Overnight cruises

2-day Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay cruise with kayaking, a swim at Three Peaches Islet and a ride to Viet Hai

4.6/5

420 reviews on GetYourGuide

A relaxed, well-fed overnight in the quieter south of the bay: kayaking, a swim at Three Peaches Islet, a spring-roll class and a 5 km bike ride to Viet Hai village, with VAT included. Rated 4.6 from 420 reviews, from €101.22 (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026).

Starts inHanoi Old Quarter

On the shuttle option, pick-up at Old Quarter hotels is at 07:15 (or meet at 160 Tran Quang Khai Street at 07:20). You reach Beo harbour on Cat Ba at about 11:30, board with a welcome drink, and lunch is at 13:15 while you sail through the islands.

At 14:30 you explore by kayak, and at 15:30 you swim at Three Peaches Islet in the south-east of the bay. Back on board at 18:30 there is a fresh spring-roll class and dinner, then squid fishing, karaoke and dancing at the bar before a night on board.

Breakfast is served in a quiet bay at 07:00. At 08:00 you cycle about 5 km to Viet Hai, a village among jungle and high hills in Cat Ba National Park, with a fish massage and local wine. Lunch is at 10:45, you leave the boat at Beo harbour at 12:00, and you are back at your Hanoi hotel at about 16:00. You can request a double or twin bed.

Through the year

The listing adds US$20 per person at Christmas, New Year and Tet.

What guests love

Our summary of the reviews GetYourGuide shows on the product page.

Outstanding food with plenty of variety
A pace that never feels rushed
A guide and crew who make it easy

Good for

Travellers on a budget
Food-focused travellers
Anyone who wants a slower pace

Not for

Travellers looking for a pool or jacuzzi on board

How the day goes

07:15Hanoi Old Quarter
Shuttle pick-up, on the option with transport.
11:30Beo harbour, Cat Ba
Board; welcome drink.
13:15Lan Ha Bay
Lunch while sailing.
14:30Lan Ha Bay
Kayaking.
15:30Three Peaches Islet
Swimming.
18:30On board
Spring-roll class, dinner, squid fishing, karaoke.
08:00Viet Hai village
About 5 km by bike.
12:00Beo harbour
Disembark; Hanoi at about 16:00.

Included

Deluxe ensuite cabin with air conditioning and hot water
All meals: two lunches, dinner, breakfast
Welcome drink and water
Entrance fees
Cycling, fish massage and local wine at Viet Hai
Kayaking, swimming, squid fishing, music
English-speaking guide
VAT 10%
Return shuttle bus, on the option with transport

Not included

Single supplement, US$45
Drinks and tips
Holiday surcharge, US$20

Why this one

It is a calm, unhurried overnight at one of the lowest prices, and reviewers single out the food. The budget cruise with cycling is similar and includes the Hanoi pick-up on its main options; the small-group cruise keeps the group smaller.

The facts

Where it starts: Hanoi Old Quarter at 07:15 on the shuttle option; Beo harbour, Cat Ba, at 11:30
Duration: 2 days, 1 night; Hanoi at about 16:00
Road transfer: About 4 hours each way, by option
Bay: Lan Ha Bay and southern Ha Long Bay
Cabin: Deluxe ensuite, double or twin on request
Price: From €101.22 per person (GetYourGuide, 15 Nov 2026)
Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before

Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.

Before you book

Check the bus is in your option
The listing says the return shuttle depends on the option you select, and one reviewer found the return bus was not included in theirs.
What to do. Choose the option that names the shuttle bus, and check the confirmation.