HALONG BAY REGION · LAN HA BAY
Halong Bay's most-booked, in order.
The 10 lan ha bay tours that get booked first. What's on the deck, what runs on the water, and what the cabin really feels like at night.
Two days sailing Lan Ha and Halong Bays from Hanoi with a balcony cabin, kayaking, cave rowing, cooking class, and smooth transfers.
“Power is a wonderful host. Very hospitable and lively. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly Good food and relaxing atmosphere. Recommended.”
Hanoi Egg Coffee Class at Cafe Minh: hands-on egg coffee plus salt and coconut styles, with history and recipes near Ta Hien beer street. $12.
“The organizer of the activity was very nice to me, i booked it when i was not in hanoi and i looked at the wrong location, but they allowed me to reschedule whenever i was in hanoi again, wich i think is very sweet. The activity was fun, the person giving the instructions was engaging.…”
Cat Ba 1-day Lan Ha Bay tour: cave kayaking, swim and snorkel, cycling rice fields, squid fishing and lunch. From $21.
“Leuk om meer te weten te komen over de verschillende eilanden”
Lan Ha Bay small-group 2-day cruise from Ninh Binh: quiet kayaking, Viet Hai cycling, meals/fees included, squid fishing and karaoke.
“A huge thank you to our guide Abe and the whole crew for their kindness, good humor, and advice!”
Premium 1-day Lan Ha Bay cruise from Cat Ba with English guide, kayak, swim and snorkel, Cai Beo village, and lunch for $59.
“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…”
Night kayaking in Lan Ha Bay for bioluminescent plankton, plus a Monkey Island sunset hike, Cai Beo floating village, and dinner in Cat Ba.
“Well, it was a nice guided tour, very enjoyable, and we had a delicious meal afterwards.”
Two days from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba National Park: kayaking, caves, hiking to Liên Minh, and staying at an eco-lodge.
“you see the whole la han bay”
Cat Ba day boat tour with kayak caves, Viet Hai village cycling, Ba Trai Dao swim, and a filling local lunch from $27.
“We had a great day! Good food, beautiful views, nice to swim in the ocean from the boat and of course a great guide, Tony. Thank you!”
3-day Cat Ba cruise: Lan Ha and Ha Long by kayak, caves, Viet Hai cycling, Navy Peak hike, squid fishing, and bioluminescent plankton.
“Don't book under any circumstances. The description and the facts are completely at odds: the rooms were very unkempt and dirty, the restrooms were unsanitary, and the toast for breakfast was soggy. The guides tried hard, but communication was very poor, and the boat was in poor condition. We left early.”
1-day Halong & Lan Ha Bay catamaran from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave kayaking, Ao Ech beach time, spring-roll class, sunset tea.
“No sign of luxury: pick-up on foot, cramped seats on the bus, no room to move. Unplanned stop in a gigantic sales center surrounded by sales pitches - anything but relaxed. The boat was overcrowded, loud and chaotic. The buffet resembled a canteen, vegetarian food was promised but not delivered. The outdoor area was overcrowded,…”
