Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup. We'll pick you up between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM (we'll contact you in advance to confirm the exact time).
Upon arrival at Cai Beo Pier, you'll board our boutique boat and cruise through the stunning limestone scenery of Lan Ha Bay. Along the way, you'll pass Cai Beo Floating Fishing Village, one of the oldest fishing villages in Vietnam, and catch a glimpse of local life on the water.
As we approach Monkey Island, keep an eye out for its playful residents! We'll admire the island from the boat and watch for wild monkeys along the shore during the beautiful golden hour.
As the sun sets, we'll cruise to our quiet spot. After an hour of kayaking at sunset, we'll witness the incredible glow of bioluminescent plankton from a floating house! You'll feel like you're in a fairytale as the plankton lights up the water beneath you in the darkness! :) It's a wonderful experience that can be difficult to capture in photos!
Afterwards, we'll return to Cai Beo Pier and head to Alibaba's, our family-owned restaurant right next to the pier.
Here, you'll be welcomed by the family behind Alibaba's Tour and enjoy a delicious homemade Vietnamese dinner prepared by Duong, Mr Ba's wife. From fish and spring rolls to chicken and tofu, there's something for everyone, including vegetarian options. You can also purchase drinks while relaxing after your adventure.
After dinner, we'll arrange transport back to your hotel.
At Alibaba's Tour, we're a local family who loves sharing the beauty of Cat Ba, both on the water and around our dinner table!
⚠️ Good to Know ⚠️
- Tour may be modified or cancelled due to bad weather
- Monkey Island: boat viewing only, wild monkey sightings not guaranteed
- Plankton glow varies with natural conditions
- Due to local regulations, kayaking is only allowed before nightfall, never with the plankton
