Best Lan Ha Bay -Cat Ba Cruise 2D1N:Fishing Village Kayak, Biking, Evening Party
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Best Lan Ha Bay -Cat Ba Cruise 2D1N:Fishing Village Kayak, Biking, Evening Party
By Sunlight Cruise
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Lan Ha Bay, which has been for years under the management of Cat Ba National Park, is in fact a part of the complex that includes Halong Bay. With an area of more than 70,000 ha, the bay itself possesses hundreds of breathtaking islets and charming beaches, creating a stunning scene equal to its neighbor's but in some way more isolated and untouched. Therefore, Lan Ha Bay is now an ideal destination for those who want to spend their vacation in a tranquil and peaceful place.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 2 days
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- Lunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Cabin sharing 2,3 person sharing base on twin or triple.
- Activities: kayaking, Swimming, Cycling, Squid fishing, Karaoke
- Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay
- Entry/Admission - Viet Hai Village
What's not included- Single supplement: Premium cruise: +750.000vnd/night, Boutique cruise: +900.000vnd/night
- Shuttle bus Hanoi - Cruise: 250.000vnd/person/way
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We can pick up all traveller from the hotel location in old quarter, so please let us know before one day before departure date
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 198931P15- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 198931P15
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Day 1
HANOI – LAN HA BAY– KAYAK BRIGHT...
Day 2
LAN HA BAY – BIKING VIET HAI...
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- Paradise3431430 contributionsUnparalleled Entertainment !Mickey has been the best host ever. He made sure we were entertained, ensured we had all informations while we explored halong bay ! Mickey as a tour guide is the best we could ask for ! Thanks to Mickey, he was a star performer in the cruise and made trip comfortable.Written October 12, 2024
- ChrisLingard080 contributionsGreat tour made even better by Micky our guide!Micky was an absolutely brilliant tour guide! He has fantastic knowledge and mixes in with plenty of humour, not to mention the karaoke voice of an angel! The tour was amazing but it was made so much better having him as our guide, thanks Micky!!Written October 12, 2024
- Go222122575920 contributionsHalong Bay with Sunlight CruiseOur trip to Halong bay was terrific. We had a delightful experience with Sunlight cruise as we started and finished out 2N 1D trip without any hassles. They pick you up from hotel and drop you off if you are in Hanoi. Food at the cruise was awesome and the quantity was way too much. Highlight was our guide Mr. Mickey Mouse, who helped in cave exploration, trekking, cooking classes and kayaking with a very funny and open hearted conversation.Written October 10, 2024
- 25fannyv0 contributionsGreat Ha Long experienceVery good experience! Very nice service especially from Mickey who was very fun and helpful. The boat was clean and the food was good as well. amazing views.Written October 10, 2024
- 381divyaj0 contributionsHalong bay day tourThe trip was amazing, we had wonderful experience with our tour guide Robert Hung. The staff of the cruise was really very polite, welcoming and helpful to us.Written October 10, 2024
- carlafargues0 contributionsAMAZING DAY IN HALONH BAYWe spent all of the day in Halong Bay, the guide Robert Hung was very funny and friendly. Recommended this fast experience, the view was really amazing, however the food on board was also delicious ThanksWritten October 10, 2024
- si9350 contributionsfirst time cruisingIt was one confortable trip. Around two days ago before the tour,I booked and registered my phone number of Japan. Then I could not use the phone number in Vietnam,but the staff could catch up me in the Saint Joseph Cathedral. He said he searched my name and thought Japanese and made efforts for searching me more than 15 minutes. It was the first time cruising, but I could make friends from other countries. Possibly, some are younger or elder than me. We enjoyed easy hiking, tried floating near the beach, explored the cave, special seafood dinner, last night karaoke with the big support from Ms. Pink who guided us in the tour. Only it's a regret that my english level is not so good, and could not talk with some people frequently. Other things are Good. Vietnam coffee is great in Vietnam.Written October 9, 2024
- elenaaX1666ND0 contributionsDefinitely would recommend!Our Ha Long Bay cruise was great! Our tour guide was Pink and she was extremely helpful, funny and kind. She definitely made the experience incredible. The Sunset cruise was also wonderful. The rooms were nice and clean, the food was delicious and abundant and overall just a great experience.Written October 9, 2024
- Jenny_bright10 contributionsYoung solo travellerLovely lovely experience! Had the best time! Even though it was only one day, we still managed to pack loads in without it being too stressful! Robert Hung was an absolute legend ! Made sure we were all okay and he made the tours super fun! Only thing about the trip is if you’re a young solo traveller looking for other young solo travellers you might not find it. Less party and more sight seeing, but that might be because it was the day trip. Nonetheless it was lovely and so beautiful. Still had cheap beer hahaWritten October 8, 2024
- NikhilB_120 contributionsFull day trip to Halong BayWonderful experience seeing the beauty of Halong Bay. It's a memorable experience and all of the activities that were included in the tour was amazing. Vegetarian food served in the boat was also delicious. Our guide Mr. Robert hung is very friendly and explained about each destination in detail and it was fun exploring caves and other destination with him.Written October 8, 2024
- mattsX7236HA0 contributions2 day boat tour in north VietnamThey views were amazing, the staff were very nice and accommodating. Long was great with organisation of the bus trips to hostel and nam was a very good host for the boat trip. Would recommend to anyone, great people great food great time 🤟Written October 7, 2024
- jaydeno5780 contributions1 and a half day tourThe trip and view of the bay were fantastic. Great tour and great people especially long. Would recommend for everyone to try !!Written October 7, 2024
- chloehT7933JM0 contributionsWould definitely recommendThe whole trip was amazing! Everyone was so accomodating! There was never a dull moment, constant activities and adventures! Long and Nan were so lovely and really made our stay awesomeWritten October 7, 2024
- hollybR6077TR0 contributionsCat Ba cruiseLong and Nan are both amazing tour guides. They helped us out a lot and we had lots of good laughs!! Enjoyed the trip, perfect getaway from the crazy cities!! Nice boat and fun activities!Written October 7, 2024
- Trek524507418860 contributionsGreatHieu is an awesome guide. He took care everyone on the boat. I have a great time. The weather was good and food is deliciousWritten October 7, 2024
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Melita P
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Perfect size group to get to know people while also having a time to relax by yourself if you want (17 ppl). The boat facilities were very comfortable and clean.
But our guide Brian made the trip so incredible.
He knew everyone by name, constantly cracking jokes, and looking out for everyone’s safety while leading our numerous adventures from Kayaking to biking to fishing to Karaoke!
Brian is born and raised in the Lan Ha Bay Area and thus is a wealth of local knowledge.
The itinerary is also a perfect balance between activities and rest and is easy for guests to opt-in to activities in different ways depending on your comfort level. For example, being driven in a motor bike or trolley to the village instead of riding a bike, etc
Lan Ha bay is also much more tranquil than Ha Long Bay but with the same scenery
But our guide Brian made the trip so incredible.
He knew everyone by name, constantly cracking jokes, and looking out for everyone’s safety while leading our numerous adventures from Kayaking to biking to fishing to Karaoke!
Brian is born and raised in the Lan Ha Bay Area and thus is a wealth of local knowledge.
The itinerary is also a perfect balance between activities and rest and is easy for guests to opt-in to activities in different ways depending on your comfort level. For example, being driven in a motor bike or trolley to the village instead of riding a bike, etc
Lan Ha bay is also much more tranquil than Ha Long Bay but with the same scenery
Written August 11, 2023
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XL
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
An all in one trip not to be missed if you wish to explore Halong Bay.
Our Tour guide, Brian, brought us through different activities and took great care of the group. You can look forward to kayaking in the peaceful waters, cycling into the village and a cultural tour in the village. The cruise was clean and comfortable, with a beautiful view from the room. The crew were friendly and who took care of our needs. Each meal was filled with many dishes!
Brian planned the trip well and we avoided the crowds in the day, and ensured that we used the time well on the cruise by planning viewing and fun activities at night on the boat. Thank you for the great hospitality!
Our Tour guide, Brian, brought us through different activities and took great care of the group. You can look forward to kayaking in the peaceful waters, cycling into the village and a cultural tour in the village. The cruise was clean and comfortable, with a beautiful view from the room. The crew were friendly and who took care of our needs. Each meal was filled with many dishes!
Brian planned the trip well and we avoided the crowds in the day, and ensured that we used the time well on the cruise by planning viewing and fun activities at night on the boat. Thank you for the great hospitality!
Written December 10, 2022
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Sarah M
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
This was our first time in Vietnam and we opted to visit L’an Ha Bay instead of Halong Bay as we were heard it’s quite overrun with cruise ships. We loved it!! The views, especially at sunset were stunning!!! There were lots of activities and not a lot of down time, so don’t expect a quiet, relaxing cruise. I was expecting lots of activités as it’s written in the itinerary and I was very happy to partake in everything. My favourite was probably the short time swimming in the bay and cycling to the small village. The food was abundant and quite good. The tour guide was very energetic and had lots of silly jokes to entertain us with. My only criticism (and it’s a small one) is that the boat staff don’t seem very well trained. There was a time when my friend had to ask for a beer about 4 times and the staff kept joking by saying no, but it became a little confusing after the second time when he didn’t get his beer. But in saying that, they are very young and I think his intention was to be funny.
I would recommend this tour. I think it’s very decently priced, the rooms are clean and spacious enough. Things might seem a little disorganised at times, and you might get over the joking but it’s definitely one of my favourite moments from my time in Vietnam. Just go with the flow!
I would recommend this tour. I think it’s very decently priced, the rooms are clean and spacious enough. Things might seem a little disorganised at times, and you might get over the joking but it’s definitely one of my favourite moments from my time in Vietnam. Just go with the flow!
Written April 6, 2024
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Daniel Theo
Whistler, Canada1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Brian (handsome) our tour guide was absolutely amazing! He was informative and helpful. There were a few things that could have been better though on the company’s side. The food was just okay, the drinks (not even water or coffee) are not included in the price (and are expensive on board) and the trip from Hanoi and back is in a less than luxurious (hot) bus that’s very packed. The activities are so much fun but the planning is a little lack lustre and a written itinerary would have been appreciated. Ha long is so beautiful and is a must see but the expectations for the trip were a bit different.
Written March 12, 2023
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Dear Sir/Madam! Thank you very much for choosing our service, Sunlight Cruise. We are all really happy to know that you got such an excellent day trip with us. It is our honor to serve you and treat you as our partner. Your kind review was highly appreciated and to keep up our work every day. Thank you again and hope to travel with you in the near future. All the best to you from Sunlight Travel and Cruise. Kind regards, Tony Tran.
Written March 17, 2023
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frisoni d
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
The site and trip were amazing but what made it à great journey were our guides : jack and Shin (especially Shin who was with us on the boat). As a professional myself I could spot the great professional quality he has in helping building a group and untertaining it. Not too present but always there to help and give the right information. I highly recommend then (and their company of course). the boat was not too big but the crew is really pro. The cook is not a cook but a chef !all was perfect to feel the beauty of this marvelous site ! I will highly recommend when I go back to France 🇫🇷
Written March 7, 2024
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Boon Jieh
35 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Lan Ha Bay is incredible, magnificent landscapes. Tour guide Hai & the team is very good services in terms of the activities(kayaking, games, karaoke, bicycle at Viet Hai Village), food & beverages
With an affordable price, we can enjoy the beautiful views of the nature with Sunlight Premium Cruise.
A memorable cruise tour in Nothern of Vietnam!
With an affordable price, we can enjoy the beautiful views of the nature with Sunlight Premium Cruise.
A memorable cruise tour in Nothern of Vietnam!
Written December 22, 2023
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Jasper K
Bruges, Belgium3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
It was a great trip! We had so much fun with our great tour guide handsome Bryan. Beautiful sights, beautiful room, plenty of food. During the tour we avoided the big crowds, so it was very quiet in this beautiful environment. Would recommand to everybody.
Written April 1, 2023
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Dear Sir/ Madam
Warmest greetings from Sunlight Travel. Thank you so much for using our Sunlight Cruise and Sharing amazing reviews“. Beautiful trip " We’re happy when you enjoy all of our services from beginning to end, especially our tour guide, mr Brian. Our team will keep up the hard work & bring the best experiences to clients like you. We’ve highly appreciated your strong recommendations. We are looking forward to seeing you very soon the next time Wish you all the best.
Written April 7, 2023
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Simon
4 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Our trip to Han La Bay was excellent. The activities were chosen well, the atmosphere in the bay is incredible and the cabins were very clean. The staff on boat was always very friendly and smiling and they prepared some really delicious meals for us - but what I really would like to highlight was that our tour guide Brian or as he prefers to be called Mr. Handsome (side note: can be confirmed) did a phenomenal job. He was always so friendly, funny and really has a talent for quickly building a connection to the guest. For every problem or wish that occurred he had an open ear and did everything he could to make sure that we enjoyed our trip as much as possible. I can really recommend this trip but make sure that you do it with Mr. Handsome because in that case it can be guaranteed that you will have a wonderful time. We want to thank Brian and the whole crew for this experience!!!
Written May 14, 2023
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Alexandre C
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I think it was the best booked experience I could have had in Vietnam as a solo backpacker!
This overnight cruise was made incredible thanks to Brian (handsome😅) our guide or rather our companion who was more than friendly towards the whole group and allowed us to experience all the activities to the fullest.
These were all as good as each other: kayaking at a specific time so as not to get mixed up with the hurricane of tourists that arrived right after, bike ride, swimming in the middle of the bay, karaoke and even tasting of a very special “happy water”.
Special mention to the group I was able to share this adorable experience with.
Thanks again to Brian for his support!! 🫶
This overnight cruise was made incredible thanks to Brian (handsome😅) our guide or rather our companion who was more than friendly towards the whole group and allowed us to experience all the activities to the fullest.
These were all as good as each other: kayaking at a specific time so as not to get mixed up with the hurricane of tourists that arrived right after, bike ride, swimming in the middle of the bay, karaoke and even tasting of a very special “happy water”.
Special mention to the group I was able to share this adorable experience with.
Thanks again to Brian for his support!! 🫶
Written October 30, 2023
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yiang
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
From our initial meeting, Brian's passionate and welcoming personality stood out. Once aboard, he immediately put us at ease with his genuine spirit. His friendly style of conversing felt more like discussing with a trusted friend than an employee. Through thoughtful actions and cheerful talks, Brian shared his passion for the island's beauty. He brought mundane facts of the area to life with tasteful humor that had us frequently laughing. Brian tailored parts of the tour based on our needs and interests with exceptional care and attention to detail. We cannot recommend him enough as a Cat Ba Island guide. His commitment undisputedly elevated our experience exploring this spectacular region.
Written December 8, 2023
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