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

By Cozy Bay Cruise

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Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
14h
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Selective hotel pickup

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

Activity location

Hanoi
- Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

9 Ngọc Châu
- 9 Ngọc Châu
- Tuần Châu, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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P/u & D/o at Tuan Chau Harbour

14h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00 AM

Price details

AU$75.50 x 1 AdultAU$75.50

Paid at activityAU$18.58

Total

Pick-up Cat Ba, Drop-off Hanoi

14h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 12:00 PM

Price details

AU$83.89 x 1 AdultAU$83.89

Paid at activityAU$18.58

Total

Pick-up & Drop-off Cat Ba Town

14h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 12:00 PM

Price details

AU$97.87 x 1 AdultAU$97.87

Paid at activityAU$18.58

Total

What's included, what's not

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/service charge 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)

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hanoi

07:15 – 08:00 Bus and Tour Guide pick you up at the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. Travel via the motorway with a 30-minute rest stop.

Tuan Chau Island

11:00-11:15: TUAN CHAU HARBOR Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour – check in to the Tropical Cruise. You will be greeted with a refreshing welcome drink.

Tuan Chau Island

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.

Gia Luan

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.

Trung Trang Cave

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.”

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.

Gia Luan

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

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.

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.

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 Harbour.

Tuan Chau Island

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

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp)

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

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

Location

Activity location

Hanoi
- Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

9 Ngọc Châu
- 9 Ngọc Châu
- Tuần Châu, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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