Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

From Hanoi: 2-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Viet Hai Village

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through the peaceful scenery of Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Kayak or relax on a wild beach by the island
  • 03 Visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car
  • 04 Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board
  • 05 Spend the night in an ocean-view en-suite cabin
  • 06 Travel from Hanoi with shuttle bus transfers included

Discover the quieter beauty of Lan Ha Bay on this 2-day cruise from Hanoi, combining scenic sailing, outdoor activities, and local culture. Travel via Cat Ba Island and spend your time surrounded by limestone formations, calm waters, and peaceful bays, with opportunities to kayak, swim, relax on a wild beach, and enjoy the changing views from the sundeck.

The experience also includes a visit to Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car, offering a glimpse of local life on the island. On board, enjoy Vietnamese meals, a cooking demonstration, and an overnight stay in an en-suite ocean-view cabin for a relaxed and memorable escape in northern Vietnam.

Discover the quieter beauty of Lan Ha Bay on this 2-day cruise from Hanoi, combining scenic sailing, outdoor activities, and local culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Hai Phong, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay ( L/D)7:00 - 7:30: Pick-up at hotels if located in the Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus departing to Lan Ha Bay with stopovers for refreshing en route.

On the way, we will make some stops for a short break. Transferred by a ferry from Hai Phong City to Cat Ba Island and keep going to the Ben Beo Pier.12.00 – 12.10: Welcome by our staff at the Cai Beo Cruise Port

12.30 – 13.00: Check-in the boat, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing.

13.15 – 14.30: Have lunch while cruising to charming Lan Ha Bay; admire the fascinating formations on the way.

15.00 – 17.00: Explore the magnificent quiet bay by kayaking or just relaxing on the wild beach on the island

17.30 – 19.15: Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck and experience our Vietnamese authentic cooking demonstration before having BBQ dinner on board.

After dinner: Relax the sundeck or enjoy some drinks at the bar. Overnight on board. Overnight on board

2
Day 02

Viet Hai Village - Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi (B/L)06.15 – 07.00: Say hello to the Bay with a pleasant stretching Taichi

07.00 – 07.50: Morning view of the Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in our cozy Vietnamese-decorated dining area while heading to Viet Hai Fishing Village on the Bay. 

10.00: Check out of the cabin. Start cruising towards the port while a set lunch is served. 11.45 – 12.00: Disembark The end!08.00 – 09.30: Cycling or electric car visit local life of a fishing village on the island and melting yourself in the fresh air of lush and evergreen trees and little local life in the village of Viet Hai.16:30: Back to Hanoi Old Quarter. The tour guide will drop you back at your hotel Note: The order of visits during the cruise may be changed depending on local weather conditions.Not Included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Shuttle bus pick up and drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Entrance tickets, Friendly Tour guide On board
  • Swimming, Kayaking, bicycle/electric car, Cooking Class, Squid fishing
  • En-suite cabin with A/C and hot water with Ocean View

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses & Drinks
  • Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
  • We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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