The most detailed experience traveling to Lan Ha Bay on your own

Lan Ha Bay is a promising resort destination for all those who want to find peace in their souls and relieve all stress. Because this place possesses rare wild beauty and a special quiet atmosphere. If you plan to go there in the near future, please save your useful Lan Ha Bay travel experiences in the following article!

1. Learn a little about Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay is a small island located in the East Cat Ba island, southern Ha Long Bay and covers an area of more than 7,000 square meters. Lan Ha Bay tourism activities develop naturally, so all experiences here bring special unforgettable memories in the hearts of visitors.

The undeniable highlight of the bay is that there are more than 100 large and small white sand beaches; Majestic rocky mountains and many beautiful beaches create favorable conditions for countless fun activities and fascinating natural discoveries.

Lan Ha Bay review

Lan Ha Bay is an ideal tourist resort for many domestic and foreign tourists.

2. Which season is best to go to Lan Ha Bay?

Most tourists consider summer (from April to June) to be the most beautiful time to visit the bay. Because at this time, the sea is calm, the sky is blue, the sun is beautiful, very suitable for experiencing outdoor activities such as swimming, yachting, exploring the bay...

In addition, entering autumn to early winter (from September onwards) is also an ideal time for tourists to plan to explore Lan Ha Bay. Because the space is very quiet, the atmosphere is pleasant, suitable for rest and relaxation.

3. Instructions on how to go to Lan Ha Bay easily

If this is your first time going to Lan Ha Bay, don't forget to note down the following simple and safe ways to travel:

3.1 Means of transportation to Hai Phong

To get to the bay, you must first go to Hai Phong city by one of the following popular forms:

Airplane: Currently, there are many flights arriving Cat Bi airport (Hai Phong) helps tourists get to Lan Ha Bay quickly. So, if you live in the regional area Central or Southern please refer to schedule and price Flight tickets to Hai Phong from Vietjet and plan to order early to get the most economical price.

Choosing Vietjet's flight to Hai Phong brings an economical and safe travel experience to all passengers.

Passenger car: For those who live in Hanoi, you can consider the Hanoi - Cat Ba route with a distance of about 150km, travel time of about 4 hours and the bus frequency runs continuously every 15 - 20 minutes/trip (stops at Nuoc Ngam bus station or Gia Lam bus station). Ticket prices range from 240,000 - 280,000 VND/person/way.
Train: If you want to enjoy peaceful scenery along the way, don't miss the train. Specifically, you will depart from Hanoi station (or Gia Lam station, Long Bien station) to Hai Phong station (there are flights every day of the week) in about 2.5 - 3 hours and costs about 60,000 - 90,000 VND/ person/pm.

3.2 Means of transportation to Cat Ba island

From Hai Phong center, you continue to move to the island with common forms of transportation such as:

Hydrofoil speedboat: During the period from 7:00 to 15:00, visitors can choose a number of reliable boat companies such as Catba Island Resort & Spa, Mekong Hoang Yen, Victoria Cat Ba, Hadeco... departing from Hong Bang wharf (takes about 40 - 60 minutes) or Got Ferry wharf (takes about 10 minutes) with ticket prices ranging from 130,000 - 250,000 VND/way.
Cable car: In case you want to experience a new feeling, you should consider the Cat Hai - Phu Long cable car route with a travel time of only 10 minutes. Cable car operating hours are 9:00 - 15:45 (weekdays) and 9:00 - 17:00 (weekends); Ticket price is 100,000 VND/person/turn.
Bus: You can also take bus 16C to Got Ferry station, then take bus 14 to the island. Ticket price for each leg is 13,000 VND/person/turn.
Ferry: On crowded holidays and New Year, you should prioritize departing from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan wharf to save time (only about 45 - 50 minutes) and cost (only 60,000 VND/person/trip).

3.3 Means of transportation to Lan Ha Bay

Once you arrive at Cat Ba island, you continue to move to the bay by one of the following means:

Boats and boats: If you travel in a group of 5 - 10 people or more, don't miss the train or boat option with a price of about 1,200,000 - 1,500,000 VND/boat.
Motorboat: If you go in a group of 1 - 2 people, you can go to the bay by motorboat for 500,000 VND/boat.

4. Where to stay when traveling to Lan Ha Bay?

In order to contribute to preserving the marine ecosystem, there are currently no accommodation facilities on the bay. However, if you want to rest overnight, you can consider resorting to Cat Ba island. Some reputable places for tourists to refer to include Flamingo Cat Ba Beach Resort, Hotel Perle d'Orient Cat Ba - MGallery, Cat Ba Island Resort & Spa, Cat Ba Wonder Hotel... with prices starting from only 500,000 VND/night. .

5. What is fun to do when traveling to Lan Ha Bay?

Below are interesting activities that every tourist cannot miss when going to Lan Ha Bay:

5.1 Visit Cat Ba National Park

Cat Ba National Park is one of the largest natural special-use forests in Vietnam, recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve. Many different types of rare flora and fauna are being preserved here, bringing a satisfying visual experience to everyone. Besides sightseeing walks, tourists can also choose mountain climbing tours, trekking, watching wild animals at night...

Cat Ba National Park

Cat Ba National Park is home to countless flora and fauna, caves, beaches... irresistibly beautiful.

5.2 Enjoy the beautiful scenery at Viet Hai village

Located right within the national park, Viet Hai village is the next destination that you should not forget to visit. Because not only does it possess endless mountain scenery, this place also has a rare quiet atmosphere, creating an indescribable feeling of peace. To explore the village easily, please refer to a unique bicycle tour or trekking tour.

5.3 Explore Monkey Island

Monkey Island is the second largest island in the Cat Ba archipelago, located in the center of Lan Ha Bay. There are currently more than 20 monkeys residing on the island, along with many pandanus trees waiting for visitors to explore. In addition, tourists can also try immersing themselves in the cool water at Cat Dua 1 beach or observing Lan Ha Bay from the top of Cat Ear rock.

Monkey Island

Although Monkey Island only has an area of about 0.2 km2, it attracts a large number of tourists thanks to its friendly monkey population.

5.4 Kayaking through Luon cave

A special feature of Luon cave is that the cave entrance is only 4 meters wide, 3 meters high and 100 meters long, completely surrounded by four rocky mountain sides and on the cliffs are "attached" beautiful fossilized freshwater snail shells. Therefore, the cave is an extremely ideal place to kayak and experience the beautiful natural scenery.

5.5 Relax at Van Boi beach

Van Boi Beach is a destination for many tourists whenever they want to soak, sunbathe, boat, swim... Because, this place possesses charming natural scenery, with smooth white sand beaches, Clear blue sea water and peaceful space.

6. What to eat in Lan Ha Bay as a "local"?

The typical cuisine in Lan Ha Bay is mainly seafood, the most prominent of which are crabs, geoduck, grouper, shrimp, snails... Suggesting a few places to enjoy delicious dishes Trusted brands are Anh Nguyet Restaurant, Casa Bonita, Oasis Bar 2 and Bungalow... with affordable prices (only from 30,000 VND/dish).

7. Important notes when going to Lan Ha Bay

For the most complete trip to Lan Ha Bay, visitors should not ignore the following notes:

You should prepare all necessary identification documents (such as ID card/CCCD, driver's license...) to quickly check-in to the plane or hotel/motel room.
The main means of transportation to the islands and bays are boats, so if tourists get seasickness, they should prepare seasickness medicine in advance.
Because Lan Ha Bay is quite cold at night, visitors should not forget to bring thick coats and jackets to keep their bodies warm.
Before participating in a certain service, tourists should boldly ask and negotiate the price to avoid being overcharged.
If you go to Lan Ha Bay during the peak season, don't forget to book your plane/train tickets, hotel/motel rooms in advance to get the best price.

8. Update the latest cost of visiting Lan Ha Bay

If you travel to the bay on your own, please refer to the following basic costs for the best preparation:

- Transportation costs to islands and bays:

Ferry: Only from 12,000/trip.
Canoe: 800,000 - 2,000,000 VND/boat.
Train: 40,000 VND/child ticket, 80,000 VND/adult ticket.
Cable car: 150,000 VND/child ticket, 200,000 VND/adult ticket.

- Visiting costs:

Tickets to visit the bay: 40,000 VND/child ticket, 80,000 VND/adult ticket.
Tickets to visit Monkey Island: 50,000 VND/person.
Tickets to visit Trung Trang cave: 80,000 VND/person.
Tickets to visit Quan Y cave: 80,000 VND/person.
Tickets to visit Cat Ba National Park: 80,000 VND/person.
Tickets to visit Cannon Fort: 80,000 VND/person.

- Food cost: 70,000 - 500,000 VND/person/meal (depending on the dish).

- Accommodation cost: From 500,000 VND/night.

At this point, we hope readers will have more useful Lan Ha Bay travel experiences for their upcoming trip. If you plan to travel by plane, don't forget to follow all of Vietjet's official information channels below to understand the latest flight schedules, ticket prices, promotions...: