12 Island Kayak Tours in Hanoi to Book Early

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $41

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay for a full day of karst scenery, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boating, and Ti Top Island. A guide such as Tony, Toan, or Max may lead the group. The $41 price includes transport, cruise, lunch, water, activities, and admission fees.

“Hiking to the top of Titop Island offers a great panoramic view, chance to catch an amazing sunset over a glass of wine, and kayaking option included. I would say this is the best day trip itinerary for Halong Bay for this price.”

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7.Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · from $16Best value

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, cruising among limestone islets, visiting Hon Ga Choi and Dinh Huong, kayaking or taking a bamboo boat at Ba Hang, and walking through Thien Cung Cave. The all-inclusive option covers transport, lunch, entrance tickets, and the water activity.

“The full day halong bay trip was absolutely amazing from the beginning till the end. The view of halong bay to kayaking and to visiting the cave...all were fantastic. I enjoyed kayaking the most. The food served on the cruise was also delicious! John was our tour guide and he was so sweet. I am thankful they were able to cater to our special request. I highly recommend.”

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8.Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $139

Spend one night aboard a small-group Halong Bay cruise with an air-conditioned cabin, meals, an English-speaking guide, kayaking, cave visits, island stops, and round-trip Hanoi transport. Depending on your selected route, you may visit Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island, or Thien Canh Son Cave.

“Wonderful tour with such a great team. Welcoming, friendly, clear and helpful. Food was great and weather just made it ideal! Not a party boat so it is a great tour for solo travellers, couples and families (in my experience there was a bit of everything).”

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9.Halong Bay Day Tour: Visit Cave Island Kayaking Swimming Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $51

This 12-hour Hanoi day trip takes you by air-conditioned bus to Tuan Chau Island, then onto a six-hour Halong Bay cruise. You’ll eat Vietnamese seafood, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, and swim or climb Titop Island. Guides may include Tiger, Ha, Nam, Ana, or James.

“It was a good day with an interesting group of people. Be aware that “deluxe” refers to the cruise; the transfer is by a very ordinary bus whose air conditioning was not up to the job on a very hot day. Our guide was excellent and the sights and food met all expectations.”

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10.Halong Bay Day Trip w/ Cave, Island & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $59

Spend a full day cruising Halong Bay from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with hotel pickup, a Vietnamese lunch, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boating, and Titop Island. Guides such as Tom, Sunny, and Brian are praised for clear explanations and careful group support. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes.

“Tom our guide was awesome! He made sure everyone was well taken care!”

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11.Halong Bay Cruise, Amazing Cave, Titov Island & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 39 reviews · from $42

Spend a long day from Hanoi cruising Halong Bay aboard a clean Stella-style boat, with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, Titov Island, lunch, and a sunset party. English-speaking guides may include Andy, Linh, Lee, Harry, or Long. Expect a polished, busy sightseeing day with extra charges for drinks.

“The boat was nice, food buffet good and the views beautiful. But the itinerary was very touristic (crowded) and the beach was too crowded. The "red wine" served was not real wine. I had fun though.”

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12.Halong Bay 1 Day Trip Visit Cave, Island, Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · from $47

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay for six hours on the water. You’ll tour Surprise Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Grotto, hike or swim at Titop Island, and enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch and sunset snacks. English-speaking guides such as Sunny add useful background along the way.

“Sunny was the best tour guide ever! He is very cultured, informed and helpful. I enjoyed every second in this tour. Highly recommend!”

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