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A 3-day, 2-night exploration of Lan Ha Bay offers a deeply immersive adventure, featuring a unique blend of local culture and stunning natural beauty. Begin your journey with a stay in Viet Hai Village at a charming homestay, where you’ll experience the authentic lifestyle of the Vietnamese people. Interact with friendly villagers, learn about their customs, and savor traditional Vietnamese cuisine. As you continue, discover Lan Ha Bay’s tranquil allure—a quieter alternative to Ha Long Bay, known for its dramatic karst formations, crystal-clear waters, and secluded islands. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and hiking to actively explore this serene paradise. Cap off your adventure with a magical night aboard a cruise, where you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the bay, especially at sunrise and sunset, creating unforgettable memories of your journey.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.
Itinerary
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1Old Quarter
7:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Ninh Binh, then depart for Cat Ba Island. We’ll make a short stops along the way for rest. Upon arrival in Hai Phong City, we’ll take a ferry to Cat Ba Island and continue by road to Ben Beo Pier.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Cat Ba Island
Arrive at Ben Beo Pier. Board the boat, begin your cruise through the stunning Lan Ha Bay. We’ll pass Cai Beo Fishing Village - one of the oldest and most traditional floating villages in northern Vietnam. 12:00: Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch onboard (vegetarian options available). 14:30: Paddle through the Dark and Bright Caves, natural tunnels, and majestic archways. 16:30: Stop at Ba Trai Dao Beach for swimming and jumping from the boat. This beach is remote, quiet, and less touristy.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Lan Ha Bay
17:30: Visit a local floating fish farm to learn how fishermen live and work on the water. Join a hands-on cooking class onboard, where you'll learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes. Dinner will be served on the boat. 19:30: As the sun sets, experience the enchantment of bioluminescent plankton. Join our guide for a special kayaking session in areas glowing with natural light. You may also swim under the stars and watch your silhouette sparkle in the dark water. 20:00: Arrive at Viet Hai Village, located around 10 kilometers from Cat Ba Town. Nestled in the heart of the jungle, this charming village is surrounded by lush forest, towering mountains, and serene natural beauty. Overnight at our homestay.
15 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Viet Hai Village
06:30: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at our restaurant. 07:30: Hop on a bicycle and cycle around Viet Hai Village. Take in the fresh mountain air, scenic views, and even try a fun fish massage in the natural stream. 08:30: Check out of your room. We’ll return to Viet Hai Pier and set sail once more toward Monkey Island.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Lan Ha Bay
09:30: Arrive at Monkey Island. Relax and swim on the sandy beach, interact with playful monkeys, or take a short trek up to the island’s viewpoint for a panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay. 10:30: Time to check-in our cruise. 15.00 – 17.00: Explore the magnificent quiet bay by kayaking or just relaxing on a wild beach on the island 17.30 – 19.15: Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck and having dinner on board. After dinner: Relaxing on the sundeck or enjoying some drinks at the bar. Overnight on board.
18 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Lan Ha Bay
08:00: Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay then go to the top deck - catch a perfect time to take some of your best snapshots of the day. 10:30: The final stage of your trip is to be taken through the mysterious caves and amongst the remote islets 12:00: Back to the harbor and take a bus to Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Old Quarter
12:00: Back to the harbor and take a bus to Hanoi. Around 16:00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. End trips!
4 hours • Admission ticket included
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Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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