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The 14 best viet hai village bay cruises you can book today, with the per-head fare, how long you are aboard and who each one suits. Number one is at the top for a reason.
From Cat Ba town, you’ll cruise by junk boat past Cai Beo fish-farm and Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islands, then kayak at Tai Keo Lagoon and swim near Van Boi Beach. The four-hour trip includes a guide, entrance ticket, towel, drybag, and pickup at the town meeting point.
Spend two days aboard a 10-cabin Lan Ha Bay cruise with a maximum of 20 passengers. You get a private balcony, Vietnamese meals, kayaking, swimming, a cooking class, squid fishing, and a 5-kilometer bike ride to Viet Hai Village. Guides such as Tony and Sun keep the trip lively.
Trade Hanoi traffic for Cat Ba’s forested hills and quiet bays. You’ll hike Navy Peak, sleep in a jungle bungalow in Viet Hai, kayak after dark among glowing plankton, then cruise Lan Ha Bay to caves, beaches, fish farms, and Ha Long Bay. Guides may include Tanh, Chilly, or Tyler.
“Wow! We had a great time on this trip. From start to finish the tour was a seamless experience. Even before the trip started the customer service and communication was excellent. The first day we were picked up from Hanoi and went to the home stay on Cat Ba island which was beautiful, where we had lunch and went on a walk to an amazing viewpoint. The real highlight of the day was seeing the bioluminescent plankton. Day 2 was a day on the boat exploring cat ba bay which was just as fun. We then requested to be dropped off in Ninh Binh for an additional fee. This was…”
Cruise from Cat Ba through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays in a small group of up to 16. You will kayak through caves, swim at Cam Lagoon, cycle to Viet Hai Village, sleep in a private cabin, and look for glowing plankton at night. Guides B and Chili have earned special praise.
“An unforgettable experience. The tour is wonderful, our guide B was great, he accompanied us at all times, I went with him in the kayak and felt very safe, as I don't have much experience. Then we went cycling around the park, which was beautiful. In the evening we went out in the kayaks to see the plankton, which was amazing. The food was very good and fresh, and the whole team was very nice. I would definitely do it again with them. I highly recommend it.”
Travel from Hanoi or Cat Ba to Lan Ha Bay for a full day of cave kayaking, swimming near Ba Trai Dao, a seafood lunch, and sunset views. The boutique cruise has rooftop seating, a bar, showers, and an English-speaking guide. Recent guides have included Tinh, Tony, and Happy.
“Perfecto. On time, great food, best tour guide.the best views ever. Highly recommend..”
Sail from Cat Ba through quieter Lan Ha Bay aboard a 10-cabin cruise with a private balcony in every cabin. You get kayaking, swimming, a cooking class, squid fishing, and a bicycle visit to Viet Hai Village. English-speaking guides, including Tom on some departures, lead the small group.
“We did the cruise with our guide Tom. He was always looking out for all of us and was a lot of fun. We did a lot of activities that we really enjoyed!”
This 3-day cruise combines Halong Bay, quieter Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island, and Viet Hai Village. You will kayak, swim, cycle through a valley, visit a local school, join cooking classes, and sleep in an air-conditioned junior suite. Mr Lucas may assist with transfers and trip arrangements.
“This was an amazing 3 day trip. The tour operator, Mr Lucas, was amazing. He got in touch immediately we booked and made sure the whole trip was smooth. he arranged hotel pick up and drop off and checked to make sure all was good. we felt secure having that contact. La Casta Regal boat we stayed on was first class. the cabin was big, luxurious with a balcony and bath that overlooked the bay as we travelled about. The food was plntiful and delecious. The extra day was spent on Cat Ba island cycling, swimming and generally exploring. we loved it. The package altogether was well worth the money…”
Spend two days moving through quieter Lan Ha Bay by boat, kayak, bicycle, and on foot. You’ll paddle through Dark and Bright Caves, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, stay in a jungle bungalow at Viet Hai, and look for glowing plankton after dark. English guidance and meals are included.
“The boat part was really nice, but then a typhoon came and we had to give up the other activities. The apartment in the village is amazing, almost too good to be true. I'm giving it 5 stars because the tour operator made sure to reschedule everything several times to keep us safe, even paying for an extra night in the village.”
You’ll cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays in a group of up to 15, with kayaking, swimming at Ba Tra Dao Islet, a spring-roll cooking class, and cycling in Viet Hai Village. Hanoi Old Quarter transfers, meals, accommodation, an English-speaking guide, and activities are included.
“this tour is a complete scam! we bought the tour at the last minute and while we were on the bus to Cat Ba the organizer wrote to me saying that there were no more places on the ship and that we would therefore sleep in a hotel. also all the activities would have been changed. it's a scam.. do not buy this tour”
Spend two days exploring Lan Ha and southern Halong Bay from Cat Ba. Kayak through Bright, Dark, and Bat caves, swim near Ba Trai Dao, eat Vietnamese meals aboard, then bike through Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village. The small group has up to 12 people.
“A great experience. My bus was delayed for more than 2 hours and the same agency got me another cruise under the same conditions and at no extra charge. Definitely highly recommended. Wonderful personal treatment and a dream cruise. Great staff and very attentive at all times.”
From Cat Ba Town, you cruise past Cai Beo Floating Village, kayak through Dark and Bright Cave, swim near Ba Trai Dao, eat Vietnamese food onboard, then cycle or take an electric car to Viet Hai Village. The $46 price includes transfers, tickets, activities, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.
Start in Cat Ba Town and cruise through Cai Beo fishing village into Lan Ha Bay. Kayak through Bright and Dark Cave, swim near Ba Trai Dao, eat Vietnamese food onboard, then cycle or take an electric car to Viet Hai Village. English guide, hotel pickup, tickets, and sunset party are included.
Travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island for a full day on Lan Ha Bay. An English-speaking guide leads you aboard the Serenity Cruise for bay views, lunch, Viet Hai village, cycling, swimming, kayaking, and a water slide. Kayaking and bar drinks cost extra.
“The Serenity cruise boat was exceptional - well presented, excellent food and service, very comfortable. Stunning views and scenery, plus some fun activities including kayaking and cycling made for a great & & memorable day!”
Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter early for Cat Ba Island, then cruise Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury boat with a water slide and floating pool. You’ll see Cai Beo fishing village, cycle through Viet Hai, kayak, swim, and return to Hanoi after sunset. An English-speaking guide leads the day.
“It was well organised and guides were informative and helpful.”
An hour around a harbour, a full day with a swim stop, or a cabin and a sunrise.
