Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from Hanoi – All-Inclusive Cruise Experience
Description
✔️ Discover the hidden beauty of Lan Ha Bay – less crowded than Halong but equally stunning. ✔️ Kayak, swim, and slide off the boat in a peaceful, scenic bay. Visit floating village. ✔️ Cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay on a Deluxe Cruise. ✔️Enjoy a fresh Vietnamese lunch on board and a relaxing sunset party.
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Itinerary
07:00 – 07:30 | Hotel Pickup – Begin Your Journey Begin your day with a comfortable pickup at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or from a designated meeting point. You’ll travel on the modern 5B Expressway toward Hai Phong, with a brief rest stop at Gia Loc. En route, enjoy picturesque views as you cross the Tan Vu – Lach Huyen sea bridge, passing Dinh Vu Port.
10:00 – 10:15 | Ferry Ride to Cat Ba Island Board a ferry from Got Pier to Cai Vieng Port on Cat Ba Island. Witness the landscape transition from mainland hustle to island tranquility during this short sea journey. 10:15 – 10:30 | Explore Cat Ba’s Scenic Drive From Cai Vieng, embark on a scenic drive flanked by lush forests and the tranquil sea along the edge of Cat Ba National Park. This route offers a preview of the unspoiled beauty awaiting you.
10:30 – 11:00 | Cai Beo Floating Village Board the cruise and glide gently through Cai Beo – one of Vietnam’s oldest floating villages, dating back over 7,000 years. Watch daily life unfold among floating homes and fishing boats framed by towering limestone cliffs.
11:00 – 12:30 | Welcome Aboard + Lunch Buffet Receive a warm welcome from the crew with a refreshing drink. While cruising deeper into Lan Ha Bay, enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese buffet lunch, featuring local seafood and vegetarian options (buffet available for groups of 40+).
13:00 – 14:20 | Discover Viet Hai Village Disembark at Viet Hai Port and transfer by electric car or bicycle to this secluded village tucked inside Cat Ba National Park. Meet locals, try a natural fish-foot massage, or admire traditional wooden homes preserved for generations.
14:30 – 15:40 | Kayaking & Swimming Adventure Arrive at a quiet lagoon within Lan Ha Bay. Jump into the emerald water, kayak through hidden grottos, or enjoy the thrill of sliding from the boat deck into the sea. Life jackets are provided for a safe and fun experience. 16:15 | Sunset Party on Deck Unwind with tropical fruit, biscuits, and tea on the sundeck as the cruise returns to Beo Pier. This is the perfect time to reflect on your journey with the backdrop of a glowing sunset over the bay. 16:45 – 20:30 | Return to Hanoi Bid farewell to Lan Ha Bay and board your return bus to Hanoi.
Estimated arrival time at the Old Quarter is around 20:30 – just in time to enjoy dinner or a relaxing evening stroll.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
✔ 7:00 - 7:20am : Get picked up in your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.00am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request
- Tour is suitable for all fitness levels; kayaking is optional
- Please bring sunscreen, swimsuit, hat, and comfortable shoes
- Tour may be canceled due to weather; full refunds will be issued
Reviews(35)
Top organized tour with an attentive guide Mr. Billy, who had a lot of interesting information for us. The journey took just over 2 hours but was still entertaining. To compensate, there were optional options to explore the island by bike or go swimming. The boat was new and modern, with a delicious buffet.
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Achieved this experience that I have waited. The car drive was long over 3 hours with a rest stop shopping and coffee. Got onto cruise and felt warmly welcomed with drinks. Lunch included but fruits and dessert donuts were just insufficient for all Don guided with care and good presentations.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with Hanoi Explore Travel here ! It's wonderful to hear that you had such a good time with our guide. We always try to provide a great service from planning your tour right up until the day you meet your guide, so it's great to know we're getting it right ! Again thank you for your feedback and we do look forward to having you back for another great adventure ! Best regards,
Part of our 5-day vacation to Hanoi, we participated in the day cruise for less than 60 dollars each 4 of little kid family. I felt that the activities are not for our small kids, considering how hard it was for cave trekking and walking. Snacks on the cruise was limited and costly drinks i think. But all things considered, we just came for relaxation, photography and took it very easy.
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Great experience with donn great cruisee great hospitality great vibess everything was good and have a good time there
Dear We would like to take this occasion to thank you indeed for taking the time to share your experience with tripadvisor.com community. We are glad to know that you had an enjoyable time with our tour and your feedback is a tremendous motivation and encouragement to continually strive in service excellence. Again, thank you for your feedback and we certainly look forward to being at your service again in the nearest future ! Best regards,
Super fun experience seeing the beautiful ha long bay, amazing cave and islands. Everything went really smooth, the guide was funny and super friendly. (Payed extra for drinks) We choose the speedboat option - it was super fun! Bring you bathingsuit for the jacuzzi.
What a delightful review and what a pleasure to hear that you had a great experience with our tour. We deeply appreciate your excellent review. It motivates us a lot to develop our tours and services. We will continue to provide our guests with high standard services and facilities. I hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back here and see you again. Thank you in advance for your contribution. Best regards,
This is a must do while in Hanoi. Good bang for buck. Don was a great guide, very helpful. Comfortable ride, enough to do in the tour. Quite long but enjoyable. Amazing views and even more amazing sunset. We were very lucky to have such great weather. The only reason I lowered one star was the food and drinks, the food wasn't that appealing to us. And I would suggest improving the quality of the cocktails, and serve colder beers. Also a canopy in the roof deck would be great for those that want to enjoy the view, without cooking under the sun.
Dear , Greetings from Hanoi Explore Travel team. We would like to express my deeply appreciation to your excellent review. Thank you for your beautiful words and descriptions of our tour and how wonderful that you had a great tour with us. This is our goal to ensure that our customers have a memorial tour. It's rewarding to hear that you felt our tour was great and the tour guide was very good and enthusiastic. Thank you in advance, We hope that we will have a pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future Best regards,
Thanks to our friendly guide Doan, this Ha Long Bay trip became truly unforgettable. He provided detailed and kind explanations about every site, helping us understand the history, culture, and beauty of the bay in depth. Beyond guiding, he offered professional photo-shooting services so that we could take home not only memories but also beautiful pictures. His humor and witty remarks made the atmosphere light and fun, engaging all of us and keeping our interest throughout the day. At the same time, his professionalism and respect for the guests showed that he was a guide who genuinely cares about making the experience valuable and enjoyable. Thanks to Doan, we felt safe, comfortable, and entertained from beginning to end. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Ha Long Bay, as his passion and dedication truly enhance the journey. 친절한 가이드 Doan 덕분에 하롱베이 여행은 정말 잊지 못할 시간이 되었습니다. 그는 각 관광지에 대해 세심하고 친절하게 설명해 주어 하롱베이의 역사와 문화, 그리고 아름다움을 깊이 이해할 수 있었습니다. 단순히 안내에 그치지 않고 사진 촬영 서비스까지 제공해 주어 추억뿐 아니라 멋진 사진도 남길 수 있었습니다. 또한 특유의 유머와 재치 있는 설명으로 분위기를 밝고 즐겁게 만들어 주었고, 모든 관광객들이 끝까지 흥미를 잃지 않도록 이끌어 주었습니다. 동시에 손님을 존중하는 태도와 세심한 배려에서 진정한 프로 의식이 느껴졌습니다. Doan 덕분에 우리는 여행 내내 안전하고 편안했으며, 즐거운 추억을 가득 만들 수 있었습니다. 하롱베이를 방문하는 분들께 꼭 추천드리고 싶은 최고의 가이드입니다.
Dear What a delightful review and what a pleasure to hear that you had a great experience with our tour. We deeply appreciate your excellent review. It motivates us a lot to develop our tours and services. We will continue to provide our guests with high standard services and facilities. I hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back here and see you again. Thank you in advance for your contribution. Best regards,
I would like to express my special thanks to Mr. Don for what he has done on this truly wonderful trip, as he made everything easier for us and guided us through every step of the journey.
Greetings from Hanoi Explore Travel team. We would like to express our deeply appreciation to your excellent review. Thank you for your beautiful words and descriptions of our tour and how wonderful that you had a great tour with us. This is our goal to ensure that our customers have a memorial tour. It's rewarding to hear that you felt our tour was great and the tour guide was very good and enthusiastic. Thank you in advance, We hope that we will have a pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future Best regards,
Top notch formations We loved the fastboat service. The beach wehreas too small and touristic. Should ve visited last. You guys should be fit to do this program. Luch included but so so not special. 10 points for the staff though. High price for drinks
Thank you very much for your excellent review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour. We always try our best to provide best service to our travelers. One again we proudly would like to thank you for your contribution, your time and your trust in our company. Hope to see you again Best regards,
Viras group leader quick pointouts Plus: on time pickup experienced driver and guide mr Doon. Cruise very new and wellmaintained Minus: lunch seats poorly arranged. Needs better setup and more space Anyw, halong today had a nice blue sky. Great weather
What a delightful review and what a pleasure to hear that you had a great experience with our tour. We deeply appreciate your excellent review. It motivates us a lot to develop our tours and services. We will continue to provide our guests with high standard services and facilities. I hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back here and see you again. Thank you in advance for your contribution. Best regards,
