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Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local | 4 hours

114 Reviews | Cat Ba
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Magical Sunset and Evening with glowing plankton by Cat Ba Local
2 Adults x $45.00
$90.00
Approx Total
$90.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Experienced English speaking guide
  • Traditional Vietnamese dinner on boat
  • Kayak, Dry-bag, Head lamp
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pick up from your hotel in the town center
  • Personal expense, Tip

Overview

Many people are paying a lot of money to stay overnight on expensive boat just to experience what we offer. A side from that, joining us, you will witness it under a local point of view which makes it even more sincere and memorable

Meeting points

Cat Ba Local Head Office

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

16:00: Pick you up at hotel to Beo Harbor, you get on the local boat to get to the floating village On the way from the harbour to the floating house, you will have a chance to visit a beautiful spot for sunset on the way and enjoy the fresh-air of the bay in the sunset period 18:00 - 18:30: Arrive at the floating house. Relax here Dinner will be served with a lot of traditional Vietnamese dishes. You will have dinner with the fisherman and experience the taste of culture. After dinner, you rest for a while, then follow the guide to kayak at night, experiencing one of the most magical beauty of nature. The guide will take you to spots where have a thick density of plankton On the kayak, every time you paddle, you will see it sparkle along, lighting up the magical blue light. It will probably be the most magical moment you’ve seen in your life. 20:30 - 20:45: Back to the floating house, get on the boat to get back to Beo Harbour 21:00 - 21:15: Arrive by the harbour, get in a car to get back to the hotel. Finish the tour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

October 28100% refund
October 29No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

114 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 105 reviews with 5 stars

Magical Experience in the Water and under the Stars

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a excellent experience. Swimming in the water with the glowing plankton around you and the stars in the sky was just magical. The guide Kevin was so full of energy and very nice.

Great experience

Published on Dec, 2024

We did not have the best weather and therefore did not get a sunset but the kayak experience with the bioluminecent plankton was very cool! I have no comparison as this was my first time seeing this phenomena but we really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, it seemed hard to photograph or film with our limited equipment. Our guide, Ryan was friendly and knowledgable and made sure we enjoyed our experience. Also we had a great dinner (and they were able to provide some additional gluten free options).

Such a great experience!...

Published on Dec, 2024

Such a great experience! Seeing the bioluminescent water spark kayaking and swimming was one of the highlights of the trip

Loved Cat Ba Kayaking Adventure Tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Ryan was an excellent guide and made us feel at home in Cat Ba. The tour was very well organized with a great nighttime kayak adventure, followed by a lovely family style dinner that encouraged getting you to know your fellow travelers. Loved the camaraderie that this tour created! Although Cat Ba was recently hit by typhoon Yagi, it had no impact on our experience, and those seeking a beautiful escape into one of the most beautiful parts of the bay should consider joining.

Magical experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Lovely boat ride to see the floating village and Luu and Ryan had lots of information about the village. Then we stopped for a swim in the warm sheltered water before having dinner, and finally we kayaked a short way to see the magical plankton, a must-do if you haven't seen bioluminescence before!

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