Day Cruise & Kayak Lan Ha Bay — Viet Hai Village

Experience highlights

• Cai Beo Fishing Village — one of the oldest floating villages
• Swim at Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi Beach
• Kayak through Dark & Bright Cave or Tai Keo Cave
• Cycle & fish-massage in Viet Hai ancient village
• Monkey Island & Leaning Tower Islet
• Sunset tea party on the return cruise

Your itinerary

1. 08:20 – 08:30

   Hotel pickup & transfer to Beo Wharf

   Our van and tour guide pick you up from your hotel in the centre of Cat Ba town and drive you down to Beo Wharf, where the boat is waiting.

2. 09:00

   Cai Beo Fishing Village

   We begin the journey with a slow cruise past Cai Beo Fishing Village — one of the oldest and largest floating fishing villages in northern Vietnam, still working today.

3. 10:30

   Swim in Lan Ha Bay

   Stop for a refreshing swim in the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay at Ba Trai Dao Beach or Van Boi Beach (chosen on the day depending on conditions and crowds).

4. 11:30

   Kayak through hidden caves

   Time to get on the water. We paddle through Dark & Bright Cave or Tai Keo Cave — natural rock tunnels that open into hidden lagoons most day cruisers never reach.

5. 13:00

   Set-menu lunch onboard

   Savor a full Vietnamese set-menu lunch on the cruise — Cat Ba squid rolls, fresh seafood spring rolls, stir-fried squid or chicken, fish in tomato sauce, tofu, seasonal vegetables, steamed rice, and fresh fruit.

6. 14:30

   Viet Hai ancient village

   Visit Viet Hai — an isolated village in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Explore on foot or rent a bicycle, try a local fish-massage, and meet the families who still live the slow island life. Note: on the cycling route in Viet Hai, visitors are solely responsible for any incidents that occur.

7. 15:30

   Monkey Island & Leaning Tower Islet

   Last swim of the day around Monkey Island or the Leaning Tower Islet area — quieter coves, dramatic karsts, and golden afternoon light on the water.

8. 16:30 – 17:00

   Sunset tea party & return

   The cruise returns to Beo Wharf. Enjoy the sunset and a light afternoon tea party on board, then the tour guide escorts you back to your hotel. End of itinerary. (Note: itinerary is flexible and may change depending on weather conditions.)

Meals

Set-menu Vietnamese lunch served onboard, organised into three courses.Starters• Cat Ba squid rolls• Seafood spring rolls• Fried egg rolls with onion• Cucumber & tomato salad• Salted roasted peanutsMains• Stir-fried minced squid or chicken• Fish in tomato sauce• Tofu in tomato sauce• Stir-fried seasonal vegetablesRice & fruit• Steamed rice• Seasonal fresh fruitA sunset tea party is served on the cruise back. Vegi/Vegan options available on request.

Before you book

Routes can change for weather or authority restrictions. Availability, guest requirements, pickup and final total are confirmed in writing.