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Halong Bay & Lan Ha: Catamaran Day Cruise with Kayak & Lunch
Halong Bay & Lan Ha: Catamaran Day Cruise with Kayak & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (853)12hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 79View ›
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Titop Island Swim
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Titop Island Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (786)12hYou’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.Free cancellationTop ratedInfants freefromUS$ 39View ›
Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayaking, Cooking & 5-Star Suite Stay
Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayaking, Cooking & 5-Star Suite Stay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (776)2dYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 469View ›
Halong & Lan Ha Bay: 2 Day Azura Cruise with Kayaking & Cooking
Halong & Lan Ha Bay: 2 Day Azura Cruise with Kayaking & Cooking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (751)2dYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 193View ›
Ha Long Bay: 2-Day Party Cruise with Kayak & Titop Island
Ha Long Bay: 2-Day Party Cruise with Kayak & Titop Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (745)2dYou’ll jump into Ha Long Bay from a party cruise deck, kayak through Luon Cave, play volleyball or hike Titop Island, share food and laughs with travelers—and wake up to sunrise views before learning to roll Vietnamese spring rolls together. Expect late-night music, local guides who keep things lively, and moments that stick long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 149View ›
2-day Halong Bay kayaking and cave tour: Overnight boat
2-day Halong Bay kayaking and cave tour: Overnight boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (718)2dA 2-day, 1-night boat tour of Halong Bay combines cave visits, kayaking and island exploration with an overnight stay in a shared cabin aboard a traditional vessel. The itinerary includes Sung Sot Cave on day one, Titop Island for swimming and viewpoint hikes, and Luon Cave kayaking on day two; breakfast and dinner are provided each day. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and you can arrange pickup from Hanoi or meet the boat at Tuan Chau harbor.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to sleep aboard a boat moving through Halong Bay overnight, so you wake up at different sites—the shared cabin keeps costs down, and the guided kayaking through Luon Cave suits first-time paddlers.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 98View ›
Halong Bay Cruise: 2-Day Kayak, Cave & Island Tour with Meals
Halong Bay Cruise: 2-Day Kayak, Cave & Island Tour with Meals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (696)2dYou’ll drift through Halong Bay’s limestone maze, kayak in peaceful corners where it’s just you and the cliffs, taste fresh seafood on deck, and try your luck at night squid fishing. With hotel pickup from Hanoi and a private cabin included, expect small surprises—like laughter over spring rolls or sunrise views you won’t forget.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 46View ›
Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island: Cruise, Cave & Electric Car Tour
Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island: Cruise, Cave & Electric Car Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (627)14hYou’ll leave Hanoi behind for Lan Ha Bay’s calm waters and Cat Ba Island’s wild green heart. Ride an electric car through forest roads, explore Trung Trang Cave’s cool depths, kayak beneath limestone cliffs, then relax with wine as the sun sets over the bay—a day full of small surprises and quiet moments you’ll remember.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 54View ›
Ha Long Bay 2-Day Cruise: Kayak, Cave & Cooking Class
Ha Long Bay 2-Day Cruise: Kayak, Cave & Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (620)2dYou’ll wake up surrounded by Ha Long Bay’s limestone peaks, kayak near hidden pearl farms, wander through Sung Sot Cave with a local guide, and end your day sharing barbecue under starlight on deck. With hotel pickup from Hanoi included and only a handful of cabins onboard, this cruise feels personal — like you’re part of a small adventure rather than just another tour.Is it for me?Kayaking, cave exploration, and island visits all happen on this overnight cruise—your meals and transport are handled, and the small cabin count means you won't feel crowded.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 150View ›
Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayak, Caves & Cooking Class
Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayak, Caves & Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (601)2dYou’ll board a boutique cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, kayak into quiet coves, learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls at sunset, and wake early for tai chi on deck. With fresh meals included and a local guide leading each step, you’ll get both comfort and real glimpses of life on these legendary waters.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 161View ›
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay: Overnight Cruise, Kayak & Cooking Class
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay: Overnight Cruise, Kayak & Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (485)2dYou’ll kayak through hidden caves in Lan Ha Bay, float quietly under limestone arches, learn to roll Vietnamese spring rolls during a fun cooking class, and wake up with Tai Chi on deck as mist rises over emerald water. With all meals included and hotel pickup from Hanoi, it’s an overnight escape that lingers long after you’re back on land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −20%fromUS$ 168View ›
Halong Bay Day Cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Kayak & Buffet Lunch
Halong Bay Day Cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Kayak & Buffet Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (467)6h–13hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 35View ›
Ha Long Bay: 5-Star Cruise, Surprise Cave & Ti Top Island
Ha Long Bay: 5-Star Cruise, Surprise Cave & Ti Top Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (431)14hYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel, driven to Ha Long Bay, and spend the day on a 5-star cruise that includes a seafood lunch, exploration of Surprise Cave with its 200-step climb, kayaking or bamboo boat rides at Luon Cave, and swimming at Ti Top Island beach. A sunset party on deck comes before the return drive to Hanoi late evening. Everything—transport, entry, boat, lunch, and kayak—is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Ha Long Bay experience—caves, kayaking, island swimming, sunset—without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing. The long day is what makes all four stops fit into one departure.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 51View ›
3-Day Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Balcony Cabin, Kayak, Caves
3-Day Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Balcony Cabin, Kayak, Caves★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (403)3dYou’ll drift between Halong and Lan Ha Bay’s limestone peaks, kayak into quiet coves, try your hand at Vietnamese cooking with locals guiding you, and relax each night in a private balcony cabin. Expect laughter over shared meals, sunrise Tai Chi if you’re up early enough, and small moments of calm you might not have planned for.Is it for me?Everything flows seamlessly from caves and kayaking to village cycling and cooking classes—one itinerary handles all the logistics so you experience Ha Long Bay's full range without coordinating transport or activities yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 100View ›
Lan Ha Bay floating village: Kayak and cook at sunset
Lan Ha Bay floating village: Kayak and cook at sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (356)8h–15hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromUS$ 37View ›
Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Ti Top Island
Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi: Surprise Cave & Ti Top Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (353)12hYou're picked up from your Hanoi hotel and driven to Halong Bay, where you board a cruise that includes lunch, entry to Surprise Cave and Ti Top Island, a choice of kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and a sunset gathering on deck. The full day—pickup to drop-off—runs 12 hours, with most of that time on the water or exploring the UNESCO site itself. Hotel return is included.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi without a car who want to see Halong Bay's main sights in a single day—hotel pickup and all entry fees are handled, which saves arranging transport and tickets yourself. Expect a full 12 hours out, with early pickup and late return, but that's what fits the cave, the island, the water and the sunset into one trip.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 49View ›
Halong Bay 3-Day Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Private Cabin
Halong Bay 3-Day Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Private Cabin★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (353)3dYou’ll drift through Halong Bay’s limestone maze by luxury cruise, kayak silent coves, visit floating villages, and wake up to sunrise views from your private cabin. Try your hand at Vietnamese cooking or night squid fishing — or just let yourself be carried along by the rhythm of the bay.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 290View ›
Halong Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island & Kayak Day Trip
Halong Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island & Kayak Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (304)5h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 43View ›
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: Kayaking, Cave & Beach
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: Kayaking, Cave & Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (257)6h–13hYou get picked up at your Hanoi hotel, transferred to Tuan Chau Marina, and spend six hours cruising Ha Long Bay with stops at Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island for swimming and hiking. Lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat rowing, and a sunset return are included. The bus drops you back at your hotel by evening, so you don't arrange transport, book separate cave entry, or figure out the day's timing yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you're based in Hanoi and want the main Ha Long Bay sights — caves, islands, swimming — without arranging your own transport, cave tickets or timing; the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, which is what makes a full day on the water possible without a rental car.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 50View ›
Ha Long Bay: Cruise Day Tour, Surprise Cave & Titop Island
Ha Long Bay: Cruise Day Tour, Surprise Cave & Titop Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (229)6h–13hYou’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.Free cancellationBest valueInfants freefromUS$ 30View ›
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