Surprise Cave at a glance
- Our pick: Halong Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: 5-Star Boat & Surprise Cave, US$ 56 per person (11h–12h, 4.86★ · 338).
- Top rated: Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Titop Island, US$ 69 per person (10h–11h, 4.92★ · 203).
- Best value: Kayaking Ha Long Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Ti Top Island, US$ 30 per person (6h–13h, 4.86★ · 229).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: US$ 30–US$ 250 (median US$ 59). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 12 kid-friendly and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Surprise Cave
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12 options
Halong Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: 5-Star Boat & Surprise Cave Full-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with 5-star boat, buffet lunch, Surprise Cave, Titop Island & kayaking. Includes round-trip shuttle bus, sunset party. 14 hours total. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.86 (338 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Titop Island Full-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi featuring kayaking through Luon Cave, Surprise Cave exploration, and Titop Island with English guide and meals. Every day · 06:30, 10:00 and 11:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.92 (203 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Kayaking Ha Long Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Ti Top Island Cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, kayak through Luon Tunnel Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and explore Surprise Cave with hotel pickup, lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 11:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.86 (229 reviews) Duration: 6h–13h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Kayaking in Halong Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Swimming Kayak through Halong Bay's limestone karsts and lagoons, swim at TiTop Island, and explore Surprise Cave on a full-day tour from Hanoi with meals and transfers. Every day · 08:30 and 20:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.86 (69 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Titop Island Eleven-hour day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay with kayaking in Luon Cave, lunch, cave exploration and sunset party. Round-trip shuttle included from the Old Quarter. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.95 (21 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Titop Island Cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay on a two-day luxury voyage with suite cabin, visits to Surprise Cave and Titop Island, plus meals and transfers. Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.73 (26 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Kayaking Halong Bay: Full-Day Cruise with Cave & Island Kayak through Halong Bay's limestone lagoons, explore Surprise Cave and climb Titop Island for panoramic views while enjoying seafood lunch on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 70 ★ 4.96 (25 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Halong Bay Kayaking 2-Day: Surprise Cave & Titop Island Kayak Lan Ha Bay's emerald lagoons and explore Surprise Cave on a 2-day cruise from Hanoi with meals and overnight cabin stay. Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 75 ★ 4.91 (23 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 210 per person
Ha Long Bay Kayaking Tour: Surprise Cave & Titop Island Two days cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi with kayaking, swimming and cave exploration. Includes meals, guide and overnight cabin onboard. Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.64 (22 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Halong Bay Kayaking 2-Day: Surprise Cave & Titop Island Paddle around Halong Bay's limestone islands, explore Surprise Cave and swim at Titop Island on a traditional cruise with overnight accommodation. Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 75 ★ 4.75 (20 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Ha Long Bay seaplane luxury cruise: Day tour Surprise Cave Fly over Ha Long Bay's limestone islands on a 25-minute seaplane, then cruise to Surprise Cave, kayak Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island for sunset. Every day · 10:00 and 11:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.50 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h 55m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Ha Long Bay seaplane flight and luxury cruise: Surprise Cave Fly by seaplane over Ha Long Bay's UNESCO limestone karsts, then cruise to Surprise Cave and paddle through Luon Cave before relaxing on Ti Top Island's beach. Every day · 11:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.50 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halong Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: 5-Star Boat & Surprise CaveOur pickPickup offered | US$ 56 per person | 11h–12h | 4.86★ · 338 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Titop IslandTop ratedPickup offered | US$ 69 per person | 10h–11h | 4.92★ · 203 | Every day · 06:30, 10:00 and 11:30 | English |
| Kayaking Ha Long Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Ti Top IslandBest valuePickup offered | US$ 30 per person | 6h–13h | 4.86★ · 229 | Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 11:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Kayaking in Halong Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & SwimmingPickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 13h | 4.86★ · 69 | Every day · 08:30 and 20:00 | English |
| Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Titop IslandPickup offered | US$ 56 per person | 11h–12h | 4.95★ · 21 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Vietnamese |
| 2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Titop IslandPickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 2d | 4.73★ · 26 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Kayaking Halong Bay: Full-Day Cruise with Cave & IslandPickup offered | US$ 30 per person | 1d | 4.96★ · 25 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Halong Bay Kayaking 2-Day: Surprise Cave & Titop IslandPickup offered | US$ 210 per person | 2d | 4.91★ · 23 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Ha Long Bay Kayaking Tour: Surprise Cave & Titop IslandPickup offered | US$ 170 per person | 2d | 4.64★ · 22 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Halong Bay Kayaking 2-Day: Surprise Cave & Titop IslandPickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 2d | 4.75★ · 20 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Ha Long Bay seaplane luxury cruise: Day tour Surprise CavePickup offered | US$ 250 per person | 6h 55m | 4.50★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 10:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Ha Long Bay seaplane flight and luxury cruise: Surprise Cave | US$ 54 per person | 6h | 4.50★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 11:30 | English |
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