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

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The kind of view you’ll replay in your mind forever. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Explore the hidden beauty of Lan Ha – Cat Ba with Tropical Cruise, the most unique journey on the bay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Cozy Bay Cruise

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 ways Electric car rides
Included: Kayaking, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, water slide
Included: Entrance fees
Included: English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
Included: Welcome drink
Included: Giant inflatable swimming pool (subject to operational conditions)
Included: Sunset Party
Included: Freshwater shower
Included: Buffet lunch on the boat ( No lunch if you choose option pick up at Cat Ba Town)

Not included

Not included: Lunch: If you order any drinks in the Drink Menu, you need to pay on your own
Not included: Tips/gratuities for the guide
Not included: Activities outside the above itinerary
Not included: Holiday Surcharges : 30/4, 1/5, 2/9, 32/12, 1/1
Not included: - Holiday surcharge is applied on during Tet Holiday or VN Lunar New Year: 05-06-07-08 Feb 2027

Itinerary

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.
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.
Tuan Chau Island

one 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.
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.
Dộng Trung Trang

30 min Admission 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

30 min Admission 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

20 min

14:00

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

45 min Admission 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.
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Lang chai Tra Bau

1 h 30 min Admission 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

one hour Admission 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.
Tuan Chau Island

10 min

18:00 – 18:15

Cruise returns to Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi.
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam

2 h 30 min Admission included

20:30 – 21:00

Arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter, ending a memorable journey full of experiences.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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 points

Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
Leman Old Quarter
La Aurora Hang Hanh
Hanoi Jasmine Premium Hotel & Travel
Hanoi Rose Hotel
Laura2 House
Amara Hanoi Hotel and Spa
Hoan Kiem Legend Ha Noi Hotel
S79 Ami Hotel
La Passion Premium Cau Go
Hanoi Royal Hotel & Travel Old Quarter
Hanoi Moonlight Hotel

and 879 more pickup points

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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

Options

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
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 & 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
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 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