Dark & Light Cave is an excellent destination for people looking to kayak in Lan Ha Bay. Dark & Light Cave, with its breathtaking natural splendor, is like a secret passage between the sea and the sky, waiting for visitors to explore.

Overview of Dark & Light Cave

Dark & Light Cave is located in the Cat Ba archipelago, on the boundary of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. A popular stop for overnight and day cruises to Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, visitors to Dark & Light Cave can hire a boat or kayak and explore it!

Family enjoy kayaking. — A family enjoys kayaking in Dark & Light Cave.

What makes Dark & Light Cave unique?

Dark & Light Cave was formed from numerous small islands that, over time, eroded by waves and tides into clusters of underwater caves. Today, due to the lowering of the bay’s water level, Dark & Light Cave has risen above the surface and become a well-known cave in the area.

Looking through Dark & Light water cave. — Dark & Light Cave.

The cave is broken into several sections, with the two main caverns being Light and Dark caverns. The Dark Cave segment is longer, more dangerous, and easily absorbed by the sea; thus, the Lan Ha Bay management board has closed it. Visitors may still take a kayak to Light Cave, which is shorter in length and features a higher cave chamber that is always lit by sunshine.

On a small boat slowly sailing through the cave, you will reach a large, serene lake, surrounded on all sides by massive limestone islands, giving you a magical sense of entering movie heaven.

The lake view from dark and light cave. — The lake from Dark & Light Cave.

How to get to Dark & Light Cave?

Dark & Light Cave, located on Cat Ba Island, is visited by the majority of Lan Ha Bay cruise ships, as well as certain overnight cruises to Ha Long Bay. This is also the only method to access the cave area for kayaking.

Dark Cave in Lan Ha Bay. — Kayaking in Dark & Light Cave.

The Serenity Premium Day Cruise and Jade Sails Day Cruise are two popular day cruises that visit Dark & Light Cave.

two people kayaking in halong bay wearing orange life jackets — Enjoy kayaking in the cool water of the bay.

Good options for overnight cruises that visit Dark & Light Cave include the Ambassador Signature Cruise, Grand Pioneers 1 & 2 Cruises, Lily Luxury Cruise, Aquamarine Cruise, and Hermes Cruise.

See more: Halong Bay overnight cruises.

Infomation

The temperature in Lan Ha Bay is relatively stable all year round, so you can rent a yacht to visit the bay and Dark & Light Cave at any time. However, visitors should check the weather forecast to avoid the rainy season (around July and August) because when it rains, kayaking activities may be canceled.

Cat Ba Island

This wonderful island is a must-see destination when you visit Hai Phong or Ha Long Cities. On the island, you can visit Cat Ba National Park to enjoy the charming nature and meet lovely animals. Cat Ba Island is also well-known for its spectacular limestone caverns.

A forest in Cat Ba National park. — Incredible nature of Cat Ba National park.

Dau Go Island

Dau Go Island is home to two beautiful caves, Dau Go Cave and Thien Cung Cave. These two caves will charm visitors with their magical stalactite system of countless vivid shapes.

A system of stalactities under green and red lights in Dau Go Cave. — Dau Go Cave.

Viet Hai Village

Located in the southeast of Cat Ba Island, this beautiful village is an emerging tourist destination with a rustic yet poetic beauty. In Viet Hai Village, you can visit ancient houses and listen to stories of local fishermen, or cycle around to appreciate the mountain and sea view.

People on bicycles with mountains behind them. — Cycling through Viet Hai Village.

Ba Trai Dao Beach

Ba Trai Dao Island is a small island cluster near Cat Ba Island, famous for its stunning Ba Trai Dao beach. With its beautiful white sand and crystal-clear water, this beach is perfect for kayaking and swimming.

Many islands on the left with a rim of sandy shore forming a beach, with a few people kayaking to it. — Three Peaches Beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you need to pay to visit Dark & Light Cave?

Yes. You have to buy a sightseeing pass for cruise route 5 of Lan Ha Bay to be able to visit Dark & Light Cave. If you book a cruise through the Fola Travel website, this fee will be already included in the total price.

2. Is Dark & Light Cave suitable for kids or the elderly?

Indeed. Actually, kayaking is a delightful activity that both young people and senior citizens may enjoy. You can rent a bamboo boat rowed by a local to explore the cave if you’re worried that you can’t kayak alone. One bamboo boat can accommodate five to ten people, while a kayak is for two.