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Lan Ha Bay Day Tour: Authentic Local Boat Trip Experience
Vịnh Lan Hạ
1 day
Maximum 30 guests
Overview
This full-day boat trip explores the quiet, less-crowded waters of Lan Ha Bay. Highlights include kayaking through hidden caves, swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and a freshly cooked Vietnamese lunch on board. Pickup is available from Hanoi or Cat Ba Island, with a maximum of 30 guests, from $30 per person.
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Highlight
Details Itinerary
5:15-5:30: Pick up at your Hotel in The old quarter (Only Hoan Kiem District) for the guest start from Hanoi
8:30 - 8h50: Our bus will pick you up at your hotel in Cat Ba town along the way to Ben Beo Pier. for the guest start from Cat Ba
8:50: We will arrive at Ben Beo Pier and our tour guide will give you the entrance tickets for Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long bay. The tickets are included in the tour price.
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. It is also one of the biggest floating villages in Cat Ba and continues sailing to thousands of karst towers with many unique shapes (chopsticks and seals).
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 Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
13:30: Afterwards, the boat continues to sail off Southern Ha Long bay
14:30: Swimming and jumping from the boat at Ba Trai Dao Beach which is very natural, remote, quiet and less-touristy. We can discover the temple beach, more lagoons and arches.
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 as the boat comes back to the harbor.
16:20 - 16:30: Drop you off at your hotels in Cat Ba town.
16:30: The bus will pick you up at the harbour to take you to Hanoi. (forr the guest book the bus to Hanoi)
20:30-21:00: Drop you off at your Hotel in The Old Quarter in Hanoi!
Departure Schedule
Important info
Include
- Hotel pickup and one-way bus transportation from Hanoi to Cat Ba (if option selected) - Please choose departure time from 5:30AM
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter (if option selected) - Please choose departure time from 5:30AM
- Roundtrip shuttle bus from Cat Ba town center. Please choose departure time from 8:30AM
- Sightseeing tickets
- Lunch on the boat
- Kayaking, swimming, floating villages and jumping from the boat
Exclude
- Beverage
- Taxes
- Personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge: 10$/person (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
Important Notes Before Booking
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time
- 100% charged for cancellation with in 24 hours before departure or no show
Children Policy
- A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC
- A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate
- Children from 5 to under 9 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate
- Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult price
Notes for guests:
- Itinerary may be changed depending on weather conditions.
- Guests are requested to submit their passport at least 24 hours prior to the departure for the travel declaration to the port authority.
- The order of sightseeing places is subject to change. However, guests will visit all the places listed in the itinerary.
- Unused services such as meals, sightseeing tours, transport and activities listed in the agenda will not be refunded or exchanged.
What to bring?
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat
- Bikini or swimwear
- Slippers for outdoor activities
Customer Reviews
4.9
19 Customer Reviews
Marie – United Kingdom
28/06/2026
5.0Excellent!
Trip was great, tour guide (Hana) was very nice and friendly. Views were phenomenal, definitely worth the money.
Thibault – France
28/06/2026
5.0Excellent!
The trip was amazing ! All the parts and activities were excellent and gave wonderfull views on the bay with very few other boats around. Hana was a very good guide who was always smiling, giving very interesting information about the bay and the fishing village by asking us questions or making some jokes. The other members of the team were nice as well.
Cato – Netherlands
28/06/2026
5.0Excellent!
Views were absolutely stunning and activities were fun. Hana was a great guide!
Pavlina – United Kingdom
28/06/2026
5.0Excellent!
Our guide Anbeck was excellent, we really enjoyed their visit to the fishery. Kayaking and swimming in the La Han Bay was amazing despite the cold weather. Lunch on boat was really tasty and we had a great day on the boat. Thank you Anbeck you were a star. Pavlina and Sophia
Gabriella – United States
28/06/2026
5.0Excellent!
My partner and I had a great day! Hana was an incredible guide who really cares about educating you about Vietnam and your experience on the tour. The food was delicious and the stops to swim and kayak were gorgeous. We were shocked that there were next to no crowds—amazing!
Paul – France
28/06/2026
5.0Excellent!
It was a fantastic experience : beautiful landscapes, great activities, and our guide Hana and the staff on the boat were really nice. Perfect organization. Thank you !
FAQS
The boat departs from Ben Beo Pier on Cat Ba Island. You can be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District) or from hotels in Cat Ba town — just choose your transfer option when booking.
Prices start at $30 per adult, $23 per child and free for infants. A $10 per person surcharge applies on major holidays.
Yes. Lan Ha Bay covers over 7,000 hectares with around 400 islands and sees far fewer boats than the main Ha Long Bay routes, so you get quieter kayaking spots and beaches.
Kayaking through caves and lagoons, swimming and boat jumping at Ba Trai Dao Beach, a floating fish-farm visit, a short cooking class and a freshly cooked lunch on board are all included.
Yes — a freshly cooked Vietnamese-style lunch is served on the boat and is included in the price. Beverages are not included.
