Top 15 Cat Ba Kayak Tours

1.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Spend a full day on a comfortable boat from Cat Ba, passing floating fishing villages and limestone islets before a cave visit by bamboo boat, swimming, Vietnamese lunch, and a cycle through Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony, Kai, and B are praised for clear English and care. Kayaking may be replaced by a local rowboat.

“The trip is so fun, I recommend it to anyone. It's well organized, we got all information we needed and the day was just perfect. Thank you!!”

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2.Lan Ha – Ha Long bay with local experts (small group guaranteed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $35Top rated

From Cat Ba, you’ll cruise Lan Ha and southern Ha Long Bay with a licensed English-speaking guide, kayak through caves and lagoons, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and eat a Vietnamese lunch aboard the boat. Guides may include Hoan, Luffy, or Tony Cappuccino.

“We had a Great day with Luffy. He is so interested in nature and explained us a lot about the environment and people we saw. We had a lot of fun!”

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3.Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 316 reviews · from $36

Join guide Ba for a five-hour evening boat trip from Cat Ba through Lan Ha Bay. Visit the Floating Fisherman Village and Monkey Island, swim and jump from a 10 to 12-meter limestone rock, then kayak and swim with glowing plankton before dinner at his family restaurant.

“Do this! It was one of the most magical experiences in my life. Do it, all I can say!”

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4.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays for three days aboard V’Spirit Cruises, with a private balcony cabin and bathtub. Kayak at Tra Bau and Viet Hai, visit Bright Cave and Viet Hai village, swim at Ba Trai Dao, and join cooking, Tai Chi, and squid-fishing activities. Guides may include Victor, Andy, Bobbi, Tony, or Jimmy.

“This activity is a must see and this VSpirit cruise is excellent with customer care and rooms were beautiful with good decors and bathroom was very stylish too with bath tub almost in the bay , and the rooms with balcony makes a great choice too! Our stay was a like dream holiday with Sunrise and sunset to watch from your room or from the deck above! Kim took good care of us and also other staff too were equally good! The vegetarian and vegan food was good surprisingly good! , I recommend this cruise and you’ll truly make good memories for life !bayou need 3D/2N to enjoy thoroughly!Read more”

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5.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43

From Cat Ba, take a boat through Cai Beo floating village to Van Boi beach for sunset and a BBQ. After dark, kayak with a guide to see bioluminescent plankton, with swimming possible. Guides such as Tom, Lin, and Ryan have been praised for their local knowledge and English.

“Such a fun experience! Tom was a great guide, had a lot of information about the people of Cat Ba and spoke English very well! We got to see the floating villages and some monkeys, Tom cooked dinner for us and the kayaking was awesome! Would recommend”

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6.Lan Ha bay cruise and kayak (small group guaranteed)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $30

From Cat Ba, join an English-speaking guide such as Ryan or Tyler for an eight-hour cruise through Lan Ha and southern Ha Long Bay. Kayak into caves and lagoons, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, share a Vietnamese lunch, and learn about life in Cai Beo Fishing Village.

“The tour was greatttt! The guide, awesome. He has so much energy, knowledge and a great English so we were able to ask him all our doubts. I also liked that we were a small group so we were able to meet with each other. The food was also very good. Highly recommend!”

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7.Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · from $37

Meet in Cat Ba town, cruise past a floating fishing village, watch the sunset, eat dinner on a boat or floating homestay, then kayak after dark with guides such as Tim, Hana, or Taylor to find glowing plankton in Lan Ha Bay.

“The tour was leaded by Hana, who did a great job. Especially Dory and Quinn were amazing and made the tour even better! They made sure that we don’t get lost in the dark on the sea. We had an amazing time with a lot of fun and felt really safe.”

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8.LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $6Best value

From Cat Ba Town, you’ll cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays, kayak through Bright and Bat Caves, swim at Ba Trai Dao, cycle to Viet Hai Village, and eat a Vietnamese lunch. Guides such as Ninh, B, Kai, and Thai lead the activities, with an optional night kayak for glowing plankton.

“Great experience! Kai looked after us so well, spoke good English, and made the trip easy and enjoyable. Beautiful cruise away from the crowds, small group, delicious lunch, and the chance to freshen up with a shower on a hot day, perfect!”

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9.Sunset and Night kayak with bioluminescent plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $35

Join Cat Ba Local for a 4.5-hour evening from Cat Ba to Cai Beo and Lan Ha Bay. Guides such as Luu, Ryan, and Luffy lead sunset cruising, dinner, swimming, and night kayaking among glowing plankton. Pickup, kayak, guide, entrance fee, and dinner are included.

“I could tell that our tour guide Luffy is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. It was a well planned tour, with options to pay a little extra for activities in the bay like the banana boat. The night kayaking was really fun and we did get to see the glowing plankton but it is subject to temperature and sea conditions. Luffy was never pushy about us writing a nice review for his agency like I've heard with other tours, he mentioned it briefly at the end of the tour and that's it. They were also able to provide pick up and drop off back to my hotel which…”

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10.National Park Day Trip with Cycling and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $66

Spend nine active hours with a local English-speaking guide, hiking through Cat Ba National Park, cycling to Viet Hai Village, kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay, then cruising past Cai Beo Floating Village. Guides such as Van and Tony add useful detail about local plants, animals, and life on the water.

“activity was great... you don’t need to be super fit, but a bit fit.... there is some scrambling as well as walking. the scenery was amazing. our guide, Tony, was very knowledgeable and helpful and very informative.”

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11.Half day Lan Ha Bay : Boat Trip , Kayaking,Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · from $53

From Cat Ba, take a private half-day boat trip through Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Hue. Kayak through quiet areas, swim at a small beach, snorkel, pass Cai Beo floating village, and choose a morning or sunset departure.

“The welcome was exceptional and our guide was great and very kind. We had a great time. I highly recommend this excursion. Hope to see you soon”

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12.2-Day Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Cruise w/ Kayaking, Biking & More

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews

Spend one night aboard a Lan Ha Bay cruise with an ensuite ocean-view cabin, seafood meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, swimming, spring-roll cooking, tai chi, squid fishing, and a bike trip to Viet Hai. Guides such as Tony and Brian have earned praise, but boat quality and food can vary.

“We booked a 2-day/1-night cruise in Lan Ha Bay. Overall, the value for money isn't particularly great. The trip between the islands is quite pleasant, and our guide, Tony, was always in a good mood. Unfortunately, the room on the ship was beyond lousy. Cockroaches and engine fumes were everywhere. The food was quite tasty, although we did spot a cockroach there. A day trip is sufficient in our opinion. Have fun :)”

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13.Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescence Plankton Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $35

Join Smiley and a small group of about 12 for a late-afternoon boat trip from Cat Ba Town through Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village and Lan Ha Bay. Swim at Monkey Island, watch sunset, then kayak after dark to see bioluminescent plankton before enjoying Vietnamese dinner.

“We had a brilliant afternoon, Smiley took us on a a cruise to monkey island and to kayak with the bioluminescent plankton! We finished the afternoon with a lovely meal at Smiley’s family restaurant. I could not recommend this tour enough, Smiley was lovely and very conscious that we were having the best time (which we were!). Would definitely do it if in Cat Ba!”

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14.Lan Ha Bay: Kayaking and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · from $36

Spend eight hours kayaking through Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, visiting floating fishing villages, secluded lagoons, caves, tunnels, and the Ba Trai Dao area. The day includes a Vietnamese lunch, swimming, harbor transfers, and refillable water, but bring your own towel and sun protection.

“it was an awesome day. perfect Balance between Sport and chill. also you learn a Lot about the Bay from the Point of View of a local”

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15.Private boat- Lan Ha Bay Half Day Tour with kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $55

From Cat Ba town, Smiley and the Cat Ba Kayak Rentals crew take you by private boat through Lan Ha Bay’s fishing villages and limestone islets. You can kayak, swim, visit Van Boi Beach or Monkey Island, and set the pace for this flexible half-day outing.

“We really enjoyed the tour We can highly recommend you They picked a really quiet route, which made the experience even nicer! We felt really comfortable throughout the tour. The crew is awesome”

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