Tour ASignatureFull-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour
Authentic local experience
from 800.000 VND / person
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Comparing Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour vs 3-Day Floating Village Expedition
Both are Signature tours — same tier, different itineraries.
Tour ASignature
Tour BSignature3-Day Floating Village Expedition
Kayak, trek and sleep on the bay — three days off the grid in Lan Ha
from 8.100.000 VND / person
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Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour
3-Day Floating Village Expedition
Price
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tourfrom 800.000 VND / person
3-Day Floating Village Expeditionfrom 8.100.000 VND / person
Tour type
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourSignature
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionSignature
Category
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourBoat Tour
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionOvernight Tour
Boat / Operator
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourAuthentic Local Boat Experience (Small Group) (Standard)
3-Day Floating Village Expedition—
Capacity
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour20–30 people
3-Day Floating Village Expedition2–10 guests (small group only)
Duration
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour8.5h
3-Day Floating Village Expedition72h
Pickup
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour08:00 – 08:30
3-Day Floating Village Expedition11:00 Day 1 (Cat Ba Town)
Return
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour17:00
3-Day Floating Village Expedition~17:00 Day 3
Difficulty
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourEasy
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionMedium
Vibe
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourAuthentic, low-key, locals' choice
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionAuthentic, low-key, locals' choice
Food
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourLunch included. Vegi/Vegan options available.
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionAll meals included — 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. Family-style Vietnamese seafood, caught that morning. Vegi/Vegan options on 24h notice.
Bay entrance fee
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourIncluded
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionIncluded
Child policy
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourUnder 5 free · 50% off ages 5–10
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionUnder 5 free (shares bed) · 50% off ages 5–10 · full price 11+
Highlights
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour
- Visit Cai Beo floating village
- Kayak through hidden lagoons
- Swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach
- Vietnamese traditional lunch onboard
3-Day Floating Village Expedition
- Sleep two nights on a working floating homestay run by a Lan Ha family
- Paddle Tay Keo Lagoon and Ba Do Cave before tour boats arrive
- Cycle 5km through Cat Ba National Park to car-free Viet Hai Village
- Optional summit trek with dual-bay views over Lan Ha and Halong
- Kayak Hồ Ba Hầm (Three Tunnels) — limestone passages only reachable at low tide
- Swim at Three Peaches Beach with the boat to yourself
- Group discounts: 2 pax 8,100k · 3–5 pax 7,700k · 6–8 pax 7,100k · 9–10 pax 6,800k
Best for
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourBackpackers, nature lovers, authentic seekers
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionBackpackers, nature lovers, authentic seekers
Why this price?
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay TourLocal operator, no-frills, food cooked simple. The base rate.
3-Day Floating Village ExpeditionLocal operator, no-frills, food cooked simple. The base rate.
One-line verdict
Full-Day Lan Ha Bay Tour“If you want REAL Cat Ba”
3-Day Floating Village Expedition“If you want REAL Cat Ba”
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