Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour - Nature Escape, Less Crowds

5.0 (633 reviews) Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
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Duration14h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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

Options

P/u & D/o at Tuan Chau Harbor

Duration: 7 hours
Buffet Lunch on Cruise
Tuan Chau Harbor: Not including pickup and drop-off
Pick up and Drop off: Meet up at Tuan Chau Harbor Block 7 at 11:00am

Pick-up, Drop-off Hanoi by Bus

Duration: 14 hours
Shuttle bus: Pick up and drop off from Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus 32 seaters
Pick up, Drop Off Hanoi by Bus: Pick up and drop off from Hanoi Old Quarter
Pickup included

Pick-up Hanoi, Drop-off Cat Ba

Duration: 11 hours
Buffet Lunch on Cruise
P/U Hanoi - D/o at Cat Ba town: Pick up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter bus shuttle bus and drop off at Cat ba town after the trip
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Pick-up Cat Ba, Drop-off Hanoi

Duration: 9 hours
No Lunch: Start at Hotel in Cat Ba Town at 12:00pm then join the trip at Trung Trang Cave
Note: There is no lunch included
P/U at Cat Ba town - D/o Hanoi: Pick up at Cat ba Town and drop off from Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (32 seaters)
Pickup included

P/U, D/O Hanoi by Limousin Bus

Duration: 14 hours
Buffet Lunch on Cruise
Hanoi - Lan Ha - Cat Ba- Hanoi
Limousine Bus: Pick up and drop off from Hanoi Old Quarter by Limousine bus 22 seaters
Pick up - Drop off: Pick up and Drop off Hanoi by Limousine Bus
Pickup included

Pick-up & Drop-off Cat Ba Town

Duration: 6 hours: Pick up at Cat Ba town and Drop off at Cat Ba town
No Lunch: Pick up at Cat Ba town at 12:00pm then join the trip at Trung Trang Cave
End the trip at Cat Ba town at 5:00pm
Pick-up & Drop-off Cat Ba Town: Pick up at Cat Ba town at 12:00pm then join the trip at Trung Trang Cave
End the trip at Cat Ba town at 5:00pm
Pickup included

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

What to expect

  1. Hanoi
    3h
    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
    5m
    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
    1h
    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
    20m
    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
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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
    20m
    14:00
    Return by electric car to the cruise and continue exploring Lan Ha Bay.
  8. Lan Ha Bay
    45m · Admission ticket included
    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
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    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
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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
    10m
    18:00 – 18:15
    Cruise returns to Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi.
  12. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    20:30 – 21:00
    Arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter, ending a memorable journey full of experiences.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up from block 7 Tuan Chau Marina at 10:45 -11:00am if customers choose option Depart from Tuan Chau Marina

End point

Pick up from block 7 Tuan Chau Marina at 10:45 -11:00am if customers choose option Depart from Tuan Chau Marina

Pickup details

- 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

Additional information

  • 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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