The 15 Best Kayaking Tours in Vietnam

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.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with Hanoi pickup, a Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, and swimming or hiking on Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Hoang, Ken, Nam, and Sunny are known for keeping the day clear and well timed. An optional speedboat ride may cost extra.

“Super organized. Very impressive the minute details involved in an operation like this. Also, common, for the price you pay, you get an exceptional experience out of it. Highly recommend doing the speed boat at the 2nd batch of activities.”

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6.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

From Cat Ba, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, swim, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and ride through Viet Hai village in Cat Ba National Park. The current program replaces kayaking with a local bamboo boat in some periods, so confirm the water activity before booking. Guides such as Tony, Kai, Ricky, and B are known for friendly English commentary.

“this was definitely a must do while you’re traveling in Vietnam! our guide was really knowledgeable, and conveyed so much information from each of our dishes for lunch, to local life and history. our favorite activity was kayaking through the caves. Lunch was absolutely magnificent with a variety of delicious options. When we stopped in the middle of the ocean to swim, you had the choice to go out to a nearby beach. Biking through Viet Hai was an incredible experience, you have the option to take a car back or bike. I recommend biking if you’re able to, although there are a couple of steep hills up and down.…”

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7.Luxury Day Cruise w/ Pool, Kayak, Free Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,034 reviews · from $26

Spend 6 to 7 hours on Halong Bay aboard a modern cruise with a sky deck, pool, buffet lunch, kayaking, Surprise Cave, and Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Mr Bean and Harry keep the day moving. Hanoi transfers are optional, with a free one-way offer listed for February 2026 and limousine service otherwise available for $10 per person each way.

“Luxurious boat, great activities, Mr Bean a great MC!”

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8.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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9.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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10.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Spend two days and one night aboard Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay with a private bathroom, full meals, cave and island visits, tai chi, cooking, and a choice of kayaking or a pearl farm tour. The small group is capped at 15 people. Guides including Ian and James Bond help keep the schedule lively, while the crew can handle gluten-free and dairy-free meals with advance notice.

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11.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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12.1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $135

Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with a two-bed cabin, meals, kayaking or a local rowing boat, Titov Island, and Surprise Cave. Guides such as Alex and Bobby have led past departures, while the 22-person maximum keeps the group fairly manageable. Expect a busy schedule, shared activities, and impressive scenery.

“I was lucky as this trip was cancelled on short notice, and I was moved to Mila Cruise. This happened with other guests from other ships as well having paid a much higher fee. As a solo traveller, Ha Long Bay is definitely on the more expensivRead more”

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13.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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14.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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15.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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