Lan Ha Bay has a crescent shape, surrounded by over 400 large and small islands. The name "Lan Ha" means "the orchid flower that descends to Earth for a beautiful life." Although it does not have as many islands surrounding it as Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay is notable for having 139 small sandy beaches, such as Ang Vem, Cat Dua Beach, and Cat Co Beach. If you don’t have much time to explore the entire Lan Ha Bay, you only need half a day of kayaking in the central area of the bay to reach the most beautiful spots of this kayaking paradise.
Departure from: Cat Ba
Min: 5 people
Destination: Cat Ba
Max: 15 people
Duration: 1/2 Day
Best season: Year-round
Activities: SUP
Level: 5/10
08:00 – Tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to Beo wharf to get on the boat heading to Lan Ha Bay. We will receive our kayak and be instructed on kayaking techniques along with safety precautions during the kayaking process. Our kayaking route is located in the center of the bay, where many islands and sheltered bays are concentrated. During our journey, we will explore Tay Keo Cave and relax at Van Boi Beach. We will then return to Beo wharf, finishing the tour.
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Difficulty Level (5/10): 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 generally 2 days. 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.
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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.
Equipment provided by UA:
Essential stuff you need to bring:
Other items you may consider to bring:
1. Travel insurance
● Umove Adventure uses service from Bảo Việt Insurance with a maximum insurance payout of 100 million VND/person/case.
● See the Bao Viet policy of insurance Quy tắc bảo hiểm Bảo Việt.
2. Referring to the postpose policy, and cancel the tour in the requirement and instructions here.
3. Reading and signing the exclude all liability before departing
● The customers who buy adventure tours from Umove Adventure have enough awareness about the level of challenge as well as other physical challenges and other potential dangers during the tour. Hence the customer is asked to read and sign the Exclude all Liability form before departing. Find the form below and read it carefully.
4. Notes on the Kayaking Route
● Before starting the kayaking session, the guide will provide instructions on paddling techniques and important safety guidelines for the route. You must wear life jackets properly.
● While kayaking in the bay, be careful to avoid obstacles such as reefs and other boats. Do not paddle too close to rock walls if there are waves, as the waves can push you into sharp barnacles on the rocks.
● We will have a boat that supports us from Beo wharf to the kayaking starting point and from there back to Beo wharf when finished. In case we need support from the boat, the tour guide will call the boat to request assistance.
5. Drink
● Drinking water per day will be about 1L/person. To help reduce single-use plastic bottles, we encourage you to bring a water bottle to get water from the large tank on the boat.
6. Protecting the environment together
● Umove Adventure supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
● In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, Umove Adventure encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
● On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination.
7. Medical assistance
● If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip.
● In any case, if you go into the water to swim, you must wear a life jacket.
Summer is the most ideal time to visit Cat Ba. The best months for water activities are from April to October. From November to March, the island is quieter, but it's the perfect time for nature exploration and relaxation. July and August are typically stormy months, so visitors should check the weather forecast three to five days in advance to ensure there are no storms.
This tour is suitable for children aged 12 and above, accompanied by their parents or adults.
The tour has a difficulty level of 5/10, so even those who have never paddled a SUP before can still participate. Before entering the water, the guide will teach the group basic paddling skills and safety techniques. Guests will also have time to get familiar with the SUP before paddling.
When booking, customers need to deposit 50% of the total amount via bank transfer or card payment through Onepay. The remaining 50% should be paid no later than one day before the departure, also via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay.
UA will not confirm the booking until the deposit is received.
Depending on how far in advance you postpone or cancel the tour compared to the departure date, there may be a fee. If you want to reschedule the departure date or switch to a different tour, Umove Adventure will transfer your booking and may or may not charge a fee. Please refer to our Cancellation Policy for more details.
You need to inform Umove Adventure of your dietary requirements when booking, and we will check whether the destination can meet those needs and let you know. Generally, Umove Adventure offers vegetarian options depending on the tour's location.
Please refer to the "Equipment" section in the tour details for more information.
Umove Adventure does not offer specific tours for guests with pets, so bringing a pet depends on the agreement of other passengers on the tour. If you want to bring your pet, Umove Adventure will ask for the consent of the group, and you will be fully responsible for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring your pet's safety.
Yes, you can participate even if you can't swim, as long as you strictly follow the guide's safety instructions. Anyone paddling SUP and wanting to swim must wear a life jacket and secure the leash.
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