Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Meals, Activities and Pickup
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Duration 2 Days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
We will pick you up at the lobby of your hostel/hotel in Hanoi/Ninh Binh/Cat Ba.
Small group
Private or small groups available
Highlights
- 10 cabins and a maximum of 20 guests to avoid overcrowding
- Kayaking in the tranquil Lan Ha Bay, biking tour in Viet Hai village, and fish massage
- Swimming, sunset party, happy hour, squid fishing, chilling with cocktails and beers
- Delicious meals with fresh seafood and local vegetables, all included in the package
Full description
Serenity Grandeur Cruise – Lan Ha Bay Overnight Tour
Experience an unforgettable 2-day journey through the stunning emerald waters and phenomenal limestone islands of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy scenic cruising, delicious onboard dining, kayaking, swimming, bicycling in Viet Hai Village, and a relaxing sunset party on deck.
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ITINERARY:
DAY 1
11:30 AM
Get picked up by our bus from your hotel/hostel/bungalow in Cat Ba Island to the cruise harbour.
12:00 PM
We welcome our guests on board the cruise and then check in. They enjoy the Welcome Drink and receive the cruise brief and safety instructions from the crew member and cruise manager.
12:30 PM
We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island and Coc Ngoi islet through the Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.
02:30 PM
The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. You can start your journey to visit the Ba Trai Dao Beach area and islets by kayaking in the wild and mysterious beauty of the World Heritage Site. Enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.
03:20 PM
Enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.
05:15 PM
Return to your cruise boat and watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard, you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnamese dishes. In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
07:00 PM
Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful on-board catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate, romantic setting.
09:00 PM
Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, enjoy the fun karaoke time with friends and family. Overnight on the cruise.
11:00 PM
End of Day 1 programme.
DAY 2
06:00 AM
Begin your new day with a cup of coffee, take photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the delightful and peaceful beauty of the bay.
08:00 AM
Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Visit a traditional house, and meet locals doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school. Return to the cruise boat for check-out procedures.
10:45 AM
Whilst cruising back, you can enjoy a delightful lunch.
11:45 AM
We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
12:00 PM
We bid farewell at the port; this is the end of the programme. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey. After the cruise, we transfer you back to your hotel in Cat Ba Island. After the cruise tour, if you want to take a bus to Hanoi city, Ninh Binh or Sapa, you can contact us via WhatsApp chat.
Includes
- ✓ Pick-up and drop-off on Cat Ba Island
- ✓ English-speaking guide
- ✓ Deluxe cabins with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms
- ✓ All meals on board as per the itinerary
- ✓ Complimentary bottled water in the cabin
- ✓ Welcome drink
- ✓ Biking tour in Viet Hai Village
- ✓ Kayaking
- ✓ Cooking demonstration
- ✓ Squid fishing
- ✓ Travel insurance
- ✗ Beverages
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions
Important information
What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Beachwear
- Passport, copy accepted
Not allowed
- Smoking indoors
Know before you go
- Pick-up and drop-off at Cat Ba Island hotel/bungalow is included.
- After the cruise tour, if you want to have a bus to Hanoi city, Ninh Binh or Halong City, you can contact us via WhatsApp chat for the direct price: 12 USD/person/per way.
- If you book for 3 people, then the triple cabin is automatically arranged. If you want to
Customer Reviews 
Camille etg11 months agoI recommend it! We had a great day with our guide Happi! Very well organized, everything is done so that we don't feel alone in the bay! The meal is really super good! Unbeatable value for money!
Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much for your review Wish the best for you 
David Prieto11 months agoVietnam Venture time just improved our whole experience during our time in Vietnam. They helped us in a holistic way, arranging all we needed from a long list of transports that we needed, whole day impressive local tours, and really last minute changes. They always responded and showed reliability when we needed it.
Thanks to all the team!Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much David Wishing the best for you 
Leonora Howe11 months agoI booked the 4 days 3 nights Ha Giang tour with VietNam Venture and had a really good experience. The trip was well-organized, the guide was friendly and helpful, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The itinerary covered beautiful spots in Ha Giang, and the homestays were comfortable and welcoming. Overall, it was a great way to explore Ha Giang without any stress.
Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 Dear 
Tal Salamon12 months agoI did 1d tour in Sapa, was great experience
Thank you!Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir 🙏
andy maphrao12 months agonice guy
nice services
nice advisesResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Dear
Valerie Berger12 months agoVery kind and nice guy, he helped us a lot! 🙂Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Leo S12 months agoReally kind owner. Helped me with anything i neededResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Israel Aka12 months agoAn excellent agent organized a ride for me from Car Ba to Cat Be Airport🙏Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir
Marco Fornari (Grafiche Tris Srl)1 year agoGreat experience! We hiked in the national park! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke good English. Highly recommended!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Mario Cuenca1 year agoMy experience in Cat Ba was very good, and partly thanks to Vietnam Venture. After asking around at several travel agencies, I ended up with the one where Ninh works (VietNam Venture). From then on, I had complete peace of mind when planning tours, trips, and more. I couldn't worry about anything thanks to the trust Ninh instilled in me, the information she gave me, her willingness to help... 100% recommended.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much 
Maria Ortuño Serra1 year agoGreat trip. Complete with lots of activities and relaxing time. The lunch was good with several traditional dishes.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much for your review 
L Thivend1 year agoExcellent experience with this tour operator!
I highly recommend it!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you for your review Wishing the best for your family ❤️
Angela1 year agoThe absolute best agent for your trips in CatBa / Lan Ha Area! I could not recommend him more! Mr Ninh is the key for an amazing experience!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much
Hanna Müller1 year agoI booked two tours and my bus ride to Hanoi with Vietnam venture and had a great time on the boat. Everything was perfectly organized. The tour guides spoke very well English and provided information throughout the day and at each stop. Besides they were very friendly, caring and funny. Also the bus ride was very good. A big bus with plenty of pace and good communication for pickup time. Direct pickup at the accommodation was very convenient.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Hanna
Thanks to all the team!
Thank you!
nice services
nice advises
I highly recommend it!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.
