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4 Night Kayak Tours in Vietnam Worth Staying Up For

4 night tours  ·  from $32 a head

The good night kayak tours in Vietnam fill up days ahead and the evening slots go first. Below: the 4 worth booking early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour - Leaving Cat Ba in the late afternoon
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Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

1.Cat Ba : Lan Ha Bay Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 316 reviews · from $36Our pick

Ba leads this five-hour evening trip through Lan Ha Bay, past Cai Beo’s floating fishing village and on to Monkey Island. You can swim, climb a 10 to 12-meter limestone rock, watch the sunset, then kayak and swim with bioluminescent plankton. Hotel pickup, dinner at Ba’s family restaurant, and English or Vietnamese guidance are included.

“Amazing activity! I was a solo traveler in an odd number group so our guide was in my Kayak. He made it really special showing me how to get the best ways of seeing the plankton and it was incredible to look at. Really enjoyed and would recommend this, plus the dinner was tasty”

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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking - Day one: Tuan Chau Marina to Lan Ha Bay
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From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

2.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend three days aboard V’Spirit Cruises between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and a Cat Ba Island village visit. Guides such as Victor, Andy, and Dan are praised for clear, friendly service, while low tide can affect the Bright Cave stop.

“Absolutely fantastic. The tour was in a quieter part of the bay which was brilliant so there weren't as many boats. The staff, food and activities were just great, we had a 5 star time.”

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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay - Sunset at Van Boi Beach and the BBQ dinner
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Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

3.Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton Kayaking Lan Ha bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $43Top rated

Spend four hours around Lan Ha Bay with a sunset boat ride, beachfront BBQ, Cai Beo floating village visit, and nighttime kayaking among glowing plankton. Guides such as Tom, Lin, and Ryan have helped make the outing memorable, though dinner options may be limited for vegans and the meeting point details should be confirmed.

“Such a fun experience! Tom was a great guide, had a lot of information about the people of Cat Ba and spoke English very well! We got to see the floating villages and some monkeys, Tom cooked dinner for us and the kayaking was awesome! Would recommend”

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Lan Ha Bay: Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Tour from Beo Pier - The boat ride through Cai Beo floating village
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Lan Ha Bay: Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Tour from Beo Pier

4.Lan Ha Bay: Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Tour from Beo Pier

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · from $32Best value

From Beo Pier, take a 15-minute boat ride through Cai Beo floating village, then kayak in Lan Ha Bay as bioluminescent plankton lights the dark water. Guides such as Lam, Luan, Toan, and Tran lead small groups in English. Swimming is optional, but it creates the brightest sparkling effect.

“Highly recommended this tour - the views were owesome and the bioluminescent plankton was a really cool to see at night. Props to Toan for being a wonderful tour guide, he was kind, and ensured that we had an amazing and nice time. He was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to!”

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