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The most luxurious day cruise in Lan Ha Bay in Hanoi

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Activity provider: Tinny Travel Co.Ltd
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full-day tour in Hanoi, taking in Ben Beo harbour, Cat Ba Island, Cát Bà Island and Traditional village. Run by Tinny Travel Co.Ltd, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Cát Bà Island
  • Traditional village
  • Lan Ha Bay
  • Runs 1 days
  • Option 1 : Start and end from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter

The most luxurious day cruise in Lan Ha Bay in Hanoi: Key Facts

PriceFrom $101.7 per person
Duration1 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1-day experience in Hanoi, built around Bus/coach, Cát Bà Island and Traditional village. It is run by Tinny Travel Co.Ltd, 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.

The price covers Option 1 : Start and end from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Round-trip transfer from Ha Noi to Cat Ba Island, Vietnamese- and English-speaking guide on the boat and Welcome drink. It does not cover Tips, Drinks at the bar and Surcharge for New Year, Lunar New Year, Christmas, 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 Hanoi. Tinny Travel Co.Ltd 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 Tinny Travel Co.Ltd 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

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 pickup location options

Cat Ba, Hoàn Kiếm

Bus/coach

(3 hours)

Ben Beo harbour, Cat Ba Island

Boat cruise (1.5 hours)

Cát Bà Island

Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

Traditional village

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bike tour (1.5 hours)

Lan Ha Bay

Break time, Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset (1.5 hours)

2 drop-off locations

Hoàn Kiếm, Cat Ba

Detailed Itinerary

2 pickup location options: Cat Ba, Hoàn Kiếm

Bus/coach: (3 hours)

Ben Beo harbour, Cat Ba Island: Boat cruise (1.5 hours)

Cát Bà Island: Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

Traditional village: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bike tour (1.5 hours)

Lan Ha Bay: Break time, Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset (1.5 hours)

2 drop-off locations: Hoàn Kiếm, Cat Ba

Includes

  • Option 1 : Start and end from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi's Old Quarter
  • Round-trip transfer from Ha Noi to Cat Ba Island
  • Vietnamese- and English-speaking guide on the boat
  • Welcome drink
  • Lunch on the boat
  • Kayaking and swimming
  • 1 bottle of water
  • Option 2 : Start and end from hotels in Cat Ba Town.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cat Ba Town
  • Round-trip transfer from Cat Ba Island to Habour

Excludes

  • Tips
  • Drinks at the bar
  • Surcharge for New Year, Lunar New Year, Christmas, and national holidays. Surcharge of 10 USD per person (on specific holidays)

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Tinny Travel Co.Ltd 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

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $101.7
$101.7
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 632 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Angelique
August 8, 2026

I had the best time, the crew was very welcoming and the activities were worth while. Amazing Views!!

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GREIG
June 26, 2026

Maybe tie small boats in stead of people holding them when you go or come from bigger boat

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Jennifer
June 16, 2026

A beautiful day trip definitely worth considering (subject to the point below). The boat Serenity is beautiful, amazing staff, and a lovely buffet. The trip to Viet Hai and village cycle was fun as was the swimming and kayaking off the boat. Point to Note: Be prepared for a long journey 3-4hrs if traveling from Hanoi - 3 hour bus, then speed boat, then another bus doing hotel pickups on Cat Ba, then another boat to the main boat. Our guide Billy did a great job managing all the transport.

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Lorraine
June 16, 2026

There was so much packed in to this day. The short cycle ride around Cat Ba was beautiful and the fish pedicure was a whole new experience There was plenty of watersports, kayak, swimming, slide off the boat and banana boat which were great fun and well supervised The only downside is the travelling. We left Hanoi at 7 am arriving back around 9:15 pm. It was four hours to get there and almost 5 hours to get home. It felt like a pretty long day and my only recommendation would be to do two days and one night on this trip

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Amelia
June 8, 2026

this trip to lan ha bay was spectacular. breathtaking views, fun activities and easy transportation. highlight oc the trip was the friendly and interesting tour and smooth organisation by our guide Billy. would 100% recommend. the group size is quite big so it can get busy, although well managed by Billy.

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Dominic
May 30, 2026

Everything went super smooth despite all the means of transportation you gotta take to get to the cruise ship. It’s all worth the effort, the views on the cruise are amazing and the experience is just wonderful. Our guide Binh (Billy) has got to be the cherry on top, he is very well informed about everything, tells interesting stories and is just so funny! Would recommend 10/10!

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Andrew
May 25, 2026

The cruise was the highlight of our trip, and Binh, our guide, was the best part. There were a lot of logistics and everything went incredibly smooth. Lan Ha bay is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been and we were one of the only boats out there. It truly is an awesome day and you should book this trip!

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Anastasiia
May 11, 2026

I’m usually super picky, so I searched through tons of cruises in Ha Long, checked reviews, photos, everything… and when I found this one, I realized I wanted to visit Lan Ha Bay with fewer tourists. And honestly, I’m 200% happy with my choice! Our boat was the only one in the bay! Our guide, Binh, was amazing, he shared interesting stories about the “Only Woman Island,” made jokes, and was really attentive. As a non-native English speaker, I could understand him very well. Even though we had a few transfers, the transportation was comfortable, the boat was great, the staff were lovely, the fo

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Alina
May 5, 2026

It was amazing! Absolutely beautiful new liner, food was great (seafood, meat, veggies and fruits & desserts). The activities are very smartly organised and it was simply amazing!

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Ashley
April 25, 2026

Amazing! Billy was the best tour guide, he made the day extra fun and special. LAN Ha Bay is incredible, being on the water and exploring Cat Ba Island was a highlight of my trip! Will be recommending to friends that visit Vietnam :)

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John
April 22, 2026

This was quite a complicated travel day. I reckon it had 13 elements, but it all worked seamlessly. thos would be impossible to organize on your own. Oh and by the way, it was luxurious, beautiful and brilliant value. A truly memorable day.

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Shreyashi
April 21, 2026

Amazing experience! Our guide Binh was super engaging, helpful and informative. He made us laugh while also sharing some interesting insights about Vietnam, its culture and way of life. He made sure that all of us in the group left with a deeper appreciation for Vietnam. And we did. The activities were conducted really well. The cruise was great too! The food was quite delicious and we had a beautiful relaxing time soaking in the breathtaking scenery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Tinny Travel Co.Ltd confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover tips, drinks at the bar and surcharge for new year, lunar new year, christmas, and national holidays. surcharge of 10 usd per person (on specific holidays). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Overnight cruises sleep on board; day cruises do not. Cabins on the boats we book are private with an ensuite bathroom, and the grade of boat is stated in the option you choose rather than left vague. Bay conditions occasionally force an itinerary change, which the operator decides on the morning and is not something we can promise around.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Option 1 : Start and end from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter:, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Round-trip transfer from Ha Noi to Cat Ba Island, Vietnamese- and English-speaking guide on the boat, Welcome drink, Lunch on the boat, Kayaking and swimming, 1 bottle of water, Option 2 : Start and end from hotels in Cat Ba Town., Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cat Ba Town, Round-trip transfer from Cat Ba Island to Habour
The duration of the The most luxurious day cruise in Lan Ha Bay in Hanoi is typically 1 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$101.7