Discover the Beauty of Lan Ha Bay – Full-Day Tour
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Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Boat Tour
Discover the untouched charm of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay on this unforgettable full-day cruise. Start your journey with a scenic boat ride past limestone mountains, hidden lagoons, and the traditional Cai Beo Fishing Village – one of the oldest in Vietnam. Kayak through the breathtaking Dark & Bright Caves, swim in the crystal-clear waters of Ba Trai Dao Beach, and admire the peaceful beauty of the bay.
Nature of Lan Ha Bay
Onboard, savor a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch while cruising among thousands of karst formations. Visit a floating fish farm to see how local fishermen live on the water and join a fun hands-on cooking class. As the day ends, relax with a sunset party on deck before heading back to Hanoi.
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay
This tour combines nature, adventure, culture, and relaxation, giving you the best experience of Lan Ha Bay in just one day.
PRICE:
| Tour | Price | Hanoi → Cat Ba (one way) | Cat Ba → Ninh Binh (one way) | Included Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour | 30 USD / person | Bus: 20 USD Limo: 25 USD | Bus: 20 USD Limo: 25 USD | • Pick-up & drop-off in Cat Ba town center• Sightseeing tickets
• Kayaking • Swimming • 1 Lunch on boat • Modern tourist boat |
Included/Exclude
- Roundtrip shuttle bus from Cat Ba town center
- English speaking tour guide
- Sightseeing tickets
- Lunch on the boat
- Kayaking, Swimming and visiting floating villages
- Sunset party/ Cooking class
- Beverage
- Taxes
- Personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge: 10$/person (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
Tour Plan
05:30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Got harbour (for option from Hanoi) and then get on speed boat to Cai Vieng harbour. At Cai Vieng harbour, get on other Bus move to Beo harbour
08:30: For guests staying in Cat Ba town, our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town or our office at No. 168, 1/4 Street, and head to Ben Beo Pier.
8:50: We will arrive at Ben Beo Pier and our tour guide will give you the entrance tickets
9:00: Board the boat to Lan Ha bay. At first the boat will sail around Lan Ha Bay. The bay itself is spectacular, with towers of limestone rocks rising from the sea, passing by Cai Beo Fishing Village which is the most traditional fishing village in the north of Vietnam.
11:00: We will discover the lagoon natural area belonging to Lan Ha bay by kayaking through Dark and Bright Caves, tunnels, and archways. This is the most beautiful lagoon in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking activities and also the conservation area. If you are lucky you will see Cat Ba langurs (Golden-headed monkey)
12:30: The boat drops anchor at the border of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long bay for lunch.
The lunch is freshly cooked and served in Vietnamese style by the local crews on board (vegetarian dishes for a choice). Enjoy lunch while cruising through magnificent Lan Ha bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
13:30: Afterwards, the boat continues to Ba Trai Dao beach
14:30: Swimming and jumping from the boat at Ba Trai Dao Beach which is very natural, remote, quiet and less-touristy.
15:00: After swimming, we will visit a local fish farm where you will see how local fishermen live on the water and how they farm the fish. In the meantime, join us for a cooking class – an exciting activity to experience some of Vietnam's most enticing traditional dishes.
15:30: Our boat will be cruising back to the pier. Enjoy the magical sunset with local drinks (order with our staff) as the boat comes back to the harbor.
16:00 - 16:30: Drop you off at your hotels in Cát Bà town. For guests choosing the drop-off option in Hanoi, get on the bus directly to Hanoi.
20:30 - 21:00: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour ends!
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5
Great value for money. Everything was well-organized from the pick-up in Hanoi to the return in the evening. Ba Trai Dao Beach was the highlight for me. I will definitely book again
4.8
Professional service and excellent itinerary. The staff were so kind and the whole day felt relaxing yet adventurous. Definitely recommend this to friends
4.8
One of the best experiences during my Vietnam trip. Stunning scenery, kayaking was fun, and the sunset party was the perfect ending. Five stars