Included
- Night kayaking in search of bioluminescent plankton
Cat Ba Night Kayaking with Glowing Plankton
An evening on Lan Ha Bay focused on night kayaking in search of glowing plankton. This is the speedboat-connected programme; choose the full-day combo if you also want Viet Hai Village.
Evening programme
At a glance
- Price per person
- US$47.62, including VAT
- Final charge
- 1,200,000 VND per person
- Connection
- Speedboat connection
- Programme
- Evening; exact times confirmed for your date
- Booking contact
- Drake · (+84) 98 108 8387
Programme details updated 3 November 2026. Availability is checked before payment.
Experience highlights
- Night kayaking in Lan Ha Bay
- Speedboat connection
- Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon. A visible glow is not guaranteed; availability and operating conditions are checked before confirmation.
Your itinerary
- Evening
Your night kayaking programme
Travel by speedboat connection for the evening plankton programme. Exact meeting, departure and return arrangements are confirmed for your date.
- After dark
Look for bioluminescence
Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon. A visible glow is not guaranteed; availability and operating conditions are checked before confirmation.
Not included
Extras and exclusions are confirmed in the itemised quote.
Photo: Stephen Bay, stephenbayphotography.com · CC BY 4.0. Cropped, resized and converted to WebP. Source. This is not a photograph of this tour or a forecast of the glow.
What does bioluminescence mean?
Bioluminescence is light produced by living organisms. The plankton programme looks for this natural light after dark; it does not promise a visible display on every trip. Read NOAA’s explanation of bioluminescence.
Questions before you book
How does the Eco night kayaking programme travel?
This evening programme uses a speedboat connection for night kayaking in Lan Ha Bay. Your meeting point, departure and return arrangements are confirmed for your date.
Does this evening ticket include Viet Hai Village?
No. The Viet Hai Village visit belongs to the separate full-day Eco Culture and plankton combo. Choose that combo if you want the village and evening kayaking on the same day.
What is the price and which currency is charged?
The fare is US$47.62 per person, including VAT. This is a USD display of 1,200,000 VND at 25,200 VND per USD. The exact VND fare is used for payment; requesting availability does not reserve a place.
Is glowing plankton guaranteed?
No. Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon, and a visible glow is not guaranteed. A photograph of bright blue water is not a prediction for your travel date.
Can I book for children?
Send the children’s ages with your request. Child eligibility and fares need an individual quote; the website does not assume a child discount.
Compare the other plankton programmes
- Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise & Night Plankton Kayaking — US$87.30 per person, VAT included. Stay on the boat for the evening programme.
- Viet Hai Day Cruise & Night Plankton Kayaking — US$91.27 per person, VAT included. Speedboat connection between programmes.
Before you book
Routes can change for weather or authority restrictions. Availability, guest requirements, pickup and final total are confirmed in writing.
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