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15 One-Day Bay Trips We’d Board First, Anywhere

25 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The 15 best one-day bay trips you can book today, with the per-head fare, how long you are aboard and who each one suits. Number one is at the top for a reason.

Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Kayaking through Bat Cave, Dark Cave, and Bright Cave
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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

1.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41Our pick

From Cat Ba, cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays with guides such as Hang, Jack, Bee, and Tony. Visit Cai Beo floating village, kayak through caves and rock arches, swim at quiet beaches, and enjoy a seafood, meat, or vegetarian lunch. Expect a full nine-hour day.

“This was incredible! No crowds as promised and our guide, Hang, was absolutely lovely (knowledgeable, fun, and so caring—he truly went above and beyond for each of us). The first swim spot in particular was like something out of a dreRead more”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - The 8:30 a.m. pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by private car or van, cruise among limestone islands, visit Thien Cung Cave, and explore quiet lagoons by kayak or bamboo boat. Guides such as Hai, Robert, Gam, and Jacky are frequently assigned, with private cruise options available.

“Robert is a great guide! We enjoyed the tour so much since we have little time this was perfect we saw everything.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Lunch on the cruise
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

3.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, Titop Island, and Luon Cave, with kayaking or a bamboo boat, lunch, and a sunset party included. Guide Duy has earned particular praise for smooth organization.

“Buena organización . Intenso para hacer en un día . Comida abundante. Guías pendientes. Paradas en zonas turísticas pero sin molestar”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Tuan Chau Port and the first views of Ha Long Bay
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

4.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Leave Hanoi by limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, and Alex lead you to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island, with a buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boats, a jacuzzi, and sunset refreshments on a five-star cruise.

“Alex/hoang was a very good guide. He knew a lot of things about the sights and had funny jokes”

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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour) - The Hanoi pickup and long road to the coast
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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

5.Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $159

Leave Hanoi around 8:00 to 8:30 for a private day trip to Ha Long Bay. Cruise past Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets, eat seafood aboard a traditional-style boat, visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and choose kayaking or a bamboo sampan at Ba Hang. Guides include Hien, Ha, John, and Tony.

“A day out on Hu Long Bay is an excellent addition to our holiday. The whole experience was made memorable by our lovely tour guide, Minh. He was knowledgable, took care of everything and made sure we had a wonderful time. The luncRead more”

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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay - Early pickup and the ride through Konavle Valley
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

6.Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

Spend 11 hours crossing from Dubrovnik into Montenegro, visiting Perast and Kotor, with an optional boat ride through Kotor Bay to Our Lady of the Rocks. Expect an air-conditioned coach, English-speaking guide, guided walks, free time, and border delays that can vary widely.

“Montenegro is a must visit when you're in Dubrovnik. This specific tour is stands out among the rest due to the option of boat transport in MNE which other tour does not offer.”

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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak - Lunch begins the cruise from Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

7.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 such as Tom, Sunny, or Tinh. Cruise from Tuan Chau, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, and return with fruit, cakes, and red wine.

“Our guide Tom was very enthusiastic and helped move things smoothly. The transport was luxurious with WiFi and the cruise lunch was great. Ended up with a beautiful cotton candy sunset”

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Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise - Early pickup from Dubrovnik or Cavtat
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Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise

8.Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 11 hours · from $80

Travel from Dubrovnik or Cavtat into Montenegro by air-conditioned bus, cruise Kotor Bay, visit Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks, then explore Kotor with a local guide. Guides such as Sandra, Hana, Ana, and Marija add history and local context to this long but well-organized day.

“It was a great trip, great tour guides, super friendly and informative!”

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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus - Sung Sot Cave and the first major stop
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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

9.Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $35

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with hotel pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a limousine transfer, seafood buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, optional kayaking, and a sunset cruise. Guides such as Jake, Thanh, Phong, and Long have led past departures.

“The sunset on the boat is spectacular. The trip very enjoyable and interesting. Guide Long was very active and friendly.”

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Halong Bay In Just One Day with Ti Top Island - The Hanoi pickup and long highway ride
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Halong Bay In Just One Day with Ti Top Island

10.Halong Bay In Just One Day with Ti Top Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $49

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Ti Top Island. Guides such as Long, Phong, Linh, and Leon have been praised for friendly, informative service.

“Great cruise with tasty lunch , and complementary evening drinks, we were lucky to have good weather during the afternoon so we could witness the beautiful sunset from the cruise, pretty fun activities of exploring a cave, kayaking, free time for swimming or hiking ; would recommend it while in Halong Bay”

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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch - Beo Harbour and the first cruise through Cai Beo
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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

11.Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · from $59

Spend a full day reaching Cat Ba from Hanoi, then cruise Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Binh, Billy, or Charlie. You’ll visit Viet Hai Village, cycle or ride an electric car, eat a buffet lunch, kayak, swim, and finish with tea at sunset.

“An amazing experience on the Serenity Cruise - Tralli (not sure how to spell his name sorry) was so friendly and informative, giving us history about Cat Ba island and the surrounding areas. Although the journey to Cat Ba island was a bit long, we were able to go cycling in the national park, and swimming & kayaking in Lan Ha Bay water with amazing views, much less busy than Ha Long Bay. The lunch buffet was also delicious with lots of meat and vegetarian options. We were also able to sit on the top deck with tea and cake for a lovely sunset to end the trip, definitely recommend!Read…”

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Kotor Bay Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Boat Ride to Lady of the Rock - Crossing from Croatia into Montenegro
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Kotor Bay Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Boat Ride to Lady of the Rock

12.Kotor Bay Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Boat Ride to Lady of the Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned minibus or coach, with guides such as Josh, Rosa, Andrea, Maria, or TJ on some departures. Visit Perast, cruise to Our Lady of the Rock, and spend free time in Kotor’s walled Old Town. Bring your passport and expect border delays.

“The tour was so amazing. The guide was so nice and informative. Montengro/Kotor/Perast was breathtaking. Highly recommend this tour!”

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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise Day Trip - The morning pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter
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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise Day Trip

13.Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · from $36

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by shuttle, then spend about five hours on a deluxe cruise among limestone islets. Visit Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave, with kayaking available for an extra fee. Guides may include Sunny, Ken, Henry, or Phong.

“This was a fantastic day trip made even more special by our wonderful guide Sunny Choung who was very kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Ha Long Bay is the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. Truly magical.”

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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers - The Hanoi pickup and 2.5-hour coach ride
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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers

14.Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 240 reviews · from $48

Spend 12 hours from Hanoi exploring Halong Bay by boat, with a Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, swimming, kayaking, and bamboo boating. English-speaking guides such as Ben, Toan, Kenny, Luca, and Alan have led departures, and roundtrip Old Quarter transfers are included.

“everything was great, especially our guide Mr Ben. thank you Mr Ben!!!!”

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Phuket: Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay - Leaving Phuket by minivan and speedboat
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Phuket: Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

15.Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 230 reviews · from $55

Take an eight-hour speedboat trip from Phuket to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Pi Leh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, and Khai Islands. You get hotel transfers from selected areas, breakfast, snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, lunch, and an English or Thai guide. Maya Bay is currently viewed offshore only.

“Well organized tour and friendly and funny staff. Anytime again.”

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