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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour
Top rated
4.879479 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.879479 out of 5 stars
307 reviews

Swim around beautiful Lan Ha Bay, see the Floating Fisherman Village and explore the Monkey Island. After a beautiful sunset, kayak under the stars to see bioluminescent plankton glowing in the water!

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Vietnamese
Pickup included
We will contact you regarding the pick up details before the trip. Please expect to be picked up between 4pm and 4;10pm.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kristin – United States

Such a good trip! We got to swim, see monkeys, watch the sunset and the best part we saw the plankton! It was like being in a fairytale. Ba was a great guide and the boat was very comfortable. We finished all with a good meal at his family restaurant. Definitely recommend it’s a great trip for the price.

V
Virginia – Italy

Swimming and kayaking in the bioluminescent plankton has been a unique and incredible experience. It almost felt as each move produced glitters all around me. The sunset on monkey island was super nice. I would totally recommend this experience !

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Participants

Highlights

  • Cruising through Lan Ha Bay and Floating Fisherman Village
  • Kayaking with glowing, bioluminescent plankton
  • Exploring Monkey Island and chilling with monkeys on the beach
  • Swimming and jumping to the deep waters from a 12 m tall rock
  • Watching a beautiful and romantic sunset ;)

Full description

Our boat tour starts with us picking you up from your hotel around 15:30 in winter time and 16:00 during summer time (we will contact you before).

Upon arriving at the Cai Beo ferry terminal, we hop on our boutique boat and cruise through the beautiful scenery of Lan Ha Bay, heading towards Monkey Island. On the way, you can experience the Floating Fisherman Village - the oldest village in the North of Vietnam.

When we reach Monkey Island, you'll be greeted by those adorable creatures on the beach. We’ll take a break here, and those interested can explore the island a little bit more and hike to a high viewpoint for stunning views.

Then, the boat takes us to the swimming spot where we will have a break to watch a beautiful sunset and swim in the warm waters of Lan Ha Bay. Here you can climb a 10-12 meter high limestone rock and jump to the deep waters!

When the night comes, we head to the kayak gathering point and move to the best spots to see the bioluminescent plankton glowing in the water! We will stop at the beach so you can swim with the magical plankton and feel like a fairy :)

At 8 pm, you return to the boat for the journey back to Beo Pier and around 9 pm we head to our family owned Alibaba’s restaurant for dinner, located just next to the Beo Pier. Here, you can eat a variety of delicious dishes, with vegetarian options available. You can also purchase drinks to enjoy while relaxing with friends after an adventurous day. After dinner, we arrange transportation to take you back to your hotel.

* Please take into account that the schedule might change a little bit depending on the weather conditions.

Includes

  • Transportation from and back to your hotel, life vests during kayaking and delicious dinner are included in the price.
  • Drinks are available for additional costs.

Important information

What to bring

  • Towel

Know before you go

  • Swimsuits are recommended to take as there will be stops for swimming, you might get wet during kayaking as well. Flipflops or sandals which can get wet are a good choice, especially if you want to do the little hike in the Monkey Island, there are spiky rocks. Sunscreen is recommended as well, just in case we start the trip with the full sun :)

From $36.11 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 307 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Kristin – United StatesMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Such a good trip! We got to swim, see monkeys, watch the sunset and the best part we saw the plankton! It was like being in a fairytale. Ba was a great guide and the boat was very comfortable. We finished all with a good meal at his family restaurant. Definitely recommend it’s a great trip for the price.
V
Virginia – ItalyMay 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Swimming and kayaking in the bioluminescent plankton has been a unique and incredible experience. It almost felt as each move produced glitters all around me. The sunset on monkey island was super nice. I would totally recommend this experience !
S
Sally – United KingdomMay 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Didn't know what to expect, but the trip was really fun! Everything was well planned, the monkey island was so cool and Ba was an excellent guide. The plankton was also unreal!!

Product ID: 858960

Activity provider:Alibaba's Tour
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  • Ben Beo harbour, Cat Ba Island

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