HIGHLIGHT OF 2D1N LAN HA - HA LONG CRUISE TOUR
- Explore the most scenic & less touristic parts of both Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay
- Do kayaking through natural caves & hidden lagoons
- Do swimming & snorkling at secluded sandy beaches
- Cycle & trek to Viet Hai - the isolated fishing village in Cat Ba National Park
- Overnight on boat at quiet anchorage.
2D1N LAN HA - HALONG CRUISE TOUR INCLUSION
- Hotel pick -up from Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, Cat Ba island
- All entrance tickets
- English speaking guide
- All meals mentioned: 02 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast
- Private cabin/room on cruise (3 - 5 star cruise)
- Activites: kayakking, swimming,cycling
TOUR EXCLUSION
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Others that not mentioned in "Inclusion"
ITINERARY OF 2D1N LAN HA - HA LONG CRUISE TOUR
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LUNCH + DINNER
11h30 - 11h45: You will be collected at your hotel in Cat Ba center or at our office: No 215, 1/4 street, Cat Ba town.
- If you start from Hanoi/Ninh Binh: We will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter area or at our office in Hanoi: No 214, Tran Quang Khai street. Pick -up time: 7h00 - 7h20.
- If you start from Hai Phong: We will pick you up at: No 41 Ben Binh street, Minh Khai, Hai Phong city. Pick-up time: 8h30 - 8h45.
12h15: Welcome to our cruise! Check in your cabin, enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by our local guide. The boat will cruise around Cai Beo – one of the most ancient & largest floating villages in Vietnam where you can see the daily life activities of the local-fisherman.
Turtle Island in Lan Ha Bay
12h30: We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.
Enjoy swimming at Ba Tra Dao beach
14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay.
15h30: Say goodbye to Cat Ba Langur, our boat tour keep heading futher to the less rouristic part of Ha Long bay where you hardly see other boats around.
Kayak at Dark & Bright cave area
16:45: Enjoy watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam sping-rolls. In the early evening the boat has it’s Happy Hour deal.
19h00: Anchor at calm & quite place where is far away from the other big cruises for diner & overnight
BREAKFAST + LUNCH
07h:00: Enjoy a breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay.
08:30 : Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school. Return to boat for check-out procedures.
Cycle through jungle to Viet Hai
10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.
11h45: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
12h00: Say farewell to boat crew. Get dropped off at your hotel in Cat Ba island, Hai Phong, Hanoi, Ninh Binh. Tour ends.
Cruise Route Map
PRICE OF 2D1N LAN HA - HA LONG BAY CRUISE TOUR
Price is in USD & per person. It fixed as it is open-group tour. If you want to take the private boat tour for only your group ( Do not share the boat with the other guests), please send us your requests to info@catbaduky.vn
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 5 STAR, 4 STAR & 3 STAR CRUISE
| Criteria | 3 star cruise | 4 star cruise | 5 star cruise |
| No of cabins | 10 cabins | 10 cabins | From above 20 cabins |
| Facilities | Sundeck, restaurants, standing bathtub | Swimming pool, juccuzzi, bathtub, sundeck, restaurants | Swimming pool, juccuzzi, bathtub, sundeck, restaurants, elevator |
| Services | Skybar, taichi, | Skybar, taichi | Skybar, massage, gym, cooking class, taichi |
| Depart from | Ben Beo (Beo habour) | Ben Beo (Beo habour) | Tuan Chau or Gia Luan habour |
| Route | Cat Ba island - Beo floating village - Lan Ha Bay - Ba Trai Dao - Dark & Bright cave - Ha Long Bay - Viet Hai village | Same to 3 star cruise | Tuan Chau/Gia Luan (Cat Ba) - Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay - Ba Trai Dao/Dark & Bright cave - Tra Bau - Tuan Chau/Gia Luan |
| Single charge | 40$ | 40$ | 180% adult price |
If you want to check type of cruises in detail, please click on each cruise as below:
POLICY OF 2D1N LAN HA - HA LONG BAY CRUISE TOUR
CHILDREN POLICY
- Free for children under 4 years old
- 75% charge for children from 5 - 9 years old
- 100% adult price charged for children from 10 years old
DISCOUNT POLICY
- Discount 10$/person for guest who take only 1 way trasnfer from Hanoi, Ninh Binh
- Discount 5$/person for group from 4 pax above
- Discount 2$/person for guests who would like to book Flamingo Cat Ba Onsen Combo Package
CANCELLATION POLICY
BY OUR SIDE
- In case of typhoon that the boat is not allowed to go out, Cat Ba Du Ky Travel offer full refund for all the tours that have not started; Or the tour can be moved to other dates without extra charge if our boats are available and your time permits
- Partial refund of difference will be applied for the tours that are on the way
BY CUSTOMER:
- 10% charge if cancellation received immediately after booking
- 30% charge if cancellation received from 10 days - 15 days prior to the deparure date
- 50% charge if cancellation received from 4 days - 9 days prior to the departure date
- 100% charge if cancellation receivd less than 72 hours prior to the departure dat or No Show
FAQ - QUESTION ABOUT LAN HA BAY - HA LONG BAY 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT CRUISE
1. What we should bring for Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay 2 days 1 night cruise
Travellers are advised to bring these things in order to have the best experience:
- Swimwear – wear it under your clothes for convenience.
- Waterproof bag / dry bag – to keep phone, camera, and valuables safe from splashes.
- Sandals or water shoes – useful for getting in/out of kayaks or rocky areas.
- Change of clothes – for after swimming/kayaking, as you’ll get wet.
2. What time/season is the best to do Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long bay 2D1N cruise?
The best time for a 1-day Lan Ha – Ha Long cruise is spring (Mar–May) or autumn (Sep–Nov), with a morning departure (8–9 AM) so you can enjoy calm weather, clear skies, and full activities.
3. Are there 2D1N cruise that start earlier & finish later so we can explore more & stay longer on cruise?
Yes. If you want to explore further places on bay & stay longer on cruise, you can take 2N1D cruise - Option 2 that you will take the cruise from 8h30 AM & finish around 15h00 next day.
4. Can we combine plankton tour with 2 days/1 night cruise?
Yes. It costs extra 40$/person if you want to combine Cat Ba plankton tour with 2D1N cruise.
5. Are there 6 star overnight cruise?
Yes, You can upgrade to Diana 6 star 2D1N cruise instead.
6. Can we take 3 days/2 night cruise instead?
