7 Kayak Tours in Cat Ba for a Short Trip

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

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

Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, swim, ride a bike through Viet Hai village, enjoy lunch, and explore by bamboo boat for $22.

“Definitely recommend this activity while in Cat Ba ! Maybe due to the period but it wasn’t crowded at all in the bays. Pick-up/drop-off at your hotel, visit of a village, good food on board for lunch, a time for swimming, nice views of the bays, everything was great ! And our guide Tony perfectly speaks English :)”

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2.Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $39Top rated

Review of Cat Ba’s 9-hour hike, bike, kayak, and swim tour, with practical advice on fitness, views, guides, food, timing, and value.

“Our pick up time was supposed to be at 8:00 , however the mini van came over half an hour later — during which time were left wondering around the pick up point in confusion with no response from the organiser. During our hike, it starteRead more”

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

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

Review of V'Spirit's 3-day Lan Ha Bay cruise with private balcony cabins, kayaking, Cat Ba village, meals, and practical booking advice.

“The whole experience was 5 star, from our accommodation to the day trips.”

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4.Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $366

A 3-day Cat Ba cruise with kayaking, cycling, trekking, secluded lagoons, village life, and strong value at $366.65 per person.

“Overall, we had a great experience with Cat Ba Ventures. The crew were excellent, and our guide, Ninh, was particularly fantastic. On the first night he helped us go squid fishing and shared some wonderful stories about the area and his prevRead more”

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5.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43

Kayak through Lan Ha Bay after sunset, swim with glowing plankton, visit Cai Beo floating village, and enjoy a beach BBQ for $43.

“The tour was fine. Nothing exceptional. Massive tour with very little personality. The dinner on board wasn’t nice at all. If you’re vegan, you’ll eat nothing.”

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6.Kayaking at Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $43

Paddle through Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islands, hidden lagoons, caves, floating villages, beaches, and wildlife with lunch included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $27

Spend a full day kayaking through Lan Ha Bay, swimming at quiet beaches, and enjoying lunch aboard a budget-friendly boat from Cat Ba.

“Great trip sailing towards Halong Bay- beautiful scenery and not many other boats. A swim to secluded beach was great fun and the kayaking was awesome! Lunch on board was delicious. A perfect day trip. Thank you T!”

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