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Best Kayaking Trips in Cat Ba — Our Top 15

23 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 kayaking trips in Cat Ba justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - Beo Harbour and the floating fishing village
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

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

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

From Cat Ba, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, ride a bamboo boat through caves, swim, eat a Vietnamese lunch, then cycle through Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony, Kai, and B are praised for clear English and warm service.

“A great trip, the guide was excellently prepared and gave very interesting stories. The views were breathtaking, and the bike ride was a great idea.”

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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour - Cruising past Cai Beo’s floating fishing village
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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

2.Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

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

Spend an afternoon and evening cruising Lan Ha Bay, visiting the Floating Fisherman Village and Monkey Island, swimming, jumping from limestone rocks, and kayaking with bioluminescent plankton. Guide Ba leads the trip, which ends with dinner at his family restaurant and hotel transport.

“This was an amazing experience from feeding the monkeys and climbing to the top of monkey island to see a breathtaking view of lan ha bay. While it rained a little kayaking to the planktons, this also was such an amazing experience to witness the planktons, it was so beautiful and kayaking back was very serene. Ba, our tour guide was terrific and we finished the tour with a nice warm dinner! I highly recommend this tour, it rivals the ha giang loop for me as the highlight of my visit to Vietnam.”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Meeting the boat at Tuan Chau Marina
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

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

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

Spend two nights aboard V’Spirit Cruises between Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau, visit Viet Hai village, see Bright Cave by boat, swim near Ba Trai Dao, and enjoy balcony-cabin comfort. Guides such as Victor, Andy, Tony, and Dan are known for clear, friendly service.

“In this tour, there are many staff, tour guides, some of them are very experienced and new but they were all very good. They were smiling and pleasant all the time. It was a fun and memorable experience for me so far! Highly recommended! Transportation was very good. Stress free. For the 1st day, it was Bobbi. He was very funny smiley and organized. He kept on reminding us about the itinerary for the next few hours which is really important so that we are aware about what’s happening. I enjoyed the boat ride. Cooking lesson was fun. The vodka prawn cooking show was also interesting. Delicious too! Taichi lesson…”

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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay - Sunset at Van Boi Beach and the BBQ meal
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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

4.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43Top rated

From Cat Ba, you’ll cruise through Cai Beo floating village to Van Boi Beach for sunset and a BBQ, then kayak after dark to see bioluminescent plankton. Guides including Tom, Lin, and Ryan have led the trip. Swimming is optional.

“Lin is a great tour guide and made this experience truly memorable! The bioluminescence here is very strong and you will experience swimming in bioluminescent plankton for the first time. Best time to see them! We will definitely be back!”

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Lan Ha bay cruise and kayak (small group guaranteed) - Cai Beo and the floating village story
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Lan Ha bay cruise and kayak (small group guaranteed)

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

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

Spend eight hours with a small group exploring Lan Ha and southern Ha Long bays. Guides such as Ryan, Tyler, Taylor, and Lu lead kayaking through caves, swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and a Vietnamese lunch on board. Expect local stories, quiet coves, and plenty of time on the water.

“I loved everything. Unfortunately it was raining so not really enjoyable, but I enjoyed any way😅🤣🥰”

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Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay - Starting from Cat Ba at 8:00 a.m.
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Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay

6.Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $43

From Cat Ba, you board a junk boat and paddle a double kayak through Lan Ha Bay’s limestone arches, caves, lagoons, and floating village. A local guide leads the way, with time for swimming, beach stops, wildlife watching, and a Vietnamese lunch on board. Groups are limited to 14.

“It was great. Our guide spoke proper English and he’s a local from the floating village so he knows all the tips and tricks of the bay! The food on board was also yummy!”

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Most favorite full day boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay - Kayaking through Dark-Bright Cave
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Most favorite full day boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay

7.Most favorite full day boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $27

From Cat Ba, you’ll cruise among Lan Ha Bay’s karst islands, kayak through Dark-Bright Cave, swim at Three Peaches Beach, and eat lunch aboard a shared boat. Hotel pickup, kayak, mask, dry bag, entrance fees, and a van back to town are included.

“La experiencia es súper completa: desde navegar rodeando increíbles islotes, un baño y nado a una isla con sus recovecos, pasando por acoplarse a una plataforma flotante donde pillas un kayak para navegar por sitios preciosos y cRead more”

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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking - 15:45 pickup and the ride to Beo Pier
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Lan Ha Bay: Sunset & Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayaking

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · from $37

From Cat Ba, follow guides such as Tim, Hana, Taylor, or Thanh past a floating fishing village and limestone islets. After dinner on a boat or floating homestay, paddle into Lan Ha Bay at night to see bioluminescent plankton sparkle around your kayak. Warm water and a dark moon give the best chance.

“Excellent trip! Very well organised. Tim was a great guide: informative and entertaining without being too annoying. Plankton is definitely the highlight of the trip. It’s just magical! Floating amongst these little shiny creatures feels surreal as if you are in the middle of the starry sky itself. Monkey island in the evening is less crowded and you practically get the whole thing to yourself. Overall, I’d recommend this tour over the full day one as you get to see pretty much the same thing + the wonderful plankton experience.”

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CAT BA: LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL - Floating homes and the first views of Lan Ha Bay
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CAT BA: LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL

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

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

Join guides such as Ninh, B, Kai, or Thai for a full day from Cat Ba Town through floating villages, Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays, Bright Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beaches, and Viet Hai Village. Kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, cycling, seafood lunch, and optional glowing-plankton kayaking fill the day.

“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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Cat Ba: Sunset & Bioluminescent Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay - Swimming among Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islets
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Cat Ba: Sunset & Bioluminescent Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay

10.Sunset & Bioluminescent Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $43

Spend an afternoon and evening on Lan Ha Bay with Cat Ba Panorama, cruising past Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village, swimming, kayaking, and eating local dishes aboard ship. The highlight is night kayaking for bioluminescent plankton. Guide Minh has earned praise for his friendly help.

“So cool to see the bioluminescent plankton!! Apparently there wasn’t much plankton on our night but even with that I thought it was amazing, little sparkles around your paddles!! And the islands are beautiful. Nice boat, good food for dinner”

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Half day Lan Ha Bay : Boat Trip , Kayaking,Snorkel - Setting out from Cat Ba Town
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Half day Lan Ha Bay : Boat Trip , Kayaking,Snorkel

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 into Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Hue. Kayak quiet coves, swim at a small beach, snorkel, pass Cai Beo floating village, and choose a morning or afternoon departure. Sunset trips run from May to early November.

“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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Full day deep water soloing - Kayaking in Cat Ba - Ha Long Bay. - Hòn Tay Kéo: the right place to get started
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Full day deep water soloing – Kayaking in Cat Ba – Ha Long Bay.

12.Full day deep water soloing – Kayaking in Cat Ba – Ha Long Bay.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $118

Spend nine hours climbing limestone routes above Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, then kayak through floating villages and the three lagoons of Hồ Ba Hầm. Guides such as Ninh, Windy, Kai, and Tuan are praised for adapting routes to climbing ability. Lunch, water, shoes, and kayak are included.

“I went for the 2D1N cruise with deep water solo. It was a great experience, and climbers will love it.”

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Sunset and Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayak Lan Ha Bay - From Cat Ba town to Lan Ha Bay at 3:30 pm
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Sunset and Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayak Lan Ha Bay

13.Sunset and Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayak Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $40

From Cat Ba, cruise into Lan Ha Bay at 3:30 pm for a floating fishing village, sunset views, dinner, and night kayaking among bioluminescent plankton. English-speaking guides such as Hana, Joey, and JoJo help with safety, swimming, and paddling.

“Managed to see some plankton last night, was a lovely experience and JoJo was an amazing guide. Would reccomend this to my friends”

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2-Day Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Cruise w/ Kayaking, Biking & More - Kayaking Around Cua Van
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2-Day Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Cruise w/ Kayaking, Biking & More

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews

Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Beo Harbor, kayak among the islands, swim from the boat, make spring rolls, fish for squid, and cycle to Viet Hai village. Your guide may be Tony, Brian, or another local guide. Expect beautiful scenery, varied activities, and uneven cabin and food standards.

“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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Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescence Plankton Kayaking - 3:30 p.m. pickup and the short ride to Ben Beo
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Cat Ba Island: Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescence Plankton Kayaking

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $35

Join guide Smiley and a small group of about 12 for an afternoon boat ride through Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village and Lan Ha Bay. Swim at Monkey Island, watch the sunset, kayak after dark, and see glowing plankton before a Vietnamese dinner.

“Seeing the bioluminescence in the sea was a dream come true 🌊 and the beach at Monkey Island was beautiful, we saw a couple of monkeys up close!”

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