A UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE Journey with the 5-star Tropical Cruise
More than just a sightseeing trip, this is a luxury retreat in the heart of nature – where you will indulge in absolute relaxation on a premium cruise while enjoying extraordinary experiences: exploring Cat Ba by electric car across the island, visiting majestic caves, kayaking through untouched bays, swimming and sliding into the sea, soaking in the Jacuzzi on deck, and ending the day with a romantic sunset party.
Brief itinerary:
Hanoi- Tuan Chau Island – Cat Ba island – Trung Trang Cave – Cat Ba National Park Museum – Lan Ha Bay – Kayaking – Swimming – Sunset party – Hanoi
DETAILED ITINERARY:
07:00 – 07:45: PICK UP
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: TUAN CHAU HARBOR
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor – check in to the Tropical Cruise. You will be greeted with a refreshing welcome drink.
11:15: 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.
buffet lunch on Tropical cruise
12:30: CAT BA ISLAND
Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Take an electric car ride along one of the most scenic forest roads in Vietnam.
13:00: 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.”
Tropical Cruise itinerary in Cat Ba National Park
13:30 – 13:45: 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.
14:15 Return by electric car to the cruise and continue exploring Lan Ha Bay.
Tra Bau Lagoon Lan Ha Bay
14:45: LAN HA BAY
The cruise sails deeper into the heart of Lan Ha Bay, where towering limestone mountains rise from emerald waters – a landscape resembling a breathtaking ink-painting masterpiece.
15:30 – Activities on Lan Ha Bay:
• 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.
Tropical Cruise Sunset Party
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.
17:45 – 18:00 The cruise arrives at Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi.
21:00: DROP OFF. Arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of tour.
CHILDREN POLICY:
· 0–23 months old: Free of charge (maximum 1 child per 2 adults). From the second child onward, 50% of the adult price will be applied.
· 24 months – 6 years old: Deduct 180,000 VND from the ticket price.
· 7 years old and above: Charged at full adult price.
THINGS TO BRING:
· Swimming suites
· Hats
· Sun glasses, Sunscreen
· Hiking shoes or sandals
· Insect repellent.
INCLUSSIONS
English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Welcome drink
Buffet lunch on the boat
Afternoon tea
Kayaking, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, water slide
Electric car rides
Entrance tickets
Freshwater shower
Giant inflatable swimming pool (subject to operational conditions)
EXCLUSSIONS
Beverages on the boat
Tips/gratuities for the guide
Activities outside the above itinerary
VAT