Ha Long bay

About Ha Long bay

Located to the East of Cat ba Islands, the South of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay is a part of Gulf of Tonkin belonged to Hai Phong City. With around 7000ha widespread over the sea, owning almost similar geological features to Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay atracts tourists by unspoiled landscape which is less touristic than Halong Bay’s destinations.

Being a continuous portion of mighty karst formation from Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay possesses approximately 400 islands and islets situating in the area. Many islands here have splitted the sea to form natural lagoons which is totally isolated from the outside world. Moreover, as a part of Cat Ba Archipelago – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Lan Ha Bay has pristine nature, untouched areas and a diverse ecosystem which will surely allure anyone prefererring a completely relaxing and peaceful trip.

HOW TO GET LAN HA BAY

Almost Lan Ha Bay Cruises will depart from Got Ferry in Cat Hai Town, Hai Phong City. Nowadays, several new ships have offered new routes which depart from Tuan Chau Marina, Halong City. There are also two ways to reach Got Ferry or Tuan Chau Marina, using shuttle bus from cruise or using private transfer service.

* If you choose shuttle bus from cruise:

Your cruise departs from Got Ferry: Normally, any cruise package will include transfer cost with roundtrip shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Got Ferry – Hanoi, which means you will use the bus with other guests as well. All cruise programs in Lan Ha Bay departing from Got Ferry will start to pick up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter (at around 7:15 – 7:45 AM for day cruises and around 9:00 – 9:30 AM for overnight cruises) with the route of Highway Hanoi – Hai Phong then following Tan Vu- Lach Huyen Bridge to reach Got Ferry in Hai Phong City for around 2 hours driving.

Your cruise departs from Tuan Chau Marina: Almost cruise programs in Lan Ha Bay, which depart from Tuan Chau Marina, will start to pick up guests from Hanoi Old Quarter (at around 7:00 – 7:30 AM for day cruises and around 9:00 – 9:15 AM for overnight cruises) then transfer to Tuan Chau Marina in Halong Bay with the route of Highway Hanoi – Hai Phong – Ha Long for around 2.5 hours driving.

Note: In case you’re staying out of Hanoi Old Quarter Area, you’d better handle youself a transfer helping you arrive scheduled pick-up point in Old Quarter on time.

* If you prefer private transfer service:

You can easily rent a private car with private driver following to your schedule from vendors around Old Quarter or agents helping you book cruise package. Driving time is also around 2 to 2.5 hours driving but private transfer will offer privacy to you only.