Lan Ha Bay Day Tour: Authentic Local Boat Trip Experience

Details Itinerary

5:15-6:00: 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!

Important info

Include

Hotel pickup and one-way bus transportation from Hanoi to Cat Ba (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter (if option selected)
Roundtrip shuttle bus from Cat Ba town center
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.