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The 15 most popular lan ha bay tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Two days cruising Lan Ha and Halong Bays with a balcony cabin, kayaking, Dark & Bright Cave, Tai Chi, and top-notch onboard food and hosts.
“Amazing cruise, def recommend. Lookout for Powel, he’s a great host and a guide.”
2-day Halong Sapphire Cruise with balcony cabin. Lan Ha + Halong scenery, kayaking, Tai Chi, caves, cooking class, and Hanoi transfers.
“It was a beautiful and unforgettable experience. The cabin was stunning, and we had booked a 3rd-floor cabin, but the staff kindly offered us an upgrade to the upper floor on the ship's deck. The view from the window next to the bed was breathtaking. A huge thank you to the entire staff for being…”
Kayak limestone caves, swim and snorkel at Ba Trai Dao Beach, then visit Monkey Island on a $30 Cat Ba day cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long.
“We had an amazing time, our tour guides T and Long (I think I spelled the names right) were amazing and we got on as friends at the end of the trip it was great views, great guides and overall amazing. Would deffo recommend”
Make Hanoi egg coffee at Cafe Minh. Learn egg, Hanoi, Saigon, and more with step-by-step coaching and a small gift.
“Good clear instructions and plenty of time to learn how to make the coffees.”
Cat Ba Lan Ha Bay boat and kayak tour with cave paddle, floating village, Ba Trai Dao beach swim, and snorkeling.
“Best experience ever! Swimming, kayaking and snorkeling. We visited places not too crowded and the guide told us a lots about the bay. Bravo!!”
Sunrise on Lan Ha Bay with kayaking through Cai Beo floating village, a Monkey Island stop, and banh mi breakfast in Cat Ba.
“We would recommend it to anyone who’s visiting Lan Ha Bay. Our tour local guide was a ray of sunshine. You get to see and get up close to Monkey island, jump off the boat for a swim and then kayak in floating village ! Seeing Lan Ha bay at sunrise was like something from…”
4-hour Lan Ha Bay half-day from Cat Ba: kayaking, snorkeling, and Cai Beo floating village on a licensed boat.
“If you're still hesitating to book or visit — don't! It was an amazing experience in the heart of Lan Ha Bay. Our guide took great care of us. The activities (kayaking/cave visit) were fantastic and free from crowds. The sunset was breathtaking. The best and most relaxing experience of our trip to Vietnam! Thank…”
Cat Ba eco-boat day in Lan Ha Bay: kayaking through caves, Ba Trai Dao beach time, snorkeling, and Cai Beo floating village, from $29.
“We had a great day in Lan Ha bay and afternoon during the tour! Great views from monkey island, nice boat tour and delish food on boat.”
Lan Ha Bay night kayaking to see bioluminescent plankton, sunset cruise, floating-farm dinner and squid fishing from Cat Ba for $32.
“Terrific way to spend the night if you’re in Cat Ba. Good food, good staff, and a memorable experience.”
Cat Ba 1-day cruise with cave kayaking, swimming and snorkeling, cycling rice fields, squid fishing, and a varied lunch. From $21.
“La bahía es espectacular, por tanto, cualquier tour merece la pena. Sin embargo, no me gustó la organización y la gestión del grupo. Muchos tiempos de espera, mala comunicación y el barco muy viejo y sucio. Muchas cosas que mejorar”
Luxury Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi by catamaran with Titop views, Sung Sot Cave, optional kayaking, and a Vietnamese lunch.
“Really very good.”
Lan Ha Bay kayak tour from Cat Ba: Floating Fisherman Village, Monkey Island, glowing plankton night swim, dinner, pickup, $38.
“The entire thing was so so great !!!”
Premium Cat Ba day cruise in Lan Ha Bay with kayaking, swimming and snorkeling, plus an onboard seafood lunch and a sunset party.
“It was a fantastic day! Beautiful and luxurious boat (especially compared to other boats that passed by). The guide spoke very good English, was punctual and nice. The lunch was very tasty (oysters, large shrimps, salad, spring rolls, curry, fries, fresh fruit etc). Lots of seating areas everywhere. You can take a shower after a…”
Self-guided sea kayaking from Cai Beo into quieter Lan Ha Bay, with hidden lagoons, tide caves, and secluded beaches.
“Wonderful kayaking trip with Blue Swimmer Adventures, we enjoyed kayaking to lagoons, caves and experienced nature in full. Totally loved it!”
Night kayaking in Lan Ha Bay to see glowing plankton, plus a Monkey Island sunset hike, swimming, and a filling Vietnamese dinner.
“Well, it was a nice guided tour, very enjoyable, and we had a delicious meal afterwards.”
