Lan Ha Bay Full Day Boat Tour from Hanoi/ Cat Ba
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit less touristy areas of Lan Ha Bay
Lunch, Kayaking, Swimming
Join a cooking class while watching the sunset over the bay.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Quarter
5:00 - 5:30 Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter(If you book the option from Hanoi) start transfer to Cat Ba Island by bus to Got pier – Got harbour (Bến Gót) and time break 10 – 15 minutes on 5B new hightway. At Got pier – Bến phà Gót, and then get on speed boat travel to Cai Vieng harbour (Bến phà Cái Viềng) about 7 to 10 minutes. At Cai Vieng harbour, get on other Bus move to Cat Ba town & drop-off you at Beo harbour…
Cat Ba Town
08:30: For guests staying in Cat Ba, our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town or our office at No. 168, 1/4 Street, and head to Ben Beo Pier. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. At Ben Beo Pier, our tour guide will provide tickets for the Cat Ba Archipelago bay route. These tickets are included in the tour price.
What‘s Included
1 way bus Ha Noi - Cat Ba (only for option from Hanoi)
Entrance fee
Lunch
Pick up & Drop off Cat Ba town
English speaking tour guide
Kayaking, swimming and visit floating village
any drinks on the boat
Personal expenses
Holiday surcharge (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Pickup & Drop off Cat Ba
Pick up and drop off: Pick up and drop off at all hotel in Cat Ba town. Outside this area, please come to our office 168, 1/4 street before 8:30am
Pickup included
Pick up Hanoi - Drop off Catba
Bus + ferry ticket
1 way pickup Hanoi old quarter: We only pick up at the hotels in Hanoi old quarter
Pickup included
Reviews
225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful tour with great value!
sophiefN3559IN,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Could not recommend enough! Hana our guide was the sweetest and the best. Easy to understand, fun, energetic and good at answering questions. You get a lot for your money on this trip! Beautiful round trip of Lan Ha Bay with almost no other tourist boats, kayaking, a big lunch, opportunity to jump off the boat and swim, and a mini cooking class. I recommend doing the early tour!!
Gorgeous day trip!
laureneY8639KU,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fabulous day on the boat touring around Lan Ha Bay! Hannah was a fantastic guide, very informative and funny and made the trip the best it could be. We had the chance to kayak and swim in the bay, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to explore a quieter bay!
Really nice and well organized
I2368LQannek,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really nice day! It was very well organized and our guide, Hannah, was really lovely and knew a lot about the area! It was also very nice for us that we could eat vegetarian. The boat wasn't the most fancy one, but it was totally fine, you are there for the scenery... We brought water shoes and we would say they are necessary if you want to swim/explore caves (and you want to!), because it's very rocky! We had a wonderful day!
Best tour ever!
Passenger52656784627,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best Tour ever! Hanna is very sweet! She knows a lot about the Bay and Vietnam and everything and I enjoyed listening to her very much. Her english is exceptionally good and she is very prepared to answer all of your questions with fascinating information. The tour is very chill and not to crowded and I recommend it very highly!
Lovely day trip
Shagun M,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the day trip with this group. We were about 15 people on the ship and my sister and I really enjoyed ourselves. They took us to some lovely spots for kayaking and swimming that were almost empty and felt scenic. The activities were simple but fun and the it was a day well spent. Hannah our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun and made the whole experience better.
Lan Ha boat trip and kayaking
527hugoj,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience in a great place. Very informative and Hanna the tour guide was great!
Best Day Tour on a Boat
darbaras2026,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Ha Long Bay day tour experience! Our guide Ha Na was outstanding — friendly, knowledgeable, and very well organized. She made everything smooth and fun, from visiting the floating village to kayaking through the caves, the cooking session, lunch on the boat, and the Monkey Island stop. Ha Na’s energy and care for the group really made the day special. Highly recommend this tour company — and especially Ha Na as your guide!
Fantastic day at Lan Ha Bay & fishing farm
tomdT1887CJ,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day has been awesome and the activities were well planned. For me the experience at the fishing farm has been extremely interesting. And of course the view surrounded by the bay itself was incredible!!
Excellent trip
Anant S,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the day trip!! Best views and scenic. Hana was so helpful to us and explains all places in very detail. We really enjoyed it !!
Relaxing boat tour around the archipel
bleuenns2026,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was interesting especially thanks to our guide Hanna, who talked about the area with a great touch of humour and precise numbers. The day was full, the food was great, it was an overall really good experience. I loved the kayaking hour, where we could explore and pass under the islands!
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