Fisrt Day
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You will be picked up in Hanoi's Old Quarter to take the highway to the port in Hải Phòng, where we will arrive at around 8:15 AM.
8:15 AM
Our bus will pick you up at our office (210, 1/4 Street, Cát Bà Town) or at your hotel, then transfer you to Bèo Harbour, about 1 km away.
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Our trip begins with a cruise through the Floating Fishing Village (one of the oldest villages in Vietnam). Our tour guide will share many interesting details about the life of the fishermen and their families.
Visit and enjoy hundreds of different and amazing limestone island landscapes, such as Turtle Islet, Toad Islet, and Candle Islet, in Lan Hạ Bay. The scenery is truly fascinating.
Continue cruising to the border between Hạ Long Bay and Lan Hạ Bay, where you’ll enjoy one and a half hours of kayaking through caves named Bright Cave, Dark Cave, and Bat Cave to explore the beauty of hidden lagoons—a wonderful experience.
Move to a private swimming area in the middle of Hạ Long Bay called Cam Lagoon, a less touristy spot where you can swim for half an hour in clear blue water and even jump from the deck of the boat—a perfect experience.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy lunch on the boat with a selection of Vietnamese dishes, including seafood and vegetarian options.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Relax by taking a nap on the boat or sitting on the deck to sunbathe and take photos as we return via another route to take you to Việt Hải Harbour.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
From Việt Hải Harbour: Cycle across rice fields to Việt Hải Village—a fascinating experience.
Stroll around the village to meet friendly locals and learn about their life and culture.
You can also farm with them if you like (seasonal) and experience the unique feeling of a fish massage—a truly special experience.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner will be served on the boat with traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
You can experience squid fishing or kayaking to see bioluminescent plankton.
Enjoy the fresh night air on the bay before going to sleep.
*Second Day
08:00 AM
Wake up and have breakfast.
Enjoy the sunrise and breathe in the fresh air on the bay.
09:00 AM
Head to Ho Ba Hầm for another day of exploring Hạ Long Bay.
11:00 AM
Visit Dau Bê Island, then relax on a deserted beach. Kayak to discover Ho Ba Hầm (three hidden lagoons).
12:00 PM
Have lunch prepared in a local cooking style.
01:00 PM
Return to Lan Hạ Bay, where you can kayak around limestone islands, swim at private deserted beaches, sunbathe on the boat, and more.
03:00 PM
Return to Cát Bà Town.
- You will finish your trip at 3:30 pm at our office, you can book bus tickets to Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, Sapa ….. at 4pm