Lan Ha Bay Local Boat Day Tour

Lan Ha Bay · Cat Ba 1 Day

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Official itineraryfrom the supplied PDF

Listed inclusionsmatched to the programme

English-speaking guideas stated in the programme

Local supportbefore and during the tour

Overview

Explore the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay by local boat or overnight cruise, combining limestone scenery with kayaking, swimming and village visits. This 1 day programme is presented as Lan Ha Bay Local Boat Day Tour, with English-language support and the listed services included. Timing and visit order may change with weather, traffic or local operating conditions.

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AdultAge 12+

$65

ChildrenAge 6–11 · see policy below

InfantsAge 0–5 · see policy below

Free

Children’s rates & 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.

Total $130

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Highlights

See less touristy areas of Lan Ha Bay.
Lunch, Kayaking, Swimming, visit fish farm village included.
Join a cooking class while watching the sunset over the bay.

What to expect 1-day itinerary

1 Day 1 Lan Ha bay full day boat trip

5:15 – 6:00 — Meet for pickup at your Hotel in The old quarter (Only Hoan Kiem District) for guests 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 guests start from Cat Ba.

8:50 — We will Reach 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 Explore 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 Guests are lucky Guests 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). Sit down for 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 Explore the temple beach, more lagoons and arches.

15:00 — After swimming, we will Explore a local fish farm where Guests 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. Take in 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 guests book the bus to Hanoi).

20:30 – 21:00 — Drop you off at your Hotel in The Old Quarter in Hanoi!.

What's included

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.

Beverage.
Taxes.
Personal expenses.
Holiday surcharge: 10$/person (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September).

Good to know

Please noteCancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. 100% charged for cancellation with in 24 hours before departure or no show.
SourceOfficial tour programme supplied by the operator.

Traveller reviews

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   Helen Gemmell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was a brilliant trip. Was able to see the real Vietnam visiting the rice fields, water wheel, market, weaving and real house.
Guide was excellent - very friendly and informative.
  
 
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   Mai Phạm 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 3-day trip to Pù Luông was amazing! Stunning rice terraces, peaceful villages, and friendly locals made it unforgettable. The homestay was cozy, and the food was delicious. Trekking through nature was refreshing. A perfect getaway!
  
 
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   Alejandro Lopez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am really impressed with the way this tour operator works. I have traveled to many places in Vietnam and they supported me very well. Thank you for that. If you need a reputable place to travel, contact them. I highly recommend them :)
  
 
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   GAVIN WELCH 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did a 3 day 2 night tour in November and Nga Lila was a great tour guide. She was caring and very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. Book a tour and you will be not disappointed. Thanks again.
  
 
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   Shirl 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great tour in Pu Loung with Nga. She was super friendly, informative and just so nice. We had 2 days, walking through a farm, traditional village, cycling, lunch with a family, Buffalo ride, water wheels, rafting. A great experience, highly recommend the tour with Nga.

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   Ivan S 
 
 
 
 Verified Maravillas de Pu Luong
La experiencia fue genial, sobre todo por la atención y simpatía de Hanna. Sin duda repetía.
  
 
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   Antoine B 
 
 
 
 Verified Une belle journée
Merci a Eddie pour cette super expérience !
  
 
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   Dorte P 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing
Amazing with a wonderful guide Eddie. We enjoyed it a lot.
  
 
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   Vladimir B 
 
 
 
 Verified Hana our tour Guide was outstanding
Hana Was my best guide while in North Vietnam . She had the best English overall, very knowledgeable and a true Nature lover . She went the extra mile to ensure an experimce of True Vietnam .
  
 
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   Sabrina R 
 
 
 
 Verified Lovely experience
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie who kindly took us around Pu Luong to visit the villages, learning about their history and artwork, followed by trekking, wonderful lunch on a raft and a lovely swim at the waterfall. We really enjoyed our time!
  
 
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   Boyd v 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic
Beautiful day! Saw beautiful things, when I come back I will definitely visit it again. Hana guided the day well!
  
 
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   Explore06226362858 
 
 
 
 Verified A Wonderful Day with an Excellent Guide
We had a wonderful day with our guide. He was extremely professional, kind, patient, and pleasant throughout the entire day. He was very knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, and made sure we felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. We truly had a lovely day with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent guide. Thank you for making our day so enjoyable and memorable!
  
 
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   Eve s 
 
 
 
 Verified Extraordinary
Hana was an extraordinary guide! Super attentive and friendly! The trip was super complete...from walking through the rice paddies to being able to enter a Thai house where the owners offered us tea...from seeing cotton weaving to having lunch on the raft with delicious food, it will be unforgettable! Thank you very much!
  
 
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   Lea C 
 
 
 
 Verified Half day with Hana
Great experience, thanks to Hana for her good humor, her explanations about the culture of the places visited. The group was great, we had an excellent half day! I recommend it 100% 😁