Full day deep water soloing - Kayaking in Cat Ba - Ha Long Bay.

About this tour

Spend nine hours climbing and paddling around Lan Ha Bay's limestone formations. You'll tackle rock routes graded 4a to 7b+, timing climbs with high tide and kayaking through island passages during low tide. A local English-speaking guide handles route-finding and safety while you alternate between vertical stone and water-based exploration, with swimming breaks and visits to traditional fishing villages woven throughout.

Highlights

• Deep water soloing on graded limestone walls, 4a–7b+
• Kayak through narrow channels between karst islands
• Tidal rhythm dictates climbing and paddling schedule
• Local guide navigates routes and manages safety
• Floating fishing villages and open-water swimming stops
• All climbing shoes and kayak gear supplied

What to expect

Your day revolves around the tide. When water rises, you'll anchor the kayak and climb routes on nearby formations—your guide positions himself as both partner and spotter in the water below. As tide drops, you'll paddle between islands, threading through limestone channels and past working fishing villages. Swimming breaks let you cool off between efforts. The pace suits climbers with moderate fitness who've done rock before; routes vary in grade so you can dial difficulty up or down.

Good to know

Bring swimwear and a towel. Meals (seafood, meat, vegetarian, vegan) and 1.5 litres of water are included; coffee and alcohol aren't. Public transport reaches the meeting point. Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.