Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from Hanoi – All-Inclusive Cruise Experience

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. 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.

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2. 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.

   45 minAdmission included

3. 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.

   30 minAdmission included

4. 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+).

   1.5 hAdmission included

5. 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.

   1 hAdmission included

6. 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.

   2 hAdmission included

7. Estimated arrival time at the Old Quarter is around 20:30 – just in time to enjoy dinner or a relaxing evening stroll.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 35 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

How it compares in Hanoi

• Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 9454 experiences we list in Hanoi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 705 of 9454.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.

The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.

Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).

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