All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hanoi day trip from Halong city: Private guide, food tour & sitesOur pick | US$ 153 per person | 10h–12h | 4.93★ · 90 | free | — |
 Ha Long Bay: Limestone Cruise, Kayak & Sung Sot CaveBest value | US$ 45 per person | 6h–7h | 4.84★ · 31 | free | — |
 Ha Long Bay: Catamaran Cruise & Kayaking from HanoiAlso recommended | US$ 99 per person | 6h–12h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
 Ha Long Bay: Luxury Cruise Day Trip & Kayaking from Hanoi | US$ 79 per person | 11h | 5.00★ · 11 | free | — |
 Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise: Kayak & Swim in Quiet Waters | US$ 100 per person | 12h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | free | — |
 Ha Long Bay: 6-Hour Cruise, Sung Sot Cave & Ti Top Island | US$ 60 per person | 6h | 4.00★ only 2 reviews | free | +US$ 20 on site |
Halong Bay Day Trip 6 options
Hanoi day trip from Halong city: Private guide, food tour & sitesPrivate guided tour from Halong to Hanoi with local expert, food walking tour, and visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One-Pillar Pagoda, with hotel or cruise pickup.★ 4.93 (90)10h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 153per person
Ha Long Bay: Limestone Cruise, Kayak & Sung Sot CaveCruise Ha Long Bay with kayaking through Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island swimming. Includes lunch, sunset party, hotel pickup from Hanoi. 6 hours, English guide.★ 4.84 (31)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Ha Long Bay: Catamaran Cruise & Kayaking from HanoiFull-day Ha Long Bay catamaran from Hanoi with kayaking, cooking class, lunch and sunset tea. Pickup 7:30am, returns 9pm. Small groups, English guide.★ 5.00 (2)6h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Ha Long Bay: Luxury Cruise Day Trip & Kayaking from HanoiLuxury 5-star cruise in Ha Long Bay with Surprising Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, seafood lunch & sunset party. Round-trip from Hanoi, 13 hours, English guide included.★ 5.00 (11)11h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise: Kayak & Swim in Quiet WatersCruise from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay, kayaking through limestone caves and swimming in pristine waters, with Vietnamese seafood lunch and hotel pickup.★ 5.00 (4)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Ha Long Bay: 6-Hour Cruise, Sung Sot Cave & Ti Top IslandSix-hour Ha Long Bay day cruise from Tuan Chau Harbor with Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking and buffet lunch. Small groups, English guide, sunset party included.★ 4.00 (2)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Halong Bay Day Trip at a glance
- Our pick: Hanoi day trip from Halong city: Private guide, food tour & sites, US$ 153 (10h–12h, 4.93★ · 90).
- Best value: Ha Long Bay: Limestone Cruise, Kayak & Sung Sot Cave, US$ 45 (6h–7h, 4.84★ · 31).
- Also recommended: Ha Long Bay: Catamaran Cruise & Kayaking from Hanoi, US$ 99 (6h–12h, 5.00★ · only 2 reviews).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 45–US$ 153 (median US$ 79). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Hanoi day trip from Halong city: Private guide, food tour & sites is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.93 out of 5 across 90 reviews.
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