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Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is Vietnam’s most famous seascape: almost 2,000 limestone islands and pillars rising from emerald water in the Gulf of Tonkin, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its southern edge flows directly into Lan Ha Bay and the Cat Ba Archipelago, so from Cat Ba Island you can explore both bays in a single trip.
From our base in Cat Ba Town we run day cruises that sail through Cai Beo floating village into the quieter corners of Ha Long Bay, with kayaking around Dark & Bright Cave, swimming at small beaches and lunch on board. For more comfort, our luxury cruise tours leave from Tuan Chau Harbour with a seafood buffet, cooking class and sunset party, then continue to Cat Ba Island for the night.
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November bring calm water and clear skies; June to August is hot and great for swimming, while December to February is cooler and misty. Getting there: about 2.5–3 hours by road from Hanoi, with hotel pickup included on most of our tours.
From Hanoi: a 7-hour Hera luxury cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay with seafood buffet, kayaking, cooking class and sunset party, then a night on Cat Ba with dinner at Flamingo Cat Ba Beach Resort and a free morning on the island.
Cat Ba Island, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay
1 Person
Duration
2 Days
$136
Next Departures
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An active two days from Hanoi: trek to Ngu Lam and Cao Vong peaks in Cat Ba National Park, then a full-day Lan Ha Bay cruise with cave kayaking, Ba Trai Dao beach, a fish farm, Monkey Island and a sunset cocktail party.
Cat Ba Island, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay
1 Person
Duration
2 Days
$133
Next Departures
03/11/2026 (Available)04/11/2026 (Available)05/11/2026 (Available)
Three days from Hanoi: a 7-hour luxury Hera cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay with buffet lunch, kayaking and a cooking class, seaside dinner at Flamingo Cat Ba, a guided national park trek and free time on the island.
Cat Ba Island, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay
1 Person
Duration
3 Days
$202
Next Departures
03/11/2026 (Available)04/11/2026 (Available)05/11/2026 (Available)
A full day on the water from Cat Ba Town: Cai Beo floating village, kayaking around Dark & Bright Cave, Bat Cave and Jellyfish Cave, a swim at Ba Trai Dao beach, seafood lunch and a sunset party with a free cocktail bucket.
Cat Ba Island, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay
1 Person
Duration
8 Hours
$27
Next Departures
03/11/2026 (Available)04/11/2026 (Available)05/11/2026 (Available)
Three days on Lan Ha Bay: kayak hidden caves, swim at Ba Trai Dao beach and meet the monkeys, spend a night in Cat Ba with a free motorbike, then sleep in a floating house with night fishing and glowing plankton.
Cat Ba Island, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay
1 Person
Duration
3 Days
$232
Next Departures
03/11/2026 (Available)04/11/2026 (Available)05/11/2026 (Available)
Ha Long Bay tours with a local Cat Ba team
Ha Long Bay's southern islands meet Lan Ha Bay right next to Cat Ba Island, so you do not need to start in busy Ha Long City to see them. Our tours either sail from Cat Ba into the quieter corners of Ha Long Bay, or start from Tuan Chau Harbour on a luxury day cruise and finish on Cat Ba Island.
Choose your Ha Long Bay tour
Day cruise from Cat Ba
The Lan Ha Bay & Ha Long Bay day cruise (from $27) passes Tra Ngu Islet, Dau Be Island and Ba Ham Cave, with kayaking, a beach stop, lunch and a sunset party with a free cocktail bucket.
Luxury Hera cruise from Hanoi
The 7-hour Hera Cruise sails from Tuan Chau past Duck Islet and Finger Islet into Lan Ha Bay with a seafood buffet, kayaking or bamboo boat, water slide and cooking class. Choose the 2-day version (from $136) or the 3-day version with a national park trek (from $202).
Floating house and active trips
Spend a night on the water on the floating house trip, which finishes by canoe at Tuan Chau Pier, or combine trekking and a bay cruise on the Cat Ba trekking & Lan Ha Bay adventure.
Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay?
Ha Long Bay is larger and home to the most famous caves and islets, but it is also the busiest. Lan Ha Bay has the same scenery with fewer boats, better kayaking and small beaches. Our tours combine both, so you see the highlights without the crowds.
Getting there and best time to visit
Tuan Chau Harbour is about 2.5 hours from Hanoi by expressway; Cat Ba is about 3–3.5 hours. All our Hanoi tours include pickup in the Old Quarter. March–May and September–November are the best months; June–August is hot and good for swimming, and winter is cool and misty. Cruises are cancelled by the authorities in storms, and you then receive a new date or a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba Island?
Yes. Our day cruise from Cat Ba Town sails through Lan Ha Bay into the southern part of Ha Long Bay and back in one day, with hotel pickup in Cat Ba Town.
How much is a Ha Long Bay cruise?
Our day cruise from Cat Ba starts at $27 per adult. Luxury Hera cruise packages from Hanoi with a night on Cat Ba start at $136.
Is Ha Long Bay a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Ha Long Bay was listed by UNESCO in 1994, and in 2023 the listing was extended to include the Cat Ba Archipelago and Lan Ha Bay.
How do I book?
Send a booking request from any tour page – no payment is taken online. Our team confirms availability and the final price by WhatsApp or email.