From Hanoi/ Cat Ba: Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour

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!