Paddle Tour (CB02) – The Amazing Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay
Price 
A half-day kayak paddling tour in Cat Ba. This is a smooth sailing tour, which is friendly for beginners and kids, to explore the spectacular view of karst formation of Lan Ha Bay
Experience a light kayak trip in Cat Ba. This is a good option if you are a rookie paddlers or if you are traveling with your family. You can have fun exploring the untouched side of Cat Ba Island with the secluded beaches and lagoons that will surprise you and make your trip in Vietnam never to be forgotten.
Trip highlights
- Paddle to Van Boi beach & Nam Cat beaches
- Basic paddle instruction at beginning of the tour
- Support boat the whole time
- Friendly and professional English-speaking tour guide
8.00 (or 13.30) Meet our tour guide at Beo Quay. Go to our floating station to get SUP and equipment for an interesting paddling time. Depending on the traffic around the quay we will paddle from the floating station into the bay or go with the support boat to a less busy area to begin paddling. Lan Ha Bay offers spectacular karst formations, stunning beaches, floating villages, caves and hidden lagoons you can explore by SUP. Our paddling route will be Fishing Village – Van Boi – Nam Cat – Fishing Village (or Cat Dua Con – Van Boi – Nam Cat – Fishing Village). This tour is not an extreme adventure but a fun and relaxing paddling experience. End the tour at 12.00 (or 17.30)
* Paddling route: Beo Quay – Fishing Village – Van Boi – Nam Cat – Beo Quay
* Paddling time: 3 hrs
* Detailed program can be adjusted depending on weather.
- Water and snacks
- Entrance fees
- Kayak/ SUP, paddling equipment
- English speaking tour guide
- Beverage
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Transportation before and after the tour
Difficulty Level (6/10): Most people can participate in the tour, children from 6 years old and above also can join with parents. It will be easier and more comfortable for you to experience outdoor activities if you have good preparation for physical training before the trip. The duration of each trip is 2 days generally. With those trekking tours at this level, it might take 2 – 3 hours/day to do the trek with the quite easy terrain. At the same level, the kayaking and SUP tours, 2 – 3 hours/ days paddling with the large water surface, and plenty of times to take photos and rest as well.
Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 1 - 2 weeks in advance. Run twice a week, each session 3 - 5km every night. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 km.
- Kayak/ SUP & paddle accessories
- Dry-bag
- Life vest
- First-aid kit
- Swimwear for summer
- Warm clothing for winter
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Anti-insect repellent
- Flip-flops/sandals
- Passport or ID
- Waterproof case for phones
Headlamp or flashlight- Pocket knife or Multi-tool
- Personal medication
- Toitletries
- Hand santiniser
Important info
There in an additional charge of US$5 if you choose to do SUP instead of Kayak for this tour
Please be aware that the price on the website is for a group tour of 5 persons. If your group is less than 5 persons, please contact us to get price for smaller group.
Read our Booking terms & conditions
Address: 117 Van Cao Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Skype: kienatv
Mobile: +84979800588
Email: booking.tour@umove.com.vn
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