Kayak

Those who visit Ha Long Bay are rarely left untouched by its power and beauty. However, if you come to Ha Long and don't take the opportunity to closely explore this marvel, you may miss some of the unique sites that give the Bay its legend. The Bay is truly a natural wonder with over 3000 islands and endless limestone grottos to explore.

Included in all Columbus Cruise trips to Ha Long Bay is a guided kayaking trip. Kayaking is not only healthy and rewarding, it is an incredible way to closely explore caves, hidden tidal agoons and deserted beaches.

Your kayak also gives you the opportunity to paddle up to and experience the unique lifestyle of the residents of Ha Long Bay's floating fishing villages. You could even buy some pearls cultivated in one of the local pearl farms. And the flora and fauna of the Bay is spectacular - witnessing a Sea Hawk swoop down to catch its dinner is a common sight.

The equipment:

O ur new tandem sea kayaks enable us to offer sea kayaking trips to avid sea kayakers, recreational kayakers and first time paddlers alike. These state-of-the-art boats are very stable, comfortable and cover long distances in a day, allowing you to explore more and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay. Along with paddles, lifejackets and spray skirts, our boats are equipped with two sealed compartments for gear. We also have 'dry bags' to help keep your gear safe from the elements.

Our Sea Kayaks are designed for ocean touring and are extremely stable in rough waters. Our trips, especially those for recreational and beginner kayakers are within the calm waters of Ha Long Bay, therefore there is little or no risk of the kayak capsizing.

Safety:

Not only have we invested in quality paddling equipment and safety gear, but also we have invested in educating our guides. All of our guides have recently completed a 5 day intensive Sea Kayaking Guide Certification course. Along with teaching such things as leadership skills and navigation, a strong emphasis was placed on rescue and first aid techniques.