The tour will explore the less touristy areas of Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will feature a variety of local dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Discover the lifestyle and work of local fishermen in Cai Beo floating village. Participate in a cooking class while enjoying the sunset over the bay.
The tour will explore the less touristy areas of Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will feature a variety of local dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Discover the lifestyle and work of local fishermen in Cai Beo floating village. Participate in a cooking class while enjoying the sunset over the bay.
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Old Quarter - 5:30 AM: Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter (if you have booked our bus or regular private car) to begin the transfer to Cat Ba Island. Travel by bus to Got Pier – Got Harbour (Bến Gót) with a 10-15 minute break on the new 5B highway.
At Got Pier – Bến phà Gót, board a speedboat for a 7 to 10-minute journey to Cai Vieng Harbour (Bến phà…
- Old Quarter - 5:30 AM: Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter (if you have booked our bus or regular private car) to begin the transfer to Cat Ba Island. Travel by bus to Got Pier – Got Harbour (Bến Gót) with a 10-15 minute break on the new 5B highway.
At Got Pier – Bến phà Gót, board a speedboat for a 7 to 10-minute journey to Cai Vieng Harbour (Bến phà Cái Viềng).
Upon arrival at Cai Vieng Harbour, transfer to another bus heading to Cat Ba Town, where you will be dropped off at Beo Harbour.
- Cat Ba Town - 08:30 AM: For guests staying in Cat Ba, our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town or from our office at No. 168, 1/4 Street, and proceed to Ben Beo Pier. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
At Ben Beo Pier, our tour guide will provide tickets for the Cat Ba Archipelago bay route, which are included in the tour price.
- Cai Beo - 09:00 AM: Board the boat to Lan Ha Bay, passing by Cai Beo Fishing Village, the most traditional fishing village in northern Vietnam and one of the largest floating villages in Cat Ba.
The cruise continues deeper into the bay’s core, where you will be captivated by Mother Nature’s gift: a vast bay area with stunning emerald waters surrounding hundreds of rocky islands of various sizes and shapes.
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Lan Ha Bay - 10:30 AM: Explore the lagoon area of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking. This area is renowned for its breathtaking lagoons and is a conservation area. (The location may vary depending on the tides)
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Lan Ha Bay - 12:00 PM: Return to the cruise and relax.
12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch featuring fresh Cat Ba seafood and traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Please inform us if you have any special dietary requests, such as vegetarian options. -
Ba Trai Dao - 1:30 PM: The boat moves to the Ba Trai Dao Beach area (Three Peach Islets), where you can enjoy white sandy beaches and picturesque mountain scenery, and swim in the cleanest part of Lan Ha Bay.
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Cai Beo - 2:30 PM: After swimming, visit a local fish farm to observe how local fishermen live on the water and farm fish.
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Lan Ha Bay - 3:15 PM: Participate in a cooking class while enjoying the sunset over Lan Ha Bay on the return journey to the harbor.
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Cat Ba Town - 4:15 PM: Board the bus back to your hotels in Cat Ba Town.
You can take the last bus back to Hanoi (additional fee applies - arrival in Hanoi is around 8:30 - 9:00 PM, depending on traffic).

- 1 way bus Ha Noi - Cat Ba (only for option from Hanoi)
- Lunch
- Pick up & Drop off Cat Ba town
- Entrance ticket
- Kayaking, swimming and visit floating village
- 1 way bus Ha Noi - Cat Ba (only for option from Hanoi)
- Lunch
- Pick up & Drop off Cat Ba town
- Entrance ticket
- Kayaking, swimming and visit floating village
- Personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge: 10$/person (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
- Drink
- Personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge: 10$/person (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
- Drink
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegatarian, vegan, gluten-free…
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegatarian, vegan, gluten-free…
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.