Where to Paddle: the 3 Best Tickets Worldwide

1.Full- day trip with biking, kayaking, meal, tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Spend a full day beyond Cat Ba town, cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays, visiting a floating fishing village, swimming near Ba Trai Dao, and cycling to Viet Hai village. Kayaking may be replaced by a local bamboo boat due to government restrictions. Lunch, tickets, hotel pickup, guide, and return transfer are included.

“Amazing day!! So worth it to see the best parts of Cat ba, my favourite part was the Viet Hai village, this trip is definitely worth doing. Our tour guide Harry was so welcoming and spoke brilliant English.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Day boat tour with: kayak, cave, bike, meal, tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · from $27Best value

Spend 8:00 to 17:00 on a Cat Ba boat tour through Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking through caves, swimming from the deck, a Vietnamese lunch, and cycling in Viet Hai village. An English-speaking local guide leads the day. Tony is one guide named in the tour feedback. Hanoi transfer is available for $12.

“We had a great day! Good food, beautiful views, nice to swim in the ocean from the boat and of course a great guide, Tony. Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise with balcony – biking+kayak+tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $114Top rated

Join a small 20-person cruise through Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony, kayaking, swimming, a cooking class, squid fishing, and a bicycle ride through Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village. Guide Tom is known for clear English, good humor, and strong local knowledge. Hanoi and Ninh Binh transfers cost extra.

“Great excursion, well organized and true to what was planned! Incredible moments! Thanks to the whole team!!”

Check availability →Read our full review