Eco Night Kayak Cruise: Bioluminescent Plankton in Lan Ha Bay

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Small-group low-light route inside Lan Ha’s quiet lagoons to maximize the plankton glow. A certified Eco Tourist guide delivers a short eco & safety briefing, equips you with life jacket, paddle and headlamp (no light pollution), then leads a slow, silent paddle to dark coves where every stroke ignites bioluminescence. Dinner set on board, hotel pick-up/drop-off, full safety gear, and Leave-No-Trace practices included. Best on low-moon nights; route may vary for the brightest glow.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Dinner
Pick up & Drop-off service
Kayaking
Alcoholic Beverages
Personal Expense

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Provide your hotel name around cat ba town for pick up service.

OR
Meeting point

In case, if you can't contact our staff please come to our office at least 15 minutes before departure time then show your online ticket upon arrival.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

3:45–4:00 PM – Hotel pick-up in Cat Ba Town → transfer to Beo Harbor; board our escort boat to a quiet cove in Lan Ha Bay (Van Boi area).

4:30–6:00 PM – Sunset swim at the beach area and free time to relax on deck. Your guide/crew prepares a Vietnamese dinner set menu on board (vegetarian available).

6:15–9:00 PM – At a floating house, receive a safety & eco briefing; gear up with life jacket, paddle & headlamp. Enjoy a guided night-kayak through calm lagoons where you can witness the bioluminescent glow of plankton (best on low-moon nights). Quiet paddling, stargazing photo stops.

Return to Beo Harbor; vehicle transfer back to your hotel.

Note: Exact route/stop may change with weather & park regulations. No touching/collecting marine life; we follow Leave-No-Trace.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cat Ba Eco Tourist

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Kayaking Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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