Lan Ha bay shore excursion

We offer Lan Ha bay shore excursion trips for cruise passengers, shore excursion guests from those cruise ships like Celebrity Millennium, Silversea, Holand American line, Seabourn, Seven Seas, Diamond Princess, etc. that dock in Halong (Halong International Port). Your Vietnam Shore Excursion trips won't be completed without a visit to Lan Ha Bay.

There are lots of Lan Ha day tours and overnight tours from Cat Ba or Got pier, but we can offer a shore excursion day trip to Lan Ha bay that departs from Halong international cruise port, for someone like you who has a short time period. All Lan Ha bay tours are private tours to ensure that our guests travel at their own pace to visit Lan Ha bay as much as they could

Private Day trips for Lan Ha bay Shore excursion

The only port that allows the cruise passengers to arrive at Halong is Halong International Port. We offer half-day or full-day tours of Lan Ha bay

Your private Lan Ha Bay shore excursion trips include: kayaking in the hidden area where few tourists know, swimming on the bay and island hopping to see a hidden local village by riding a push bike or on an electric buggy car. 

If you want to learn more about the Lan Ha Bay private day trips, feel free to reach out to us. 

Why Lan Ha Bay for shore excursion guests

• Way less touristy than Halong Bay
• Similar towering limestone cliffs
• Lots of interesting outdoor activities: kayaking through limestone caves, swimming, snorkelling
• Only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Halong
• The largest floating village in Lan Ha Bay, where locals live and chat with them
• A visit to a lagoon on a kayak with fewer travellers (depending on the tide)

Sample itinerary for a Lan Ha bay boat cruise 

Pick up from Halong International port, 15 minutes boat cruise to Tuan Chau port, speed boat to Cat Ba, 40 minutes car ride to Beo bier

5 hours boat cruise in Lan Ha bay includes

• 1 hour kayaking around Tai Keo area
• Electric buggy ride in Viet Hai village
• Visiting one of the fish farm in Lan Ha bay
• Passing by a floating village of Cai Beo 

Frequently asked questions for a Lan Ha Bay shore excursion private tour

How to get to Lan Ha Bay from Halong?

At first, taking a taxi ride from Halong International port to Tuan Chau, which roughly takes a 15-minute drive, then 15 minutes on a speed boat ride, and the final leg is to take a 45-minute car ride to Beo Pier, where the boat docks. 

Is there any difference in terms of activities and scenery between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay?

Both bays offer a stunning view of towering limestone cliffs, but Lan Ha Bay is less touristy than Halong. You can also see a floating village where local fish farms, floating restaurants, and fishing boats are located, with local fishermen living there. However, there is no limestone cave you can hike to like in Halong Bay, but you can kayak through a cave to reach a lagoon with fewer travellers.

How long is the boat trip on Lan Ha bay?

It depends on you; we offer a variety of options for boat trips lasting 4 to 7 hours. You can also watch the sunset on the bay in the late afternoon. Our itinerary is flexible to suit your taste. 

Can I do a Lan Ha Bay sightseeing trip without kayaking or swimming?

Yes, of course. The activities below are suitable for a sightseeing trip

• Visiting a floating village and interacting with locals
• Checking out Viet Hai village, a small one with only 70 families
• Stop at a quiet area and go fishing with a rod
• Lunch on board (Stunning view of the limestone mountain)
• Cruising on the bay with fewer boats around.

Can I book a Lan Ha bay tour from Halong?

Yes, you can. However, due to a long distance from Halong to Lan Ha bay which is 2 hours each way, based on the feedbacks from the past travellers, they recommend to start the Lan Ha bay cruise from Cat Ba (Beo pier)

What should I do to enquire about a Lan Ha Bay tour?

Please go to the contact page , you will see the contact details

Lastest update : 16th of August, 2026