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

Lan Ha Bay has an area of more than 7000 ha with about 400 large and small islands. There are many unique itineraries to visit the famous landscapes in Lan Ha Bay full day boat tour

Itinerary

• Pickup location:

Hanoi

• Bus/coach

(3.5 hours)

• Car

(20 minutes)

° Fishing village (Optional)

Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

° Bright Cave (Hang Tối) (Optional)

Kayaking (105 minutes)

° Bright Cave (Hang Tối) (Optional)

Lunch, Free time (1 hour)

° Fishing village (Optional)

Visit (20 minutes)

° Ba Trai Dao beach, Lan Ha Bay (Optional)

Swimming (45 minutes)

° Lan Ha Bay (Optional)

Sunset, Cooking class (45 minutes)

• Bus/coach

(30 minutes)

• 4 drop-off locations:

Bến Bèo, 20 P. Hàng Muối, Beka Travel, Cat Ba

Note: For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

• Visit less touristy areas of Lan Ha Bay

• Lunch, Kayaking, Swimming, visiting fish farm included

• Participate in making fresh spring rolls while watching the sunset over the bay.

Full description

05:30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Ben Beo Pier (If you book the option from Hanoi with us)

08:30: For guests staying in Cat Ba, 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. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.

At Ben Beo Pier, our tour guide will provide tickets for the Cat Ba Archipelago bay route. These tickets are included in the tour price.

09:00 Board the boat to explore Lan Ha Bay. The boat initially sails around the bay, offering spectacular views of limestone towers rising from the sea. We’ll pass by Cai Beo Fishing Village, one of the largest and most traditional floating villages in Northern Vietnam, and continue sailing past thousands of karst formations with unique shapes (such as chopsticks and seals).

10:30 Discover the lagoon area of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking. There are the most stunning lagoon in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and a conservation area. (The location may change depending on the tides)

12:30 The boat anchors at Ong Cam Islet for a traditional lunch.

The freshly prepared Vietnamese-style lunch is served on board by the local crew (vegetarian options available). Enjoy your meal while cruising through the magnificent Halong Bay and admiring its fascinating rock formations.

13:30: The boat continues to move to the Ba Trai Dao area

14:30: Swim and jump from the boat at Ba Trai Dao Beach, a natural, quiet, and less-touristy location. Discover the temple beach, lagoons, and arches.

15:15 Participate in making fresh spring rolls while enjoying the sunset over Lan Ha Bay on the way back to the harbor.

16:15 Board the bus back to your hotel in Cat Ba Town. Alternatively, you can contact us to book the bus back to Hanoi. (We will drop off at the bus office at 20 Hàng Muối street from Friday – Sunday)

Includes

• 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, and jumping from the boat

• Making spring roll

• Floating villages

Important information

Know before you go

• Guests will need to bring sunscreen and swimming clothes

• We will drop off guests around 8:30 PM at the hotel on weekdays, and at bus station number 20 on Hang Muoi Street on weekends (Friday to Sunday) and holidays due to road closures ( if you take the transfer back to Hanoi with us)