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Lan Ha Bay: 4 Star Cruises - 2D1N & 3D2N

Duration

1 day - 2 days 7 hrs

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    • Spend 1 or 2 nights in a comfortable cabin with bay views and access to onboard restaurants, bars, and spacious outdoor decks. Choose from multiple cabin categories, all featuring balcony access and modern onboard comforts.

    • Cruise through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, exploring quieter waterways, hidden lagoons, caves, and secluded beaches. Guests choosing the 3-day-2-night option will also visit Viet Hai Village and Van Boi Beach.

    • Kayak through calm waters, ride a traditional bamboo boat, swim in secluded bays, explore Dark & Bright Cave, join a cooking demonstration, enjoy a sunset party, and try squid fishing in the evening.

    • Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and local specialties throughout your cruise, including onboard lunches, dinners, breakfasts, tea, and coffee. Indian, halal, and vegetarian options are available.

    • Choose the 2-day-1-night cruise for a classic Lan Ha Bay getaway, or upgrade to the 3-day-2-night option for additional time exploring Viet Hai Village, Van Boi Beach, and the quieter corners of Lan Ha Bay.

  • 2D1N

    • Welcome drink and safety briefing

    • 1 night accommodation in a cabin with balcony, A/C and WiFi

    • Access to Suite Balcony or Panorama Suite (as per option selected)

    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and tea (View Menu 1 | View Menu 2 | View Indian Halal Menu)

    • In room: Cold towel, fresh fruits basket, two bottles of mineral water

    • Sunset party with local wine and fresh fruit

    • Cooking demonstration and squid fishing

    • Guided visit to Dark & Bright Cave

    • Kayaking, swimming, or bamboo boat ride in Ong Cam Area

    • English-speaking tour guide

    • Round-trip transfers from Hanoi (as per option selected)

    • Entry and sightseeing fees

    3D2N

    • Day boat excursion through Lan Ha Bay

    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 2

    • Visit to Viet Hai Village

    • Bicycle ride through the village and surrounding countryside

    • Visit to Van Boi Beach

    • Round trip transfers from Ha Long city

    • Beverages

    • Personal expenses

    • Travel insurance

  • TOTAL DURATION24 hours - 32 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
    Start point

    2 starting points available

    45 min by cruise ship
    15 km
    Ong Cam Area (Kayak, Swim, or Bamboo Boat)

    1. Ong Cam Area (Kayak, Swim, or Bamboo Boat)

    1 hr 15 min

    Choose between kayaking, a traditional bamboo boat ride, or swimming in the calm waters of Ong Cam Area, surrounded by secluded beaches and towering limestone cliffs.

    45 min by cruise ship
    Sunset Party & Evening Onboard

    2. Sunset Party & Evening Onboard

    2 hr 30 min
    2 activities

    Passes By

    Dark & Bright Cave (Kayaking)

    3. Dark & Bright Cave (Kayaking)

    1 hr

    Passes By

    End point

    2 ending points available

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

    TOTAL DURATION48 hours - 50 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
    Start point

    2 starting points available

    45 min by cruise ship
    15 km
    Ong Cam Area (Kayak, Swim, or Bamboo Boat)

    1. Ong Cam Area (Kayak, Swim, or Bamboo Boat)

    1 hr 15 min

    Choose between kayaking, a traditional bamboo boat ride, or swimming in the calm waters of Ong Cam Area, surrounded by secluded beaches and towering limestone cliffs.

    45 min by cruise ship
    Sunset Party & Evening Onboard

    2. Sunset Party & Evening Onboard

    2 hr 30 min
    2 activities

    Passes By

    Day Boat Excursion through Lan Ha Bay

    3. Day Boat Excursion through Lan Ha Bay

    1 hr
    Viet Hai Village & Bicycle Ride

    4. Viet Hai Village & Bicycle Ride

    1 hr 30 min
    1 activity
    Van Boi Beach

    5. Van Boi Beach

    1 hr 30 min

    Passes By

    Dark & Bright Cave (Kayaking)

    6. Dark & Bright Cave (Kayaking)

    1 hr

    Passes By

    End point

    2 ending points available

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 30 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 194 reviews

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    Salles B

    Couple
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    2 weeks ago
    Flawless pickup from our Hanoi hotel all the way to the boat. The arrival in the bay was magnificent, and our guide's hospitality throughout the cruise was perfect. We really appreciated the quality of their service and their kindness. The boat cabin, with its beautiful terrace, allowed us to fully take in the scenery. The kayak trip, followed by a swim in the warm waters, was a true haven of peace. Watching the sunset and sunrise over the bay was a magical moment. The tai chi lesson was a wonderful new experience. The meals were generous and high quality. The cruise was perfect.
    Sep 2026
    Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Cruise was out of this world! Our whole group had a blast, and Victor Hui made it awesome from the get-go. He was super approachable, knew his stuff, and jumped in to help any time we needed anything. Victor made the whole thing more special for everyone. The boat trip itself was great—loved paddling around in kayaks, swimming, and we got to go through caves on a little rowboat. The views in Lan Ha Bay are unreal. Food on board was so good, and the cooking session was a fun addition. The transfer from Hanoi was smooth, with cool stops to see pearls and art exhibits, plus we learned about bamboo crafts on our way back. Really though, Victor was what made it. He’s a top-notch guide and just a great person in general. If you get him, you’re lucky. Would absolutely suggest this cruise to others!
    Sep 2026
    5 stars, no doubt! Spent two brilliant days cruising Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, and everything was taken care of, from the Hanoi pickup to when we got back. Victor is awesome—super friendly, funny, really knows his stuff, and always checked in to see if we were happy. Loved the bays, kayaking and swimming were a blast, and cruising through the caves on a paddle boat was so cool. The food on board was top notch and service was spot on, plus the cooking class was a fun bonus. The bus ride had some neat stops, like the pearl/art place and bamboo spot. All in all, gorgeous places, lots to do, and awesome food—Victor really made the difference, he deserves the shoutout. Highly recommend this trip!
    Sep 2026
    Did a 2-day, 1-night cruise with La Pandora around Ha Long Bay and it was incredible. The boat itself looked great and our room was tidy and comfy. The scenery was something else—just gorgeous everywhere you looked. We loved the activities most—kayaking and swimming were so fun, caves were cool to see, and watching the sunset from the boat was unreal. The meals were super tasty and everything ran really smoothly. Victor, who led our group, deserves a shoutout for being approachable, helpful, and always around if anyone needed anything. He explained things well and kept it fun for all. Easily one of the best parts of our Vietnam getaway—totally recommend it!
    Sep 2026
    I stumbled onto this trip while sorting out my Vietnam vacation and it turned out to be one of my favorite parts of the whole visit. The whole thing ran super smoothly from pickup all the way through, and our group especially appreciated how Eric, our travel master (a.k.a. tour guide), kept us on track. Big thanks to the La Pandora gang and a shoutout to Mr Ric for making it such a good memory. Eric stayed calm and friendly the whole time and knew lots about the places we stopped at, so we learned a ton. There are some inside jokes and phrases you’ll only pick up if you go with La Pandora – my top thing was the so-called 'Happy water'!

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