Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

Discover the hidden gems of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island. This captivating day tour from Hanoi invites you to explore hidden lagoons, cycle through serene villages, and savor delicious Vietnamese cuisine aboard a scenic cruise.

Destination:

Cat Ba Island - Largest island near Halong Bay, half covered by a National Park offering a wide variety of natural ecosystems

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Departure date: Daily
Destination: Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba, Vietnam
Duration: 1 day
Tour price:

- Pick up & drop off Hanoi: US $75 per person
- Pick up & drop off Cat Ba Island: US $64 per person

TRAVEL ROUTE: Lan Ha Bay

7:00 - 7:30 AM - Pick-Up from Hanoi Old Quarter
Depart from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Hai Phong via expressway (approximately 2 hours).

9:30 AM - Ferry/Speedboat to Cat Ba Island
Take a fast ferry or speedboat to Cat Ba Island (about 30 minutes). Once aboard your luxurious cruise, you'll be greeted with a refreshing welcome drink and a comprehensive safety briefing.

10:30 AM - Cruise and Kayaking
Sail through the tranquil waters of Lan Ha Bay, marveling at the breathtaking limestone karsts and emerald-green waters. Kayak through hidden lagoons, explore mysterious caves, and swim in pristine waters.

12:30 PM - Lunch on the Cruise
Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch onboard the cruise, indulging in fresh local flavors while enjoying panoramic views.

1:30 PM - Cycling to Viet Hai Village
Disembark at Viet Hai Village and embark on a leisurely bike ride (about 20 minutes) through picturesque countryside. Immerse yourself in the peaceful ambiance of the village, interacting with friendly locals and gaining insights into their traditional way of life.

3:00 PM - Cruise Back to Beo Harbor
As the day draws to a close, cruise back to Beo Harbor for relaxation on the sun deck.

3:30 PM - Ferry/Speedboat to Hai Phong
Transfer back to Hai Phong by ferry or speedboat.

4:00 PM - Drive Back to Hanoi
Conclude your journey with a comfortable drive back to Hanoi.

Tour Includes:

Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip transportation from selected hotels
Door to door pick-up drop-off service
Experienced English-speaking guide
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
(Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
Bottled water
All sightseeing tickets
Cycling tour in Viet Hai Village
Swimming in Lan Ha Bay
1-day cruise trip in Lan Ha Bay
Kayaks & paddles for outdoor activities
No extra charge after confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
(Optional) Child seats are required

Tour Excludes:

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
International & domestic flights and taxes
Beverage
Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.

What To Take:

Specialized binoculars and cameras.
Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Helen B

Wrote a review 7 - 2024

Bespoke Tour; Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island and Lan ha Bay

Review of: Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

I can highly recommend Mr Linh's Adventures and our Travel Consultant Helen. From first contacting Helen I knew we were in good hands, she expertly managed our expectations to maximise our time without over stretching the itinerary. Helen crafted a bespoke 7 night plan that incorporated Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay with private guides as well as free time so we could explore under our own steam.

Accommodation included hotels, homestays and a cruise on Lan Ha Bay and all were excellent.

Our dietary requirements (two of us are gluten and dairy free) were communicated to all involved in our trip and we were very well catered for.

Whilst we were on Cat Ba Island sailing was postponed due to a tropical storm which meant staying an extra night over and above our tour arrangements. Helen negotiated a great rate at the hotel we were already at, so there was no need to change accommodation or even rooms and ensured our return to Hanoi went smoothly once we could sail again the following day.

Last minute add on's to our Hanoi part of the trip were seamlessly added in and having some extra time in Ho Chi Minh City Helen arranged a private tour to the Chu Chi Tunnels.

Our guides and drivers were all excellent, and we cannot praise them enough, particularly with how engaging they were with our children (ages 10 & 12). The local and national knowledge they shared was brilliant and we left them with a much richer knowledge of Vietnam.

We spent a total of two weeks in Vietnam and Helen took care of over half of our holiday. Booking our trip North this way took all of the stress out of it and we are so glad we did.

Date of experience: 12 2024

Samantha E

Wrote a review 1 - 2024

Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay!

Review of: Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

This was a truly special trip. We wanted to avoid the commercial Halong Bay and this trip definitely took you off the beaten track. The trek through Cat Ba Island was challenging and rewarding. We enjoyed the stay in Viet Village at the Whisper Homestay. Mung was our fantastic Cat Ba Island guide. He took us to the top of Navy Peak early the next morning for amazing views over the Bay. We then jumped on bikes down to the harbour for our day and night on a boat sailing around Lan Ha Bay. It was beyond our expectations. We loved the kayaking and the kids enjoyed jumping off the boat! The hospitality from Sing and the crew was so friendly. Thank you so much for the memories.

Date of experience: 1 2024

Jamie N

Wrote a review 11 - 2024

Fantastic North and Central Vietnam travel plan

Review of: Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

Helen at Mr Linh’s adventure tours arranged the most amazing custom trip for me and my daughter - it combined some group trips (to Ninh Binh), and private trekking guides (in Cat Ba park and My Son) and was the perfect way to see the north and central part of Vietnam. Everything was perfect! Thank you Helen!

Date of experience: 10 2023

94scarlettfl

Wrote a review 12 - 2024

Highly recommended!!

Review of: Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

I took the 3D-2N Cat Ba National Park trip and would recommend this company. The trip was great value for money and I was able to customise it completely.

Helen assisted me and was absolutely amazing - she was so helpful and responsive both before and during my trip even with lots of requests. I did 2 days of trekking in the Cat Ba National Park including walking up Navy Peak - the scenery is incredible and it’s so peaceful (wear proper hiking boots if you’re considering it though). There was also a 1hr boat trip to Cat Ba Town - also stunning. I stayed in Viet Hai village at a bungalow which I would also really recommend - the staff there were so nice and friendly and the setting is beautiful. I had great vegetarian food the whole time as well.

I would really recommend this company and especially Helen for all her amazing work :)

Date of experience: 10 2020

Eoanna

Wrote a review 3 - 2024

Discovery Adventure 11 days 10 nights (tour package with motorbiking, mountaineering, kayaking, cycling)

Review of: Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

100% reliable, professional and trustful agency! Best choice of people. We arranged a customized package with the agency with multiple activities. We combined three packages: "Motorbiking from Hanoi - Vu Linh to Be lake 4 days 3 nights", "3-day Kayaking and Trekking in Ba Be National Park" and a 3-day Cruise, Trekking and Kayaking in Cat Ba . The communication during organizing the tour was immediate and professional. We believe that we had the best guide, who was with us all days. We felt safe all the time for everything. We had support for everything we needed. The food was excellent. Staying homestay was a fantastic experience. Following their advice we avoided most of the days the touristic places and it was the BEST choice! We had the opportunity to live the nature and the people from inside as much we could. Our guide open to us the "doors" and riding and walking was nice way to that. We wish to come back and definitely we RECOMMEND the MR LINH'S ADVENTURES!!!

Date of experience: 2 2018

heatherQ9567VZ

Wrote a review 1 - 2024

Fantastic custom made trip, wonderful flexible English speaking knowledgeable guide

Review of: Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

Leaving Hanoi we were collected at the hotel by shuttle bus & went to Cat ba national park hiked for approximately 3-4hours to a homestay where we spent our first night, the second day we travelled to Halong bay stayed overnight on a “cruisie” which my daughter and I had to ourselves. The captain preparing the freshest taste bud tingling food for us, you would struggle to get that kind of quality in many restaurants.Views from the boat amazing.
Second part of the trip again started from Hanoi, private car to BaBe national park, our guide was a young man called Mia tu (mike) who we could not recommended highly enough, he was with attentive, knowledgeable flexible and sensitive to our privacy you would be lucky to have him as a guide. Fantastic trekking and stay with a local family, scenery was breathtaking. Beautiful part of the world, if you do go to Vietnam, we would recommend you travel with Mr Linh

Date of experience: 12 2017

Rebecca_malkin

Wrote a review 12 - 2024

Cat Ba Overnight Cruise

Review of: Lan Ha Bay Cruises & Kayaking Day Tour

Wonderful 24h cruise in Cat Ba / Halong on a private jonque for our family of five.
We very much appreciated navigating in areas of Halong Bay completely free of tourists, enjoying the majestic beauties of this region. The food on the boat was delicious. The logistics to and from Hanoi were very easy and well organized. No bad surprises at any point.
Thank you Kevin / Hien for the smooth communication and preparation of our trip to Halong.

Date of experience: 12 2017

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