2-Day cruise in Lan Ha bay and Ha Long with plankton excursion

2 days Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationMin age 2+Guided by Cat Ba Green Trail Travel 5.0 from 41 reviews

Why we love it?

This 2-day tour from Cat Ba offers a chance to explore the natural beauty of Lan Ha Bay and the less crowded southern part of Ha Long Bay. Starting with a visit to Cai Beo floating fishing village, you’ll enjoy swimming during sunset and an overnight stay in a floating house, followed by a nighttime kayak excursion to see bioluminescent plankton lighting up the water. The second day includes cruising past sandy beaches and limestone islets such as Pen, Sailing, Frog, and Turtle, with opportunities to kayak through caves and lagoons, swim at Three Peach Beach, and visit a local fish farm. Meals are provided on board, making this tour suitable for travelers seeking a blend of nature, local culture, and quiet waters away from the usual tourist routes.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1
  • FIRST DAY WITH PLANKTON EXCURSION AT NIGHT

    This [ ] is specially created for those who want to immerse themselves in nature and witness the rare phenomenon of glowing plankton. The itinerary combines nighttime kayaking, an overnight stay on the bay, and visits to local fishing villages, cruising along Lan Ha bay - Ha Long bay, kayaking through caves, swimming at deserted beaches.

    15:00- 18h00: Boarding then passing by Cai Beo floating fishing village; enjoy the fresh air on the bay and limestone cliffs rising gently around you. boat will stop for swimming in the middle of the bay during the sunset time.

    18:30- 21:00: Check in your fancy room at floating house in Lan Ha bay; having fresh dinner; take a rest then follow our tour guide on your kayak to see plankton lighting up from the water like a thousand little stars dancing beneath your fingertips with every movement. It not just a sight – it is a phenomenon that definess belief. Stay overnight on floating homestay

Day 2
  • SECOND DAY TO LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY

    7:00 – 9:00: See the dawn and breath the fresh air on the bay then having breakfast

    9:00 – 10:30: Get pick up from the homestay and cruising to southern part of Ha Long Bay. There are hundred of sandy beaches you can see on the way; passing by southern Halong bay  to experience the unique view with less tourist.

    10:30 – 11:30:Boat stops for kayaking through caves and lagoon

    12:00 – 13:00 Savor a delicious set menu lunch on boat

    13:30 – 16:00: Enjoin your time on sundeck while our boat cruising to different part of Lan Ha bay, you will have a chance to see a lot of islet as the must visit like Pen islet, Sailing islet and Frog islet, Turtle islet…. Boat pause at Three Peach beach, you can jump off the boat into the bay for swimming and snorkeling. Keep moving to visit a local fishfarm

    16:00 – 17:00 Enjon the the magnificent quiet bay with some drinks and snack on the way back to Cat Ba town

Meeting / Pickup

35 Núi Ngọc

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions We can pick you up from Ha Noi old town at 7:00/ 10:30/12:30 or Ninh Binh at 7:00 or 10:30 to join us on the same day with extra fee (300.000 VND per person)
  • We also can pick you up ( with no fee) if your hotel located within 5km around Cat Ba town

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $289.76 Per 2 adults