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Full-day tour in Ha Long, taking in Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay and View point. Run by Cat Ba Sonder, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Lan Ha Bay
- Ha Long Bay
- View point
- Runs full day
- Ha Noi Old Quarter pick-up and drop-off (if option is selected)
- Cat Ba town pick-up & drop off
Lan Ha and Monkey Island Full Day Boat Trip: Key Facts
| Price | From $41.5 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full day |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a experience in Ha Long, built around Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay and View point. It is run by Cat Ba Sonder, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
A private day with a driver-guide is the way to see the most of a Japanese city or region in one day, because it removes the transfers between sights that eat a third of the day on public transport. Prices are usually per vehicle for up to a set number of guests rather than per person, and cover the car, fuel, tolls and the guide; entrance fees and lunch are paid as you go unless the listing says otherwise. Japanese guides are licensed for the work and typically punctual to the minute. Give the operator your priorities, and expect them to reorder the day around opening hours and crowds; that is what you are paying for.
Pickup is offered from Hoàn Kiếm, Cát Bà Island and Cat Ba; the exact spot and time are agreed with Cat Ba Sonder once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.
The price covers Ha Noi Old Quarter pick-up and drop-off, Cat Ba town pick-up & drop off, Transportation, All entrance fees and guide. It does not cover Services are not clearly mentioned, Extra drinks, Personal expenses and Tips, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Hotel pickup in Ha Long. Cat Ba Sonder confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Cat Ba Sonder before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
3 pickup location options
Hoàn Kiếm, Cát Bà Island, Cat Ba
Lan Ha Bay
Swimming, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Sailing (8 hours)
Ha Long Bay
Kayaking
View point
Sunset (1 hour)
3 drop-off locations
Đ. Trần Quang Khải, French Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam, Hoàn Kiếm, Cat Ba
Detailed Itinerary
3 pickup location options: Hoàn Kiếm, Cát Bà Island, Cat Ba
Lan Ha Bay: Swimming, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Sailing (8 hours)
Ha Long Bay: Kayaking
View point: Sunset (1 hour)
3 drop-off locations: Đ. Trần Quang Khải, French Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam, Hoàn Kiếm, Cat Ba
Includes
- Ha Noi Old Quarter pick-up and drop-off (if option is selected)
- Cat Ba town pick-up & drop off
- Transportation
- All entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- 01 small bottle of water
- Kayak/Drybag
- Snorkel/Towel
- Lunch
- Sunset tea
Excludes
- Services are not clearly mentioned
- Extra drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Important information
Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Ha Long. Cat Ba Sonder confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.
Weather
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
Fantastic tour - we especially loved the swimming and kayaking- wonderful guides. Great transportation to and from the boat.
Great trip, would highly recommend. There weren’t many people on board, the views were simply stunning and we had great time despite the weather. Also shout-out to our guide, besides being really nice he helped me a lot today :))
The whole day was amazing! It wasn’t touristy at all. We were only about 15 people on the boat which was really nice because we had loads of space and a really peaceful atmosphere. Our tour guide Tintin was lovely, he explained a lot to us and made sure to show us the best spots and we had really nice conversations as well with him. All in all the tour was totally worth it :)
I had a lovely day. the bay was so beautiful!! must do!
Our guide was great, spoke perfect English and shared a lot of interesting details with us. The itinerary is also perfect and we got to do everything we hoped to. The lunch was also excellent, one of the best we have had on a tour.
I loved my experience with them. The entire day was super smooth from the pick up to the drop off at my hotel. I had a great day with a lot of fun. The highlight where definitely jumping from the boat and swimming to see monkeys on the beach. Even if the kayak part was also really nice. Ho and, the food on board was delicious !
A great day cruising around the limestone, visiting beautiful beaches and kayaking. Very good guide and friendly staff, excellent lunch and drinks available to purchase. Pick up and drop off to the pier and a very relaxing atmosphere :) highlight of our trip to the island!
A very long day but perfect for seeing the bay if short on time or if you prefer to stay based in Hanoi. Our guide, Justin, was excellent. Very professional, friendly and with plenty of information. We had a lovely day on the boat and I particularly enjoyed the kayaking. The small hike on Monkey island was great, but would recommend proper shoes/sandals with straps. The transport felt a little chaotic with several bus/ferry changes each way but it was all very timely and well organised - we just needed a little information from the drivers / the company to avoid confusion.
Justin, our tour guide was so attentive and was so helpful and knowledgeable. Everything went smoothly and the lunch was very good. Thank you for a great day out.
We had an amazing time in Lan Ha Bay, the trip was well organised and the transportation felt smooth. Our guides Justin and Tintin (T) were friendly and very helpful. It includes many activities for a fair price. We recommend it!
We had an awesome time on this trip! The boat itself was really nice, the scenery was incredible, the activities were really fun/interesting, and the guides were great!
It was a great day overall. I chose the option with transfer from and to Hanoi Old Quarter and it was so convenient. All the activities are really well organised and so they are able to fit a lot of them in so little time. It had been ages since I had so much fun. The guides were enthusiastic and the other staff on the boat were really nice. The food was AMAZING and abundant, you will definitely not be still hungry after. This is the best day trip/guided activity that I've ever had and I'm not exaggerating!