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Private Charter Junk in Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay 3days/2nights

Haiphong3 daysSailing or Boat Tour
  • Free cancellation up to 6 days before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Meet on location, or hotel pickup
  • Guided tour in Vietnamese · Guidance in English

About this experience

For those who have more time for this authentic trip, a three-day two-night cruise at a relaxed pace is ideal to discover the secrets of the Dragon Legend history telling, visit fishing village, floating village, and explore by kayak. This three-day trip on one of our Wooden Tradition boats offers the comfort and local touch design as you enjoy wonderful nature beauty. The designed size of the boats offer our Guests to stay on the same boat for the entire trip to exploring the Bay.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Off the beaten track cruise in Lan Ha Bay and a part of Halong Bay

Private unique cruise in Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay

Oriental-designed cabin with large windows and en-suite bathroom

Explore the bay by kayak, visit fishing village, floating village and bamboo boat trip if required on the second day

Authentic Vietnamese cuisines onboard

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What’s included

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Shuttle Bus Transfer Hanoi - Cat Ba and Return (Option from Hanoi)
  • Meeting Point at Cai Beo Harbor (Near Cat Ba Town)
  • Entrance Fees & Acitivities as Program
  • Oriental-designed cabin with windows and en-suite bathroom
  • Kayaking/Bicycle/Electric Car

Not included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips

Itinerary

  1. 1

    CAT BA ISLAND - LAN HA BAY

    12:00 - Welcomed and greeted by the boat's manager at Beo's wharf, enjoy a welcome drink. Get on your private junk, move around to learn about the boat, and check into your cabin before cruising. 12:15 - Pull up the anchor and start your cruise. The traditional junk firstly winds its way by a fishing village toward Lan Ha Bay. Not much different from Halong Bay featured with hundreds of limestone islands and islets. Lan Ha is smaller but the karst formations are close to each other, this makes Lan Ha Bay become the best place for kayaking , swimming and outdoor activities. 13:15 - Anchor is dropped in the middle of the bay for lunchtime. If the weather is nice, your lunch will be served on the top where you are able to enjoy the scenery the best. 14:15 - After lunch, the traditional junk will take you to Ba Trai Dao beaches. Getting off your boat for a swimming and sunbathing on the tiny beach. 16:30 - Start cruising along the border line between Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay from the beaches. You're really viewing a remote part of Halong Bay as you won't be on the same route with many boats from this "back door". 18:30 - Get the anchor dropped when you reach the night place in a remote corner of the World Heritage. Take more swim off the boat if you wish (This is more doable in the summer time as it's early and warm enough), otherwise, just relax until dinner time. 19:00 - Dinner is served with a set menu. Overnight on Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  2. 2

    HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

    For early risers: The summer sunrise is about 6h00; Winter sunrise is about 6h30 (Ask your captain for better information on the day). Otherwise, you can remain in your cabin until breakfast time. 07:30 - The engine is started and gets ready for the second day. 08:00 - Breakfast is served while you are cruising further to other parts of the bay include the Coconut beach area. 08: 45 - Arrive at Vung Kiem Lam area, you are escorted to discover a hidden lake that can be accessed by only one tunnel-like cave (Hang Sang). Paddling around the lake to enjoy the quietness at this beautiful spot. After that, the junk will wind its way back to Lan Ha Bay. 12:00 - Lunch is served aboard. 13:30 - Heading to Viet Hai dock where you will embark on a scenic cycling ride into a part of Cat Ba National Park, visit Viet Hai village, the only one community allowed to stay in the parking area. Ride back to the boat to end the active afternoon. 17:30 - Anchoring at a scenic place in Lan Ha for the second night on the boat. 19:00 - Enjoy set-menu dinner. In the evening, you may try your luck with squid fishing before retiring in your cozy private cabin. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  3. 3

    LAN HA BAY - CAT BA ISLAND - HANOI

    07:45 - Breakfast is served on the sundeck. After breakfast, the anchor is pulled up and continue exploring the bay 09:00 - The traditional boat will take you to visit a fish-farm. Learn about the typical sorts of fish grown on the bay. 10:00 - Get back on boat and heading to Van Boi beach for 30-hour swim in this morning. 10: 45 - Gently moving back to Beo wharf where you started. Check out of your cabin and have brunch on the way. 11:45 - Disembarkation and get on your private car/ van for the afternoon drive back to Hanoi. Included meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Good to know

Duration
3 days
How you meet
Meet on location, or hotel pickup
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 6 days before
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
4+ years
Guide
Guided tour in Vietnamese · Guidance in English
Start times
07:00 · 12:00

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • OPTION ONLY CRUISE FROM CAT BA: Please come to Ben Beo Harbor in Cat Ba Island at 11.30 AM - 12.00 noon time for boarding cruise
  • What to bring
  • Sun glasses & Sun Block
  • Wide Brim Hat
  • Insect Repellents
  • Swimming Suits
  • Warm Clothes ( in winter )
  • Original Passport

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience starts.

  • 6 days or more before: full refund
  • 2–5 days before: 50% refund
  • Less than 2 days before: no refund

Meeting point

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Bến Bèo

Address
Cát Hải, VN
How you meet
Meet on location, or hotel pickup
Coordinates
20.73191, 107.05933
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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 3 days.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience starts. 6 days or more before: full refund · 2–5 days before: 50% refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in Vietnamese · Guidance in English

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.

Where does this experience start?

It starts at Bến Bèo, Cát Hải, VN.

Is there a minimum age?

Travellers must be 4 or older.

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From AED 918 per person (10–15 travelers)Free cancellation