Cat Ba Adventure: Cruise, Kayak, Cycle, Trek 3D/2N

We had an absolutely fantastic 3-day, 2-night trip with Cat Ba Ventures and can wholeheartedly recommend it! The tour offered a wonderful combination of kayaking, swimming, cycling, trekking and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island, away from the main tourist crowds. Travelling in a small group of around 14 people made the experience relaxed, personal and truly special. Our boat was a little older but comfortable, and the crew took excellent care of us throughout the trip. A special thank you to our guides Tony and Hang! Both were fantastic: friendly, funny, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. They shared fascinating insights into local life and made every activity enjoyable. Their little magic tricks were the perfect finishing touch! Our third guide, who showed us around Viet Hai village, was also excellent – unfortunately, we cannot remember his name. As a vegan family, we were particularly impressed by how thoughtfully the team accommodated our dietary needs. They prepared delicious plant-based alternatives for us throughout the trip. We only had to bring our own plant-based milk. This made us feel genuinely welcome and well looked after. One unforgettable highlight was jumping straight into the water from our cabin window! All in all, a fantastic experience combining beautiful nature, adventure, genuine hospitality and a wonderful team. If you want to discover Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba beyond the usual tourist routes, we highly recommend Cat Ba Ventures. Five stars from our family – thank you for three unforgettable days!

We had an exciting 3 days of adventures with Cat Ba Ventures. Hank was our guide on the boat for day 1, Viet took us on the hike up Navy Peak and Tony was on the boat for night 2 and day 3 - they were all fantastic and so knowledgeable, able to give us information on Vietnamese life & traditions and answer all of our questions (Hank is also an amazing magician). Every activity is well planned and on time, you have to think of nothing. The crew on board were super friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. Thank you to all involved!

We really enjoyed our three-day tour with Cat Ba Ventures! It was especially nice that we traveled outside the tourist crowds and, above all, were able to go kayaking so much. On the first day, Ninh was our tour guide. With him, we had a super, almost magical kayaking experience where we were able to enjoy the wonderful nature all alone in a bay. On the second day, we went on a hike with Viet with a great view of the bay from above. That was also a real highlight - very strenuous, but the view was definitely worth it. Our two other kayak tours with Tony on the evening of the second and on the morning of the third day were also super. We were even able to spot monkeys in the evening. In the morning, we then had plenty of free time and were allowed to paddle through the bays as we pleased - again, practically all alone. The food and service on the boat were also top-notch, and all transfers went smoothly. Once again, many thanks to our 3 guides Ninh, Viet, and Tony, who took excellent care of all of us. For anyone who wants to experience Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay away from large tourist crowds and truly close to nature with plenty of kayaking, this tour is definitely recommended.

Incredible adventure! The rooms were great and the experience throughout

Had an amazing tour! First day with Hang, the second day an amazing hike hosted Ming. Finally rejoined the boat with a new crew led by Tony. Thanks for taking good care!