The 11 Best Ha Long Bay Day Trips

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

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

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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2.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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3.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Spend 12 hours moving from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay in a comfortable limousine, then cruise among limestone islands aboard a 5-star boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and finish with a sunset snack party. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, and Jason lead the day.

“Trinh was an amazing guide - we had such a good time and learnt a lot about the history and the area. The activities were so well organised and the boat, food and service was top notch. Everything ran so smoothly right from pickup. Highly recommend - it’s great value and a must see. A personal thanks from us, Trinh, for a memorable day. We wish you the best with the future and will carry very happy memories of our day at Ha Long Bay ☺️”

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4.Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $159

Leave Hanoi around 8:00 to 8:30 for a full day on Ha Long Bay. You’ll cruise past famous limestone islets, eat Vietnamese seafood, visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat at Ba Hang. Guides such as Hien, Ha, and Tony are praised for friendly service.

“Wonderful private tour of Ha Long Bay for my friend and I from Hien. I’ve wanted to visit for years and he helped make our day feel very special. He was very thorough with his explanation of history, we never felt lost or confused, and his kindness and friendliness makes him a wonderful addition to your memories made in Ha Long Bay.”

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5.Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sunny, or Tinh for a full Halong Bay day from Hanoi. Cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or row at Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titop Island, and enjoy lunch, fruit, cakes, and wine aboard the boat.

“Sunny - great tour guide and a great guy. And also a big Amir Khan fan. Very funny guy.”

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6.Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by limousine bus, board at Tuan Chau Marina, and spend the day among limestone islets. Your guide leads you through Surprise Cave and Titop Island, with a seafood buffet, cooking class, optional kayaking, and a sunset party on the return cruise.

“Halong Bay is amazing! If you can't stay the night out there, then do this tour! Our guide Thanh was fantastic!”

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7.Halong Bay In Just One Day with Ti Top Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $49

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with hotel pickup, a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Long, Linh, Phong, and Tommy are praised for clear English and good humor.

“Our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable. He spoke English. Ha long bay was beautiful and the wooden boat ride was a great experience.”

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8.Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 240 reviews · from $48

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay, with a Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or bamboo boating, and Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Ben, Toan, Kenny, Luca, and Alan have led recent departures.

“It had been 15 years since visiting Vietnam and it has changed to a big tourist destination. This was the offseason and there were large crowds everywhere. The following day we did a trip to Ninh Binh and this was in every way as beautiful as Halong Bay without the huge crowds and big boats.”

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9.Best Halong Bay Tour One Day On Luxury Cruise 6 Hours Cruising

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $53

Leave Hanoi by air-conditioned bus for a full day on a five-star Halong Bay cruise. Guide Tommy is noted for his humor and clear answers. Expect a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, swimming, and kayaking or a bamboo boat through Luon Cave.

“Had this tour book for quite awhile and was looking forward to it. Tommy our guide was very funny and very easy to get along with. His knowledge was immense and could answer questions easily without hesitation. He even gave us a lesson Read more”

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10.1 Day Tour to Halong Bay Cruise from 3 – 5 star Cruise & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $33Best value

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and optional kayaking at Hang Luon. Choose a standard, deluxe, or luxury boat, with an English-speaking guide and Old Quarter pickup included on selected options.

“Our tour was supposedly a basic one with set lunch menu. However we ended up with other tour groups on the boat and had a lunch buffet instead which was good. Drinks were not included but overall still a good meal. The activities werRead more”

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11.Day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $70

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shared bus, then cruise limestone islands on a traditional wooden junk. Your day includes an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, and selected-hotel pickup. Vegetarian food is available, and crew member Le Quyen is especially attentive to dietary needs.

“I highly recommend this tour. The cruise was nice and scenic. I liked the different activities on board like the cooking demonstration. I told one of the staff, Le Quyen, that I was vegetarian and she was very attentive to my needs. It was also nice that at the end, they had everyone fill out a comments sheet so they are always looking for feedback.”

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