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Ha Long Bay Tour: Explore Caves, Kayak, and Sunset Party
4.5
421 Ratings
Hoàn Kiếm
Embark on a thrilling day tour of Halong Bay, where you can kayak, swim, hike, and explore caves. Enjoy a scenic drive through Vietnam’s countryside and indulge in a delicious seafood lunch.
Embark on a thrilling day tour of Halong Bay, where you can kayak, swim, hike, and explore caves. Enjoy a scenic drive through Vietnam’s countryside and indulge in a delicious seafood lunch.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tuan Chau Island - 08h15 – 08h50: Bus will pick you up at your hotel around the Old Quarter and transfer you to Halong Bay. 11h45-12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island. Welcome aboard and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch with seafood while cruising through the stunning rock formations and beautiful landscapes of Halong Bay, passing numerous…
- Tuan Chau Island - 08h15 – 08h50: Bus will pick you up at your hotel around the Old Quarter and transfer you to Halong Bay. 11h45-12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island. Welcome aboard and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch with seafood while cruising through the stunning rock formations and beautiful landscapes of Halong Bay, passing numerous islands such as Incense, Burner, and Cock Fighting. 13h30: Explore Sung Sot (Surprising) Grotto, the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay. 14h45: Discover Luon Cave (water cave), perfect for kayaking or a bamboo boat ride. Choose between kayaking or a bamboo boat. 15h45: Visit Titop Island, a famous spot in Halong Bay for hiking and swimming. - Swim on the beach. - Trek to the peak of Titop for panoramic photos of the bay. 16h30: Enjoy a sunset party on the boat with French fries, tea, and fruits. 17h45-18h00: Return to Ha Long Harbour. 20h30-20h45: Arrive in Hanoi and drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of the trip.
- Halong Bay - 8:15-8:50 AM: The shuttle bus will pick you up around Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer you to Halong Bay. 10:00 AM: Stop halfway for a 20-25 minute break. 11:50 AM: Arrive at Halong Bay and check in to the cruise. Enjoy lunch on the boat.
- Ti Top Island - Visit Titop Island, a famous spot in Halong Bay for hiking and swimming. - Swim on the beach. - Trek to the peak of Titop for panoramic photos of the bay.
- Sung Sot Cave - Hike up and down to visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
- Hang Luon Cave - Kayak or take a bamboo boat in Luon Cave. Enjoy the amazing views and discover the stunning Luon Cave.
What's Included
- Transported by model AC bus
- 01 bottle water per person per day
- Boat trip in Halong Bay
- Set menu delicious seafood lunch (vegetable food available on request)
- Kayaking or Boating on the bay for 45 minutes
- Admission fee included
- Round trip transfer with pick-up/drop-off in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Transported by model AC bus
- 01 bottle water per person per day
- Boat trip in Halong Bay
- Set menu delicious seafood lunch (vegetable food available on request)
- Kayaking or Boating on the bay for 45 minutes
- Admission fee included
- Round trip transfer with pick-up/drop-off in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
What's Not Included
- Drinks in meals, transfer back Hanoi on the other days. surcharge would be applied
- Pick up and drop off at hotels located outside of the Old Quarter area
- Not included transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi for option “1/2Day Tour from Tuan Chau”
- Surcharge 5US$/person for travelling during Lunar New Year from 09 February 2024 - 13 February 2024
- Not included kayaking or Bamboo boat for option “5 HOUR WITHOUT KAYACK”
- Drinks in meals, transfer back Hanoi on the other days. surcharge would be applied
- Pick up and drop off at hotels located outside of the Old Quarter area
- Not included transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi for option “1/2Day Tour from Tuan Chau”
- Surcharge 5US$/person for travelling during Lunar New Year from 09 February 2024 - 13 February 2024
- Not included kayaking or Bamboo boat for option “5 HOUR WITHOUT KAYACK”
Additional Information
Leave behind the hustle of Hanoi and explore the wonders of Ha Long Bay, including Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island. Paddle through Luon Cave in a kayak and take a dip in the azure waters of the crescent-shaped beach.
Delve into the dazzling stalactites of Sung Sot Cave, each with its own unique form.
Discover the breathtaking allure of Luon Cave while…
Leave behind the hustle of Hanoi and explore the wonders of Ha Long Bay, including Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island. Paddle through Luon Cave in a kayak and take a dip in the azure waters of the crescent-shaped beach.
Delve into the dazzling stalactites of Sung Sot Cave, each with its own unique form.
Discover the breathtaking allure of Luon Cave while kayaking through the hidden gems of Halong.
Savor a tea break on the boat, complete with cake and fruits, while witnessing the magnificent sunset over Halong.
- Sunscreen, hats, towel and comfortable shoes are recommended
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Tour itinerary could be changed due to weather condition without notice in advance. You will be offered an alternative or refund
Location
Vietnam Open Tour
Ngõ Hàng Hương
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(421 Ratings)
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46abegaila
Jul 18, 2025
- We had an informative, fun and smooth sailing tour at Halong Bay with the help of our tour guide, Tony. He was so cheerful, optimistic and attentive to our needs. We really felt that he knows what he says and loves his work so much. With the cruise & the food, it was a good service. Food is great and the staffs are helpful & hospitable. Overall an excellent day tour. Must try when visiting Hanoi
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Camilllaa98
Jun 6, 2025
Camilla’s group - The experience with Tony was amazing. He came with us both in Ha Long Bay and in Ninh Binh and all the guys had a lot of fun. I recommend this kind of tour, with Tony!
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Putridr
Apr 29, 2025
Perfect Experience - Tony Thien very helpfull..very friendly..my perfect experience is coming true. if we back hanoi of course we will contact this trip agin. Thank u Tony 🫰🫰🫰🫰🫰🫰
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Saidsw4762om
Mar 30, 2025
The tourn the tour guide 👍 - Tony is an excellent tour guide. He is really good in ebglisg so he explains every bits of the tour in detailed. Very patient, caring and friendly in helping people especially the elderly. The tour itself was fun, 100% recommended.
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189supernova
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing, fun filled, cranned with activities day tour of Ha Long Bay - This day tour with Tony was an awesome experience. Tony is not only very knowledgeable but also thoroughly professional. He contacted me a day in advance of the start of tour letting me know when would he pick me up from hotel and was very helpful and prompt in answering questions about attire etc. the tiur, the transportation, boat cruise, food, sightseeing - thre was so much to cover in one day. Tony’s energy and care for customers really msde it one of tge bedt day tour i have taken on 4 continents
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Tunnandak
Mar 28, 2025
A great day to Halong Bay with Tony - It was an amazing and relaxing day in beautiful day in Halong Bay.
I wish to coming back to Halong Bay and Sapa again.
Tony -our tour guide, well experienced and passionate in job. He took good care of the clients well.
Thank you travel agency and Tony.
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Mins949
Mar 28, 2025
Beautiful Ha Long Bay with Tony. - The view were so amazing and we have got a lot happiness. Ha Long Bay is very beautiful and difinately I will coming back again.
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F6966zjmaryg
Mar 28, 2025
Memorable trip - Trip was so fascinating and good. We have enjoyed a lot. Guide Tony is very helpful and caring. It was a memorable one. Amazing
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Sightsee693591
Mar 26, 2025
Ha Long Bay - A trip for thr ages! - We went to Ha Long bay on 26th with Tony as our guide. The scenic beauty of Ha long was amazing and made for a truly memorable trip. Tony was super helpful as our guide and his knowledge and resourcefulness was key to the trip being absolutely seamless.
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Vivian
Jun 15, 2025
AVOID. Classic bait and switched to inferior tour - My partner and I booked the Ha Long Bay tour with "Vietnam Open Day Tours" for 14th June 2025, based on its excellent reviews and photos of a quality boat and smaller group size. Unfortunately, the experience we received was a classic bait-and-switch, leading to one of the most disorganized and disappointing tour experiences we have ever had.
The poor service began before the tour even started. Unlike other professional operators in Vietnam, there was zero proactive communication to confirm our pickup. After our WhatsApp message went unanswered, we had to chase the operator through TripAdvisor just to get our pickup time confirmed late in the afternoon the day before.
On the morning of the tour, we were separated from our booked "Vietnam Open Day Tours" group at the harbour and moved to an entirely different, much larger tour on a different boat, which we believe was operated by "Doon Tour" (based on the lanyards we were given). This was done without any notice or explanation. The new guide was unprepared for additional guests, leading to significant delays. Upon returning, we saw the boat our original group used, and it was visibly of a much higher quality—the one shown in the booking photos. We were clearly and deliberately moved to an inferior tour package without our consent.
The tour we were forced onto was subpar in every aspect:
* Rushed & Shortened Itinerary: Every activity felt rushed due to overcrowding. The time at each stop was cut significantly short from what was advertised:
* Ti Top Island: 40 minutes (Advertised: 60)
* Sung Sot Cave: 50 minutes (Advertised: 60)
* Hang Luon Cave (Kayaking): 30 minutes (Advertised: 60)
Kayaking Fiasco: Providing only 30 minutes for kayaking was ridiculous, as it didn't even account for preparation time. After rushing back to meet the deadline, we then had to wait an additional 15 minutes for the speedboat passengers to return to the boat.
Language Barrier & Upselling: The guide spoke predominantly in Vietnamese, leaving my partner and other international guests confused and without clear instructions. Furthermore, there was a persistent attempt to upsell, with the guide repeatedly pushing guests to pay extra for a speedboat ride instead of doing the included kayaking.
Poor Food Quality: The lunch provided was barely warm. The promised "sunset party" was nothing more than a few pieces of warm fruit left out in the heat—a potential food safety issue.
The disorganization peaked at the end of the day. For our return transfer, we were told to wait for our original guide, who was over an hour late due to an uncommunicated itinerary change. This long, frustrating wait was the final straw.
This was not the experience we researched and paid for. We were downgraded to a larger, lower-quality, and poorly managed tour. We strongly advise other travellers to be cautious and avoid this operator to prevent a similar day of disappointment.
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