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The 15 Kayaking Trips in Hanoi That Earn the Fare

36 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The 15 best kayaking trips in Hanoi 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.

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by modern bus, then cruise among limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and swim or hike at Titop Island. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Tom are praised for clear explanations and lively humor.

“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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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

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, 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

3.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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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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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

9.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

10.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

11.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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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

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 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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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - The long road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

13.Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

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

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, Tim, James, or Trung. Cruise from Tuan Chau Harbor, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and finish with music, wine, fruit, and cake.

“The day ran very smoothly from the moment we were picked up to being dropped off. The food was delicious and boat was comfortable. What made the trip was our guide Minh, he was informative, friendly and full of happiness, he worked really hard.”

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Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking - Day one: lunch, water activities, and evening on board
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Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking

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

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

You’ll sail for one night through Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay, with an English-speaking guide, private cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, and onboard activities. Choose a 4-star cabin or a 5-star option with balcony and bathtub, then add Hanoi, Halong, or Ninh Binh transfers.

“This is definitely not a five star cruise. I can give them a three star. I saw other cruises around and can compare with the others that looks much better .”

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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

19★ 5.0All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, SwimmingFrom $290346 reviews

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