba Langur
- Visit a working Floating Fish Farm
- Monkey Island (Cat Dua) — watch the wild macaques
- Sunset Party in Lan Ha Bay — tea, fruits & drinks
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- 08:15 – 08:30
Hotel pickup & transfer to Beo Harbour
We pick you up from your hotel in Cat Ba town and drive you down to Beo Harbour, where the boat is waiting.
- 08:30 – 09:30
Depart & cruise past Floating Fishing Village
Set sail and slow-cruise past the Floating Fishing Village, admiring iconic limestone islets along the way — including the famous Turtle, Toad, and Candle Islets shaped by wind and water over thousands of years.
- 10:00 – 10:45
Swimming & snorkeling at Ba Trai Dao Beaches
We anchor at Ba Trai Dao Beaches for swimming and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. Confident swimmers can take a thrilling jump straight from the boat.
- 11:00 – 12:30
Kayaking & cave exploration
Time to get on the water. We paddle through Bright Cave, Dark Cave, and Bat Cave — three natural rock tunnels that open into hidden lagoons. Keep an eye on the cliffs: this is one of the few spots where the rare Cat Ba Langur is still occasionally seen.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Seafood lunch onboard
Savor a full Vietnamese seafood lunch while relaxing on the cruise — set menu with squid rolls, spring rolls, stir-fried mains, rice, and fresh fruit.
- 14:00 – 14:30
Visit a Floating Fish Farm
Stop at a working floating fish farm to learn about local aquaculture — see how the families farm grouper, sea bass, and unique reef species in the bay's natural pens.
- 14:30 – 15:30
Monkey Island
Land on Monkey Island (Cat Dua) to watch the playful macaques in their natural habitat, with time for a swim off the beach before we head back into the bay.
- 15:30 – 16:30
Sunset Party in Lan Ha Bay
Cruise back into the bay for the sunset. Enjoy tea, fresh fruits, and drinks on deck while admiring the breathtaking colours over the karsts. The boat then heads back to Beo Harbour, marking the end of the journey.
- 17:00 – 17:30
Drop-off at hotel
The tour guide escorts you back to your hotel. End of itinerary. (Note: itinerary is flexible and may change depending on weather conditions.)
What's included
Not included
Quick facts
- Pick-up
- 08:15 – 08:30
- Return
- 17:00 – 17:30
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Group size
- 50–65 pax
- Food
- Seafood lunch onboard, organised into three courses. Starters • Cat Ba squid rolls • Seafood spring rolls • Fried egg rolls with onion • Cucumber & tomato salad • Salted roasted peanuts Mains • Stir-fried minced squid or chicken • Fish in tomato sauce • Tofu in tomato sauce • Stir-fried seasonal vegetables Rice & fruit • Steamed rice • Seasonal fresh fruit A sunset party (tea, fresh fruits, drinks) is held in Lan Ha Bay on the way back. Vegi/Vegan options available on request.
- Children's policy
- Children under 2 travel free. Ages 2–5 pay 50% of the adult fare. Ages 6–15 pay the adult fare less 60.000 VND. From 16 the full adult fare applies.
Cancellation & changes
Applies to every tour and transfer unless the product page states a stricter schedule. Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request.
- 14 days or more before departure100% refund
- 7 – 13 days before departure70% refund
- 3 – 6 days before departure50% refund
- 24 – 72 hours before departure30% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure, same-day cancellation or no-show0% refund
Refunds never exceed the amount CATBA ADVENTURE TOURS actually recovers from the supplier. Amounts already paid or committed to a supplier on a non-refundable basis, and bank, payment-gateway, currency-exchange and refund-transfer fees, are not returned. A refund is confirmed only after the supplier has released the funds.
If we, the operator or the authorities cancel a departure (typhoon, rough seas, boat ban, port or ferry closure) we first offer a new date or a credit for a future booking. If neither suits you, we refund what you paid for the undelivered services less any documented third-party costs already incurred for your booking that the supplier does not return — itemised on your refund statement. Reasonable changes made for safety (route, boat, vehicle, departure time, an equivalent service) do not in themselves entitle you to a refund.
Name changes, extra guests, fewer guests and date changes are handled on request, subject to the supplier's approval and any price difference; fewer guests is a partial cancellation on the schedule above.
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