2-day kayaking Lan Ha Bay: Private balcony cabin cruise

You kayak between the karst mountains, not just look at them from the deck.

A 2-day cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with kayaking, swimming and cave exploration, staying overnight in a private balcony cabin on a spacious boat. Day one brings you to Ba Trai Dao beach for kayaking and swimming in crystalline water, followed by a sunset party and cooking class on the sundeck. Day two starts with tai chi at dawn, then a guided visit to Trung Trang Cave or Hoa Cuong Cave before the return to port.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 199 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Two-day trip without transfer 11:30 Guide in English Pickup is included at our cruise port: Tuan Chau International Marina, WXCR+X7X, Unnamed Road, Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

Option 1: Transfer not included Available from 7 May 2027 Guide in English Option 1, no transfer; pickup is included

With Hanoi Transfers 08:00 Guide in English Includes round-trip bus transfer from Hanoi to the cruise and back to Hanoi; pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Cruise Lan Ha Bay with activities

• Arrive at Tuan Chau International Port
• Check-in at waiting lounge
• Transfer to cruise by speedboat
• Cruise near Ba Trai Dao beach
• Kayaking and swimming
• Relax on cruise and enjoy sunset party
• Participate in Vietnamese cooking class
• Evening games or massage on cruise

Day 2: Tai Chi and cave visit

• Morning Tai Chi on sundeck
• Visit Trung Trang or Hoa Cuong cave
• Cruise sails back to harbor
• Enjoy lunch buffet on cruise

What’s included

• Your private en-suite cabin with balcony ocean view.
• all meals (lunch and dinner day one, breakfast and lunch day two).
• kayaking, swimming, tai chi and cave entry.
• a Vietnamese cooking class.
• and all activity fees and tickets.

Times

• Every day 08:00 11:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 30

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (8 to 50 years) · Senior (51 and older) · Child (5 to 7 years) · Infant (under 5)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The boat itself is the base: a luxury cruise with modern facilities, a sundeck, restaurant and en-suite cabins with ocean views. You arrive at Tuan Chau International Port, transfer by speedboat to the cruise, and settle into your private balcony cabin. The first afternoon takes you to Ba Trai Dao beach (also called Calves Head Island or Tra Bau Island) in Lan Ha Bay, where you kayak through the limestone formations and swim in the bay's water. The route runs fewer travelers than the standard Ha Long Bay circuit, so the karst landscape stays quieter.

Evening on day one is unscheduled time on the sundeck to watch the sunset, join the sunset party, or attend a cooking class where you learn to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Card games, chess, karaoke and squid fishing run on the boat if you want them. Massage service is also available. You sleep in your cabin overnight.

Day two begins at 6:30am with tai chi on the sundeck (or earlier if you want to photograph dawn). After breakfast, a car takes you to either Trung Trang Cave or Hoa Cuong Cave. Trung Trang sits in a 300-hectare valley on Cat Ba Island and runs 300 meters through the mountain, carved by nature over more than 2,000 years. The stalactites form shapes that shift with the light. Hoa Cuong Cave, also called Marble Cave, has iridescent formations and remains largely untouched. The cruise sails back to harbor while you eat lunch.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 7 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between kayaking on this cruise and just swimming in the bay?

Kayaking lets you paddle into the narrow channels between the limestone karst mountains and explore the smaller inlets the larger boats cannot reach. Swimming happens at the same stops, but the kayak gives you the freedom to move through the landscape under your own power.

What exactly is Trung Trang Cave, and is it worth the visit on day two?

Trung Trang Cave is a 300-meter passage carved through a mountain in the Trung Trang Valley on Cat Ba Island, formed over more than 2,000 years. The stalactites hang in varied shapes throughout the cave. It sits inside a 300-hectare valley at the heart of Cat Ba National Park, so the cave visit combines the underground formations with the larger landscape around it.

Is the cooking class mandatory, or can I skip it and relax instead?

The cooking class runs during free time on the first evening, so you choose whether to attend. You can join the class to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, or spend the time on the sundeck, at the massage service, or playing games on the boat.

What meals are included over the two days?

Lunch and dinner are included on day one (lunch buffet, dinner set menu), and breakfast and lunch buffet on day two. Drinks ordered separately are extra.

Can I bring a vegan diet, or do I need to eat what the boat serves?

The operator provides a separate vegan menu if you request it in advance. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, let them know when you book so they can prepare accordingly.