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Halong Bay Adventure: Caves, Kayak & Beach
4.9
1,314 Ratings
Hoàn Kiếm
Embark on a thrilling day tour of Ha Long Bay, exploring warfs, caves, and islands. Swim at the beautiful Titov beach and enjoy a sunset party on the boat. Escape Hanoi and experience the stunning beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Embark on a thrilling day tour of Ha Long Bay, exploring warfs, caves, and islands. Swim at the beautiful Titov beach and enjoy a sunset party on the boat. Escape Hanoi and experience the stunning beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration:
12 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Halong Bay - • 07:20–08:20: A modern bus will pick up guests from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and transport them to Halong Bay via the highway (a 2.5-hour journey with a 15-minute restroom stop) (Option: Pick up in Hanoi). Arrive at Tuan Chau Port by noon, cruise through the turquoise waters, and admire the rock formations and islets such as…
- Halong Bay - • 07:20–08:20: A modern bus will pick up guests from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and transport them to Halong Bay via the highway (a 2.5-hour journey with a 15-minute restroom stop) (Option: Pick up in Hanoi). Arrive at Tuan Chau Port by noon, cruise through the turquoise waters, and admire the rock formations and islets such as Incense, Bunner, and Cock Fighting. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery while savoring a Vietnamese lunch on the cruise. At 13:30, begin exploring with a visit to the famous Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot), the largest and longest cave in Ha Long Bay. Marvel at the shimmering stalactites that form countless unique shapes. Opt for a kayak or bamboo boat to explore the stunning Hang Luon Cave. Feel the sun’s warmth as you pass by the renowned Titop Island (Dao Titop). Enjoy a refreshing swim or hike to the summit of Titop for panoramic views of the bay. Later, relax before returning to the boat for a Sunset Party with light snacks and fruits. After the cruise, return to your hotel in Hanoi by 9 PM.
- Halong Bay - • 11:30 AM - If you are in Halong City, please select the Option: Pick up at Halong Port. If you wish to return to Hanoi after the Halong Bay trip, please add US$10 per person.
- Sung Sot Cave - Discover the stunning Sung Sot Cave, also known as the Surprise Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay. Admire the shimmering stalactites that take on countless strange and unique shapes.
- Hang Luon Cave - Choose between kayaking (2 people per kayak) or a traditional bamboo boat (10 people per boat) to glide through the calm waters, admire the towering limestone cliffs, and soak in the serene natural surroundings.
- Ti Top Island - Feel the warmth of the sunshine as you pass by Titop Island (Dao Titop) and its beach. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the beautiful waters or hike to the peak of Titop for photos with a panoramic view of the bay.
What's Included
- Kayaking or traditional bamboo boat
- Bottled water on the bus
- Sunset party with snacks and fruit
- Hiking at Ti Top Island
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter)
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ha Long Bay entrance fees
- Kayaking or traditional bamboo boat
- Bottled water on the bus
- Sunset party with snacks and fruit
- Hiking at Ti Top Island
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter)
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ha Long Bay entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Additional Information
• Escape from Hanoi and explore Halong Bay, featuring the Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) and kayaking at Hang Luon Cave (2 people per kayak). Experience the serene Ti Top Island and swim in the azure waters of the crescent-shaped Ti Top beach.
• Enjoy the warm sunshine and refreshing breeze while cruising through Ha Long Bay.
• Discover the dazzling…
• Escape from Hanoi and explore Halong Bay, featuring the Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) and kayaking at Hang Luon Cave (2 people per kayak). Experience the serene Ti Top Island and swim in the azure waters of the crescent-shaped Ti Top beach.
• Enjoy the warm sunshine and refreshing breeze while cruising through Ha Long Bay.
• Discover the dazzling stalactites with unique formations in the Sung Sot Cave.
• Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hang Luon Cave while kayaking on the clear blue waters.
• Delight in a Sunset Party on the boat with light snacks.
• Swim at Ti Top beach or hike to the Titop peak for panoramic views.
- For the best experience, please communicate any issues or questions to us and our guide — we are always ready to assist.
- Due to the currents and tides, as well as waste from other places flowing into Ha Long Bay, sometimes you will see garbage in Ha Long Bay. The government, local people, tourism companies… are making efforts every day to clean Ha Long Bay.
- Ha Long Bay is Vietnam’s top destination and it is often crowded every day, special in summer and weekends. However, we always ensure smooth logistics and top-quality service for your best experience.
- Plastic water bottles are provided for free on the bus. However, please do not bring plastic bottles when checking in to the Ha Long Bay cruise, as they are not allowed on board.
- Extra fee: US$10/pax for Lunar New Year Holiday
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
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
4.9
(1314 Ratings)
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Peter_l
Mar 7, 2026
Alex was excellent,... - Alex was excellent, absolutely recommended. On time, precise and very nice. Managed all activities well, assuring a very nice day
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Maychoo_k
Mar 4, 2026
The bus journeys were... - The bus journeys were quite long but we got to see the highlights at Ha Long Bay in a day. Alex is a great guide who gave us useful information and took care of all of us
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Lux_d
Mar 4, 2026
definitely recommend this tour - Our tour guide Alex Hoang was amazing!! so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. always had good facts about stuff on the tour and good to joke around with. his personality really made me have fun and enjoy the tour a lot more
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Adnan_a
Mar 3, 2026
Epic experience 👏 - Epic experience. Well worth it! Can't skip this when in ha long! The speedboat ride was a lot of fun. The food was great. Service from staff was excellent 💯 recommend
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Varshida_m
Mar 2, 2026
Ho long bay trip was... - Ho long bay trip was fantastic, however there is room for improvement.
1. The food was satisfactory, there should be be a choice of meal, and if not wanted it should be reflected in the price. I saw how much went to waste
2 . The cocktail offer came at the wrong time, as soon as my drink arrived it was time to get off the boat.
Beside these factors I thoroughly enjoyed the trip- speed boating was fun. (Also there should be a option to pay for this when booking the excursion upfront)
3. Provide an option where you only do the Ha Long Bay cruise, the other elements adds to the day - more time spent on cruise could be better .
Ken - our guide was brilliant, could not fault him in any way.
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Jaryd_k
Feb 23, 2026
Ha long bay - Hoang was awesome! If you go to Ha long bay you should book with Hoang! He’s got jokes for days! Ha long bay was super memorable. He will show you a good time
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Charles_l
Feb 23, 2026
This is an excellent... - This is an excellent experience that everyone should partake in. This tour company will take you to all of the major stops in one day, which is great if you have a tight schedule. The tour guide was very informative and helpful! Highly recommend booking this excursion.
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Maude_j
Feb 22, 2026
A great day - Very nice day at Halong Bay, our guide Alex was very kind and attentive. He supervises his group very well and the organization is very fluid. We took the speed boat option which adds a real plus to the cruise.
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759kenm
Feb 18, 2026
Surprise Cave was amazing - The trip was scenic and interesting with the unique geography. We liked that our boat was relatively small, compared to massive boats we saw all day with 100s of tourists. They served a nice meal right away as we headed out to the bay. We wish some of the dishes in sauces had serving spoons, though; it got kind of messy. I was hoping for more educational messages about the area, but the guide did not offer much. We stopped three times at “commercial “ spots with seemingly 100s of other tour boats, so it was very crowded. At one, we got to kayak for 20 minutes in a beautiful cove reached by paddling through a tunnel. The place was quite crowded not only with the kayaks, but larger boats holding about 12 people and rowed by the operators. You also could take a speed boat out around the larger area for a fee, but I don’t think any of the people on our boat elected to do that. The final stop was the Surprise Cave, and it was amazing. Again, seemingly 100s of tour boats were there, so it was extremely crowded, but once you (slowly) entered the cave after climbing many stairs, it was incredible to walk through on a guided path. Getting on and off our boat onto the island involved steep, slippery steps, so you need to be sure-footed. The operator guys helped us older folks. On the cruise back, they served tea and cake, and our guide played his flute, which was cool. The only bad thing for us was some communication asking about pick-up. We chose this tour because it said “Halong Port Pick-up”. It turns out that they should not use the word “pick-up” because there was no pick-up involved. You had to find your own way to the marina where the tour began. When we saw Halong Port Pick-up, we assumed it was our cruise ship port where they would pick us up. Well, it took numerous emails and WhatsApp messages over many days trying to clear up this misunderstanding. The reality was, it was Tien Chau Port Start , and you get there yourself.
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Niamhsleeps
Feb 22, 2026
you kind of have to do it but it kind of sucks - the guides themselves were absolutely lovely and there’s nothing they could have done differently. however, the tour itself was poorly organized (i got moved guides and busses a few times). ha long bay itself was sadly heaving with tourists and boats (including myself!) queuing for viewpoints and photos which takes away from the atmosphere. the boat i was on for some bewildering reason blared 00s dubstep remixes of pop songs at a volume that would wake the dead while we sailed through the most serene scenery, killing the moment.
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