Lan Ha Bay Explorer — 2 Days 1 Night
Special deal −5%Kayak the caves, swim the lagoons, sleep on the water — overnight at Lan Ha Floating Homestay
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Overview
Overview
A two-day slow adventure that swaps the cruise deck for a working floating homestay: a private tender boat both days, kayaking through the Bright & Dark Cave, a night in an over-water Deluxe Double room, giant groupers at the bay's marine conservation site, and a bicycle ride into car-free Viet Hai Village.
Highlights
- Sleep in an over-water Deluxe Double room at Lan Ha Floating Homestay
- Private tender boat on both days — no big-group schedules
- Kayak through the Bright & Dark Cave or around the Ba Trai Dao beaches
- Family seafood dinner with your hosts, meters above the fish farm
- Come face to face with giant groupers at the marine conservation site
- Cycle car-free Viet Hai Village and try the famous fish foot spa
Your stay at a glance
- Duration
- 2 days · 1 night
- Check-in 17:00 Day 1
- Check-out 09:00 Day 2
- Where you go
- Lan Ha Bay by private tender boat
- Bright & Dark Cave
- Lan Ha Floating Homestay
- Fish farm & marine conservation site
- Viet Hai village
- Activities & excursions
- Kayaking the Bright & Dark Cave
- A night on a working floating homestay
- Giant groupers at the conservation site
- Viet Hai village by bike
- Fish foot spa
- Your room
- Over-water Deluxe Double, bay view
- 2 guests: double bed, or double + sofa bed
- Sea view, balcony, A/C, free Wi-Fi
- 6 rooms
- At the homestay
- Family-run floating wooden homestay
- Free kayak and SUP for guests
- Meals on the floating deck
- Meals included
- Day 1: Bamboo Bistro lunch, seafood dinner
- Day 2: breakfast on the water, Viet Hai lunch
- Welcome lunch: menu choice + 1 drink
- Drinks at the Viet Hai lunch not included
Departure & return
- Meeting point
- 07:10 Day 1 (Hanoi Old Quarter)
- Return
- 19:00–20:00 Day 2 (Hanoi, traffic dependent)
The experience
Fish farm & marine conservation site
Come face to face with giant groupers at the marine conservation site
Itinerary
Day 1
- Hanoi pick-up
- Welcome lunch at Bamboo Bistro – Local Way Fresh
- Private tender boat — kayak the caves
- Check in to Lan Ha Floating Homestay
- Family seafood dinner
- Night on the bay
Day 2
- Sunrise & breakfast on the water
- Fish farm & marine conservation site
- Viet Hai Village by bicycle
- Return to Beo Harbour & bus to Hanoi
Accommodation
Lan Ha Floating Homestay
A family-run floating wooden homestay anchored in Lan Ha Bay, 2km from Cat Ba town.
- Double Room with Bay View
What's included
Included
- Return shared bus Hanoi ⇄ Cat Ba
- Over-water Deluxe Double room at Lan Ha Floating Homestay (2 guests/room)
- Meals: Bamboo Bistro lunch (menu choice + 1 drink) · family seafood dinner · breakfast at the homestay · Viet Hai village lunch
- Private tender boat on both days
- Kayaking (double kayak)
Not included
- English-speaking guide on the Day-1 boat (optional add-on: 700,000₫)
- Limousine instead of the shared bus — choose it under Plan your journey
- Travel insurance
- Drinks not mentioned (Viet Hai lunch excludes drinks)
- Tips & personal expenses
Amenities
- Free kayak / SUP
- Sunset deck
- Lounge
Good to know
- Cancellation & changes
- 14 days or more before departureFree cancellation
- 7 – 13 days before departure70% refund
- 3 – 6 days before departure50% refund
- 24 – 72 hours before departure30% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure, same-day cancellation or no-showNon-refundable
Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request. Refunds never exceed what we recover from the supplier.
- Children's policy
Children under 5 travel free. Ages 5–10 pay 50% of the adult fare. From 11 the full adult fare applies.
Children under 5 share their parents' bed.
- How booking works
- Send your request and we check availability with the operator, usually within 12–24 hours. You receive a secure payment link only once it is confirmed — nothing is charged before that.
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Getting there and onwards
Plan your journey
Both directions are independent — arrive one way, leave another. Every fare is the Transportation catalog's own price, taxes included.
Where you sleep
Your accommodation
Lan Ha Floating Homestay
A family-run floating wooden homestay anchored in Lan Ha Bay, 2km from Cat Ba town.
Double Room with Bay View
- Up to 2 guests
- 1 double bed / 1 double bed + 1 sofa bed
- Private bathroom (most rooms)
- Sea view + balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Your preferred room type will be checked and confirmed before payment.
Property amenities
- Free kayak / SUP
- Sunset deck
- Lounge
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate and may shift slightly with weather, tide, and group pace. The order of activities stays the same.
- Day 1 · 07:10
Hanoi pick-up
You are collected from Hanoi Old Quarter and take the highway to Cat Ba Island, arriving around 11:30.
- Day 1 · 11:30
Welcome lunch at Bamboo Bistro – Local Way Fresh
Drop-off at the CATBA ADVENTURE TOURS office in Cat Ba town. Choose whatever catches your eye from the menu of fresh, local dishes, served with one drink of your choice — vegetarian and vegan options available; please tell us about any food allergies in advance. Each guest also receives a complimentary large bottle of drinking water for the trip.
- Day 1 · 13:00
Private tender boat — kayak the caves
Our car transfers you down to Beo Harbour, where your private tender boat is waiting. Head straight for the most scenic corner of the bay: kayak through the Bright & Dark Cave or around the Ba Trai Dao beaches and swim in crystal-clear water. Private boat, self-guided — an English-speaking guide can be added as an add-on.
- Day 1 · 17:00
Check in to Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Cruise to your over-water Deluxe Double room in the middle of the bay. Enjoy the sunset on the deck, then walk around the floating fish farm and learn how local families raise fish and oysters right beneath your room.
- Day 1 · 19:00
Family seafood dinner
Dinner at the homestay's floating restaurant — fresh seafood caught just meters from your table, served family-style and shared with your hosts and fellow guests.
- Day 1 · Evening
Night on the bay
The night is yours: chill and relax on the deck under the stars, or try your hand at fishing with your host. Overnight at Lan Ha Floating Homestay.
- Day 2 · Morning
Sunrise & breakfast on the water
Wake up to sunrise over the karsts — coffee and breakfast at the homestay, at your own pace.
- Day 2 · 09:00
Fish farm & marine conservation site
Your tender boat returns, this time with a local guide on board (with you until 15:00). Visit a working fish farm and the bay's marine research and conservation site: come face to face with giant groupers and other rare marine species being studied, bred and protected right here in Lan Ha Bay.
- Day 2 · 11:00
Viet Hai Village by bicycle
Cycle through the rainforest tunnel into the valley, enjoy a local lunch in the village (drinks not included), and finish with the famous fish foot spa — hundreds of tiny fish gently nibbling your feet.
- Day 2 · 15:30
Return to Beo Harbour & bus to Hanoi
Connect with your bus back to Hanoi — arrive in the Old Quarter around 19:00–20:00 depending on traffic. End of the Lan Ha Bay Explorer 2D1N.
What's included
Not included
Amenities
Lan Ha Floating Homestay
- Free kayak / SUP
- Sunset deck
- Lounge
Double Room with Bay View
- Sea view + balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Food
Included: Bamboo Bistro welcome lunch (free menu choice + one drink), family-style seafood dinner at the homestay, breakfast on the water, Viet Hai village lunch. Drinks at the Viet Hai lunch are not included. Vegetarian/vegan options available — tell us about any allergies when booking.
Complete your trip
Optional add-ons
English-speaking guide for the Day-1 afternoon boat (whole group)
A dedicated English-speaking guide joins your private tender boat for the whole Day-1 afternoon (13:00–17:00).
700.000 VND / booking
Cancellation & changes
Applies to every tour and transfer unless the product page states a stricter schedule. Counted from the moment we receive your written cancellation request.
- 14 days or more before departure100% refund
- 7 – 13 days before departure70% refund
- 3 – 6 days before departure50% refund
- 24 – 72 hours before departure30% refund
- Less than 24 hours before departure, same-day cancellation or no-show0% refund
Refunds never exceed the amount CATBA ADVENTURE TOURS actually recovers from the supplier. Amounts already paid or committed to a supplier on a non-refundable basis, and bank, payment-gateway, currency-exchange and refund-transfer fees, are not returned. A refund is confirmed only after the supplier has released the funds.
If we, the operator or the authorities cancel a departure (typhoon, rough seas, boat ban, port or ferry closure) we first offer a new date or a credit for a future booking. If neither suits you, we refund what you paid for the undelivered services less any documented third-party costs already incurred for your booking that the supplier does not return — itemised on your refund statement. Reasonable changes made for safety (route, boat, vehicle, departure time, an equivalent service) do not in themselves entitle you to a refund.
Name changes, extra guests, fewer guests and date changes are handled on request, subject to the supplier's approval and any price difference; fewer guests is a partial cancellation on the schedule above.
Pricing & age policy
All fares already include the Cat Ba bay entrance ticket — no hidden fees at the pier.
- Under 5 (infant): free
- 5–10: 50% of the adult fare
- 11+: full adult fare
Holiday supplement before VAT: under 5 free; ages 5–10: 500.000 VND. From age 11: 1.000.000 VND.
Rooms and cabins are sold per room, not per bed. A booking of exactly 1 guest pays a single-occupancy supplement of 1.200.000 VND for the trip. From 2 guests up there is no supplement.
Children under 5 share their parents' bed.
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Plan the rest of your trip
Pair this tour with where to sleep and how to get to Cat Ba — booked through one operator, all in one place.
Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Sleep on the bay — limestone cliffs all around. 6 rooms · free kayak & SUP for guests · 2km from Cat Ba town.
See the homestay →Hanoi → Cat Ba in 3.5 hours
Bus and limousine transfers from Hanoi to Cat Ba. Check departure times and pickup details for your selected vehicle before booking.
See route & vehicles →Frequently asked questions
Does the cruise board on Cat Ba or in Ha Long?
Check the boarding location on the selected cruise page. Our Cat Ba cruises and the Aqua cruises boarding at Tuan Chau in Ha Long have different departure points. Choose your transfer only after confirming the correct port and check-in time.
How do I choose between 2 days / 1 night and 3 days / 2 nights?
Compare the daily itineraries on the selected cruise pages. The longer option includes an additional night, but routes and activities vary by boat. Check the actual itinerary rather than assuming every cruise visits the same caves or villages.
Is the advertised fare for a private cabin or per person?
Check the price unit, selected cabin, guest count and any supplement in the booking panel. Cabin options and occupancy rules vary by cruise. For solo travellers, families or a different room arrangement, request confirmation of the cabin and total before paying.
Are transfers and all activities included in the cruise fare?
Read the selected cruise’s inclusions, exclusions and optional extras. A bus, private car or onward connection is included only when listed in the selected option or written quotation. The cruise page also states the cancellation conditions that apply to that boat.
Should I choose a day cruise or an overnight cruise?
Compare the departure point, time on the bay and daily itinerary. A day cruise suits a visit without sleeping aboard; an overnight cruise adds a night on the selected boat. Compare the cabin and total cost, including any transfers, before deciding.
Does a two-day trip always mean sleeping on a boat?
No. Read the accommodation details: a trip may involve a cruise cabin, floating homestay or accommodation on land. The number of days alone does not identify where you sleep. Check the selected product and room arrangement before paying.
Can I book an overnight cruise to guarantee plankton or night kayaking?
No. Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. The exception for overnight vessels does not guarantee plankton sightings or mean night kayaking is included. Choose the cruise for its confirmed itinerary and accommodation.
Sunset & Night Kayaking
Standalone plankton trips and night kayaking are currently not permitted. Overnight cruises are the exception, but this does not mean night kayaking is included or that plankton sightings are guaranteed. We are not accepting bookings for the standalone night tour.