Bai Tu Long bay kayaking : The complete guide

Happy guests kayaking in the Bai Tu Long day cruise trip

Bai Tu Long Bay is known as being less touristy than Halong Bay, with a similar landscape of towering limestone cliffs and emerald-green waters and kayaking around the floating village

In this article, I would like to dive deep into Bai Tu Long bay kayaking : The best spots, tips, tours and rentals.

Frequently asked questions for kayaking in Lan Ha Bay

Is kayaking in Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay different?

There are hidden lagoons, caves and beaches that you can kayak through or simply kayak to a small beach where no one is there, while there are lots of people at Luon cave in the Halong bay area, since it’s a well-known spot for both bamboo boats and kayaking

How do I rent a kayak in Bai Tu Long Bay?

If you book an organised tour, the tour operator or the captain can help you organise it. Most of the time, kayaking is included in the tour package. You’ll be in safe hands. There is someone (usually a tour guide) who leads the kayaking tour and shows you good routes you can’t find on your own.

What items and gear should I bring when kayaking in Bai Tu Long Bay?

Sun cream
Sung Glasses
Buck spray
Waterproof bag
Water bottles
Flip flogs

How much is a kayaking tour in Bai Tu Long Bay?

Private tour option for Bai Tu Long Bay: from Hanoi 135 USD per person ( Group of four people above)

Private Lan Ha bay day tour from Hanoi

Private Lan Ha bay day cruise from Cat Ba

When is the best time to kayak in Bai Tu Long bay?

All year round is good, except from Late November to February, since it is winter in northern Vietnam. When kayaking, you may get a bit wet, which can make you a bit uncomfortable.

What kind of kayaks are available?

We do offer both single and double kayaks for a single person or a couple

Top Kayaking Spots in Bai Tu Long Bay

Kayaking in Bai Tu Long bay

Vung Vieng floating village

Just a 2-hour boat cruise from Halong, Vung Vieng floating village is an ideal spot for kayaking, with surrounding limestone mountains, floating houses, caves, and a pearl farm.

You can avoid the crowd from 10 am to 2 pm, before the big tour groups from the cruise ships arrive.

Thay cave area

It’s a less touristy spot for kayaking, since many cruises offer kayaking there. It is an off-the-beaten-track spot in the Bai Tu Long bay area

Cong Do area

If you are taking a 3-day, 2-night trip in Lan Ha Bay, the Cong Do area will be on your cruise itinerary. Don’t worry about the big crowd because most of the cruises that only offer 2 days 1 night cruise only

Other places for kayaking in Bai Tu Long bay

Further Bai Tu Long cruise in Van Don area

This is a hidden spot that a very few people know. The kayaking experience is different: you depart from a floating house and paddle to a beach and enjoy sunbathing or just relax on the beach.