Included
- Full-Day Lan Ha Bay itinerary
- Stay-on-board connection to the evening programme
- Night kayaking in search of bioluminescent plankton
Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise & Night Plankton Kayaking
Spend the day on Lan Ha Bay, then stay on the boat as it turns back for the evening plankton programme. This same-day combo uses the stay-on-board connection; it does not include the Viet Hai Village visit from the speedboat-connected option.
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.
About 12 hours · same day
At a glance
- Price per person
- US$87.30, including VAT
- Final charge
- 2,200,000 VND per person
- Connection
- Stay on the boat for the evening programme
- Programme
- Same day, about 08:00–20:00
- Booking contact
- Drake · (+84) 98 108 8387
Programme details updated 3 November 2026. Availability is checked before payment.
Your daytime itinerary
Review the full-day programmeStay on the boat for the evening programme
Experience highlights
- Full-Day Lan Ha Bay itinerary
- Stay on the boat for the evening connection
- Night kayaking in search of glowing plankton
- About 08:00–20:00 on the same day
- Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon. A visible glow is not guaranteed; availability and operating conditions are checked before confirmation.
Your itinerary
- Around 08:00
Begin your full-day bay trip
Join the Full-Day Lan Ha Bay programme. The team confirms your pickup and the day route before payment.
- Day into evening
Stay on the boat
Remain on the boat as it turns back for the evening plankton programme. This option does not use the speedboat connection.
- After dark
Night kayaking and return
Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon. A visible glow is not guaranteed; availability and operating conditions are checked before confirmation. The combined programme finishes around 20:00.
Not included
Extras and exclusions are confirmed in the itemised quote.
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
Do I change to a speedboat for the Local combo?
No. On this combo you stay on the boat as it turns back for the evening plankton programme. The speedboat-connected Viet Hai combo is a different product.
Is the day cruise and plankton programme on the same day?
Yes. The combined programme runs on one day, approximately 08:00–20:00. Confirm the exact pickup and return arrangements for your date.
What is the price and which currency is charged?
The fare is US$87.30 per person, including VAT. This is a USD display of 2,200,000 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
- Cat Ba Night Kayaking with Glowing Plankton — US$47.62 per person, VAT included. Speedboat connection.
- 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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