HIGHLIGHT OF LAN HA - HA LONG BAY 3D2N CRUISE
- 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.
INCLUSION OF LAN HA - HA LONG BAY 3D2N CRUISE
- Hotel pick -up from Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, Cat Ba island
- All entrance tickets
- English speaking guide
- All meals mentioned: 03 lunch, 02 dinner, 02 breakfast
- Private cabin/room on cruise ( 3 star - 4 star cruise)
- Activites: kayakking, swimming,cycling
TOUR EXCLUSION
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Others that not mentioned in "Inclusion"
ITINERARY OF LAN HA - HA LONG BAY 3D2N CRUISE
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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: 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 Ninh Binh: We will pick you up at your hotel in Tam Coc, Trang An Ninh Binh city. Pick-up time: 7h00 - 7h15
- 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.
Beo floating village
12h30: Say goodbye to the fishermen, keep cruising on the hidden route to the most scenic areas of Lan Ha Bay with hundreds of beautiful limestone islands such as: Turtle island, Thumb rock, Budda rock, Pen Islet, Candle rock etc... . Have lunch on cruise

Turtle island
13h30: Cross the border between Lan Ha bat & Ha Long bay, we are heading to the unique part of Ha Long Bay. Stop at Ba Trai Dao Beach for swimming & kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of World Herritage.

Ba Trai Dao Beach
15h30: Our boat tour keep heading futher to the less rouristic part of Ha Long bay where you hardly see other boats around.
16h45: 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.
Relaxe & Enjoy Sunset Party On Cruise
19h00: Anchor at calm & quite place where is far away from the other big cruises for dinner & overnight
BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER
8h00: Enjoy breakfast with Vietnamese tea or coffee.
8h30: After breakfast, we transfer you by tender to Fish-farm area. You have a chance to explore the life of local people & feed the fish at the floating farm.
9h30: You leave the big cruise and get transfered to daily boat to discover another side of Ha Long Bay and Dark & Bright Cave. Do kayaking to discover Dark & Bright Cave.

Dark & Bright Cave
12h30: Have lunch on boat
14h30: Move to another part of Ha Long Bay. Stop at the sandy beach for swimming.
16h00: Return to overnight cruise. Enjoy sunset party while cruise back to Lan Ha Bay

Candle Rock
19h00: Anchor at calm & quite place where is far away from the other big cruises for diner & overnight
BREAKFAST + LUNCH
7h00: Enjoy a breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay.
8h30: 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. (If you do not want to visit Viet Hai Village, You can visit a fish- farm & do kayaking in Lan Ha Bay instead)
Cycle to Viet Hai fishing village
10h45: Return to boat for check-out procedures.. 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 transfered back to your hotel in Cat Ba, Hanoi, Ninh Binh. Tour ends.
3D2N cruise route map
TOUR PRICE OF LAN HA - HA LONG BAY 3D2N CRUISE
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

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POLICY OF 3D2N 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$/person for guest who take only 1 way trasnfer from Hanoi, Ninh Binh
- Discount 20$/person for guest who take only 1 way trasnfer from Sapa/Ha Giang
- 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 3D2N LAN HA - HA LONG BAY CRUISE TOUR
1. What time does the cruise start and end?
Check-in generally begins around 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM on the first day, and the cruise returns to Cat Ba around 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM on the third day.
2. What activities are included on the 3D2N cruise?
You’ll enjoy a variety of activities such as kayaking through hidden lagoons, swimming at secluded beaches, visiting floating fishing villages, exploring caves, and sunset parties on deck.
3. What’s the difference between the 2D1N and 3D2N cruise?
The 3D2N cruise allows more time to explore deeper areas of Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay, visit less-touristic spots, and enjoy a full second day of activities like cycling in Viet Hai Village or hiking on Cat Ba Island.
4. Is the cruise suitable for children or families?
Yes, the 3D2N cruise is family-friendly, offering safe water activities, connecting rooms, and flexible itineraries suitable for both adults and kids.
5. What should I pack for the cruise?
Bring light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. During cooler months (Dec–Feb), pack a light jacket.
6. 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 3 days 2 night cruise.
7. Is there another 3 days 2 nights cruise?
Yes. You can take Ha Long - Lan Ha 3D2N cruise that departs from Tuan Chau/Ha Long city (not from Cat Ba island). For this option: You will have multi choices for cruises ranged rom 4 - 6 star cruise.
8. Can we take 2 days/1 night cruise instead?
Yes, you can do one of these 2D1N cruise as below:
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