Package Tour
3 Days 2 Nights
Lan Ha Bay Local Boat Day 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.
Package options
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
- Children's ratesA 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. - 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.
About the operator
A trusted local operator specialising in private, tailor-made journeys across Vietnam & Indochina, with 24/7 on-trip support.
Package details
Itinerary
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!.



* The itinerary may change depending on traffic and weather conditions.
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
- Confirmation Within 24 hours of your enquiry.
- Cancellation Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
- Pick-up Hotel pick-up in the city centre is included.
- Children 0–2 free (no seat); 3–7 child rate.


