Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Half-Day Tour From Halong City

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About this activity

Experience the serene beauty of Lan Ha Bay, a hidden gem next to Ha Long — peaceful, pristine, and far less crowded yet equally breathtaking.

Experience an electric car ride through Cat Ba’s forest – one of the most beautiful jungle routes in Vietnam.

Visit Trung Trang Cave, the most magnificent and mysterious cave on Cat Ba Island.

Explore the Cat Ba National Park Natural History Museum, home to rare flora and fauna specimens.

Kayak on the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay, where the pristine beauty touches every traveler’s heart.

Relax in the Jacuzzi, enjoy free swimming, slide into the sea, and have fun at the giant inflatable playground on the bay.

Enjoy the sunset on the way back to the harbor.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Old Quarter Travel

Ages: Children (5–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Kayaking

Not included

Not included: Beverages, tips, and gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: All other services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
Not included: Pick up/drop off (Included if you book "Pickup/Drop Off From Hanoi" option)

Itinerary

Tuan Chau Island

one hour

11:00 – 11:15: TUAN CHAU HARBOR

Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and check in to the Tropical Cruise. You will be welcomed with a refreshing drink.

11:20: BUFFET LUNCH

Enjoy a buffet lunch on board, featuring a wide selection of fresh seafood and local delicacies, while the cruise sails through the stunning Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island area.
Cat Ba Island

30 min Admission included

12:15: CAT BA ISLAND – ELECTRIC CAR RIDE

Arrive at Cat Ba Island and take an electric car ride along one of the most scenic forest routes in Vietnam.
Dộng Trung Trang

40 min Admission included

12:45: TRUNG TRANG CAVE

Visit Trung Trang Cave – the most impressive cave on Cat Ba Island. Formed over millions of years, its stalactites and stalagmites create a fascinating “living geological museum.”
Cat Ba National Park

25 min Admission included

13:30: CAT BA NATIONAL PARK – NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Continue by electric car to Cat Ba National Park – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Take photos and visit the Natural History Museum, where valuable exhibits showcase the island’s unique biodiversity.
Lan Ha Bay

30 min Admission included

14:30: LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU AREA

Cruise deeper into the Tra Bau area – the heart of Lan Ha Bay – where towering limestone mountains rise from emerald waters, creating a breathtaking natural masterpiece.
Lang chai Tra Bau

1 h 20 min Admission included

15:15: ACTIVITIES AT TRA BAU AREA

Kayak through limestone cliffs and hidden caves.

Swim freely in the crystal-clear waters.

Enjoy a thrilling ride down the water slide.

Have fun with the giant floating inflatable playground on the bay.
Lan Ha Bay

one hour Admission included

16:45: SUNSET PARTY

Return to the cruise and relax in the Jacuzzi on the sundeck.

End your day with a lively Sunset Party featuring wine, tea, fresh fruits, sweet cakes, music, and dancing as the sun sets romantically over Lan Ha Bay.
Halong Bay

10 min Admission included

18:00: TUAN CHAU HARBOR

The cruise arrives back at Tuan Chau Harbor. End trip.