15 Hanoi Kayaking Tours Worth Booking

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

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

You’ll leave Hanoi early for a full day on Ha Long Bay, with a modern bus, English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, swimming, and a Titop Island hike. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Tom are frequently assigned, but the exact guide varies.

“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”

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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 and cruise boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hung Luon by kayak or bamboo boat, with a buffet lunch and sunset party included. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Max are praised for clear communication and good organization.

“Tim was really good. Made the trains run on time. One day was optimal for the activities planned by the crew.”

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

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

Spend a full day traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shared coach and boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, hike or swim on Titop Island, and enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, and Sam are noted for clear organization and friendly service.

“Great tour - everything as advertised! The Bay is beautiful, surprisingly, the cave was the highlight for us. Our tour guide Henry was awesome - you could tell his 13+y experience. Go team Santa (our group identification)!”

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

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

Spend a full day reaching Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, then cruise aboard the Dragonfly, eat a seafood lunch, explore Thien Cung Cave, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat through quiet coves and water tunnels. English and Vietnamese guides lead the trip, with guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi praised for their humor and care.

“It was a great day trip with a very nice guide and I would highly recommend it”

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

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

Leave Hanoi at 8:30 for a 9 to 11-hour Ha Long Bay trip by private car or van. Cruise among limestone islands, visit Fighting Cocks Island and Thien Cung Cave, then kayak or take a fisherman-rowed bamboo boat through quiet lagoons. Guides such as Hai, Gam, Robert, and Jacky can tailor the day for your group.

“Jacky gave our family of 9 a wonderful experience! We loved visiting HaLong Bay, the caves, kayaking & bamboo boat ride and one of the highlights was the most delicious lunch aboard the private boat. The family-owned boat was beautiful and they were very hospitable.”

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

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

Spend 10 to 12 hours touring Halong Bay from Hanoi by luxury day cruise. Your English-speaking guide leads you to Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and a kayaking or bamboo-boat stop at Luon Cave. Lunch, entry fees, transfers, and a sunset party are included. Guide Duy has earned praise for smooth organization.

“One of the best trips of my life The trip was perfectly organised and each moment brought an unforgettable thrill and action Just book it without thought A ride of a lifetime”

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7.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’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim or relax on the beach, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules add history and friendly help.

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island. You’ll get lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, and time to swim or climb for bay views. Guides such as Huy, Duc, Viet, and Mr. Tiger lead different departures.

“Kayaking on the lake was very pleasant. We enjoyed the cave also. Food on board was excellent and service great. It was a very long day however as we started in Hanoi.”

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

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

Spend about 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, then cruise among limestone islets, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Ken, Phong, and Linh have led trips, with lunch, transfers, and a sunset snack included.

“It was a nice trip, the food was good, they even had a veggie option. Our tour guide was funny and informative”

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10.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-group Halong Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide, private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, caves, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. The route may include Bai Tu Long, Halong, or Lan Ha Bay, with stops at Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Dark and Light Cave, Luon Cave, or Thien Canh Son Cave.

“You will be treated with the utmost respect and very courteous. You will always know what to expect in advance.”

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

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

Spend two days aboard the Cozy Bay Boutique boat, with hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an overnight cabin, Vietnamese meals, kayaking, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, a pearl farm, and a cooking class. Small groups and guides such as Duong, known as Sugar, or Tam can make the trip feel personal, though the older boat may show its age.

“The views were spectacular and the food was incredible. The staff was amazing. Always willing to assist”

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

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

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo rowing, and Titop Island. Guides such as Tom, Sunny, Tinh, and Phong are praised for keeping the busy schedule clear and lively. Hanoi pickup is optional, and the trip returns around 9:00 PM.

“Sunny - great tour guide and a great guy. And also a big Amir Khan fan. Very funny guy.”

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13.Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

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

Spend a full day among Halong Bay’s limestone islands with a guide such as Minh, Ming, James, or Trung. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Titop Island, climb for bay views, and return with a sunset party, buffet lunch, and roundtrip transport if selected.

“Thank you Mr.Minh very supportive and making active environment”

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

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

Spend two days and one night on Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay, with a private cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, and optional Hanoi or Ninh Binh transfers. The 4-star option includes a sea-view cabin and private bathroom. The 5-star option adds a balcony, bathtub, cooking class, and morning Tai Chi.

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15.Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $44

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Ngoc, Max, or Noi. Ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau, cruise past famous rock formations, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, hike Ti Top Island, and eat a set-menu seafood lunch on board.

“The journey was incredible. We were with our guide Tony, sweetest guy ever. He taught us a lot about Vietnam and Ha Long Bay. This is a must do if you come to Hanoi. Thank you Vietnam Opentour and particularly thank you to Tony for this amazing day! - Matteo”

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