Few have ventured to the most remote island cluster of Cat Ba: the pristine Dau Be Island. This untouched haven is home to Ba Ham Lake, a mesmerizing system of three secluded lagoons interconnected by subterranean caves, accessible only when the tides perfectly align. Unlike the more frequented spots across Lan Ha and Cat Ba, Dau Be Island remains wonderfully crowd-free due to its distance from the mainland and the thrilling bravery required to navigate its pitch-black caves by kayak. Beyond the sheer thrill of uncovering Ba Ham Lake, this extraordinary kayaking expedition will also guide you to other breathtaking jewels of the Cat Ba archipelago, including the magnificent Lan Ha Bay and the iconic Ba Trai Dao.

If your heart yearns for an authentically challenging and captivating adventure, embark on this unparalleled, once-in-a-lifetime kayaking journey.

Hightlights:

• Conquering the thrilling and challenging kayaking route from Cat Ba to Dau Be
• Paddling through the spectacularly scenic route from Lan Ha to Ba Trai Dao
• Embarking on a daring expedition into the mysterious Ba Ham Lake
• Camping beneath the stars on a pristine, secluded beach in Lan Ha Bay
• Indulging in a delightful beachfront BBQ with an incredibly laid-back, chill ambiance

Difficulty Level (7/10): Good physical skills are a requirement, as well as experience in outdoor activities. This level is not for children. The duration of each trip is from 2  - 4 days with a basic of eating, and sleeping condition. Accommodation is camping. Trekking time might take 5 – 6 hours/day to do the trek with the difficult terrain, slopes, and high elevation. The kayaking and SUP tours might take from 6 – 7 hours/day of paddling. 

Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 2 weeks in advance. Run 2 - 3 times a week, each session 5km. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 - 7 km.

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1. Travel Insurance:

• Umove Adventure uses the services of Bao Viet Insurance Company with a maximum payout of 100 million VND/person/incident.

• View the details of Bao Viet's insurance policy here: Quy tắc bảo hiểm Bảo Việt.    

2. View the tour postponement and cancellation policy in the Terms and Guidelines  section here.

3. Read and sign the Liability Waiver before departure:

• Customers purchasing adventure tours from Umove Adventure are fully aware of the level of "adventure," the physical challenges, and the potential risks involved in the tour. Therefore, customers are required to read and sign the Liability Waiver before departure. Please carefully read the contents of the Liability Waiver below before registering to join.      Liability Waiver.                           

4. Notes on tour activities:

• This is an exploration tour with an adventurous nature, so participating members must perform many tasks themselves during the tour, such as pitching tents, cooking dinner, making a campfire, etc.

• The kayak route crossing the sea area between Cat Ba and Dau Be is quite wide and may experience large waves, which requires participants to be in good physical health. In case the weather is not suitable for crossing this sea area by kayak, we will travel by boat to a safe location before kayaking.

• This is a trial tour where many unexpected things may happen beyond anticipation. Therefore, prioritizing "Safety First," Umove Adventure will adjust the itinerary and activities if it is deemed that the change will ensure the safety of the participants.

• Transportation to and from Cat Ba (before and after the tour) is not included in the cost. Members are responsible for their own transportation. If you need Umove Adventure's assistance to book bus tickets or arrange transportation, please contact the Tour Leader of this trip.

• Before the trip, personal equipment provided by Umove Adventure, including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, headlamps, and stainless steel water bottles, will be packed into bags. Participating members will pick up and return the equipment at Umove Adventure's office in Hanoi. Kayaks and kayaking accessories will be handed over in Cat Ba.

5. Beach camping:

• Umove Adventure provides double tents and 4-person tents along with sleeping mats and sleeping bags.

• At the campsite, there will be a toilet tent and a fresh-water shower tent.

• The amount of fresh water for showering is limited to 10 liters/person.

6. Food & Drink:

• Lunches will be served on the boat; if the weather and time permit, lunch can be served on the beach. The BBQ dinner will feature grilled seafood dishes. Breakfast consists of instant noodles and bread.

• Hot tea and coffee will be available at the campsite in the morning.

• Beverages during the evening BBQ include: 01 bottle of red wine for 4 people & 2 chilled cans of beer per person. Other meals do not include alcoholic beverages.

• Drinking water will be provided daily at a standard of 3 liters/person/day.

7. Joining hands to protect the environment:

• Umove Adventure supports and applies the principles of Leave No Trace in its outdoor tour programs and activities. We also encourage customers and partners to apply the principles of Leave No Trace when traveling in outdoor environments. View details about Leave No Trace here.

• To minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles, Umove Adventure will lend each participant an 800ml stainless steel water bottle for daily refills from a large water jug.

• During the tour, participants must follow all instructions and regulations regarding environmental protection at the destination.

8. Safety and Medical Warnings:

• If you have cardiovascular diseases or bone and joint issues (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult with a doctor before deciding to join the trip. The tour guide will carry a basic first aid kit. If you have health issues that require medication, you should bring your own personal medicine.

• This program is not suitable for children under 12 years old.

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