Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Cat Ba Island

Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Cat Ba Town with Serenity Premium Cruise, unwind on sun loungers or the sandy beach, and explore the lush islands by kayak, combining luxury with natural beauty.

Lan Ha Bay tour with Serenity Premium Cruise

Off The Beaten Track

Find your unique self by taking an off-the-beaten-track journey and admiring the magnificence of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, and Halong Bay, a new interprovincial UNESCO heritage site.

Tour price list

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Highlight Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Cat Ba Town

1. Going deeper into the core area of ​​the Unesco heritage (Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay).
2. The unique route unveils the wild and SERENITY of Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay.
3. It is a most spacious and unique cruise that starts from Beo Wharf.
4. Swimming – The most beautiful natural beach in the Bay.
5. Kayaking (1,5-2 hours) in the hidden lagoon (Applicable from May to September) or Kayaking at Dark and Bright Cave (Applicable from September to April next year).
6. Cycling and fish massage at Viet Hai Village (Applicable from May to September).
7. Check-in SUP.
8. Lunch with fresh seafood & Vietnamese dishes (Vegetarian menu applies).
9. Professional & enthusiastic team, the tour guide is funny and understands the destination well.
10. Group size under 45 people (boat's capacity 99 people).

Serenity Premium Cruise

Serenity Premium Cruise, a high-end day cruise by Cat Ba Express (Green Lan Ha Travel), features a unique neoclassical Indochine style design blending tradition and modernity.

The cruises aim to provide great safety and comfort for the guests while maintaining the vibes of luxury and royalty.

Our Serenity Premium Cruise has 3 separate areas: The Restaurant, The Lounge with a panoramic view, and The Rooftop.

In addition to the large space, the cruise team guarantees your great cruising experience; who knows what you need before you say it?

Premium Serenity Cruise is the best choice for your Lan Ha Bay trip from Beo Port.

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Itinerary Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Cat Ba Town

• September 1 to April 27
• April 28 to August 31

Map Serenity Premium Cruise tour

Pick up at Hanoi 6:00 am: Lan Ha Bay day tour get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or our office – No. 214 Tran Quan Khai, then travel via the 5B expressway to Hai Phong, stopping briefly at V52 in Gia Loc. → Click to view Google map

Pick up at Hai Phong: Lan Ha Bay tour at 16 Ben Binh, Minh Khai Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong at 6:30 am. → Click to view Google map

Pick up at Cat Ba Island: Cat Ba Express office No. 191, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town at 8:30 am → Click to view Google map

9:00 Check-in Serenity Premium Cruise, and enjoy welcome drinks and friendly smiles from our crew. The tour guide then provides key information about the cruise, itineraries, and other notes.

9:10 The trip starts! Our captain steers the cruise slowly, and the poetic scenery of Cai Beo ancient fishing village constantly appears with floating houses lying along the mountainside.

You will be surprised at the peaceful beauty of this 7,000-year-old village.

It's time to learn more about the local fishers, their daily life, and the cultural values shared by our experienced guides.

As the cruise moves deeper into the bay, you marvel at nature's beauty: a vast expanse of emerald waters surrounding rocky, uniquely shaped islands.

We'll enjoy a view of Ha Long Bay before we reach the kayaking area. If the weather is clear, you might even glimpse Ha Long City from the top deck.

10:30 The boat anchors at DARK CAVE AND BRIGHT CAVE area (Sang–Toi Cave).

Located in the border region between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, this is surely one of the best places for kayaking.

Let’s spend 1.5 hours kayaking to discover stunning limestone formations and interesting natural habitats.

"The subject can be changed due to the sea currents, weather conditions, and tide. It can be changed to visit Viet Hai Village & Cat Ba National Park instead of Dark & Bright Cave."

12:00 Come back to Premium Serenity Cruise and relax.

12:30 Lunch served with Cat Ba fresh seafood and Vietnamese traditional food. Kindly let us know if you have any special requests for vegetarian food.

13:30 The boat keeps moving. Our Captain and tour guide will choose the best stop for the group to experience interesting activities: swimming in the middle of the sea, boat jumping.

Ba Trai Dao Beach

15:00 The cruise heads back to the harbor by a different route, where you can keep admiring the romantic landscape of Lan Ha Bay.

Lan Ha Bay overview

16:00 Sunset Party with fresh fruit & cookies. It is a precious time for our Tour guide and Cruise team to express our sincere thanks for using our service.

It’s also our pleasure to receive all your valued comments and suggestions so we can improve day by day.

Sundeck Serenity Premium Cruise

17:00 Serenity Premium Cruise returns to Beo Wharf and says “Goodbye” to Lan Ha Bay & our cruise team. The car takes you back to the hotel in Cat Ba town or Hanoi or Ninh Binh.

18:45 The tour returned to Hai Phong.

20:20 The tour arrived back in Hanoi.

21:00 The tour returned to Ninh Binh.

Pick up at Hanoi: 6:00 am Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or our office – No. 214 Tran Quan Khai, then travel via the 5B expressway to Hai Phong, stopping briefly at V52 in Gia Loc. → Click view Google map

Pick up at Hai Phong: Lan Ha Bay day tour at 16 Ben Binh, Minh Khai Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong at 6:30 am. → Click view Google map

Pick up at Cat Ba Island: Cat Ba Express office No. 191, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town at 8:00 am → Click view Google map

 

8:30 Check-in the cruise, enjoy welcome drinks and friendly smiles from our crew. The tour guide then provides key information about the cruise, itineraries, and other notes.

8:45 The trip starts! Our captain steers the cruise slowly, and the poetic scenery of Cai Beo ancient fishing village constantly appears with floating houses lying along the mountainside.

You will be surprised at the peaceful beauty of this 7,000-year-old village.

It's time to learn more about the local fishers, their daily life, and the cultural values shared by our experienced guides.

As the cruise moves deeper into the bay, you marvel at nature's beauty: a vast expanse of emerald waters surrounding rocky, uniquely shaped islands.

We'll enjoy a view of Ha Long Bay before we reach the kayaking area. If the weather is clear, you might even glimpse Ha Long City from the top deck.

9:30: After weaving through hundreds of large and small rocky islands, the cruise will stop at a floating house.

Next, you will row your KAYAK across the cave Tai Kéo to see the vivid scenery of the underwater world. If the tide is too high (the water level rises up to the cave entrance), for your safety, kayaking outside of the cave only.

10:45 Come back to Premium Serenity Cruise and relax.

11:30 Lunch served with Cat Ba fresh seafood and Vietnamese food. Kindly inform us if you have a special request for vegetarian food.

After the lunch, our captain will choose a best place to anchor. It’s time for swimming in the emerald water.

14:00 The cruise heads back to the harbour. Eenjoying the romantic landscape of Lan Ha Bay.

Lan Ha Bay overview

14:30 Sunset Party with fresh fruit & cookies. It is a precious time for our Tour guide and Cruise team to express our sincere thanks for using our service.

It’s also our pleasure to receive all your valued comments and suggestions so we can improve day by day.

Sundeck Serenity Premium Cruise

15:00 Serenity Premium Cruise returns to Beo Wharf and says “Goodbye” to Lan Ha Bay & our cruise team. The car takes you back to the hotel in Cat Ba town or Hanoi or Ninh Binh.

17:00 The tour returned to Hai Phong.

18:30 The tour arrived back in Hanoi.

19:20 The tour returned to Ninh Binh.

Inclusions: Lan Ha Bay tour

• Round-trip transfer from Cat Ba Express office No. 191, 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street, Cat Ba town, or Hanoi, or Hai Phong.
• Comfortable cruise
• English-speaking guide on the boat
• Welcome drink
• Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket
• Lunch on the cruise
• Experienced and professional tour guide
• Kayak, Swimming

Exclusions: Lan Ha Bay day tour

• Tips for a tour guide
• Staff on the boat
• Drinks at the bar
• Other personal expenses…

Policies Applied to Children

1. Children under 2 years old: Free of charge when joining the tour with 2 adults. Other children are charged 50%.
2. Children ages 3 to 8: a 4 USD discount compared to the adult rate.
3. Children aged 9 are charged the same rate as adults.

Notes For Guests

1. Guests are requested to submit their personal information at least 24 hours before departure to the port authority for the travel declaration, including Full name, Birthday, and Address.
2. The order of sightseeing places is subject to change. However, guests will visit all the places listed in the itinerary.
3. The order of attractions may change, but ensure there are enough attractions according to the program.
4. Unused services, such as meals, sightseeing tours, transport, and activities listed on the agenda, will not be refunded or exchanged.
5. The duration of the tour is subject to change. The tour might end earlier or later than planned due to wind direction and tide.
6. Guests can pay 100% before the tour or deposit 50% and pay 50% before checkout.

Things To Bring

• Swimming suits.
• Hat.
• Bathrobe/towel.
• Waterproof phone pouch.
• Suncream.

​​How to book?

1. Book online with the booking box on this website Cat Ba Express. We will confirm your booking immediately
2. You can book at Cat Ba Express Office No. 214 Tran Quan Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
3. Call our hotline to book: +84 84 824 4999 (WhatsApp is available)
4. Send your request to info@catbaexpress.com

What Activities in the Lan Ha Bay day tour?

Kayak through calm water past floating houses and explore the beauty of limestone caves within reach of your eyes, hands, and your own feelings.

1. Kayaking

If you are eager to explore the majestic Halong Bay by kayak but still hesitate because of the crowds, the Lan Ha Bay tour is a great choice.

Cruising with Serenity Premium, you will see the magnificent Lan Ha Bay with an “off the beaten track” itinerary for a limited time schedule.

2. Swimming

Lan Ha Bay is considered one of the best places to swim in Vietnam, with numerous beaches.

The bay is ideal for sunbathing, with dazzling sunlight and a beautiful beach, calm tides, and clean, green water.

3. Sunset Party

The Sunset party on the Serenity Premium cruise in Lan Ha Bay's sun deck promises an unforgettable experience as the boat sails through stunning scenery.

Then, go with us for an unforgettable Lan Ha Bay Sunset Party on Serenity Premium Cruise.

4. Jumping in the Bay

You can jump into the water from the ship/ cruise in Lan Ha Bay, while this activity is banned in Ha Long Bay & Bai Tu Long Bay.

You can swim anywhere in Lan Ha (better with local security/instructor), while you can not do that in Bai Tu Long. You can swim in an allowed area in Ha Long Bay only.

5. Viet Hai Village cycling (apply May to September)

Cycling in Viet Hai Village is an interesting experience.

Our guide will take you along a village path, highlighting the beauty of Cat Ba National Park, ancient forests, and wartime tunnels leading to the bay.

Discover the history behind this vital route with our knowledgeable guides during your visit.

What are the destinations of the Lan Ha Bay Tour?

1. Visit Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay, located south of Ha Long Bay and east of Cat Ba Island, covers over 7,000 hectares and features around 400 stunning islands.

Lan Ha Bay's islands, unlike those in Ha Long Bay, are uniquely shaped and lush with greenery, even the tiny ones.

2. Visit Cai Beo, an ancient fishing village

3. Ba Trai Dao Beach area

The local residents still tell the old story about the origin of Ba Trai Dao Islet.

The story has it that the youngest daughter of God fell in love with a poor fisherman.

As she wanted him to be immortal to be with her forever, she stole three peaches in heaven for him. God noticed and was very angry.

He turned three peaches into three stone mountains on the sea. Therefore, the locals named the islet “Ba Trai Dao” Islet (Three Peaches Islet).

4. Rua Islet

Rua Islet

It is a small islet in Lan Ha Bay shaped like a swimming turtle. You can see it from Beo port to Viet Hai village.

5. Chuong Islet (apply October to April)

Chuong Islet

Chuong Islet is also known as But (Pen), Nen (Candle), or Bap Chuoi (Banana flower spike). You can see it from Cat Ba to the Cua Van fishing village.

6. Dark and Bright Cave (apply October to April)

Dark and Bright cave

The Dark Cave is long and requires visitors to carry a torch, while the Bright Cave is short and allows visibility to the other side.

The best way to explore Dark and Bright Cave is to kayak and swim through the tunnel.

While the Bright Cave is always available, the Dark Cave can be swallowed by the tide and is difficult to pass through.

Surely, you will be surprised by this area's amazing limestone islets and mountains. Control your kayak and explore each Dark and Bright Cave corner in your style.

7. Viet Hai village (apply May to September)

Viet Hai village, in Cat Ba National Park, Hai Phong, is a small village. Viet Hai Village is a community ecotourism destination for travelers who love exploring.

Numerous visitors come here to feel their lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery – air, mountains, trees, and the locals.

If you can visit the village, you will experience one of the most unique types of villages in North Vietnam.

We wish you a memorable and enjoyable holiday in Cat Ba, home to the beautiful Lan Ha Bay.

Tour price list

Inclusions Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Cat Ba Island

• Round trip transfer from Cat Ba Express office No. 191, 1/4 (Mot Thang Tu) street, Cat Ba town, or Hanoi, or Hai Phong
• Comfortable cruise
• English-speaking guide on boat
• Welcome drink
• Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket
• Lunch on the cruise
• Experienced and professional tour guide
• Kayak, Swimming

Exclusions Lan Ha Bay day tour

• Tips for tour guide
• Staff on boat
• Drinks at bar
• Other personal expenses…

Policies Applied For Children

1. Children under 2 years old: Free of charge when joining the tour with 2 adults. Other children are charged 50%.
2. Children from 3 to 8 years old: discount of 4 USD compared with the adult rate.
3. Children from 9 years old are charged the same rate as adults.

Notes For Guests

1. Guests are requested to submit their personal information at least 24 hours before the departure for the travel declaration to the port authority, including Full name, Birthday, and Address.
2. The order of sightseeing places is subject to change. However, guests will visit all the places listed in the itinerary.
3. The order of attractions may change, but still ensure enough attractions according to the program.
4. Unused services such as meals, sightseeing tours, transport and activities listed in the agenda will not be refunded or exchanged.
5. The duration of the tour is subject to change. The tour might end later or earlier than the agenda due to the wind direction and the tide.
6. Guests can pay 100% before the tour or deposit 50% and pay 50% before checkout.

Things To Bring

• Swimming suits.
• Hat.
• Bathrobe/towel.
• Water-proof phone pouch.
• Suncream.