Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour - Nature Escape, Less Crowds
Ha Long Bay, Vietnamby Cozy Bay Cruise
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 99 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
This journey is specially designed for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle, returning to the purity of nature with a perfect blend of sightseeing – relaxation – and entertainment. Aboard the luxurious 5-star Tropical Cruise, guests will indulge in a lavish buffet, unwind in the Jacuzzi, enjoy exciting water activities, and most uniquely – explore Cat Ba by electric car, an experience not found in any other one-day tour. HIGHLIGHTS Cruise through Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay – the emerald gem of the Gulf of Tonkin. Experience the 5-star Tropical Cruise with a fresh seafood buffet and a romantic sunset party. Explore Cat Ba Island by electric car, visiting Trung Trang Cave – the most stunning and magnificent cave on the island. Discover Cat Ba National Park & Ecological Museum Kayak in Tra Bau Lagoon, swim freely, and enjoy the fun of water slides and floating inflatables. Celebrate the day with a romantic Sunset Party: wine, tea, sweet treats, music
What's included
- 2 ways Electric car rides
- Kayaking, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, water slide
- Entrance fees
- English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
- Welcome drink
- Giant inflatable swimming pool (subject to operational conditions)
- Sunset Party
- Freshwater shower
- Buffet lunch on the boat ( No lunch if you choose option pick up at Cat Ba Town)
- If you order any drinks in the Drink Menu, you need to pay on your own
- Tips/gratuities for the guide
- Activities outside the above itinerary
- Holiday Surcharges : 30/4, 1/5, 2/9, 32/12, 1/1
- - Holiday surcharge is applied on during Tet Holiday or VN Lunar New Year: 05-06-07-08 Feb 2027
Itinerary
- 1
Hanoi
3 hours
07:15 – 08:00 Bus and Tour Guide pick you up at the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. Travel via the expressway with a 30-minute rest stop.
- 2
Tuan Chau Island
5 min
11:00-11:15: TUAN CHAU HARBOR Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor – check in to the Tropical Cruise. You will be greeted with a refreshing welcome drink.
- 3
Tuan Chau Island
1 hour
11:20: LUNCH Enjoy a 5-star buffet lunch on board, featuring a wide variety of fresh seafood and delicacies, while the cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island.
- 4
Gia Luan
20 min
12:15: CAT BA ISLAND Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Take an electric car ride along one of the most scenic forest roads in Vietnam.
- 5
Dộng Trung Trang
30 min
12:45: TRUNG TRANG CAVE Visit Trung Trang Cave – the most magnificent cave on Cat Ba Island. With millions of years of stalactites and stalagmites, the cave is often described as a “living geological museum.”
- 6
Cat Ba National Park
30 min
13:15 – 13:30: CAT BA NATIONAL PARK NATUARAL HISTORY MUSEUM Continue by electric car to Cat Ba National Park – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. You can have chance to take photos and visit the Natural History Museum, where valuable exhibits provide deeper insights into the rare species and natural treasures of the island.
- 7
Gia Luan
20 min
14:00 Return by electric car to the cruise and continue exploring Lan Ha Bay.
- 8
Lan Ha Bay
45 min
14:30: LAN HA BAY The cruise sails deeper into Tra Bau area - the heart of Lan Ha Bay, where towering limestone mountains rise from emerald waters – a landscape resembling a breathtaking ink-painting masterpiece.
- 9
Lang chai Tra Bau
1.5 hours
15:15 – Activities on Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau area • Kayak through limestone cliffs and mysterious hidden caves. • Swim freely in the crystal-clear waters. • Slide down the water slide for a thrilling experience. • Have endless fun with the giant floating inflatable playground on the bay.
- 10
Lan Ha Bay
1 hour
16:30-16:45: SUN SET PARTY Return to the cruise and relax in the Jacuzzi on the sundeck. End your day with a lively Sunset Party: wine, tea, fresh fruits, sweet cakes, music, and dancing as the sun sets romantically over Lan Ha Bay, while the cruise comes back to the Harbor.
- 11
Tuan Chau Island
10 min
18:00 – 18:15 Cruise returns to Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi.
- 12
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
2.5 hours
20:30 – 21:00 Arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter, ending a memorable journey full of experiences.
Meeting and pickup
Pick up from block 7 Tuan Chau Marina at 10:45 -11:00am if customers choose option Depart from Tuan Chau Marina
- Due to new Hanoi regulations, tourist vehicles cannot pick up or drop off guests directly in the Old Quarter. Please select your hotel during checkout, and the operator will arrange the nearest meeting point before departure. Thank you for your understanding. - We will pick up at meeting point Hanoi Opera House at 07:45-7:50am - We will pick up at meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter around 07:10 -7:40 am - Pick up from Tuan Chau Port at 11:00am if you choose depart from Tuan Chau Port
End point
Pick up from block 7 Tuan Chau Marina at 10:45 -11:00am if customers choose option Depart from Tuan Chau Marina
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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