Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour

Lan Ha Bay · Cat Ba 1 Day

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Official itineraryfrom the supplied PDF

Listed inclusionsmatched to the programme

English-speaking guideas stated in the programme

Local supportbefore and during the tour

Overview

Explore the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay by local boat or overnight cruise, combining limestone scenery with kayaking, swimming and village visits. This 1 day programme is presented as Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour, with English-language support and the listed services included. Timing and visit order may change with weather, traffic or local operating conditions.

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Highlights

Discover Trung Trang cave - most beautiful Cave on Cat Ba island and Cat Ba National Park Museum.
Savor a buffet lunch with over 40 premium Asian and Western dishes.
Relax in a heated Jacuzzi with multicolor lighting on the cruise.
Feel the thrill of a 2-level water slide and a floating pool in the sea.
Take in kayaking, swimming, and a sunset party on the sundeck.

What to expect 1-day itinerary

1 Day 1 Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba National Park - Trung Trang Cave

07:15 – 08:00 — Pick-up at hotels in the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House by bus and tour guide. Travel on the Hanoi – Hai Phong – Halong Expressway, with a 20–30-minute rest stop before continuing the journey.

11:00 – 11:15 — Reach Tuan Chau Harbor – check in to the Tropical Cruise. Guests will be greeted with a refreshing welcome drink.

11:15 — Take in a 5-star buffet lunch on board, featuring a wide variety of fresh seafood and delicacies, while the cruise sails from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island.

12:15 — Our Cruise Arrives at Cat Ba Island. Take an electric car ride along one of the most scenic forest roads in Vietnam.

12:45 — Explore 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.”.

13:15 – 13:30 — Continue by electric car to Cat Ba National Park – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. You can have chance to take photos and Explore the Natural History Museum, where valuable exhibits provide deeper insights into the rare species and natural treasures of the island.

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

14:30 — 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.

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.

16:30 – 16:45 — Head back 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.

18:00 — The cruise arrives at Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi.

21:00 — Reach your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of tour.

What's included

Admission to attractions: Trung Trang Cave, Cat Ba National Park Museum, Lan Ha Bay.
English/Vietnamese-speaking guide.
Buffet Lunch on the Cruise.
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (For options Depart from Hanoi Only).
Kayaking, swimming experience.
Sunset party.
Welcome drink.
One bottle of water per person on the bus.
Kayaking, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, water slide.
Electric car rides.
Freshwater shower.
Giant inflatable swimming pool (subject to operational conditions).

Other personal expenses.
Tips and gratuities.
Drinks at bar.
Drinks at meals.
Holiday surcharges: applied on during Tet Holiday: 16-17-18-19 Feb 2026: Shuttle bus: 150,000vnd/pax; Without transfer: 150,000vnd/pax; Limousine Bus: 250,000 vnd/pax - Holiday surcharge: 100,000vnd/person on 30th April , 1st May, 24th Dec, 31st Dec.

Good to know

Children's ratesFree of charge for 1 child aged 0–2 sharing a room with parents. From the second child aged 0–2 sharing the same room, 50% of the adult price will be charged.
Children aged 3–5 are charged 50% of the adult price.
Children from 6 years old are considered adults and must pay the full room price.
Please noteCancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. 100% charged for cancellation with in 24 hours before departure or no show.
SourceOfficial tour programme supplied by the operator.

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