ABOUT LAN HA BAY

Located to the East of Cat ba Islands, the South of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay is a part of Gulf of Tonkin belonged to Hai Phong City. With around 7000ha widespread over the sea, owning almost similar geological features to Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay atracts tourists by unspoiled landscape which is less touristic than Halong Bay’s destinations.

Lan Ha bay info

Being a continuous portion of mighty karst formation from Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay possesses approximately 400 islands and islets situating in the area. Many islands here have splitted the sea to form natural lagoons which is totally isolated from the outside world. Moreover, as a part of Cat Ba Archipelago – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Lan Ha Bay has pristine nature, untouched areas and a diverse ecosystem which will surely allure anyone prefererring a completely relaxing and peaceful trip.

LAN HA BAY CRUISE MAP

HOW TO GET LAN HA BAY

Almost Lan Ha Bay Cruises will depart from Got Ferry in Cat Hai Town, Hai Phong City. Nowadays, several new ships have offered new routes which depart from Tuan Chau Marina, Halong City. There are also two ways to reach Got Ferry or Tuan Chau Marina, using shuttle bus from cruise or using private transfer service.

* If you choose shuttle bus from cruise:

Your cruise departs from Got Ferry: Normally, any cruise package will include transfer cost with roundtrip shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Got Ferry – Hanoi, which means you will use the bus with other guests as well. All cruise programs in Lan Ha Bay departing from Got Ferry will start to pick up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter (at around 7:15 – 7:45 AM for day cruises and around 9:00 – 9:30 AM for overnight cruises) with the route of Highway Hanoi – Hai Phong then following Tan Vu- Lach Huyen Bridge to reach Got Ferry in Hai Phong City for around 2 hours driving.

Your cruise departs from Tuan Chau Marina: Almost cruise programs in Lan Ha Bay, which depart from Tuan Chau Marina, will start to pick up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter (at around 7:00 – 7:30 AM for day cruises and around 9:00 – 9:15 AM for overnight cruises) then transfer to Tuan Chau Marina in Halong Bay with the route of Highway Hanoi – Hai Phong – Ha Long for around 2.5 hours driving.

Note: In case you’re staying out of Hanoi Old Quarter Area, you’d better handle youself a transfer helping you arrive scheduled pick-up point in Old Quarter on time.

* If you prefer private transfer service:

You can easily rent a private car with private driver following to your schedule from vendors around Old Quarter or agents helping you book cruise package. Driving time is also around 2 to 2.5 hours driving but private transfer will offer privacy to you only.

LAN HA BAY CRUISE ITINERARIES

Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary:

Day 1:

Shuttle bus/ private car start to pick up guests from Hanoi the transfer to Cruise Waiting Lounges in Got Ferry, Hai Phong City or Tuan Chau Marina, Halong Bay. Check-in and embark the cruise.

Note: If cruise route departs from Got Ferry, guests will get on tender then transfer for approx 20 minutes to reach the main ship. In case cruise route departs from Tuan Chau Marina, guests will get on speedboat with transfer time is around 30 minutes to get on the main ship mooring in Gia Luan Area (Hai Phong City).

Welcome onboard. Receive room keys. Have lunch at the cruise’s restaurant and take a rest.

Join main interesting activities in the afternoon, which could be optional depending on each cruise’s program such as: kayaking in allowed untouched areas, visiting Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba Island.

End of main activity, back to the main ship, relax in room or at the sundeck to see the stunning sunset in Lan Ha Bay then join traditional cooking class.

Dinner is served in restaurant, which could be set menu or BBQ buffet. Freely relax at the sundeck; in cruise bar and enjoy music or experience squid fishing. End of day 1.

Day 2:

Wake up early and witness breathtaking sunrise in beautiful Lan Ha bay then participate in Tai Chi Session – a traditional Asian morning exercise.

Having light breakfast and join main interesting activities in the morning, which could be optional depending on each cruise’s program such as: visiting Dark – Bright Cave by kayaking/ rowed boat or kayaking to explore pristine Lan Ha Bay.

Back to the main ship, take a short rest and ready for check-out.

Having a brunch onboard before coming back the mainland, settle payment for extra service used onboard: beverage or spa treatment, etc.

Disembark the cruise, back to Waiting Lounge in Got Ferry or Tuan Chau Marina, take back the luggage, get on the bus/ private car then back to Hanoi. End of Lan Ha Bay 2 days 1 night cruise program.

Lan Ha Bay Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary:

Day 1:

Shuttle bus/ private car start to pick up guests from Hanoi the transfer to Cruise Waiting Lounges in Got Ferry, Hai Phong City or Tuan Chau Marina, Halong Bay. Check-in and embark the cruise.

Note: If cruise route departs from Got Ferry, guests will get on tender then transfer for approx 20 minutes to reach the main ship. In case cruise route departs from Tuan Chau Marina, guests will get on speedboat with transfer time is around 30 minutes to get on the main ship mooring in Gia Luan Area (Hai Phong City).

Welcome onboard. Receive room keys. Have lunch at the cruise’s restaurant and take a rest.

Join main interesting activities in the afternoon, which could be optional depending on each cruise’s program such as: kayaking in allowed untouched areas, visiting Trung Trang Cave in Cat Ba Island.

End of main activity, back to the main ship, relax in room or at the sundeck to see the stunning sunset in Lan Ha Bay then join traditional cooking class.

Dinner is served in restaurant, which could be set menu or BBQ buffet. Freely relax at the sundeck; in cruise bar and enjoy music or experience squid fishing. End of day 1.

Day 2:

Wake up early and witness breathtaking sunrise in beautiful Lan Ha Bay then participate in Tai Chi Session – a traditional Asian morning exercise.

Having light breakfast then get on tender transferring to day boat, which helps tourists go further to untouched areas and explore less touristic destinations in Lan Ha Bay.

Main activities on day boat: generally cycling to explore Viet Hai village, a mall village nestled in Cat Ba National Park with idyllic local life, and enjoy swimming or kayaking in the afternoon.

Lunch will be served on the day boat. Guests will have time to take a short break before joining afternoon’s itinerary.

After almost an enjoyable day on day boat, tender will transfer toursists back to the main ship, freely relax and having dinner in the restaurant. End of day 2.

Day 3:

Wake up early and witness breathtaking sunrise in beautiful Lan Ha Bay then participate in Tai Chi Session – a traditional Asian morning exercise.

Having light breakfast and join main interesting activities in the morning, which could be optional depending on each cruise’s program such as: visiting Dark – Bright Cave by kayaking/ rowed boat or kayaking to explore pristine Lan Ha Bay.

Back to the main ship, take a short rest and ready for check-out.

Having a brunch onboard before coming back the mainland, settle payment for extra service used onboard: beverage or spa treatment, etc.

Disembark the cruise, back to Waiting Lounge in Got Ferry or Tuan Chau Marina, take back the luggage, get on the bus/ private car then back to Hanoi. End of Lan Ha Bay 3 days 2 nights cruise program.

Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise Itinerary:

Shuttle bus/ private car start to pick up guests from Hanoi the transfer to Cruise Waiting Lounges in Got Ferry, Hai Phong City or Tuan Chau Marina, Halong Bay. Revise guests’s information and embark the cruise.

Welcome onboard. Have lunch at the cruise’s restaurant and take a rest.

Join main interesting activities on day boat including exploring Dark – Bright Cave by rowed boat then enjoying kayaking and swimming at natural lagoons in Lan Ha Bay.

Back to the day boat and join Vietnam traditional cruisine cooking demonstration. Several day cruises will offer additional activities such as visiting floating houses in the Bay or sunset party onboard.

Day boat turns back the mainland at around 5:30 PM. Get on the shuttle bus/ private car for going back to Hanoi and expected time for reaching city centre is around 7:30 – 8:00 PM.

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THE REASONS TO CHOOSE LAN HA BAY CRUISES

An exceptional impression of the world biosphere reserve

Being a continuous portion of the karst formation system from Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay is a part of Cat Ba Archipelago – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. With a diverse ecosystem, the natural beauty of Lan Ha Bay is well-known to be pristine and untouched, which allures anyone seeking a voyage to explore Vietnam’s nature. More »

Numerous tourist attractions in Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island possess many natural landscapes which attract tourists through exciting itineraries such as:
+ Dark and Light Cave
+ Ao Ech, Tra Bau Area – beautiful natural lagoons
+ Ba Trai Dao Island
+ Cat Ba National Park
+ Trung Trang Cave
+ Viet Hai Village
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Diverse options for Lan Ha Bay Cruises

Mostly Lan Ha Cruises accommodate a very comfortable private space for guests onboard. Along with a private balcony each cabin to admire the beauty of the Heritage Site, it is an unforgettable experience for anyone choosing Lan Ha Bay as the destination for their cruise trip. Here is the list for the best cruises in Lan Ha Bay:
+ Orchid Cruise
+ Azalea Cruise
+ Stellar of the Seas Cruise
+ ERA Cruise
+ Paradise Grand Cruise (expected to be launched in Jan 2020)
+ Peony Cruise
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Fascinating activities on Lan Ha Bay Cruises

Taking advantage of a diverse ecosystem as well as enchanting local life in Lan Ha Bay, cruise itineraries here include numerous exciting activities such as:
+ Biking and exploring Viet Hai Village
+ Visiting outstanding natural caves in Cat Ba National Park
+ Swimming
+ Kayaking in breathtaking natural lagoons
+ Explore Dark and Light Cave by rowed boat
+ Tai Chi Session in the early morning
+ Relaxing and Sunbathing on the sun deck
+ Traditional cooking class
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LAN HA BAY CRUISES BY DESTINATIONS

Hospital Cave

 Lan Ha Bay

Hospital Cave is located in Cat Ba National Park, which is a field hospital during the Vietnam - American war. With the help of China, it was built as a bomb-proof hideout as well as a hospital for Vietnam Soldiers. It took 2 years to complete then the hospital was used until 1975. This shelter was equipped with the availability of fresh...

Hoa Cuong Cave

 Lan Ha Bay

Located 20 km from Cat Ba town center and a few minutes of driving from Gia Luan harbor, Hoa Cuong Cave is one of the most beautiful and famous caves on Cat Ba Island. The cave name means Diamond Cave in English as it is famous for many natural stalactites and stalagmites sparkling like diamond that grabs visitors’ attention. Hoa Cuong Cave...

Ao Ech Area

 Lan Ha Bay

Located on the eastern side of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay is a very calm bay with about 400 large and small islands and 139 small golden sand beaches creating a beautiful natural picture. Ao Ech Area is one of the best attractions on Lan Ha Bay which is best known for its pristine and tranquil beauty. The whole area is an unspoiled waterscape...

Viet Hai Village

 Lan Ha Bay

Viet Hai is a famous fishing village on Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai district, Hai Phong Province which attracts a large number of tourists due to the original and unique natural landscape and friendly people.  Often included in the cruises’ 3 day 2 night itinerary on Lan Ha Bay, the cycling experience along the...

Dark and Bright Cave

 Lan Ha Bay

Dark and Bright Cave is a part of Lan Ha Bay which is well known for the stunning limestone structure and the interesting natural habitat. Also belonging to Cat Ba National Park, this amazing place is very suitable for tourists who are interested in kayaking and passion to nature. The whole area is divided into two...

Trung Trang Cave

 Lan Ha Bay

Trung Trang Cave is dubbed a masterpiece of Mother Nature dedicated exclusively to Cat Ba Island. Located in Trung Trang valley about 15 km northwest of Cat Ba town, Trung Trang Cave is 300 meters long and passes through the mountain, having a capacity of hundreds of visitors at the same time. Trung Trang Cave takes visitors from this...

Ba Trai Dao Islets

 Lan Ha Bay

Ba Trai Dao Islets consists of three small mountains with the height of 23 meters, which from afar resemble three giant peaches. This fact leads to the name Ba Trai Dao which literally means three peaches in Vietnamese. These islets are located 22 km away to the south of Bai Chay tourist wharf and near Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong...

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