Things to do in Ha Long Bay
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Ha Long Bay Cruise: Surprise Cave, Titop Island & Kayaking★ 4.91 (6,364) · 2d
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Saigon Night Food Tour by Motorbike & Flower Market★ 4.99 (4,561) · 4h
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Ha Long Bay: Cruise Day Trip with Kayak, Cave & Lunch★ 4.90 (3,784) · 6h–13h
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Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Kayaking★ 4.72 (3,532) · 2dUS$ 149View ›
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, Hanoi: 2-day cruise★ 4.96 (3,178) · 2dUS$ 195View ›
Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi: 2 Days with Kayaking & Cooking★ 4.91 (2,753) · 2dUS$ 65View ›
Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay: 5-Star Overnight Cruise, Balcony Cabin★ 4.91 (2,636) · 2dUS$ 160View ›
2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island★ 4.86 (2,543) · 2dUS$ 54View ›
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Small Group, Kayak & Cave, Cooking Class★ 4.81 (2,433) · 2dUS$ 124View ›
Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise: Bhaya Caves, Cooking & Overnight Cabin★ 4.94 (2,223) · 2dUS$ 120View ›Top rated (10)
Halong & Lan Ha Bays: 3-Day Cruise, Kayak & Floating VillagesYou’ll drift through Halong & Lan Ha Bays on calm water, kayak beneath towering cliffs, try your hand at local dishes in Viet Hai village, and feel welcomed by both crew and villagers alike. Expect slow mornings with coffee on deck, quiet moments in caves or floating villages, and plenty of chances to pause for yourself along the way.
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Titop Island SwimYou’ll board your Ha Long Bay cruise straight from Hanoi’s Old Quarter with hotel pickup included. Explore Sung Sot Cave’s cool tunnels, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave’s peaceful lagoon, then swim or hike for panoramic views at Titop Island—all with lunch on board and an easygoing local guide who keeps things real.
Ha Long Bay: Emeraude Cruise 2-Day Tour with Cave & IslandYou’ll float through Ha Long Bay’s limestone maze on an overnight cruise—swim or hike Ti Top Island, taste local food on deck at sunset, kayak near floating villages, and wander through Sung Sot Cave’s echoing halls. With all meals included and a local guide leading the way, it’s a trip that lingers long after you’re back on shore.
Ha Long Bay: Luxury Day Cruise, Caves & Titop Island SwimYou’ll find yourself floating past limestone towers on a luxury Ha Long Bay day cruise, picking up micro-moments: cool cave air on your skin, laughter echoing off stone during kayaking at Luon Cave, salt on your lips after swimming at Titop Island. With hotel pickup from Hanoi and lunch included, this trip leaves you quietly changed.
Ha Long Bay: Luxury Day Cruise, Kayak & Sung Sot CaveYou’ll sail Ha Long Bay’s blue-green waters on a luxury day cruise with buffet lunch, kayak through Luon Cave, wander inside Sung Sot Cave’s cool chambers, and climb TiTop Island for those unreal views. With an English-speaking guide and all logistics sorted—including pickup from Hanoi—you’ll get both comfort and small surprises along the way.
Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayaking, Cooking & 5-Star Suite StayYou’ll drift past limestone islands in Lan Ha Bay, kayak through hidden coves, taste fresh Vietnamese food on deck, and wake up to sunrise over calm waters from your own balcony suite. With a local guide handling every detail — even those little moments you don’t expect — you’ll find yourself wishing for one more night.
Halong & Lan Ha Bay: 2 Day Azura Cruise with Kayaking & CookingYou’ll wake up surrounded by Halong & Lan Ha Bay’s limestone cliffs, kayak through hidden lagoons with a local guide, try your hand at Vietnamese cooking (with plenty of laughter), and relax in your own private balcony suite. It’s not just about luxury—it’s about feeling part of this strange calm world for a day or two.
Ha Long Bay: Overnight Luxury Cruise with Kayak & MealsYou board at noon, swim or kayak in the afternoon, eat three meals on the boat, sleep in your cabin, wake for Tai Chi and cave exploration, then disembark by lunchtime the next day. The cruise handles all activities, meals, and overnight accommodation; the only decision is whether to add the Hanoi transfer or arrange your own transport to the dock.Is it for me?Book this if you want a two-day floating experience with meals, a cave, and water activities all arranged — the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive pricing mean you're not coordinating transport, meals, or activity bookings separately once you step aboard.
Ha Long Bay: 3-Day Au Co Cruise with Viet Hai Village & CavesYou’ll cycle or ride through peaceful Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, kayak beneath limestone cliffs at Trinh Nu Beach, visit Cua Van Floating Village by boat, and explore Sung Sot Cave’s vast chambers. All meals are included along with round-trip transfer from Hanoi — expect small moments of connection and plenty of time just watching the light shift across Ha Long Bay.
Halong Bay & Lan Ha: Catamaran Day Cruise with Kayak & LunchYou’ll cruise Halong & Lan Ha Bay by catamaran with hotel pickup from Hanoi included. Enjoy lunch onboard, kayak through quiet lagoons or relax on bamboo boats, then learn to make Vietnamese summer rolls before sunset tea on deck. The mix of local food, gentle water sounds, and real stories from your guide will stay with you.
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Ha Long Bay Day Cruise Route 2: Caves, Kayaking & Sunset PartyYou board at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:30am and spend the afternoon on Route 2, the less-crowded path through Ha Long Bay. You swim or climb Titop Island, walk through Surprise Cave, eat a seafood buffet onboard, and watch the sunset with wine and fruit. Optional kayaking into Luon Cave adds 30–40 minutes if you want it. An English-speaking guide handles the logistics, and you're back on land by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Ha Long Bay highlights—swimming, caves, views—without the full-day commitment or the crowds that come with the standard route. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you're not arranging transport, food, or timing yourself.
Ha Long Bay: Cruise Day Tour, Surprise Cave & Titop IslandYou’ll kayak through Luon Cave’s calm waters, wander deep into Surprise Cave’s chambers, feast on fresh seafood aboard your boat, and hike up Titop Island for wild views over Ha Long Bay. With an easy pickup from Hanoi and a local guide who keeps things lively, you’ll pack two days’ worth of highlights into one full day—leaving with more stories than you expected.
Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayak & Island HikeYou’ll cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands with a local guide, explore Sung Sot Cave’s vast chambers after climbing its stone steps, paddle beneath cliffs into Luon Cave’s peaceful lagoon by kayak or bamboo boat, then swim or hike on Titov Island before relaxing with lunch on deck—all with pickup from Hanoi included.
Halong Bay Day Cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Kayak & Buffet LunchYou’ll race sunrise traffic in Hanoi before sailing Halong Bay’s iconic limestone peaks on a 5-star day cruise—with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide who keeps things light. Explore Sung Sot Cave’s cool shadows, paddle through Luon Cave by kayak (arms optional), climb Ti Top Island for wild views, then relax with local food as sunset colors drift across the bay.
Lan Ha Bay floating village: Kayak and cook at sunsetYou get picked up early from Hanoi or your Cat Ba hotel, spend the morning kayaking through Lan Ha Bay's lagoons and visiting a floating fishing village, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, eat fresh seafood lunch on the boat, visit a local fish farm, and take a cooking class at sunset before heading back. Transport from Hanoi, all entry tickets, kayaking gear, lunch and the cooking class are included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Hanoi or Cat Ba and want a full water day without arranging separate transport, tickets and timing — the fixed schedule handles all three, and the smaller group size means you're not competing for space on kayaks or at the cooking station.
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise: Buffet, Kayak & Cave from HanoiYou’ll travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay with hotel pickup included, cruise past limestone islands on a modern boat with buffet lunch, kayak through Luon Cave’s calm waters, explore Surprise Cave’s cool chambers, and end your day sipping wine as sunset colors shift over the bay. Expect laughter with your guide and small surprises along the way.
Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Sung Sot Cave & Kayaking with LunchYou’ll cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands with a local guide, kayak into Hang Luon Cave, explore Sung Sot Cave’s surreal formations, swim or hike at Ti Top Island, and share lunch on deck before heading back to Hanoi. Expect laughter, salt air, and one or two moments you’ll want to keep for yourself.
Ha Long Bay 5-Star Day Cruise: Titop Island, Cave & JacuzziYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel early morning, driven to Tuan Chau Marina, then spend the day on a cruise exploring Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts, caves, and islands. You'll walk through Surprise Cave, kayak or row through Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titop Island, and end with a sunset party in the Jacuzzi before returning to your hotel by evening. The whole day—from pickup to drop-off—runs about 13 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Ha Long Bay highlights in one full day without arranging your own transport, entrance tickets, and timing—the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, which is what makes a 13-hour day feel manageable rather than chaotic.
Kayaking Halong Bay: Luon Cave & Titov Island from HanoiA six-hour kayaking and swimming tour of Halong Bay departing from Hanoi or Halong City, with hotel pickup, a guided cruise through limestone passages, kayak access to Luon Cave's hidden lagoon, a climb to Titov Island's summit, and Vietnamese lunch aboard. The tour suits all fitness levels and includes an English-speaking guide, water bottle, and all activity gear.Is it for me?Pick Hanoi pickup for a full day starting from the city; pick Halong City pickup if you're already there and want to minimize travel time before boarding.
Halong Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island & Kayak Day TripYou’ll float through Halong Bay’s wild shapes, share a seafood lunch on deck, walk through Sung Sot Cave’s cool chambers, kayak calm waters or ride a bamboo boat, and climb Titop Island for views that linger long after you’re home.
