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The 15 Best Cave Cruises in Hanoi

29 tours  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cave cruises in Hanoi worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Tuan Chau Harbor and the 5 to 6 hour cruise
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus and cruise boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, climb Ti Top Island, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and eat a buffet lunch. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tony are often praised for clear explanations and smooth organization.

“Too many tour operators and boats. Everywhere was crowded. On a tight schedule Delayed waiting for late arrivals”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and three-hour road journey
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

2.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 with guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom. Cruise among limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, hike or swim on Titop Island, and enjoy lunch plus a sunset fruit party.

“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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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Pier
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

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

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

Spend a full day sailing Ha Long Bay aboard the Dragonfly Cruise, with a seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boating. English-speaking guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi lead the trip, while Old Quarter pickup keeps the day simple.

“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 - Lunch with more than 35 dishes
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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

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

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

Spend a full day from Hanoi on Diamond Era Cruise, with limousine transfers, a buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon kayaking or bamboo boat rides, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Richie, Johnny, Tom, and Andy are noted for keeping large groups moving, though the pace and crowds can be demanding.

“The tour was well organised. The guide made the group feel welcome and comfortable, and provided useful information on all aspects of the places visited. It was a large group but the guide ensured that it was well managed with a focus on members' wellbeing.”

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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

5.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

6.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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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Island
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

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

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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then spend the day cruising, eating lunch, visiting Sung Sot Cave, hiking Titop Peak, swimming, and kayaking or riding a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are praised for friendly, well-organized service.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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Swan Cruises Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay 2D1N - Thien Canh Son Cave - A cabin, meals, and the value of the $170 price
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Swan Cruises Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay 2D1N – Thien Canh Son Cave

8.Swan Cruises Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay 2D1N – Thien Canh Son Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 860 reviews · from $170

Spend two days aboard Swan Cruises from Hanoi, sailing the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay. Expect kayaking at Cap La Island, Thien Canh Son Cave, tai chi, a cooking lesson, full meals, and a deluxe seaview cabin. Guides such as Tommy and Sunday have been especially memorable.

“Bai Tu Long Bay is beautiful, the cruise staff were extremely attentive and our guide Sunday was excellent. We decided to not participate in the activity ( Kayaking, cave visit ) as it was too cold. Because of this we had the entire boat to ourselRead more”

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Halong Pandora 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive, cave, transfer - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Wharf
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Halong Pandora 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive, cave, transfer

9.Halong Pandora 5 Star Cruise 2D1N-All Inclusive, cave, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 796 reviews · from $160

Spend one night in a private ocean-view cabin while cruising Halong and Lan Ha bays. The package includes Hanoi transfers, meals, kayaking, a cave visit, cooking class, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and sunset activities. Guides may include Lee, Tao, Kevin, Cody, or Peter.

“Kevin was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and very humorous while being extremely professional. I would recommend Kevin be given a pay raise. The activities were very fun and safe. We totally love the foods that were provided to us during our cruise. I highly recommend all foreign tourists to enjoy the LA Pandora Cruise if anyone ever come to Vietnam.”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer - 8:30 pickup and the highway ride from Hanoi
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

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

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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Ti Top Island. Your guide, perhaps Huy, Duc, Ben, or another member of the team, keeps the large group moving through lunch, kayaking, cave walks, swimming, and mountain views.

“Even though it’s mentioned Highway transfer we had to pay extra 10 dollars for the pick up. Ver friendly tour guy. The food was amazing. Kayaking is optional and they will not guid you”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and three-hour road journey
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shared air-conditioned bus, then cruise past limestone islets, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat, and climb Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Linh, Phong, and Ken lead the day, with lunch, fruit, cake, and return transport included.

“Beatiful sea and the islands. Meals were so far OK. Speading motor boat was interesting and enjoyable.”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - Day one: Bai Tu Long, Halong Bay, and the first views
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

12.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 a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Tom, or Tung may lead the trip, with routes changing between Halong, Bai Tu Long, and Lan Ha bays.

“I highly recommend this trip! The food and amenities were amazing. The staff was more than accommodating and went above and beyond to make this experience great. Our group wasn’t as big as the other boats out there which made the excursions even better. If you’re staying in Hanoi, this is worth the 2 hour bus ride for a couple day trip.”

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Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave - Sung Sot Cave and its giant chambers
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Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave

13.Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · from $65

Spend a full day exploring Ha Long Bay aboard the three-floor Hercules cruise. From Hanoi, you visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, swim or climb Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset snack.

“Tour operator good and guide but it was just too busy and boats constantly colliding to get into tight spots”

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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

14.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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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch - The 2.5-hour ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle, then spend about five hours on the water with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Ngoc, or Max. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, hike Ti Top Island, and eat a set-menu seafood lunch onboard.

“We had a lovely time on our tour. Tour guide Max was very informative, friendly and generous with his time. We got to see some amazing sites even after the devastation caused by typhoon Yagi. Thanks Max and Vietnam Opentour for an unforgettable experience!”

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All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming - Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island
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All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

20★ 5.0All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, SwimmingFrom $290346 reviews

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