Sea kayaking in Halong bay, Vietnam

As Asia's original sea kayak expedition company, we emphasizes local conditions and culture. We understand local politics, so we've got the only permit to overnight and/or camp in the Bay, allowing you to visit sites far from the pier rarely seen by outsiders.

We've been researching the Bay since 1992, so our trips provides the most efficient insight into Ha Long's spirit if you are on a tight schedule.

Kayaking inside limestone karst is one of our specialties. Aside from the comforts and permits, escort boats allow you to efficiently experience the remote geology and untouched culture harbored within Ha Long's scattered limestone islands.

Sunsets and sunrises on the water provide greatly improved chances of wildlife sightings, and the tranquility is overwhelming.

Throughout your trip, you explore complicated rock gardens, paddle long dark sea caves and visit cliff-lined inland lagoons ("phongs" in Vietnamese, "hongs" in Thai). You will learn about stalactites and stalagmites, coral gardens, wildlife and Ha Long's exceptional geology with English-speaking guides trained in cave kayaking and Ha Long's Natural History.

In most caves, staff do the paddling. However, some long-range caves are large enough that cave self-paddling is sometimes an option. Our self-designed ultra-tough inflatable kayaks allow you to explore deep into small caves. Silent and smooth, you won't disturb bat colonies, and if you are lucky, you might see birds, primates, reptiles, fish and coral closer than you ever dreamed possible. Many species we see were considered rare or extinct in this habitat. (Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but sunrise and sunset are the best times.)