Snorkeling in Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi: Kayaking and swimming
A full day on the water without building the logistics yourself
A day tour from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay on a spacious cruise, featuring kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling at limestone islands and white-sand beaches. A local guide leads the activities. Lunch on board, with fresh seafood and traditional Vietnamese dishes, is included.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from Hanoi
- 5:30 AM pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter
- 6:00 AM pick-up at Serenity Cruises Office
- 6:30 AM pick-up in Hai Phong
- 8:15 AM pick-up from Cat Ba Express office
- 9:00 AM check-in Serenity Boutique Cruise
- 9:15 AM cruise past Cai Beo fishing village
- 10:00 AM cruise into Lan Ha Bay core area
- 10:30 AM kayak at Dark Cave and Bright Cave
- 12:00 PM return to cruise and relax
- 12:30 PM lunch with fresh seafood and Vietnamese food
- 1:30 PM swim and snorkel at Ba Trai Dao Beach
- 3:00 PM cruise back to harbour via scenic route
- 4:00 PM enjoy sunset party on board
- 5:00 PM arrive at Beo Wharf, end tour
- 6:45 PM arrive back in Hai Phong
- 8:20 PM arrive back in Hanoi
- 9:00 PM arrive back in Ninh Binh
The experience
By 9:00 am you're aboard the Serenity Boutique Cruise with a welcome drink and a friendly greeting from the crew. The boat then moves into Lan Ha Bay proper, passing Cai Beo, a 7,000-year-old fishing village with floating houses along the mountainside. Your guide explains the daily life and cultural practices of the local fishers as you cruise.
At 10:30 am the boat drops anchor at Dark Cave and Bright Cave (Sang–Toi Cave), a limestone formation on the border between Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. This is where you go kayaking through the cave structures and around the rocky islands, exploring the natural habitat up close. The kayak is provided. Weather and tide can shift the exact stop. If conditions don't suit the caves, the guide may take the group to Viet Hai Village and Cat Ba National Park instead. You return to the boat by noon, rest briefly, then eat lunch at 12:30 pm: fresh seafood caught locally and traditional Vietnamese dishes, with vegetarian options available if you request them in advance.
By 1:30 pm the cruise heads to Ba Trai Dao Beach (Three Peach Islets), where the water is clearest. You swim and snorkel in this section of the bay. Snorkeling depends on tide level and weather on the day. The boat then takes a different route back toward the harbor, giving you time to watch the landscape change as the sun moves lower. At 4:00 pm a sunset party happens aboard, and by 5:00 pm you're back at Beo wharf.
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off transfers.
- entrance and sightseeing tickets.
- kayaking and swimming.
- lunch with fresh seafood and Vietnamese dishes.
- an experienced English-speaking guide.
- and a comfortable cruise with welcome drinks.
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Prices and times updated 8 days ago
Operated by Serenity Cruises
Is this one for you?Transfers to and from the boat are part of the tour, so you don't arrange separate transport or coordinate drop-offs. The fixed schedule and included guide mean the day holds together without you planning the route, the stops, or the timing.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Vietnamese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Cai Beo village like when we pass it?
Cai Beo is a 7,000-year-old fishing village with floating houses built along the mountainside. Your guide shares details about the daily life and cultural values of the local fishers who live there, so you see how the community operates rather than just passing by.
Is snorkeling guaranteed, or does it depend on conditions?
Snorkeling at Ba Trai Dao Beach depends on tide level and weather on the day of your tour. It is not guaranteed, but it is planned into the itinerary when conditions allow.
What's included in the lunch?
Lunch is fresh seafood caught locally and traditional Vietnamese dishes, served aboard the cruise at 12:30 pm. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when you book.
Snorkeling in Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi: Kayaking and swimming
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