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Top 15 Kayak Trips in Ha Long Bay

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The 15 best kayak trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - The morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbor
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

1.Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41Our pick

Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay, with visits to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. Expect a long but well-organized day, lively English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Alex, and Ken, a Vietnamese lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming, and sunset wine on board.

“My partner and I had a great time! Our guide, Sunny was amazing! He gave us lots of informations about the Vietnamese culture, which we loved. The cruise was really fun! The view is amazing and all the activities were really cool. The only thing which wasn’t as amazing was the food on the cruise… But other than that, I would highly recommend it! Thank you, Sunny!”

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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

2.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Top rated

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shuttle bus and modern cruise boat. Guide names vary, with Minh, Tim, Duc, Binh, and others praised for clear service. Expect Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat, buffet lunch, and a sunset party.

“Magnificent scenery and well scheduled itinerary. Bamboo boat riding was a memorable activity of whole trip”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and the three-hour road journey
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

3.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay with guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, or Sam. Cruise for six hours, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island.

“We had a great time with Tinh. Pickup was seamless and we got a schedule of what was expected so we could plan and pick our activities before we got there. The boat was nice and spacious. The lunch included was delicious. Although Read more”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - The Hanoi to Tuan Chau road journey
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

4.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34Best value

Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, with hotel pickup, seafood lunch, a 45-minute visit to Thien Cung Cave, and kayaking or a bamboo boat through island coves. Guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and John are praised for friendly commentary, though the long bus ride makes this a busy day.

“It was a pleasant experience. The food on the ship was yummy and the crew were nice.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak - Boarding the Diamond Era Cruise
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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

5.Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,301 reviews · from $48

Spend a long day from Hanoi on the Diamond Era Cruise, with expressway transfers, a buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Richie, Johnny, Tom, Andy, and Vincent are noted for keeping large groups on schedule.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish. We had to make our way to the pick up location despite being only 10mins away which was fine (give extra time as it’s rush hour). The drive to the bay was comfortable but being the last on the bus, our family was split up. Seats not the most comfortable as last pickings. The bamboo boat ride to the cave was beautiful, saw some monkeys and crabs :) The second cave was a short walk (up stairs) but also just as magical. Final stop was the island, we didn’t hike but spent time swimming and on the beach which although was crowded,…”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - Boarding at Tuan Chau and settling into the boat
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

6.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by air-conditioned bus and boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, swim or hike at Ti Top Island, and enjoy lunch and a sunset snack. Guides such as Alex, Ken, and Hoang are often praised for keeping the day smooth.

“Alex was a fantastic guide - very personable and funny with impeccable English. Had a great day on the tour - saw all the key sights, the optional speedboat trip was a highlight and would highly recommend, and Sung Sot cave exceeded expectations. Food was basic as others have mentioned.”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Marina
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

7.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Leave Hanoi at 8:30 for a full-day Ha Long Bay outing with guides such as Hai, Gam, Robert, or Jacky. Cruise past Fighting Cocks Island, explore Thien Cung Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat into peaceful lagoons, and return by about 18:00.

“Had a great time. Saw so much of the bay. Guide was very helpful and nice even offered to stop at extra caves and places along the way. Never felt rushed even when the kids stopped for coconuts.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Morning pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

8.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

You’ll spend a long day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide, six-plus hours aboard a modern cruise, a seafood buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and a sunset party. Duy is one guide specifically praised for smooth organization.

“Speed boat ride through the Ha Long Bay & cave visiting were very enjoyable. Food & guide were also very good.”

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Boarding Alisa Cruise and the first lunch
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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

9.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Spend two days aboard Alisa Cruise, a small-group Ha Long Bay sailing for up to 15 people. Expect private cabins, meals, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top beach when conditions allow, and a choice between kayaking and a pearl farm visit. Staff such as Phong, Ian, Ivy, and James Bond help shape the experience.

“We really enjoyed our overnight cruise with Alisa. Especially the service provided by Manager Mr. Phong who made sure my family was well taken care of with our special dietary needs (ceoliac disease). They served us very tasty and safe gluten free and dairy free food.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - Cruising Halong Bay over lunch
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

10.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island. You’ll kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat Vietnamese dishes, and finish with sunset tea, fruit, and cake. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are noted by name.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise - Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals - Day one: islands, lunch, and life on the boat
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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

11.2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $133

Spend one night aboard a small 4-star Ha Long Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, tai chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Alex and Bobby have helped make the trip special, though cruise substitutions and food quality can vary.

“The Lavender Elegance Cruise was more than I expected, the boat is realy nice, the rooms were great, the crew in the boat was nice and Alex the tour operator was awesome. Alex was the person who picked us up from the hotel and helpRead more”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer - Boarding the boat and eating lunch on Ha Long Bay
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

12.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Ti Top Island. You get lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming or a short hike, and guides such as Viet, Duc, Huy, or Mr. Tiger may lead the day.

“es un Tour increibe, las 3 actividades que se hacen son muy buenas, yo lo recomiendo ampliamente la comida deliciosa y se disfruta de un hermoso atardecer”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and the three-hour road journey
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

13.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by shared bus and boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo raft at Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, and return after a sunset snack. Guides may include Linh, Ken, or Phong.

“The trip was great. We loved the beach and the kayaking. The transfer was by coach. The guide gave lots of information. Lunch was average”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - From Hanoi to the harbor
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

14.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

You’ll ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to a small Halong Bay cruise capped at 20 people, with a private balcony cabin, meals, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Tom, and Tung have earned praise for clear, friendly service.

“Had the most amazing unforgettable day. Our tour guide Dylan was very friendly and fun. The food was great and the island was magical. Thank you!”

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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

15.CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · from $122

Cruise Ha Long Bay for two days aboard Cozy Bay Boutique, with hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, a pearl farm, four meals, and an overnight cabin. Guides may include Duong, known as Sugar, Tim Tam, Tam, Lee, or Than.

“It was a great cruise, the boat is not too big so the group stays at a nice size. Staff was helpful and fun, visited sites were great and rooms comfortable, would recommend!”

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