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 provides travel insurance through Bao Viet Insurance, with maximum coverage of VND 100 million per person per incident.
• Please refer to the Bao Viet Insurance Policy for further details.

2. Tour Postponement and Cancellation Policy

• Please review our Tour Postponement and Cancellation Policy.

3. Liability Waiver

• Guests joining an Umove Adventure tour acknowledge that adventure travel involves physical challenges and inherent risks. All guests are therefore required to carefully read and sign the Liability Waiver before departure. Please review the form carefully before booking the tour.

                  Release Of Liability Form.                 

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.

• 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.

• Camping cannot be guaranteed in all cases. In the event of adverse weather conditions or if camping permission is not granted by the local authorities, alternative accommodation (twin share) at a floating house will be arranged.

6. Food & Drink:

• Meals served during the tour are varied and feature local specialities. Vegetarian or special dietary meals may be arranged upon request. Please inform Umove Adventure in advance of any dietary requirements so that suitable meals can be prepared. If we are unable to accommodate specific requirements for medical, health or religious reasons, we recommend bringing your own suitable food.
• Drinking water is provided in the vehicle and during the paddling activity. To reduce the use of single-use plastic, guests should bring a reusable water bottle of approximately one litre, which can be refilled from the larger water containers provided by Umove Adventure.
• Alcohol must not be consumed during SUP, kayaking or trekking activities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included with meals.

7. Environmental Responsibility

• Umove Adventure follows Leave No Trace principles throughout its tours and outdoor activities. We also encourage our guests and partners to apply these principles whenever travelling in natural environments. Learn more about Leave No Trace.
• To reduce the use of single-use plastic, each guest should bring a reusable one-litre water bottle for daily refilling.
• Guests must follow all environmental protection instructions and regulations at each destination.

8. Health and Medical Considerations

• If you have a cardiovascular condition or problems affecting your bones or joints—including your knees, ankles or shoulders—you should consult your doctor before joining the tour.
• The tour guide carries a basic first-aid kit. If you have a medical condition that requires medication, please bring an adequate supply of your prescribed medication.

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