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Three days on a boutique boat through Lan Ha Bay combines kayaking, swimming, and a village bike ride on Cat Ba. This compact cruise balances active exploration—Ba Ham Lake, caves and beaches—with comfortable onboard cabins and local food.
Three days on a boutique boat through Lan Ha Bay combines kayaking, swimming, and a village bike ride on Cat Ba. This compact cruise balances active exploration—Ba Ham Lake, caves and beaches—with comfortable onboard cabins and local food.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Vietnam tonkin cruise & Media JSC · Cat Ba, Hai Phong
A slow swell rocks the wooden hull as limestone teeth peel away from the horizon and the boat slips into Lan Ha Bay. Early light pins the karst walls in gold; gulls wheel and the water dares you to drop a paddle and go. Over three days you move between sheltered lagoons, wake to sunrise over Ba Ham Lake, and cycle quiet lanes through Viet Hai village where buffalo graze and salt-silvered rice paddies edge the forest.
moderate.
3 days.
Suitable for people with basic fitness: ability to paddle for 30–60 minutes and ride a short, easy bike loop.
Moderate fitness is sufficient—kayak sessions are typically 30–60 minutes in sheltered water and the bike ride is an easy 5–10 km on mostly flat village lanes.
Cabins are private with ensuite bathrooms, hot showers and air-conditioning—comparable to a small boutique boat rather than a large cruise ship.
Yes; the itinerary includes supervised swimming stops in calm areas and jumping from the boat where conditions are safe.
Options include a shuttle pick-up from Hanoi’s Old Quarter around 7:00–7:30 AM or meeting at Cai Beo Harbour around 11:30 AM for direct boarding—confirm pick-up when you book.
Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay have long supported fishing communities; the karst islands were shaped by marine sedimentation and later uplift, creating caves used historically by locals.
The area is ecologically sensitive—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid single-use plastics and follow guides’ instructions to minimize disturbance to marine habitats.
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