Kayaking Lan Ha Bay: Hike, Cycle & Swim Cat Ba

Paddle Lan Ha Bay, climb to Navy Peak, cycle back through jungle

A six-hour day trip from Cat Ba combines kayaking in Lan Ha Bay with a hike up Navy Peak (259 meters) and a jungle cycle through Viet Hai village, ending with a sunset swim in the bay. The itinerary mixes water time, climbing and forest riding, with lunch and a fish massage at the village restaurant included. A live guide leads in English or Vietnamese, and hotel pickup is part of the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lan Ha Bay and Viet Hai Village

• Boat to Cai Beo floating village
• Admire Lan Ha Bay scenery
• Arrive at Viet Hai harbor
• Cycle through primeval forest and tunnel cave
• Cycle to Cat Ba National Park edge
• Climb Navy peak mountain
• View Ha Long Bay from Navy peak
• Cycle back to Viet Hai village restaurant
• Lunch and foot fish massage
• Cycle back to Viet Hai harbor
• Boat back to Lan Ha Bay
• Optional kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay
• Watch sunset over the ocean

The experience

The day starts on a boat crossing Lan Ha Bay toward Cai Beo floating fishing village, then continues to Viet Hai harbor where you pick up a bicycle or electric van to ride into the jungle. The route passes through a tunnel cave and tree canopies before reaching Viet Hai village, a small eco-tourism settlement at the forest edge. From there, the climbing begins: a nearly two-hour ascent up Navy Peak gains 259 meters and opens onto a view of thousands of Ha Long Bay islands stretching below, with Ha Long city visible on clear days.

After descending, you cycle back to the village for lunch and a fish massage at the restaurant, then return to the harbor by boat. If your schedule allows, the boat stops in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swimming before heading back to watch the sunset over the water. The full day runs six hours. The kayak and swim segment is optional and depends on how much time you have left on the island. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all transport, meals, bicycles and the guide are included.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• kayaking in Lan Ha Bay (if time allows).
• bicycles or electric van at Viet Hai village.
• lunch at the village restaurant.
• fish massage.
• a live guide in English or Vietnamese.
• all transport by boat and land.
• entry fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day trip from Lan Ha Bay to Viet Hai Village, with a hike up for a view of Ha Long BayGuide in English or Vietnamese · 08:00Lasts 6 hours and includes boating on Lan Ha Bay, cycling, hiking in Cat Ba National Park, and taking in the Ha Long Bay landscape. A full meal is served at lunch. Travel from Lan Ha Bay to Viet Hai Village is by boat and bicycle, and pickup is included.

Discover Lan Ha BayGuide in English or Vietnamese · 08:00Plus kayaking & swimming: for guests with more time who don't need to leave Cat Ba island the same day, this tour explores Lan Ha Bay by kayak and includes swimming at a wild beach. It lasts 9 hours. You paddle your own kayak to see how beautiful Lan Ha Bay is, then swim at a wild beach and watch one of the most famous sunsets over the ocean. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 67 years) · Senior (68 to 75 years) · Youth (9 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cat Ba Freedom Tourism and Trade

Is this one for you?The mix of water, climbing and cycling suits someone who wants to move through different landscapes in one day rather than stay in one place. The hike is the centerpiece. If you prefer paddling without the mountain climb, a shorter Lan Ha Bay kayak tour would be a better fit.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 15 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

How much climbing is involved on Navy Peak?

Navy Peak is 259 meters high and the climb takes nearly two hours up and down combined. The ascent is steady but the trail is established. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed for the full day.

Is kayaking included in the six-hour day?

Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay is included if you have time after the hike and cycle. The boat stops there on the return journey, so it depends on your schedule and how much daylight remains before sunset.

What happens at Viet Hai village?

Viet Hai is a small eco-tourism village where you stop for lunch at the village restaurant and can get a fish massage for your feet. You cycle through the surrounding jungle and forest before and after the meal.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off at Cat Ba are included, along with all transport by boat and bicycle or electric van during the day.

What is the view like from Navy Peak?

From the top, you see thousands of islands across Ha Long Bay and can often spot Ha Long city in the distance on clear weather days. The vantage point takes in both Lan Ha Bay and the wider Ha Long landscape.