DAY TRIP FROM HANOI
13 Tours Reviewed
A calmer Halong cruise is rare. I like that this trip mixes the famous scenery with Lan Ha Bay time in quieter waters, plus the kind of cozy boat feel that doesn’t feel like a floating factory. I also love…
That first view from the deck hits fast. This is a modern, comfort-first cruise through Lan Ha Bay that also sends you inland to Viet Hai Village, so you get both water time and forest village time in one day.…
Lan Ha Bay wakes up slow, then hits you with views. This 2-day cruise from Hanoi mixes limestone-karst kayaking, time to swim, an onboard spring-roll cooking class, and a bike outing to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba National Park.…
This day trip moves fast—in a good way. I like how it strings together Lan Ha Bay kayaking and Viet Hai biking with just enough downtime to actually enjoy the scenery, not just check boxes. You also get a real…
Lan Ha Bay has a way of slowing you down. This 2-day ride is built around limestone lagoons, real local routines on the water, and the kind of night kayaking that can look like science fiction—especially when the plankton show…
Lan Ha and Halong in one smooth loop. This 3-day, 2-night cruise links Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in the same ride, then adds a very human stop in Viet Hai Village by bike. You get a junior suite…
A hard-working day in Cat Ba feels effortless. I love the wild, UNESCO biosphere setting and how the trek gets you away from the usual Cat Ba routine. I also love kayaking Lan Ha Bay at water level, where limestone…
That first limestone view hits fast. This Lan Ha Bay cruise is built for small-group calm: only 10 cabins, each with a private balcony, and a sailing route designed to avoid the busiest areas. I especially like the balance here—crisp…
Lan Ha Bay feels like Cat Ba’s best-kept rhythm. This 2D1N trip strings together limestone islands, cave kayaking, a village ride, and a real night plan on the water. I especially like the small group size and the fact that…
Caves and kayaks in Lan Ha Bay. That’s the core of this one-day trip. I like the Dark & Bright Caves kayaking and the Cat Ba seafood lunch because they turn a simple day cruise into a day with real…
Cat Ba can feel big and untamed, but this trip keeps it human. I like the mix of jungle time on Cat Ba Island and boat time in Lan Ha Bay, plus that night kayak for bioluminescent plankton. You’ll also…
The first karst islands hit you fast. This is a new, 10-cabin Lan Ha Bay cruise for up to 20 guests, and it mixes serious scenery with hands-on time on the water. I especially like the private balcony cabins and…
Lan Ha Bay is best when you move slowly. This half-day cruise gives you that, with a traditional junk boat, quick stops for scenery, and time on the water for a swim and kayaking. It’s an easy way to see…
