07:00 - Having breakfast at the homestay.

08:00 - After breakfast, we will take an electric cart to Viet Hai Wharf. The road from the village to the wharf is scenic, passing through forests and along the coastline. At the wharf, we will board a boat to the Toi Cave - Sang Cave area (Dark and Light Cave), a beautiful, remote part of Lan Ha Bay. We will go kayaking to explore Hang Sang and the surrounding area. After kayaking, we will return to the boat for lunch. While having lunch, the boat will cruise back to Cat Ba, passing through Ba Trai Dao and Lan Ha Bay.

13:00 - Arriving in Cat Ba. Transferring by car to the Cat Ba cable car station. We will cross the sea to Cat Hai by cable car. Upon arrival at Cat Hai station, the bus will pick us up and return to Ha Noi. The tour is expected to finish around 19:00 in Ha Noi.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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.

UA does not recommend children to join this tour because of its high difficulty level, however, children over 12 years old who have previous experience participating in adventure tours can register to join with adults.

Tour with difficulty level 7/10 requires you to have experience with other SUP tours with lower level, or have completed basic SUP training courses to be able to join the tour.

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.

If you're too tired to continue paddling, inform the guide or support boat immediately for assistance. Most Umove Adventure tours have a support motorboat. If you're exhausted, you can board the motorboat and follow the rest of the group for the remainder of the tour.

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.

Although the chance of seeing bioluminescence from April to September is very high (over 80%), there are some natural factors that can affect the quality of the experience. Bioluminescence is caused by plankton (usually algae) that glow when the water is disturbed. The denser the plankton, the stronger and brighter the bioluminescent effect, and the darker the surroundings, the more vivid the glow. However, certain natural conditions such as rain (or if it has just rained) or a very bright moon can reduce the amount of plankton in the seawater or make the sky too bright, which may affect the quality of the bioluminescence viewing experience.

That said, with an over 80% chance of seeing bioluminescence during this period, the phenomenon is usually visible.

Read more: Things to Know About Viewing Bioluminescence in Lan Ha Bay

Yes, this is a group tour, so you can definitely join on your own. However, the tour requires a minimum of 5 participants to depart. If the minimum number is not met, UA will notify you at least one week in advance so you can choose to either reschedule to another departure date or receive a full refund of your deposit.