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Lan Ha Bay guides

Everything to sort out before you book: which bay, which harbour, which boat, how to get there from Hanoi, when to go and what the water is like.

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Tours

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The three trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.

Cat Ba Full Day: Boat, Kayak & Viet Hai Bike From Cat Ba ★ 4.89 hoursFree cancellation

Cat Ba Full Day: Boat, Kayak & Viet Hai Bike
Kayak cavesSwim stopLunch

A full day on the water from Cat Ba: floating village, kayaking through three caves, a swim at Ba Trai Dao and a bike ride in Viet Hai village. Lunch and entry fees included.

What's included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off on Cat Ba Island
  • Boat trip with kayaking through Bright, Dark and Bat caves
  • Swim stop at Ba Trai Dao beaches
  • Bike ride in Viet Hai village (or a green car), lunch
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$28per person Reserve
2-Day Ha Long & Lan Ha 5-Star Cruise Most booked ★ 4.82 daysFree cancellation

2-Day Ha Long & Lan Ha 5-Star Cruise
Balcony cabinKayakAll meals

A night on a 5-star ship with a balcony and bathtub, sailing from Ha Long into Lan Ha. Kayak or bamboo boat at Dark and Bright Cave, cooking class, squid fishing and every meal.

What's included
  • Balcony cabin with private bathtub, one night
  • All meals on board, vegetarian options
  • Kayaking, swimming, tai chi, squid fishing, cooking class
  • All entry fees and tickets
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$126per person Reserve
6-Star Azura Cruise, 2 or 3 Days 6-star ship ★ 4.92 to 3 daysFree cancellation

6-Star Azura Cruise, 2 or 3 Days
Bay-view bathPoolSpa

The step up: a balcony cabin with a bay-view bathtub, a pool, gym and spa on board. Kayak in Ao Ech lagoon, a sunset party and Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat.

What's included
  • Balcony cabin with bay-view bathtub
  • All meals, welcome drink, sunset tea break
  • Kayaking in Ao Ech lagoon, swim stops, cooking class
  • Entry and sightseeing fees
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$179per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A balcony cabin with a bathtub, kayaking or a bamboo boat at the caves, a cooking class and every meal. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the 2-day Ha Long and Lan Ha cruise