Travel guide to Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba

Lan Ha Bay is favored by nature with more than 100 small and deserted sand beaches like "green straits". Many sandy beaches stretch between rocky mountains, quiet and without big waves, are ideal beaches for tourists who like to swim. 

In May 2020, the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club Association awarded Lan Ha a certificate as one of the most beautiful bays. This is a sightseeing route not to be missed for those who come to Cat Ba island. Lan Ha Bay has all four seasons according to the Northern weather. 

Normally, from May to August is summer, the sea is calm, the sky is clear, lots of sunshine and wind, suitable for swimming and experiencing yachting, exploring the bay. This is also the most crowded time for tourists. From September to November, the bay is peaceful, suitable for those who like to relax in a quiet space. At this time, the weather is cool and you can still swim. The remaining months are suitable for tourists to experience activities in the forest and breathe fresh air. 

Means of transportation on Lan Ha Bay are boats. Tourists will arrive at Cat Ba island then buy train tickets at Beo wharf right in the center of the island to visit Lan Ha Bay. 

- One-way ticket price starts from 80,000 VND for adults and 40,000 VND for children. - - - If traveling in a group, visitors can rent a private boat. 

- Groups of 10 to 20 people, rental price from 1.6 million to 5 million VND per boat. 

- Groups of guests from 25 to 50 people, rental price from 2.2 million VND to 7 million VND per boat. 

The rental price depends on the type of boat and tour time. 

Some routes to visit Lan Ha Bay: 

Route 1: Ben Beo - fishing village - Monkey island 

Route 2: Ben Beo - Monkey island - Turtle island - Viet Hai mouth - Ba Trai Dao island - Dark cave - Bright cave 

Route 3: Ben Got - Gia Luan - Tra Bau - Ang Ong Cam - Dark cave - Bright cave 

Route 4: Cat Ba Tourism Center Pier - Cat Ong Island - Thien Ung Pagoda.

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