--- title: Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from Hanoi – All-Inclusive Cruise Experience lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 35 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 52 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-day-tour-from-hanoi-all-inclusive-cruise-experience/ --- # Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from Hanoi – All-Inclusive Cruise Experience In our comparison: #52 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview ✔️ Discover the hidden beauty of Lan Ha Bay – less crowded than Halong but equally stunning. ✔️ Kayak, swim, and slide off the boat in a peaceful, scenic bay. Visit floating village. ✔️ Cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay on a Deluxe Cruise. ✔️Enjoy a fresh Vietnamese lunch on board and a relaxing sunset party. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:10: one departure a day - Food included: Welcome drink **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hanoi Explore Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:10 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.97 from 35 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 35. - 5 stars: 34 (97%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Day cruise through Lan Ha Bay - Free 1 bottle of water - Round-trip transfer from Hanoi by comfortable air-conditioned Bus - Lunch on Cruise. Vegetarian food is available - Kayak, swimming, sliding - Entrance fees and permits - Welcome drink - English-speaking local guide ## Not included - Personal expenses - Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - 07:00 – 07:30 | Hotel Pickup – Begin Your Journey Begin your day with a comfortable pickup at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or from a designated meeting point. You’ll travel on the modern 5B Expressway toward Hai Phong, with a brief rest stop at Gia Loc. En route, enjoy... 2. **Cat Ba Island** (45m; admission included) - 10:00 – 10:15 | Ferry Ride to Cat Ba Island Board a ferry from Got Pier to Cai Vieng Port on Cat Ba Island. Witness the landscape transition from mainland hustle to island tranquility during this short sea journey. 10:15 – 10:30 | Explore Cat Ba’s Scenic Drive From Cai Vieng,... 3. **10:30 – 11:00 | Cai Beo Floating Village Board the cruise and glide gently th...** (30m; admission included) - 10:30 – 11:00 | Cai Beo Floating Village Board the cruise and glide gently through Cai Beo – one of Vietnam’s oldest floating villages, dating back over 7,000 years. Watch daily life unfold among floating homes and fishing boats framed by towering limestone cliffs. 4. **Lan Ha Bay** (1h 30m; admission included) - 11:00 – 12:30 | Welcome Aboard + Lunch Buffet Receive a warm welcome from the crew with a refreshing drink. While cruising deeper into Lan Ha Bay, enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese buffet lunch, featuring local seafood and vegetarian options (buffet available for groups of... 5. **Viet Hai Village** (1h; admission included) - 13:00 – 14:20 | Discover Viet Hai Village Disembark at Viet Hai Port and transfer by electric car or bicycle to this secluded village tucked inside Cat Ba National Park. Meet locals, try a natural fish-foot massage, or admire traditional wooden homes preserved for generations. 6. **Lan Ha Bay** (2h; admission included) - 14:30 – 15:40 | Kayaking & Swimming Adventure Arrive at a quiet lagoon within Lan Ha Bay. Jump into the emerald water, kayak through hidden grottos, or enjoy the thrill of sliding from the boat deck into the sea. Life jackets are provided for a safe and fun experience. 16:15... 7. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - Estimated arrival time at the Old Quarter is around 20:30 – just in time to enjoy dinner or a relaxing evening stroll. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:10 - 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request - Tour is suitable for all fitness levels; kayaking is optional - Please bring sunscreen, swimsuit, hat, and comfortable shoes - Tour may be canceled due to weather; full refunds will be issued ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #52 of 98** | €81 | 12h | 4.97 (35) | 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 #52 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-day-tour-from-hanoi-all-inclusive-cruise-experience/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md