Cat Ba Island
1 day
AH-HP03
5/10
$84 USD
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DESCRIBE

On a relatively easy day of kayaking, you will explore deserted beaches and secluded lagoons in this stunning bay area. The total kayaking time can be up to 4 hours or more, depending on your physical condition. We always arrange a boat to follow and support along, ensuring that you are safe and comfortable throughout the entire exploration. Kayaking amidst the breathtaking scenery of Lan Ha Bay will surely be an unforgettable experience.

Highlight

  • Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay
  • Kayaking to explore Ba Trai Dao Bay

 

SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Cat Ba Island

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Cat Ba Island

  • Activities: Kayaking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 5/10

ITINERARY
Beo Wharf - Lan Ha Bay - Ba Trai Dao Bay - Beo Wharf

08:30 – Meeting the tour guide at Beo Wharf. Boarding the boat to head out to Lan Ha Bay. Our boat will stop at a beach or floating house in the bay to prepare for the kayaking adventure exploring Lan Ha Bay. Throughout the kayaking experience, there will be a support boat accompanying us to ensure our safety and handle logistics such as carrying gear, drinks, and cooking.

After wearing life jackets and receiving our kayaks, we will have some time to get familiar with the kayaks before starting our paddle towards Van Boi, the center of Lan Ha Bay. Here, we will find a few small yet beautiful beaches located at the base of the small islands. We will take a break inside a secluded lagoon that can only be accessed by kayak. We will continue paddling toward Ba Trai Dao Bay, where we will make a few short stops to rest and take photos. Around noon, we will arrive at Ba Trai Da Bay, known for its many small, picturesque white sand beaches.

12:00 – Having lunch on the boat.

In the afternoon, we will kayak to explore the beaches and caves in the Ba Trai Dao area. Enjoy swimming to your heart's content before boarding the boat to return to Cat Ba. The program concludes at Beo wharf.

* Meal included: Lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Kayak & gear
  • Boat 
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary  
  • Tour guides 
  • Daily drinking water
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip
  • Beverages during meals

 

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Kayak & gear
  • Dry bags 
  • First aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Waterproof trekking shoes or sandals 
  • Winter: warm clothes, windbreaker, thermal jacket, wetsuit
  • Summer: Quick-drying clothes, long-sleeved swimsuit (rashguard), hat, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen...
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, suitable waterproof case... 
  • ID card or Passport 
  • Water Bottle (1 liter)

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Personal medicine
  • Spare clothes
  • Towels, hand sanitizers
  • Waterproof phone pouch 
 
TOUR EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Notes on the Kayaking Route

  • Before starting the kayaking, the guide will instruct on paddling techniques and provide safety guidelines and route information. You must wear a life jacket at all times.
  • While kayaking in the bay, be mindful to avoid obstacles such as submerged rocks and other boats. Avoid paddling too close to rocky cliffs if there are waves, as the waves can push you into sharp barnacles on the rocks.
  • We will have an escort boat accompanying us throughout the kayaking session. If you wish to stop kayaking and get on the boat, please inform the guide.

2. Food & Drinks

  • We will enjoy a variety of dishes, including seafood, while on the boat. If you are vegetarian or have dietary restrictions, please let us know when filling out the customer information form.
  • The daily water supply will be approximately 2L per person. To help reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles, we encourage you to bring your own water bottle to refill from the large water containers on the boat.

3. Protecting the environment together

  • We supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
  • In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, we encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
  • On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

4. Medical assistance

  • If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 
  • In any case, if you go into the water to swim, you must wear a life jacket.