Kayak the caves, swim the lagoons, sleep on the water — overnight at Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Lan Ha Bay Explorer — 2 Days 1 Night
2 days · 1 night2–10 guests (private tender boat)Easy
Experience highlights
Sleep in an over-water Deluxe Double room at Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Private tender boat on both days — no big-group schedules
Kayak through the Bright & Dark Cave or around the Ba Trai Dao beaches
Family seafood dinner with your hosts, meters above the fish farm
Come face to face with giant groupers at the marine conservation site
Cycle car-free Viet Hai Village and try the famous fish foot spa
Your itinerary
Day 1 · 07:10
Hanoi pick-up
You are collected from Hanoi Old Quarter and take the highway to Cat Ba Island, arriving around 11:30.
Day 1 · 11:30
Welcome lunch at Bamboo Bistro – Local Way Fresh
Drop-off at the Cat Ba Outdoors office in Cat Ba town. Choose whatever catches your eye from the menu of fresh, local dishes, served with one drink of your choice — vegetarian and vegan options available; please tell us about any food allergies in advance. Each guest also receives a complimentary large bottle of drinking water for the trip.
Day 1 · 13:00
Private tender boat — kayak the caves
Our car transfers you down to Beo Harbour, where your private tender boat is waiting. Head straight for the most scenic corner of the bay: kayak through the Bright & Dark Cave or around the Ba Trai Dao beaches and swim in crystal-clear water. Private boat, self-guided — an English-speaking guide can be added as an add-on.
Day 1 · 17:00
Check in to Lan Ha Floating Homestay
Cruise to your over-water Deluxe Double room in the middle of the bay. Enjoy the sunset on the deck, then walk around the floating fish farm and learn how local families raise fish and oysters right beneath your room.
Day 1 · 19:00
Family seafood dinner
Dinner at the homestay's floating restaurant — fresh seafood caught just meters from your table, served family-style and shared with your hosts and fellow guests.
Day 1 · Evening
Night on the bay
The night is yours: chill and relax on the deck under the stars, or try your hand at fishing with your host. Overnight at Lan Ha Floating Homestay.
Day 2 · Morning
Sunrise & breakfast on the water
Wake up to sunrise over the karsts — coffee and breakfast at the homestay, at your own pace.
Day 2 · 09:00
Fish farm & marine conservation site
Your tender boat returns, this time with a local guide on board (with you until 15:00). Visit a working fish farm and the bay's marine research and conservation site: come face to face with giant groupers and other rare marine species being studied, bred and protected right here in Lan Ha Bay.
Day 2 · 11:00
Viet Hai Village by bicycle
Cycle through the rainforest tunnel into the valley, enjoy a local lunch in the village (drinks not included), and finish with the famous fish foot spa — hundreds of tiny fish gently nibbling your feet.
Day 2 · 15:30
Return to Beo Harbour & bus to Hanoi
Connect with your bus back to Hanoi — arrive in the Old Quarter around 19:00–20:00 depending on traffic. End of the Lan Ha Bay Explorer 2D1N.
Included
Return shared bus Hanoi ⇄ Cat Ba
Over-water Deluxe Double room at Lan Ha Floating Homestay (2 guests/room)
Meals: Bamboo Bistro lunch (menu choice + 1 drink) · family seafood dinner · breakfast at the homestay · Viet Hai village lunch
Private tender boat on both days
Kayaking (double kayak)
Lan Ha Bay entrance fee · Viet Hai village entrance & fish foot spa
Fish farm & marine conservation site visit
Local guide on Day 2 (9:00–15:00)
Island transfer: Cat Ba Outdoors office → Beo Harbour
Drinking water: 1 large bottle on Day 1 + free refills at the homestay
Not included
English-speaking guide on the Day-1 boat (optional add-on: 700,000₫)
Limousine instead of the shared bus — choose it under Plan your journey
Travel insurance
Drinks not mentioned (Viet Hai lunch excludes drinks)
Tips & personal expenses
Meals
Included: Bamboo Bistro welcome lunch (free menu choice + one drink), family-style seafood dinner at the homestay, breakfast on the water, Viet Hai village lunch. Drinks at the Viet Hai lunch are not included. Vegetarian/vegan options available — tell us about any allergies when booking.
Sleep setting: Floating homestay. Boarding and return: 17:00 Day 1 / 09:00 Day 2.
Before you book
Routes can change for weather or authority restrictions. Availability, guest requirements, pickup and final total are confirmed in writing.
Under 5: free. Ages 5–10: 50% of the adult base fare. From 11: adult base fare. Supplements are checked separately.
Child rates, solo occupancy, extra cabins and special nights are checked for your selected date. Cabin photographs follow the exact operator class references. The cabin class is a preference until availability and arrangement are confirmed.
