Lan Ha Bay Boutique Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, Swimming at the pristine places
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Lan Ha Bay Boutique Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, Swimming at the pristine places
By Vietnam Tonkin Cruise
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Ages 0-85, max of 25 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- All entrance fees & kayaking
- English speaking guide
- Private room with air-conditioning, hot shower, bathroom
- Cycling in Viet Hai villages
- 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast onboard
- Shuttle bus from Hanoi old quarter for option 7.00AM
- Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay
What's not included- Beverages & tips
- Surcharge: 30 USD per person on Dec 24 & 31 - Gala Dinner
- Shuttle bus round trip from Hanoi for 12.00PM option
- Surcharge: 30 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.
- Option 1Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, VietnamAround 7:00 am - 7:30 am: we can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi.
- Option 2Bến Bèo, Cái Bèo, TT. Cát Bà, Cát Hải, Hải Phòng, Vietnam- 12.00PM is option for who depart from the habour without any fee.
Pickup details- 7.00-7.30AM: we can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi. - 12.00PM is option for who depart from the habour without any fee.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Bến Bèo, Cái Bèo, TT. Cát Bà, Cát Hải, Hải Phòng, Vietnam
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138046P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- Surcharge: 30 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025 (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...
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138046P1
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- Freddie E0 contributionsGreat experienceWe had the most amazing time and would definitely recommend this tour, taking you away from the busy ha long bay. The crew were great, lucky was a fantastic guide and the food was incredible.Written 18 May 2022
- Edenbittern0 contributionsGood services!Lee is a very kind guide & good services. He can speak well in English. Food is good. Thanks for hospitality services. We Enjoyed very much!Written 13 April 2020
- Karrentemple0 contributionsWonderful dayAll staff were friendly & helpful, especially the guide Maggie, she was very accommodating with very good English. She gave us useful information about the kayaking & did it with us. We also enjoyed the lunch very much. It's a busy day with lots of activities & crowded in the bay but we had a wonderful day overall!Written 8 April 2020
- frankhoffman7920 contributionsTrip with the best guide!Tran was the best guide we've had in Vietnam. He was super friendly and has an excellent sense of humor. He is very good with Kids, he took our son to do kayaking! Thank you very much & keep up the good work!Written 23 March 2020
- PrescottDaniel0 contributionsBeautifulThe views of the bay are stunning, and it is so peaceful. One of the best part is kayaking activity & don’t miss it. It’s so funny & great memorable when we can explore the bay & tunnel in our own! I would recommend!Written 12 March 2020
- Vishweshwarann0 contributionsIncredible views!The staff were friendly, the tour guide was very knowledgeable. The food was exceptional. And of course Halong bay was incredible gorgeous & cruising is the best way to experience! Overall, this trip was better than expected. We will be back for longer stay!Written 10 March 2020
- JaneRyana0 contributionsFantastic lunch!The lunch was fantastic. The crew was very accommodating to special diets before the trip, they asked for if you are a vegetarian, Vegan or had any special request about foods...it’s not a problem at all, they will make sure you are well fed either way. Enjoy a delicious lunch when the boat sailing through the bay was a great feeling & memory!Written 5 March 2020
- ChrisWirth0 contributionsHighlight in AsiaThis was the highlight of our vacation in Asia. From the beginning to the end, every moments & everything was perfect. The guide & crew were the best you could ask for. Accommodation was above expectation, super comfortable with a lovely private balcony where we can enjoy amazing bay from the beds. Highly recommend!Written 5 March 2020
- FahadVoran0 contributionsGreat atmosphere!Halong Bay is gorgeous with many islands, islets in different shapes. The boat sails through the bay & we can feel the fresh atmosphere. Lying on sundeck chairs & relax, all stress will be reduced. Let’s join this trip!Written 5 March 2020
- VaibhavChhatre0 contributionsKayaking & swimmingWe explored the beauty of Lan Ha bay on the very nice day & we absolutely recommend this trip. The swimming and kayaking tour at the perfect lagoon was the best part.Written 3 March 2020
- TriciaOconnell0 contributionsGreat tour in Lan Ha bay & Halong bayThe tour was designed to discover many amazing things around the Lan ha bay & Halong bay. I so impress with the biking & kayaking time on the second day. Everything is beautiful here! Nothing bad to say. Just highly recommend!Written 17 February 2020
- T5231OKgaryt0 contributions3d2n trip with our guide HaAmazing trip with our guide Ha. We had to stay in Ha long Bay for 3d2n. With less people. We both like Kayak station. Everything is very good. Food is delisiousWritten 9 February 2020
- Tess16090 contributionsAMAZING!!!!The whole experience was amazing! Vu and Ha, our guides were incredible! The food was plentiful and delicious. The activities were so much fun and the boat and crew were so helpful. Vu’s cars games and tricks made the trip more fun than expected and the close interaction with the guides was amazing! 100% would recommend!Written 2 February 2020
- RachelCatherineK0 contributionsAMAZING!!The best cruise I have ever been on! Such an amazing experience that I will never forget. The food and scenery was to die for!!. The tour guides I had were both incredible, I had Vu and Ha as the guides on my cruise, they were they had such incredible knowledge on everything we did on this trip. I highly recommend this cruise, definitely value for money! The rooms were small but cozy and the views from the bedroom window were stunning! Kayaking was definitely the highlight, and we even got to see monkeys!😁Written 2 February 2020
- tthomas_davies0 contributionsGood workThank you so much for the lovely experience on 3 days/ 2 nights, we've loved every moments. We will recommend this trip for your hospitality and friendly services. Keep it up the good work. Kayaking & Cycling was the best part!Written 17 January 2020
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Ryan
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Jan 2020 • Friends
The pick-up from the hotel was very efficient. Our tour guide for the trip was Ha who did not show any signs of fatigue, being bubbly all the time and treating all of us like close friends. She was also very knowledgeable and gave us recommendations for food back at Hanoi. Excellent guide, one of the best I've encountered out of my many trips overseas.
We went for kayaking at Lan Ha bay, had a choice for swimming, made spring rolls and played some games. We made really memorable connections with the rest of the tourists and that only added more to the overall enjoyment we had. Amazing ambience all around.
Food and accommodation were good,the boat was surprisingly stable and would not be a problem for those who get seasick.
We went for kayaking at Lan Ha bay, had a choice for swimming, made spring rolls and played some games. We made really memorable connections with the rest of the tourists and that only added more to the overall enjoyment we had. Amazing ambience all around.
Food and accommodation were good,the boat was surprisingly stable and would not be a problem for those who get seasick.
Written 4 January 2020
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Martin B
Leeds, England, United Kingdom4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Just done the 2 day 1 night tour with a great host Vu. We got picked up at the door in Hanoi and delivered to the cruise. Food was great, kayaking, cookery lesson, swimming and squid fishing all on the first day. We stayed up late working on a serious bar bill with new friends and even a few games organised by Vu. Another spot for kayaking second day, shame there is quite a bit of floating plastic waste in some areas but that was the only drawback to a fantastic 2 days. Vu was fab, good English and very knowledgeable about everything from geography history to wildlife.
Written 21 January 2020
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Roisin B
12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Highly recomend this cruise, we opted for 2 days 1 night and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The tour was filled with fun activities, from kayaking to swimming, fishing and cooking class! Our tour guide, Vu, made the trip even better with his lovely, hilarious personality! He was very informative and looked after us really well. We also had a great group of fellow travellers which was an added bonus! The boat was much smaller than all the other boats which made our experience much more intimate. It was also lovely, clean, traditional and maintained very well. All the food was deeeeelicious and we were also lucky enough to see the rare lan ha monkeys!!!
Written 22 January 2020
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Shervin V
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We had booked a private cruise in mid-September for 3 days / 2 nights in Lan Ha Bay via the Vietnam Evasion agency. This cruise was to take place in mid-October. We had paid a deposit of 480USD to lock in the dates and the Ocean boat from Ocean Cruise.
The day before our stay, we were told that a sudden inspection by the authorities would immobilize the boat and that we would not be able to take part in the private cruise. Instead, we found ourselves on a boat with more than 20 people, without even having a discount on the price (on the group cruise, the deposit was refunded). It's a shame. Two other groups of people on the boat experienced the same mishap. Beware of this boat company. At best we suspect real control, at worst overbooking or even a boat offered to the highest bidder.
Avoid Ocean Cruise!!!
The day before our stay, we were told that a sudden inspection by the authorities would immobilize the boat and that we would not be able to take part in the private cruise. Instead, we found ourselves on a boat with more than 20 people, without even having a discount on the price (on the group cruise, the deposit was refunded). It's a shame. Two other groups of people on the boat experienced the same mishap. Beware of this boat company. At best we suspect real control, at worst overbooking or even a boat offered to the highest bidder.
Avoid Ocean Cruise!!!

Written 30 October 2023
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Zane K
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Han was an amazing guide. He was flexible and was able to understand the needs of our group perfectly. Many cruises had similar amenities and activities, but none had a guide like Han to provide the best experience possible. He had just the right amount of information and was constantly making sure everyone had what they needed.
Written 8 January 2020
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Ava E
Denver, CO8 contributions
This cruise was absolutely perfect!! If you’re looking for an intimate (small group), a route away from the touristy crowded areas, and a budget friendly option, then Lan Ha Legend cruise is the one for you. The boat is definitely older than the others but clean and had everything we needed! There was only 5 other people on the cruise with me and my boyfriend which was incredible. The area we visited was away from the crowds so it was very serene and beautiful. Our guide Vu was really funny and took us to some awesome kayaking spots!! He made our stay on La Ha legend very enjoyable and easy! The transport to and from the bay was also very comfortable and convenient. The food onboard was soo delicious!! Highly recommend!!
Written 6 February 2020
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Jen B
Boston, MA8 contributions
Jun 2022
My boyfriend and I did this cruise last month and I really could not recommend it highly enough! Lucky was our guide and he did an excellent job of organizing activities like kayaking, relaxing on a secluded beach, and biking around Cat Ba. He also taught us so much about Vietnam and Vietnamese culture. The ship itself was also lovely - the bedroom was beautiful with a private balcony and modern, private bathroom. We had four meals on board, all of which were delicious. Cruising on Lan Ha Bay instead of Ha Long Bay was definitely the right choice for us as it was super quiet and peaceful. We only wished we had booked the two night tour instead of the one night tour!
Written 4 July 2022
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Dear Jen,
Warmest greeting from Lan Ha bay cruise,
Thank you so much for using our cruise & services for 2 days/1night, overight onboard. We're very happy when you enjoy all activities: kayaking, swimming, biking...
We highly appreciated your mentionings: "The ship itself was also lovely - the bedroom was beautiful & food was delicious...."
We agree with you that The Lan Ha bay is more beautiful & less touristy than Halong bay. 3 days/ 2 nights trip in Lan Ha bay will be perfect, maybe the next time 👍!
We've loved your amazing reviews very much & will keep our hard works up to bring clients the best experience like you!
Wish you all the best,
Written 5 July 2022
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rosiebdurisdeer
Ninh Binh, Vietnam43 contributions
Fantastic small group cruise in Lan Ha Bay.
Picked up from hotel in Hanoi and transported to cruise.
Cruise company organise transport, it is paid separate from cruise.
Vu our guide was very helpful and made our stay very enjoyable.
Food is fantastic and all the staff were very attentive.
As it is a small boat, you get to know the other guests in a very short space if time.
Boat not as fancy as others in the bay, but very traditional and spotlessly clean.
Kayaking, spring roll making and fun games after dinner, squid fishing is also available for anyone who wants to.
Vu organised our transfer from Halong to Ninh Bình. Saved us having to travel back to Hanoi.
Thank you for such a great experience in the bay.
Picked up from hotel in Hanoi and transported to cruise.
Cruise company organise transport, it is paid separate from cruise.
Vu our guide was very helpful and made our stay very enjoyable.
Food is fantastic and all the staff were very attentive.
As it is a small boat, you get to know the other guests in a very short space if time.
Boat not as fancy as others in the bay, but very traditional and spotlessly clean.
Kayaking, spring roll making and fun games after dinner, squid fishing is also available for anyone who wants to.
Vu organised our transfer from Halong to Ninh Bình. Saved us having to travel back to Hanoi.
Thank you for such a great experience in the bay.
Written 22 January 2020
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Jenny T
Hoi An, Vietnam9 contributions
Great cruise!!
Ha was an excellent guide with an amazing knowledge of the country!
Food was great. You definitely couldn’t complain about the amount of food served to us.
The crew made sure that we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay
Would definitely recommend to others!
Ha was an excellent guide with an amazing knowledge of the country!
Food was great. You definitely couldn’t complain about the amount of food served to us.
The crew made sure that we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay
Would definitely recommend to others!
Written 10 February 2020
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Londa W
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We did the 2 day one night cruise. We had an amazing time . Our Host Called Ha was fantastic , her English was really good and she is studying to improve even further. She was very knowledgeable about the local area and customs. The food on the boat was superb. The weather wasn’t so good for us however did not spoil our stay still went kayaking and we were lucky to see the monkeys on Cat Ba . You are dropped off the next day about 12 so expect very early lunch , which may have been caught that morning .
Written 2 February 2020
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Hi, is there food onboard to accomodate vegan/vegetarian diet? :)
Written 23 October 2023
Hello, I would like to book for 1 person, but it seems not possible at the check out? Please help :)
Kind regards
Written 16 July 2022
Is pickup and drop off included or can it be arranged? And what time would drop off be back in Hanoi as looking to get a train that evening. Thanks.
Written 26 January 2020
It’s included, I think we arrived to Hanoi around 3-4 pm but ask the company better
Written 27 January 2020
Is transportation from Hanoi included? What is likelihood of cancellation due to not enough people on Jan. 30?
Written 7 November 2019
Time and meeting point in Hanoi?
Website says 00.00a.m. Is it a mistake??
Written 24 July 2019
Take you morning durectly in your hôtel
Written 18 August 2019
Hi, we want to know the price without the picking up service, because we are going to halong from ninh bihn so, we can start directly there and want to know the start time?
Thanks
Written 18 July 2019
Hi, What time are picking-up services from Hanoi and how much is the cost for it? (go and return). We are a group of three people for 11th August - 12th August. Thank you very much.
Written 26 June 2019
Does the boat stop off at any of the amazing viewpoints? Would love a photo of the landscape from above but thinking we might have to visit independently if we want that. Thanks!
Written 29 May 2019
Hi. The boat cruises very slowly in the bay so you can take a photos. They stop at Kayaking & swimming area on the first afternoon, for overnight & on the second morning when clients go fishing & pearl farm tour.
Written 3 June 2019
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