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

5.0(566)Ha Long Bay1 hour
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Description

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

Tour Options

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
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
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
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 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
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

Itinerary

180 min

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.

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.

60 min

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.

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.

Admission included30 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.”

Admission included30 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.

20 min

14:00 Return by electric car to the cruise and continue exploring Lan Ha Bay.

Admission included45 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.

Admission included90 min

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.

Admission included60 min

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.

10 min

18:00 – 18:15 Cruise returns to Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Admission included150 min

20:30 – 21:00 Arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter, ending a memorable journey full of experiences.

Highlights

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)

What's included

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)
Not included
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
16,17,18,19 Feb 2026 (Lunar New Year)

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick up at meeting point Hanoi Opera House at 07:45-7:50am We will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter around 07:15 -7:45 am Pick up from Tuan Chau Port at 11:00am if you choose depart from Tuan Chau Port

Traveller Ratings

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Important 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

Reviews(566)

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immyc2020
June 29, 2026
Awesome!

We had a wonderful day. The guide Tea was great, very energetic and bubbly! I recommend this excursion.

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677hak
June 15, 2026
Cool, relaxed tour.

Very good, attentive, and friendly service.

6
673rizalc
June 14, 2026
Great Trip!

Overall trip is so aood! The dav tour is well organized. We can go through the itinerary smoothly. They can also accomodate me with halal food and they also separate the veg and non veg The tour guide (Max) is really helpfull during the trip. He was always checking his team. If you come visit Hanoi, don't forget to book this trip. All admision fees are included to this trip (except additional speed boat experience which is super great)

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Trek26975291307
June 10, 2026
Great experience

This cruise is wonderful and the staff showed at-most hospitality

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Venture26382410220
June 10, 2026
Lan ha bay

Good cruise experience overall

5
537mariajesusc
June 10, 2026
AMAZING!!!

Amazing!! Jobs was crucial for the best experience

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valent_nal2026
June 10, 2026
Best tour

Amazing experience, I did it for my birthday and it was super special

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Freedom10938500022
June 10, 2026
Tropical Experience

The tour was fantastic. And it was made even more special because of our tour guide, Jobs. :)

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richmondo118
June 10, 2026
Nice Tour Guide

Tuan Nghiep is a good tour guide. He gave us helpful information during the tour.

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Yazanx45
June 7, 2026
Happy day

We enjoyed very much and especially with the guide Tea he is very nice and make our trip more better.

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