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# LAN HOMESTAY: Lan Homestay is a family-run homestay in Viet Hai, a car-free village inside Cat Ba National Park on Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, Vietnam. We offer private rooms and bungalows, home-cooked family meals, and small-group kayaking, cycling, trekking and Lan Ha Bay boat tours.

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## Posts
- [Plastic-Free in Lan Ha Bay: How to Visit Without Leaving a Trace](https://lanhomestay.com/plastic-free-travel-lan-ha-bay/): Four habits that keep plastic out of Lan Ha Bay, what Cat Ba is doing about its green transition, and why the bottle matters more than the offset.
- [Visiting a Floating Fish Farm Without Being a Nuisance](https://lanhomestay.com/lan-ha-bay-floating-fish-farm-guide/): The floating fish farms of Lan Ha Bay are homes, not attractions. How to visit one well, what to look for, and the four rules that make you welcome.
- [Working Remotely from Cat Ba Island: Wifi, Power and Reality Check](https://lanhomestay.com/digital-nomad-cat-ba-island/): Wi-Fi that handles calls and documents, mobile data that dies in the valley, and no co-working space. An honest look at working remotely from Cat Ba Island.
- [Cat Ba Beaches: Which Ones Are Still Worth It in 2026](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-beaches-guide-2026/): The Cat Co beaches sit next to a construction site. The good swimming is in the bay, reachable by boat or kayak. Which beaches deliver, and when to swim.
- [Cat Ba National Park: Fees, Trails, Rules and the Cheaper Entrance](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-national-park-fees-and-trails/): 160,000 VND at the main gate, 80,000 VND from Viet Hai, same park. Trails ranked by difficulty, the rules that are enforced, and the best months to walk.
- [Vietnam Visa in 2026-2027: Exemptions, E-Visa and What Applies to You](https://lanhomestay.com/vietnam-visa-guide-2026-2027/): 45-day exemptions for some passports, a 90-day e-visa for the rest, and the six-month passport rule that catches people out. A plain guide for Vietnam travel.
- [Ben Beo Harbour: The Cat Ba Pier Guide Nobody Writes](https://lanhomestay.com/ben-beo-harbour-cat-ba-guide/): No ticket office, no departure board, no queue. What actually leaves from Ben Beo Harbour, the two fixed costs, and how not to waste an hour there.
- [Sapa to Cat Ba Island: Three Ways to Link the Mountains and the Bay](https://lanhomestay.com/sapa-to-cat-ba-island/): 400 km, no route under nine hours, and a ferry at the end. The three realistic ways to get from Sapa to Cat Ba, and what the new railway will change.
- [Ninh Binh to Cat Ba Island in 2026: The New Expressway Route](https://lanhomestay.com/ninh-binh-to-cat-ba-island/): 180 km, four to six hours, and no single vehicle that does it all. The four ways to get from Ninh Binh to Cat Ba, what the new expressway changes, and the last leg to Viet Hai.
- [Cat Ba Island Itinerary: 2, 3 and 5 Days Done Properly](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-itinerary-2-3-5-days/): Three Cat Ba itineraries that put the nights in the right place, what to skip, the fixed costs to budget for, and why the town is not the obvious base in 2026.
- [Bioluminescent Night Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay: A Complete Guide](https://lanhomestay.com/bioluminescent-kayaking-lan-ha-bay/): Warm water, a new moon and a calm night. What makes the plankton glow in Lan Ha Bay, when to plan it, and an honest account of the nights it does not work.
- [The Cat Ba Langur: Where to Look and How to Watch Responsibly](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-langur-where-to-see/): Fewer than 100 Cat Ba langurs exist, all on this island. Where they actually live, why you will probably see macaques instead, and how not to make it worse.
- [Cat Ba Island in Winter: What November to March Is Really Like](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-in-winter/): 15-22C, no swimming, half the town shut, and the best walking of the year. An honest month-by-month look at Cat Ba Island in winter, from people who live here.
- [Is a Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay Boat Trip Safe? How to Check Before You Board](https://lanhomestay.com/lan-ha-bay-boat-safety-guide/): What changed after the 2025 Ha Long Bay capsizing, the two-minute check to do before boarding, and the five questions worth asking before you pay.
- [What to Do on Cat Ba Island When It Rains](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-when-it-rains/): Rain does not cancel a Cat Ba trip, it cancels the boats. What still works in wet weather, what does not, and how to tell the night before.
- [Cat Ba Island Scams and Overcharging: What Locals Want You to Know](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-scams-to-avoid/): Four fixed prices, five places where visitors get overcharged on Cat Ba, and the things that feel like scams but are not. Written by people who live here.
- [One Day in Viet Hai Village — and Why Two Days, One Night Works Better](https://lanhomestay.com/one-day-in-viet-hai-village/): One day in Viet Hai Village is doable, but the 2-day 1-night plan works better. Hour by hour, from a 07:30 Hanoi departure to the bay boat out.
- [Trekking Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village: The Full Route](https://lanhomestay.com/trek-cat-ba-national-park-to-viet-hai/): Four to five hours of jungle trail from the park gate to Viet Hai Village. Section times, entry fees, luggage forwarding and the months worth walking it.
- [How to Get to Viet Hai Village: Every Route, Honestly Compared](https://lanhomestay.com/how-to-get-to-viet-hai-village/): Viet Hai has no road in. The speedboat from Ben Beo takes about 30 minutes, the trek 4–5 hours. All five routes compared, with the fixed fees nobody lists.
- [What to Pack for Cat Ba Island: A Local’s Honest Checklist](https://lanhomestay.com/what-to-pack-cat-ba-island/): A practical Cat Ba island packing list by season, written by a family who lives there — including the things visitors always forget and the things they carry for nothing.
- [Slow Travel in Vietnam 2026: Why One Village Beats Five Cities](https://lanhomestay.com/slow-travel-vietnam-viet-hai-village/): Slow travel is the biggest shift in Vietnamese tourism in 2026. What it actually means, why travellers are abandoning five-city itineraries, and how to do it in a Cat Ba village.
- [Cycling Viet Hai Village: Routes, Bike Hire & What You’ll See](https://lanhomestay.com/cycling-viet-hai-village-cat-ba/): Cycling in Viet Hai village, Cat Ba: a valley road with no through traffic, three easy routes, bike hire for 30,000 VND a day, and what you pass — rice, buffalo, jungle.
- [Cat Ba Central Bay Construction 2026: What It Means for Your Trip](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-construction-2026-where-to-stay/): Cat Ba town is a construction site in 2026. What the Central Bay development means for noise, views and where to stay — and which parts of the island are completely unaffected.
- [Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay: A Complete Beginner’s Guide](https://lanhomestay.com/kayaking-lan-ha-bay-beginners-guide/): Everything a first-timer needs to know about kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba: where to launch, what it costs, how hard it is, safety, and the caves and lagoons worth paddling to.
- [What to Eat in Viet Hai Village: Real Vietnamese Home Cooking](https://lanhomestay.com/what-to-eat-viet-hai-village/): What do you actually eat in a Cat Ba village homestay? Inside the family dinner at Lan Homestay: garden vegetables, island seafood, seafood hotpot and BBQ, and how ordering works.
- [Cat Ba Island with Kids: The Family Guide to Viet Hai Village](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-with-kids/): Cat Ba Island with children: which ages it suits, boat trips and kayaking with kids, a road with no traffic to cycle, where families should stay, and what to pack.
- [Solo Female Travel in Cat Ba: A Safety Guide from a Local Family](https://lanhomestay.com/solo-female-travel-cat-ba/): Is Cat Ba island safe for solo female travellers? Honest, practical advice on transport, nights out, trekking alone and village stays, written by the family who hosts them.
- [Cat Ba Island on a Budget 2026: What Things Really Cost](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-budget-guide-2026/): What Cat Ba Island really costs in 2026: transport, rooms, food, park fees and bikes in VND, the traps that double a budget, and a realistic three-day total.
- [Best Time to Visit Cat Ba Island: A Month-by-Month Guide (2026)](https://lanhomestay.com/best-time-to-visit-cat-ba-island/): When to visit Cat Ba Island, month by month: weather, sea, crowds, storm season and which months suit swimming, trekking or families — by a Viet Hai family.
- [Lan Ha Bay: Overnight Cruise or Day Tour? An Honest Local Comparison](https://lanhomestay.com/lan-ha-bay-cruise-or-day-tour/): Overnight cruise or day tour on Lan Ha Bay? What each includes, who each suits, and the third option: a full day on the bay, then a night in Viet Hai village.
- [Hanoi to Cat Ba in 2026: Dong Bai Pier, Buses, Ferries and the Health Declaration](https://lanhomestay.com/hanoi-to-cat-ba-2026/): Hanoi to Cat Ba takes 3–3.5 hours in 2026 via Dong Bai pier. Every route compared, the crossing, the last leg to Viet Hai, and the health declaration rule.
- [Cat Ba, Gateway to Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay: the 2026 Cross-Bay Cruise Routes](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-gateway-lan-ha-bay-ha-long-bay-2026/): Since 20 April 2026 four licensed cruise routes cross from Ha Long Bay into Lan Ha Bay, two ending at Viet Hai. The routes, which to choose, and how to join.
- [Vietnam Health Declaration From July 1, 2026 — What Travelers Actually Need to Know](https://lanhomestay.com/vietnam-health-declaration-entry-guide-2026/): Vietnam's new health declaration applies from July 1, 2026. What travelers actually need to prepare before arrival.
- [Best Attractions in Lan Ha Bay: Cai Beo, Monkey Island, Bright and Dark Cave and More](https://lanhomestay.com/best-attractions-in-lan-ha-bay-cai-beo-village-monkey-island-more/): Six places worth your boat time in Lan Ha Bay — Cai Beo, Monkey Island, Bright and Dark cave, Viet Hai — with fees, timing and how we fit them in a day.
- [Lan Homestay Travel Guide: Location, Transport & Tour Routes](https://lanhomestay.com/lan-homestay-travel-guide-location-transport-tour-routes/): How to reach Lan Homestay in Viet Hai village: boat schedules, transfer options and the best tour routes explained.
- [Where to Stay in Cat Ba Island: Why Viet Hai Village Beats Cat Ba Town](https://lanhomestay.com/where-to-stay-cat-ba-island-viet-hai-village/): Cat Ba Town or Viet Hai village? Why staying inside the national park beats the busy town for most travelers.
- [Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruise Guide: What to Expect and How to Choose](https://lanhomestay.com/lan-ha-bay-overnight-cruise-guide/): What a night on Lan Ha Bay is really like — boarding, kayaking, cabins, weather, the 2026 cross-bay routes — and how to choose a cruise, by a Viet Hai family.
- [Cat Ba National Park Hiking Guide: Trails, Fees and Wildlife](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-national-park-hiking-guide/): Every walking route in Cat Ba National Park — Ngu Lam peak, the 9–12 km trek to Viet Hai, Navy Peak — with 2026 fees, times and the wildlife you will see.
- [15 Things to Do on Cat Ba Island, Ranked by a Local Family](https://lanhomestay.com/things-to-do-cat-ba-island/): Fifteen things to do on Cat Ba Island, ranked by a family who lives there: kayaking, three peaks, a valley with no road, plankton nights, fees and timings.
- [Cat Ba Island Travel Guide 2026: When to Go, How to Get There, Where to Stay](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-travel-guide/): Everything for a first trip to Cat Ba Island: best months, routes from Hanoi, Hai Phong and Ninh Binh, where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and FAQs answered by a local family in Viet Hai.
- [Lan Ha Bay: the complete travel guide](https://lanhomestay.com/lan-ha-bay-complete-travel-guide/): Lan Ha Bay explained by a family who lives on it: 7,000 ha, 400 islands, 139 beaches, best months, routes from Hanoi, where to stay, fees, safety and FAQ.
- [Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba: the Valley No Road Reaches — History, Life and How to Visit](https://lanhomestay.com/viet-hai-village-vietnam-car-free-village/): Viet Hai village on Cat Ba, by a family who lives there: why no road reaches it, the real history since 1930, 87 households today, what to do, how to get in.
- [Lan Ha Bay vs Ha Long Bay (and Cat Ba): Which Should You Choose in 2026?](https://lanhomestay.com/lan-ha-bay-vs-ha-long-bay/): Lan Ha Bay or Ha Long Bay? Same World Heritage limestone, very different trips. Islands, boat traffic, kayaking, fees, journey from Hanoi and who each suits.

## Pages
- [Book Your Stay or Tour](https://lanhomestay.com/booking/): Send a booking request to Lan Homestay in Viet Hai village, Cat Ba: rooms, tours on Lan Ha Bay and transport from Hanoi. The family answers within hours.
- [Payment Information](https://lanhomestay.com/service/payment-information/): Lan Homestay accepts Vietnamese dong, US dollars, euros and credit or debit cards; from 1 January 2026 every bill carries 7% tax, and card payments carry a further 3% bank processing fee. Meals and drinks are added to your room and settled when you check out. There is no ATM in Viet Hai village and many local places cannot take international cards, so the practical advice is simple: withdraw cash in Cat Ba town before you cross the bay. Everything else you might want to know about paying is below, in one place, so there are no surprises at the end of your stay.
- [Photo & Content Licence](https://lanhomestay.com/photo-license/): All photographs, video and written content on lanhomestay.com are the property of Lan Homestay, Village 2, Viet Hai Commune, Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, Vietnam. © 2026. All rights reserved.
- [2 Days in Viet Hai — Vietnam’s Car-Free Village](https://lanhomestay.com/2-days-in-viet-hai-vietnams-car-free-village/): Lan Homestay · Viet Hai · Cat Ba
- [Cat Ba Island Ferry & Ticket Prices 2026 — Updated Guide](https://lanhomestay.com/cat-ba-island-ferry-ticket-prices-2026/): Complete price guide for ferries, speedboats, Lan Ha Bay entrance, and island attractions — updated by Lan Homestay
- [Night Cruise 2 Days 1 Night — Lan Ha Bay | Overnight Cruise Viet Hai Village](https://lanhomestay.com/tour/2-day-1-night-viet-hai-lan-ha-bay/): Cruise through emerald waters, kayak hidden caves & wake up to sunrise over limestone karsts
- [3-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise – Overnight Cat Ba Island](https://lanhomestay.com/tour/3-day-cruise-lan-homestay-viet-hai/): Home › Tours › 3-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise
- [Hike to Navy Peak – Best Viewpoint Cat Ba National Park](https://lanhomestay.com/tour/navy-peak-hike-cat-ba/): The Navy Peak hike above Viet Hai village on Cat Ba: 259 metres, about three hours, a 360-degree view over Lan Ha Bay. Guided from our door.
- [Sunset Tour & Night Kayaking – Bioluminescence Lan Ha Bay](https://lanhomestay.com/tour/sunset-night-kayaking-lan-ha-bay/): The boat leaves from Lan Homestay in Viet Hai at 09:30 and does not get back until about 20:00, after dark. There is no transfer to Cat Ba Town at that hour, and no bus or ferry off the island. You need a room in Viet Hai the night before and the night after — this is a village tour, not a day trip you can tack onto a Cat Ba Town stay.
- [Full Day Boat Tour – Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai Village](https://lanhomestay.com/tour/full-day-lan-ha-bay-tour/): Staying in Cat Ba Town? Join at Ben Beo Harbour at 09:00. The boat crosses to Viet Hai, picks up the rest of the group, and you are back at Ben Beo at around 16:30.
- [Tours – Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island | Lan Homestay](https://lanhomestay.com/tour/): window.location.replace('https://lanhomestay.com/service/tour/');
- [Tour](https://lanhomestay.com/service/tour/): Small-group trips run by the Lan family — boats, kayaks and trails across Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba National Park. Book direct with us, no middlemen, no payment until we confirm.
- [Getting to Lan Homestay](https://lanhomestay.com/service/transportation-to-lan-homestay/): How to reach Lan Homestay in Viet Hai: Hanoi to Cat Ba in 3 to 3.5 hours via Dong Bai ferry, then 30 minutes by boat across Lan Ha Bay. Times and fees.
- [Things to Do in Viet Hai Village](https://lanhomestay.com/service/lan-homestay-activities/): What to do at Lan Homestay in Viet Hai: cycling, the Lan Ha Bay boat day, Navy Peak, the park trek, night kayaking. Times, costs and what to book ahead.
- [Dining in Viet Hai Village](https://lanhomestay.com/service/dinning-at-lan-homestay/): How meals work at Lan Homestay in Viet Hai: breakfast included, dinner at one long table, drinks self-service, and what we can cook for special diets.
- [Contact](https://lanhomestay.com/contact/): Contact Lan Homestay in Viet Hai village, Cat Ba Island: WhatsApp +84 363 934 325, email info@lanhomestay.com. The family answers within a few hours.
- [Blogs](https://lanhomestay.com/blogs/): Plastic-Free in Lan Ha Bay: How to Visit Without Leaving a Trace Search for: All Lan Ha Bay & Tours Getting There & Tips Viet Hai Village & Stay Trekking & Nature Featured story Plastic-Free in Lan Ha Bay: How to Visit Without Leaving a Trace Four habits that keep plastic out of Lan Ha Bay, what Cat Ba is doing about its green transition, and why the bottle matters more than the offset. 16 Sep Latest articles Visiting a Floating Fish Farm Without Being a Nuisance The floating fish farms of Lan Ha Bay are homes, not attractions. How to visit one well, what 15 Sep Working Remotely from Cat Ba Island: Wifi, Power and Reality Check Wi-Fi that handles calls and documents, mobile data that dies in the valley, and no co-working space. An 14 Sep Cat Ba Beaches: Which Ones Are Still Worth It in 2026 The Cat Co beaches sit next to a construction site. The good swimming is in the bay, reachable 13 Sep Cat Ba National Park: Fees, Trails, Rules and the Cheaper Entrance 160,000 VND at the main gate, 80,000 VND from Viet Hai, same park. Trails ranked by difficulty, the 12 Sep Vietnam Visa in 2026-2027: Exemptions, E-Visa and What Applies to You 45-day exemptions for some passports, a 90-day e-visa for the rest, and the six-month passport rule that catches 11 Sep Ben Beo Harbour: The Cat Ba Pier Guide Nobody Writes No ticket office, no departure board, no queue. What actually leaves from Ben Beo Harbour, the two fixed 10 Sep Sapa to Cat Ba Island: Three Ways to Link the Mountains and the Bay 400 km, no route under nine hours, and a ferry at the end. The three realistic ways to 09 Sep Ninh Binh to Cat Ba Island in 2026: The New Expressway Route 180 km, four to six hours, and no single vehicle that does it all. The four ways to 08 Sep Cat Ba Island Itinerary: 2, 3 and 5 Days Done Properly Three Cat Ba itineraries that put the nights in the right place, what to skip, the fixed costs 07 Sep Bioluminescent Night Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay: A Complete Guide Warm water, a new moon and a calm night. What makes the plankton glow in Lan Ha Bay, 06 Sep The Cat Ba Langur: Where to Look and How to Watch Responsibly Fewer than 100 Cat Ba langurs exist, all on this island. Where they actually live, why you will 05 Sep Cat Ba Island in Winter: What November to March Is Really Like 15-22C, no swimming, half the town shut, and the best walking of the year. An honest month-by-month look 04 Sep
- [Library](https://lanhomestay.com/library/): Plastic-Free in Lan Ha Bay: How to Visit Without Leaving a Trace
- [Service](https://lanhomestay.com/service/): We provide all the essentials to make your stay comfortable and worry-free:
- [About Us](https://lanhomestay.com/about-us/): Whether you're planning a family getaway, a romantic honeymoon, a fun trip with friends, or simply seeking peace and quiet for yourself—Lan Homestay is your perfect escape in Lan Ha Bay.
- [Homestay in Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island](https://lanhomestay.com/): A family homestay of 15 rooms in Viet Hai, the Cat Ba village no road reaches. Our own boats on Lan Ha Bay, three hours from Hanoi. Tours, transfers, dinner.
- [GUEST ROOM](https://lanhomestay.com/guest-room/): Rooms at Lan Homestay in Viet Hai village, Cat Ba: 15 garden bungalows and mountain-view rooms with private bathrooms, breakfast included, no road outside.
- [Privacy Policy](https://lanhomestay.com/privacy-policy/): What Lan Homestay does with the details you send us: the booking form goes to one family mailbox, nothing is sold or shared for advertising, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.

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- [Superior garden bungalow – Triple Room](https://lanhomestay.com/guest-room/superior-garden-bungalow-triple-room/): Superior garden bungalow with three beds at Lan Homestay, Viet Hai village on Cat Ba: private bathroom, breakfast included, room for a family in the garden.
- [Superior Bungalow Garden View- Double Room](https://lanhomestay.com/guest-room/superior-bungalow-garden-view-double-room/): Superior garden bungalow, double bed, at Lan Homestay in Viet Hai on Cat Ba Island: more space, private bathroom, breakfast included, garden all around.
- [Garden bungalow triple room](https://lanhomestay.com/guest-room/garden-bungalow-triple-room/): Garden bungalow with three beds at Lan Homestay in Viet Hai village, Cat Ba Island: private bathroom, breakfast included, a garden and no road outside.
- [Standar Bungalow Garden View- Double Room](https://lanhomestay.com/guest-room/standar-bungalow-garden-view-double-room/): Standard garden bungalow with a double bed at Lan Homestay, Viet Hai village on Cat Ba: private bathroom, breakfast included, garden and karst around you.
- [Second Floor Room Mountain View – Triple Room](https://lanhomestay.com/guest-room/second-floor-room-mountain-view-triple-room/): Second-floor mountain-view triple room at Lan Homestay in Viet Hai, Cat Ba Island: three beds, private bathroom, breakfast included, quiet valley view.
- [Second Floor Room Mountain View – Double Room](https://lanhomestay.com/guest-room/second-floor-room-mountain-view-double-room/): Second-floor mountain-view double room at Lan Homestay, Viet Hai village on Cat Ba: private bathroom, breakfast included, the valley outside the window.