--- title: "Lan Ha Bay Boutique Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, Swimming at the pristine places" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 154 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 119 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 66 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/lan-ha-bay-boutique-cruise-2d-1n-kayaking-swimming-at-the-pristine-places/ --- # Lan Ha Bay Boutique Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, Swimming at the pristine places In our comparison: #66 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Cruise through the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay and visit pristine, uncrowded locations. Kayak and swim at the beautiful Ba Trai Dao Beach. Explore Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba National Park by bike or on foot. Take part in a hands-on cooking class to make Vietnamese spring rolls. Watch the sunset and sunrise from the boat, enjoy a fantastic night onboard, and connect with fellow travelers. Travel in a small group on a traditional boat for a more personal experience. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 2 of 4 options (Double/twin from Hanoi, triple/… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Lunch, Breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 2 of 4 options (Double/twin from Hanoi, triple/ family from Hanoi) ## Key facts - Price: from €154 per person for the Double/ twin from Habour option; other options up to €181 - Duration: 48h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 119 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lan Ha Legend Cruise Day Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:00, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.89 from 119 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 117 of 119. - 5 stars: 109 (92%) - 4 stars: 8 (7%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Double/ twin from Habour | €154 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Family/ triple from Habour | €154 / person (for 3+ people) | English | - | | Double/twin from Hanoi | €181 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Starting point: Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam Pickup included | | triple/ family from Hanoi | €181 / person (for 3+ people) | English | Starting point: Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam Pickup included | ## What's included - All entrance fees & kayaking - Cycling in Viet Hai villages - English speaking guide - Lunch - Private room with air-conditioning, hot shower, bathroom - Breakfast - 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast onboard - Shuttle bus from Hanoi old quarter for option 7.00AM ## Not included - Beverages & tips - Surcharge: Dec 24 & 31 - Gala Dinner - Shuttle bus round trip from Hanoi for 11.30AM option - Holiday Surcharge: Lunar New year holiday: from Feb, 05th to 09th, 2027 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point - 12.00PM is option for who depart from the habour without any fee. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Surcharge: 30 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from Feb, 05th to 09th, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour) - Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes/ sandals/ flip flops, swimming suits, towels, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters (glass water bottle/thermos water bottle), snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter). - 7.00-7.30AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 7.30AM to get on the bus. - Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: vietnamtonkincruise@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219 - Customers book option 11.30AM, please send passport information details by email: vietnamtonkincruise@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219. Please come to our habour in Halong bay to meet our staff & check-in onboard around 11.30AM - Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist) - For the best trip, we need your cooperation. Please tell us all the problems, questions if you have. Our tour guide is always there to help you. - We also hope that customers will respect all other tourists in the group, respect the culture, timetable and common principles... - Cruise details will be confirmed before the departure ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #66 of 98** | €154 | 2 days | 4.89 (119) | shared | | [PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-tour-halong-bay-one-day-with-cave-kayaking-bamboo-boat/?format=md) | €145 | 9h | 4.98 (1078) | private | | [Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ha-long-bay-day-cruise-kayaking-sung-sot-cave-titop-island/?format=md) | €35 | 12h | 4.98 (1077) | shared | | [Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-ha-long-bay-day-trip-from-hanoi-city-or-halong-harbour/?format=md) | €44 | 8h | 4.98 (750) | private | Ranked #66 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €695, median €46; typical length 12h. 8 of 98 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/halong-bay-day-cruises-from-hanoi/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/lan-ha-bay-boutique-cruise-2d-1n-kayaking-swimming-at-the-pristine-places/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md