Ha Long Bay Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Kayak, Swim, US$ 44 per person (9h, 4.98★ · 3,924).
- Best value: Kayaking in Ha Long Bay from Hanoi: Full-day cruise, US$ 42 per person (12h–13h, 4.80★ · 158).
- Shortest: Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi: Private cruise with kayaking, US$ 159 per person (8h–11h, 4.98★ · 755).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: US$ 42–US$ 159 (median US$ 44).
Of the 4 options: 4 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 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.
Ha Long Bay Day Trips
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
4 options
Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Kayak, Swim Slip away from Cat Ba for a quiet day trip through Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: kayak caves, swim at empty beaches, and share lunch on deck. Includes pickup. Every day · 08:30 ★ 4.98 (3,924 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi: Private cruise with kayaking Private Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi with junk cruise, cave entry, kayaking at a floating village and seafood lunch, hotel pickup included. Every day · 15 start times, 05:30 to 13:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.98 (755 reviews) Duration: 8h–11h Live guide: EN · ZH · VI · KO +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
Halong Bay 5-Star Day Trip from Hanoi: Cave & Kayak Full-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with cave exploration, kayaking, Titop Island climb and seafood lunch. Includes limo pickup, sunset party with wine. 12 hours total. Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.92 (1,066 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Kayaking in Ha Long Bay from Hanoi: Full-day cruise Cruise Ha Long Bay from Hanoi for a full day of kayaking among limestone islets, exploring caves, and enjoying fresh seafood lunch with an English-speaking guide. Every day · 07:45 and 11:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.80 (158 reviews) Duration: 12h–13h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
All 4 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Kayak, SwimOur pick | US$ 44 per person | 9h | 4.98★ · 3,924 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Kayaking in Ha Long Bay from Hanoi: Full-day cruiseBest valuePickup offered | US$ 42 per person | 12h–13h | 4.80★ · 158 | Every day · 07:45 and 11:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi: Private cruise with kayakingShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 159 per person | 8h–11h | 4.98★ · 755 | Every day · 15 start times, 05:30 to 13:30 | English, French, Japanese +3 |
| Halong Bay 5-Star Day Trip from Hanoi: Cave & KayakPickup offered | US$ 50 per person | 10h–12h | 4.92★ · 1,066 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi: Private cruise with kayaking (US$ 159 per person)
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