Authentic Sailing Junk

3 Days 2 Nights: Cruise - Kayak - Bike overnight on junk

Cruise and explore the bay by junk, kayak and Biking on Cat Ba Island.

Take our 3 Day 2 night custom cruise. Kayak, trek or mountain bike and explore caves on Ha Long Bay by sea kayak and sailing junk. We meet you at the ferry dock and transfer you to Ben Beo Pier, were we get in the kayaks and set out on the bay to discover coves and quiet beaches. We make our way to pearl farms and fish farms and take in nature on the charming bay. Overnight on the junk and enjoy fresh seafood dinner. On day 3 we disembark on Cat Ba Island and explore by mountain bike or trekking in Viet Hai National Park and village.

  • 497$ USD Per person twin share, min 2 pax.
  • 468$ USD Per person twin share, min 3-10 pax.
  • 90$ USD Single Sup.

Itinerary

Day 01

7:00 am: Depart from Hanoi(by bus or private transport) to Cat Ba Island.

11:30am: Arrive at Cat Ba Island where our staff will meet you. After a delicious welcome lunch we will take you to Ben Beo Pier. Following a short introduction you will board a traditional Junk and cruise in style around the unique floating villages, home to many families. You will kayak through the beautiful scenery of the bay, and, tide permitting; will be able to paddle right into Dark Cave and Bat Cave.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Overnight in Private cabin on Junk.

Day 02

8:30am: After breakfast you cruise to Quay To Lagoon and Cave for some more kayaking, you will want to see more and more of the incredible seascapes ! Have lunch on Three Peaches Island which is famous for crystal waters and natural beaches.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Overnight in Private cabin on Junk.

Day 03

8:30am: After breakfast you will experience the beautiful scenery of CatBa Island as you cycle to Viet Hai National Park & village. When you arrive you have the option of walking around and enjoying village life or taking a two hour hike up into the stunning National Park for some great panoramic views and photograph opportunities of Ha Long bay.

Following lunch you take the Cycling back to the pier then heading to Ben Beo to catch the Transport back to Hanoi (Public Bus or Private Transport).

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Including: Kayaking, Meals as listed above, Entrance fees,Fresh water supported during the day, Guide, Bike and Overnight in Private cabin on Junk.

Transportation

Hassle Free from Hanoi

Daily express bus from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island

There are two options to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island.

1/Express Shuttle Bus

  • Pick up: At your hotel in Hanoi’s old quarter 6:00
  • Departure Times:
    Hanoi – Cat Ba 7:00 & 14:00   Cat Ba – Hanoi 9:00 & 16:00
  • Travel time estimate: 3 hour and 30 minutes
  • Cost: 368000VND/person/per way. Includes Hai Phong – Cat Ba ferry tickets

The express bus to Cat Ba departs Hanoi and you are driven to the ferry dock in Hai Phong where you board the ferry and take the 30 minuet ride to Cat Ba Island. Once there you get on another bus that takes you into Cat Ba Town where we meet you to start your adventure. Book Now

2/ Private Transfer

  • Pick up: Flexible schedule
  • Travel time estimate: 3 hour and 30 minutes
  • Cost: Please contact us for more details through our WhatsApp: + 84 912 555 208/ 915 063 737
  • Noi Bai Airport pick-up or Drop Off add: $26 US per vehicle.

We would recommend you to let us to book and reserve the ticket to you Please fill out the form below and we will arrange the tickets for you.

Our fleet of sea kayaks

Kayaks have been a traditional form of transport in many marine cultures all over the planet for thousands of years. There is a very good reason for this: these versatile, streamlined little boats are a fantastic way to get about on the water. Our fleet comprises of single and tandem kayaks, well maintained and seaworthy.

Specifications:

  • Recycled Plastic Skimmer single touring kayak. Made in South Africa.
  • Length: 5000mm
  • Beam:600mm
  • Depth: 300mm
  • Ideal single kayak for water-confident paddlers doing day or overnight trips.
  • Adjustable foot operated rudder, (rear seat on doubles).
  • Closed cell foam seat.
  • 02 hatches.
  • Bulkheads.
  • Carry handles.
  • Deck lines and bungees for securing deck items.

Tour Price Includes

Tour Price Includes:

  • Sea Kayaks and all safety equipment
  • All Meals as listed
  • motorbike pick up and car transfer back to Cat Ba Town
  • Overnight in superior bungalow
  • Park entrance fee

Tour Price Excludes:

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Insurance
  • Transportation from Hanoi
Tripadvisor reviews

“Best Way–BY FAR–To Visit Halong Bay!”

After considering other ways to see and experience Halong Bay, we chose Blue Swimmer for a more intimate and customized experience. And boy were we glad. Instead of the huge, steamer style boats carrying lots of people and featuring 30 minutes of kayaking, we had a grand wooden boat all to ourselves–with a great guide, Thang, a solid captain and a very good cook. We could kayak all we wanted. And instead of the more crowded Halong Bay, we focused on Bai Tu Long. From our first email, Mr Kevin was terrific to deal with. We had a kind of complicated timeline, which he worked with–even arranging transport to Haiphong from the Hanoi airport, and having someone meet us at the hydrofoil dock with prepaid tickets. Everything went smoothly from beginning to end. The kayaking was good. Everybody loved jumping off the top deck to swim. And the food was terrific–and plentiful. The boat was very spacious, with two bedrooms for the four of us, each with its own bathroom including shower. There was also a living area for eating. But we spent most of our time in the four lounges on the main deck, watching the karst islands go by, looking at the floating villages, and enjoying the changing scenery. We are experienced kayakers, so doing a fair amount of paddling was important to us. Especially on the second day, we got plenty. And the boats were in fine shape. Most important, as we cruised by the other, crowded boats, we said to ourselves over and over: ” Sure glad we chose Blue Swimmer.”

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