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Kayaking with Bioluminescent Plankton
A magical night of kayaking to see glowing plankton
4.9
|13 Reviews
Group size
Up to 30 guests
DURATION
5 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 30 guests
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Kayaking with glow-in-the-dark plankton!
Seeing bioluminescent plankton is one of the most magical and rare experiences to do in Cat Ba - and you can do it while kayaking at night!As you paddle, these marine organisms are disturbed and as a result, emit a beautiful blue-green sparkle in the water. Far from the city lights, Lan Ha Bay provides the perfect conditions for spotting these glowing plankton. They’re visible all year-round, but easiest to see on dark, moonless nights, and most active from May to September.While the highlight is seeing the glowing plankton, the rest of the evening is just as special. You’ll hop on a boat and cruise past floating fishing villages, listen to your guide share interesting insider stories, watch the sunset over the limestone mountains, and enjoy kayaking under the night sky. Guests also mention that the family-style Vietnamese dinner onboard is yummy!What to ExpectMeet at the office and hop on a bus to Cai Beo Harbor.Embark on a cruise through the charming Cai Beo floating village, the last of its kind in Northern Vietnam.Continue cruising through the scenic Lan Ha Bay, with a refreshing swim break and time to mingle with fellow travelers.Savour a delicious dinner featuring a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes.After dinner, gear up for the highlight of the trip – kayaking with bioluminescent plankton!Your guide will take you to the best spots where these radiant organisms are most concentrated.Paddle through the water and watch it illuminate with every stroke, creating an unforgettable spectacle.Return to the floating platform and board the boat back to Beo Harbor.Arrive back at the harbor and hop on the bus for a comfortable ride back to your hotel.TipsWhile bioluminescent plankton can be seen year-round, the experience is most magical on nights with little to no moonlight.
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Cruise Cai Beo floating village, swim, kayak at night to see bioluminescence plankton.
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What’s Included
Dinner
Entrance fees
Transports
Insurances
Head light
Kayaks
Dry-bags
Tour Guides
Towel
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 17 Mar 2026
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Cat Ba Local's Office(229 Một Tháng Tư, Một Tháng Tư, Vietnam)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
- Notes: please contact us if you need help with transport to and from Cat Ba
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
04:00PM - 09:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Pet-Friendly
- Infant seats available
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationCancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
- Minimum ParticipantsIf there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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What to Pack
- A BIG SMILE
- Camera
- Clothes to change
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Snacks
- Swimming suit
From
1.153.600đ
/person4.9(13)
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Meet your host
Hi, I'm Tung! I'm all about sharing the unique spirit of Cat Ba Island. Back in the day, tourism here wasn't so organized. But inspired by my family's boat rental business, I decided to create special experiences for visitors starting in 2016. Let me show you the real Cat Ba!
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 94%
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