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Halong Bay Cruises
FROM HALONG BAY TO LAN HA BAY
Halong Bay Cruises and Lan Ha Bay Cruises Itinerary
Halong Bay Route: Surprising Cave ( Sung Sot Cave ), Titop Island, Luon Cave, and Virgin Cave ( Halong Bay Cruises Only ).
Lan Ha Bay Route: Tra Bau Area, Dark & Bright Cave, and Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba Island ( Lan Ha Bay Cruises Only ).
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Comparison between Halong Bay Cruises and Lan Ha Bay Cruises
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Halong Bay
- Be favorited by people who wants to explore and adventure.
- There is one more location that you will visit in Ha Long Bay.
- Sightseeing at Surprise Cave, the longest cave in Ha Long Bay.
- Visit Titop Island for Swimming.
- Kayaking at Luon Cave.
- Ha Long Bay is the one of the most crowded touism spots in Vietnam. Sometimes it can cause some people discomfort for the tour. I encourage you to visit Ha Long Bay on weekdays except weekends to minimize the above problem and Lan Ha Bay is a perfect alternative for tourists who want quiet to enjoy the beauty of nature.
- Your Trip only cover in Ha Long Bay Area, you can not fo futher because Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay belongs to two different provnices in Viet Nam. Ha Long Bay bay can be shared with Lan Ha Bay, it means you can only go from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
Lan Ha Bay
- Suitable for people who are in love of nature and relaxation.
- SightSeeing from Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
- Close to Nature.
- Less Tourist Rather Than Ha Long Bay.
- Kayaking & Swimming at Tra Bau Floating Area.
- Bamboo Boat at Dark & Bright Cave.
- Visit Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba Island for Byciling, Fish Foot Massage, and Explore Local Lifestyle for 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary.
- You must go by Tender Boat at Tuan Chau Harbor from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay by a Tender Boat. Due to that reason, you can have more time for enjoy the beauty of nature.
- There are only two locations that you are going to visit in Lan Ha Bay for 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary. Recommend for Lan Ha Bay 3 Days 2 Nights for visiting Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba Island, and Cat Ba Island is becoming a hot trend for tourism spot in Vietnam nowadays.
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🌊 Location & Geography
| Aspect | Halong Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
|---|
| Location | Quang Ninh Province | South of Halong Bay, part of Hai Phong City |
| Area | ~1,553 km² with 1,969 islands | ~7000 ha with over 400 islands |
| UNESCO Status | Recognized as a World Heritage Site | Not UNESCO-listed but part of Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve |
| Landscape | Iconic limestone karsts, larger and busier | Similar karst formations, more untouched feel |
🛥️ Cruise Experience
| Aspect | Halong Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity | Very famous, more tourist traffic | Less crowded, quieter experience |
| Types of Cruises | Wide range (day trips to luxury overnight) | Mostly overnight luxury or boutique cruises |
| Activities | Cave visits (e.g. Sung Sot), Titop Island | Kayaking, swimming, visiting floating villages |
| Accessibility | Easier from Hanoi via Tuan Chau or Bai Chay | Departures mainly from Got Pier, Hai Phong |
🧭 Things to Do
| Activity | Halong Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Caves | Thien Cung, Sung Sot, Dau Go | Bright Cave, Dark & Light Cave (Hang Sang Toi) |
| Beaches | Ti Top, Soi Sim | Ba Trai Dao, Van Boi, Cat Dua |
| Floating Villages | Cua Van | Cai Beo (older and more authentic) |
| Island Trekking | Not as common | Cat Ba Island hiking and national park trails |
🌿 Environment & Crowds
| Aspect | Halong Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Crowds | Can get overcrowded, especially in peak season | Fewer boats, more tranquil |
| Cleanliness | Efforts being made, but still issues | Generally cleaner and more preserved |
✅ Summary
| If You Prefer… | Choose… |
|---|---|
| A UNESCO site with iconic landmarks | Halong Bay |
| A more serene, less touristy feel | Lan Ha Bay |
| Shorter travel time from Hanoi | Halong Bay |
| Combination with Cat Ba exploration | Lan Ha Bay |
There are three main locations that people usually start their Halong Bay Trip.
1. Hanoi: From Hanoi to Halong Bay nearly 173 km, you will spend around 02 hours 30 minutes due to the Highway.