HA LONG & LAN HA BAY
The dragon's bay at first light — quiet coves, limestone giants, and the slower side of an icon.
Ha Long Bay is the postcard everyone knows. Lan Ha — its quieter sister — is where the bay finally exhales. Karsts rise from glassy water, fishing villages drift past, and small boutique boats replace the crowds.
Choose your journey.
Three classic ways travelers experience HA LONG & LAN HA BAY — from short tastes to deeper, slower journeys. Click any to see the full program.
- 1 Day
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise
Fourteen thousand years of limestone, rising from the sea.
A private cruise through the limestone heart of Ha Long Bay — hidden lagoons by kayak, caves shaped over millions of years, and a floating fishing village at dusk.
From €See program → - 2 Days · 1 Night
Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
Two days. One night. The version of Ha Long Bay most people never see.
A 2-day, 1-night private overnight cruise aboard La Regina Royal — sailing the heart of Ha Long Bay, kayaking Luon Cave, exploring Sung Sot, and waking to sunrise over the karsts.
From €See program → - 2 Days · 1 Night
Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruise
Two bays. One night. The version most cruises never reach.
A 2-day, 1-night private luxury cruise aboard La Regina Legend & Grand Cruise — sailing from Ha Long into the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay, kayaking Light and Dark Cave, and exploring the Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve.
From €See program →
What makes this journey different.
- 01Boutique cruise (not mass-market) through Lan Ha Bay
- 02Sunrise tai-chi on the top deck with limestone karsts on every horizon
- 03Kayaking through Dark and Bright Cave, swimming off the boat
- 04Visit to a floating pearl-farming community
- 05Fresh seafood dinner cooked onboard by a Halong chef
Day by day.
- Day 1
Hanoi → Lan Ha Bay
Morning private transfer to Got Pier (2.5h). Welcome lunch onboard as the boat slips into the bay. Afternoon kayaking, sunset swim, candlelit seafood dinner.
- Day 2
Hidden Bay & Floating Villages
Sunrise tai-chi. Tender boat to a quiet beach. Lunch onboard. Cooking demonstration. Squid fishing after dinner under lantern light.
- Day 3
Brunch & Return
Sunrise meditation. Final cruise through karst formations. Brunch onboard. Disembark at noon, transfer back to Hanoi or onward to Ninh Binh.
- ✓Private round-trip transfer from Hanoi
- ✓Boutique cabin (sea-view) with ensuite
- ✓All meals onboard, welcome drink
- ✓All kayaking, swimming, cave visits
- ✓English-speaking cruise host
- —Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
- —Spa treatments onboard
- —Travel insurance
- —Tips for crew
Designed quietly around the right traveler.
- 01Couples seeking a romantic, unhurried bay experience
- 02Families with children who love water and gentle adventure
- 03Travelers who want the icon — without the tourist crowd
Captain Hai
Lan Ha Cruise Captain · 18 years on the bay
"Grew up on a floating village near Cat Ba. Knows every cove, every tide, every quiet pocket the big boats never reach."
Vietnam, by locals. Not by brochures.
10,000+ reviews ✦ 10+ years of expeditions ✦ Nationwide local network
Good to know.
Lan Ha or Ha Long?
We recommend Lan Ha — same dramatic karst scenery, a fraction of the boat traffic, more space to breathe.
What if the weather turns?
We monitor sea conditions closely. If routes change, we adapt — your safety and the quality of the experience come first.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. Life vests, gentle kayaking routes, and shallow swim spots make this family-friendly for ages 6+.