Day trips · 2 DAYS
Experience Ha Long Bay without the crowds. Escape the day trip tourist route and dive deeper into Ha Long Bay to explore the secluded Lan Ha.
DAY 1: HANOI — LAN HA BAY – KAYAKING – SWIMMING – HAPPY HOUR (L/D)
07:00 — Pick-up from Mad Monkey Hanoi by shuttle bus, departing to Lan Ha Bay with a bathroom break along the way.
11:30-12:00 — Arrive at Beo Harbour, transfer to the cruise. Enjoy welcome drinks, receive a cruise briefing and safety instructions, then check into your cabin.
12:30 — A special Vietnamese lunch with fresh seafood and an assortment of delicious dishes is served while sailing through the islands.
14:00 — The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay, passing through the Cua Van area, surrounded by extraordinary karst landscapes. Explore the bay by kayaking at your own pace.
16:30 — Enjoy swimming in a nearby area, jumping from the top of the boat into the water.
18:00 — Return to the cruise for a cooking class, making fresh spring rolls.
19:00 — Dinner is served in the restaurant with delicious local food prepared by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, you can try squid fishing or sing karaoke.
20:00-21:00 — “Happy hour” on the sundeck with the group. Overnight on board.
DAY 2 — LAN HA BAY – BIKING IN VIET HAI VILLAGE – HANOI (B/L)
06:00 — Wake up to enjoy beautiful moments as the blazing sunrise breaks through the clouds over the islands.
07:00 — Breakfast is served on board in a quiet bay.
08:00 — Start biking for 5 km to Viet Hai Village, a small village surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park.
09:30 — Ride back to the boat, take a shower, and prepare for check-out.
11:00 — Lunch is served on board.
12:00 — Disembark at Beo Harbour and board the bus back to Hanoi, saying goodbye to the amazing Cat Ba Island.
16:30 — Return back to our Mad Monkey hostel and grab yourself a beer in the bar!
Mad Monkey Hanoi
Run by the property, not a third party you meet on the day
From $165.14
/person