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The 15 Kayaking Tours in Hanoi We Would Book Again

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The 15 best kayaking tours in Hanoi you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - The road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbor
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

1.Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41Our pick

Escape Hanoi for a full day on Ha Long Bay. Cruise among limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or hike on Titop Island, and enjoy lunch plus a sunset snack. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Tom add humor and local insight.

“My partner and I had a great time! Our guide, Sunny was amazing! He gave us lots of informations about the Vietnamese culture, which we loved. The cruise was really fun! The view is amazing and all the activities were really cool. The only thing which wasn’t as amazing was the food on the cruise… But other than that, I would highly recommend it! Thank you, Sunny!”

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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - The early Hanoi pickup and the long road to the bay
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

2.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Top rated

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus, then cruise for five to six hours with guide-led visits to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, plus kayaking or a bamboo boat, buffet lunch, and a sunset party. Guides such as Minh, Duc, Binh, and Tim are praised for clear service.

“So much that is good but we were super impressed with our tour guide (Minh) who made contact with everyone the night before departure and so no last minute worries about pick up points and times”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Lunch among Halong Bay’s limestone towers
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

3.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shared coach and cruise boat. Guide names vary, with Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, Tom, and Austin often leading groups. Expect Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat, Titop Island, seafood lunch, and a sunset fruit party.

“An amazing day out. The bay was gorgeous in the mist. Loved Titop Island and the cave. The bamboo boat was a relaxing way to see more of the area. Thanks Hercules!”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - The Hanoi pickup and the long road to Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

4.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day from Hanoi cruising Ha Long Bay on Dragonfly Cruise, with a seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, island views, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boat time. Guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Bobby add local stories. Choose the pier-only option or request Hanoi transport.

“Perfect on time. Bus was fine. The stop at the pearl farm was nice. I've never seen this, so it was new and interesting to me. Food was fine, they had vegetarian options. The kayaking was included and a lot of fun. I also enjoyed the walk through the cave. They weren't annoying with tips oder selling. I really recommend the trip.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak - The limousine ride from Hanoi to Halong Bay
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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

5.Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,301 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Halong Bay aboard the Diamond Era 5-star cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, climb or swim at Titop Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset deck party. Guides include Richie, Johnny, Tom, and Andy.

“The experience overall was average, but the service and friendliness of the staff and crew elevated it. While I probably wouldn't go again, I would recommend this to others.”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - Cruising among Halong Bay’s limestone pillars
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

6.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned vehicle, then cruise past Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner islands, visit Thien Cung Cave, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat through quiet lagoons. Guides such as Hai, Robert, Gam, and Jacky are available, depending on the booking.

“Great experience taking this tour with Gấm. We did a private tour of Ha Long Bay, a nice clean car arrived to pick us up from our hotel and drop us to the port where we boarded our boat (note - this was a very large boat for just the two of uRead more”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Titop Island for beach time and a big view
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

7.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by limo bus and cruise ship. You will visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat, climb Titop Island, enjoy a seafood buffet, and finish with a sunset party. Pickup varies by booking option.

“Everything from pick up at location to tour guide to food and cleanliness of the cruise - was great.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - Boarding at Tuan Chau Island around noon
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

8.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and enjoy lunch plus sunset tea. Guides such as Sam and Hercules have earned strong praise.

“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer - Boarding the boat and eating lunch on the water
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

9.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon for kayaking or a bamboo boat, and Ti Top Island for swimming or a steep viewpoint walk. Guides may include Huy, Duc, Ben, Happy, or Viet.

“Everything was great. Really friendly staff, great food, great sights and comfortable transport. A little pushy at times to hurry the group along but understandable. More warning before each sight woud be nice to avoid toilet queues on the boat while the tour leaves you behind.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Lunch among Halong Bay’s limestone towers
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

10.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay for a 12 to 13-hour group day. Cruise past famous limestone islets, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island for wide bay views. English-speaking guides such as Ken, Phong, and Linh have led this trip.

“The day was well organised and our tour guide was great! Very informative and funny. Would highly recommend.”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - Boarding at noon and settling into the cabin
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

11.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. You may visit Sung Sot, Titop, Luon, or Dark and Bright Cave, with guides such as Sunny, Tom, Tung, or Alex leading the way.

“The crew was amazing food was fantastic and the experience was great my first trip on luxurious boat very fun”

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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor and settling into the cabin
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CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

12.CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · from $122

Spend one night aboard Cozy Bay Boutique cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi. You’ll visit Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and a pearl farm, plus kayak, swim, make fresh noodle rolls, and enjoy four included meals. Guides such as Duong, Tam, and Tim Tam have earned special praise.

“The boat was very old and needs major refurbishing. There is a strong smell of wood. The cabin toilet is also a problem. For the food, they could yave served a more traditional viet cuisine. The bus driver needs to improve and so is the tour guide. For the price of overnight stay in halong bay, i find this not commensurate.”

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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak - Boarding the boat and finding your rhythm
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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

13.Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bus for a full day on Halong Bay. Cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titop Island, then enjoy fruit, cakes, and red wine at sunset. Guides such as Tom and Sunny are known for lively, helpful hosting.

“Great day trip. Guide was lovely. Well organised. And ha long bay is beautiful”

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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - The early Hanoi transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

14.Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with guides such as Minh, Ming, James, or Tim. The cruise combines Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, Ti Top Island, buffet lunch, and a lively sunset party. Hanoi pickup is optional, with a Tuan Chau Harbor meeting time of 11:45 AM.

“Our trip to Halong bay was amazing a special shoutout to our wonderful guide Ming who was very knowledgeable”

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Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking - Leaving Hanoi between 7:45 and 8:30
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Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking

15.Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $55

Spend two days and one night on a Halong or Lan Ha Bay cruise with a private cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, and Hanoi transfers. You can choose a 4-star cabin or a 5-star room with a bathtub and balcony, then return to Hanoi or continue toward Ninh Binh.

“This is definitely not a five star cruise. I can give them a three star. I saw other cruises around and can compare with the others that looks much better .”

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