Where is Lan Ha Bay and how to get there from Hanoi?

Lan Ha Bay is located south of the famous Ha Long Bay and washes Cat Ba Island, although many mistakenly believe that Cat Ba is in Ha Long. The border between the two bays passes north of Cat Ba Island.

To get to Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi, the easiest way is to purchase a tour that includes transfer from the capital. Such tours usually include the road to the pier on Cat Ba (Ben Beo/Cai Beo pier), the cruise itself, and return transfer to Hanoi. The journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba takes about 3-4 hours depending on the transport.

An alternative option is to first get to Cat Ba Island on your own (by bus or boat from Ha Long), and then buy a cruise from local agencies there. This may be cheaper but will require more time for organization. Online booking through sites like Trip.com or GetYourGuide also includes an option with transfer from Hanoi.

More about Lan Ha Bay is told in a separate article here - https://nashaplaneta.net/asia/vietnam/catba-dostoprimechatelnosti-lan-ha-bay

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