Bioluminescent Plankton Kayak Tour: Starry Sea Adventure

If you are enchanted by celestial nightscapes, the sparkling display on the ocean’s surface, created by countless glowing bioluminescent plankton, is sure to mesmerize you—an enchanting spectacle that you should definitely witness at least once in your life!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lan Ha Bay - 3:45 PM: Guests will be picked up from their hotel and transported to Beo Harbor. The boat will then embark on a scenic journey through the charming Cai Beo floating village to Van Boi beach. Here, guests can enjoy the magic of a stunning sunset while the dedicated staff prepare a beachfront BBQ dinner.
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM: Upon arrival…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Holiday surcharge: 10$/person (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
Location
Beka Travel
Đường 1/4
Beka Travel office at 168 on 1/4 street, Cat Ba town, Cat Hai, Hai Phong
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Noahws_
Dec 9, 2024
Amazing - Such a lovely experience! We were lucky to be in a small group, only 4 people, including me and my friend. Tyler was the perfect guide, such a lovely, respectful and funny young man (and amazing at BBQing haha!), we couldn’t have had anyone better to accompany us. Overall really great experience :)
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Discover44452755187
Nov 13, 2024
Great experience, recommended! - Very pleasant tour. Our tour guide "Tony" could tell us a lot about Vietnam and plankton. Plankton was unfortunately not as blue as in other countries. Still very nice. Highly recommended.
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Joeltf92
Nov 10, 2024
Luminescent Placton with Luffy - Our guide Luffy took us on a night Kayak ride. An activity with an incredible deal. Seeing the luminescent placton this way and with Luffy has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. Essential in the visit of the place.
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Zenni154
Oct 27, 2024
Lan Ha Bay by Night - One of the most unique travel experiences ever. Luffy was a brilliant guide and such a sweetheart - even though visibility was lowest on the day we went, he still managed to find places where it would be possible to see the plankton (Soo cool!). The food was great and the tour was just the right size. Absolutely recommend.
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699fabianp
Oct 25, 2024
unique experience. - great and unique experience. very well organized. barbecue was okay. the experience itself was very special and our tour guide did...
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Voyager826692
Oct 24, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - Fantastic experience for young and old. Small group, perfect non-tourist viewpoints, great bbq on the beach and amazing kayak experience in lightning plankton! Definitely worth the (small) money!
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814rosaa
Oct 23, 2024
Magical plankton experience - We did the sunset tour to the plankton with our guide, Chilli, and we had a great experience. Chilli allowed us plenty of time to kayak, swim and relax at the beach, watching the sunset and eating delicious food. Then, we hopped into the kayaks again to see the plankton and it was just magical! Don't miss out on this tour with Beka Travel! We loved it!
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Getaway48453454756
Oct 22, 2024
Glowing Plankton trip - I recently had an incredible experience on Cat Ba Island, guided by Chilli. The trip began with a delicious BBQ supper that included plenty of vegetarian options, which was a thoughtful touch. After our meal, we hopped into kayaks to explore the waters, and that’s when the magic happened. We were surrounded by glowing plankton, creating a mesmerizing display that felt like something out of a dream. Chilli was a fantastic guide, sharing insights about the area and making sure everyone had a great time. This adventure is a must-do for anyone visiting Cat Ba Island! Highly recommended!
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Tissa010
Oct 21, 2024
Nice evening out on the water - We did the bioluminiscent plankton tour. It was a nice evening out. After collecting kayaks at an floating rental service, we went to a small beach. Swimming was difficult due to the many rocks and stones, but kayaking before dinner was fun. A simple dinner is prepared on the beach, after which you go kayaking through the ‘plankton’, which are really algae. Nearly impossible to get on a photo, but a wonderful experience still. Our guide Tom was great and spoke really well english. Be sure to take drinks as there is nothing available on the tour.
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Sandra
Oct 21, 2024
Excellent! - Amazing experience. Our tour guide, Tom, explained everthing very clearly and gave us some background and history about the places we went through. He also encouraged us to swim in the lake to better enjoy the glowing plancton, and for that I am deeply grateful, because it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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