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Kayak Trips in Vietnam: The 15 Worth Your Day

96 tours  ·  from $15

Pick one of these 15 kayak trips and the day plans itself. Prices, running times and the one thing to check before you pay are on every entry.

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - What the $41 price really includes
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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

You’ll leave Hanoi early for a full day on Ha Long Bay, visiting Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or taking a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and swimming or hiking on Titop Island. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Henry are known for keeping the long day lively. Expect a busy, well-priced cruise with lunch, transport, and sunset drinks included.

“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 - The Hai Duong stop and the pearl workshop
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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 a full day exploring Ha Long Bay from Hanoi by comfortable shuttle bus and five to six-hour cruise. 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 praised for clear explanations and good group care.

“So much that is good but we were super impressed with our tour guide (Minh) who made contact with everyone the night before departure and so no last minute worries about pick up points and times”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Sung Sot Cave, where the stairs are part of the show
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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 roughly six hours on the water. Guide-led stops include Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and Titop Island for hiking or swimming. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom are praised for keeping large groups organized.

“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 - The Hanoi pickup and the long road to Tuan Chau
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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

You’ll cruise Halong Bay aboard the Dragonfly, eat a seafood lunch, walk through Thien Cung Cave, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat through coves and water tunnels. English and Vietnamese guides lead the day, with guides such as Harry, Benjamin, and Hoi praised for their humor and care. Hotel pickup is available in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“It was a pleasant experience. The food on the ship was yummy and the crew were nice.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak - The Hanoi pickup and the long expressway ride
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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 traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay aboard the Diamond Era Cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, and hike or swim at Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Richie, Johnny, Tom, and Andy lead the day. The $48 price includes transport, lunch, tickets, and activities.

“We had an amazing experience on this well planned tour. Our guide was “Johnny” who was very attentive from the moment we met to the time we said goodbye. He made sure that we followed the time schedule and not miss the pick uRead more”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - Sung Sot Cave, Ha Long Bay’s biggest cave
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

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

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

This 12-hour Ha Long Bay outing combines Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, swimming or hiking on Ti Top Island, a Vietnamese lunch, and sunset snacks. Hanoi pickup is included, and guides such as Alex, Hoang, Ken, Nam, and Sunny are often praised for keeping the long day organized.

“Austin is very funny alway try the best yo help us have a good ezp. You should do it when you come to viet nam”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - Beo Harbor and the floating fishing village
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

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

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

Spend 8:00 to 17:00 cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba. Your English-speaking guide, often Tony, B, Kai, or Ricky, leads a day of limestone views, swimming, a bamboo boat through caves, lunch, Viet Hai village cycling, and a fish massage. Kayaking is currently replaced by a locally rowed bamboo boat.

“It was a fantastic day out. Our guide Tony was awesome, very informative and efficient. The tour was adventurous and scenic. The lunch was delicious. We would definitely recommend this tour to our friends.”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - Hon Ga Choi Island and the bay’s famous symbols
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Private Tour Halong Bay One Day with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

8.Private Tour Halong Bay One Day with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by expressway, then cruise among limestone islands, visit Fighting Cocks Island and Incense Burner Island, explore Thien Cung Cave, and kayak or take a bamboo boat through quiet lagoons. Guides including Hai, Robert, Gam, and Jacky are available depending on the day.

“Absolutely amazing! Hai was so friendly and knowledgeable. The less touristy route allowed us to experience peaceful lagoons, beautiful caves, and incredible views. Highly recommend!”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Leaving Hanoi between 8:15 and 8:30
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

9.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 modern cruise boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, enjoy a seafood buffet, and watch the bay at sunset. Guide Duy has earned praise for smooth organization, though food and crowd levels can vary.

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

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Arriving at Tuan Chau before the 11:45 boarding deadline
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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

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

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

Sail Ha Long Bay aboard Alisa Cruise, with a private bathroom, meals, cave visits, tai chi, cooking, and a choice of kayaking or a pearl farm. The small group is capped at 15 people. Guide Ian and manager Phong are noted for friendly service, while dietary requests can be handled with advance notice.

“The experience was great! Everyone was very friendly, happy and helpful. I really like the staff! Mr. Phong was a great kelner! If you cannot eat something, don’t worry! I can’t eat gluten and staff did me many dishes gluten free.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - The road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Island
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

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 eat lunch onboard, paddle or ride a bamboo boat, explore Sung Sot Cave, climb Titop Island’s 420 steps, and finish with sunset tea, cake, and fruit. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are praised for friendly, well-organized service.

“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”

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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise - Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals - Day one: boarding, lunch, and the first bay views
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2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

12.2D1N: Halong Bay 4-Star Cruise – Cave, Kayak, Swim, Meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $133

Spend one night aboard a 4-star Ha Long Bay cruise with a two-bed cabin, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Alex and Bobby have earned praise, but cruise assignments and food quality can vary.

“The Lavender Elegance Cruise was more than I expected, the boat is realy nice, the rooms were great, the crew in the boat was nice and Alex the tour operator was awesome. Alex was the person who picked us up from the hotel and helpRead more”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer - Hang Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

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 to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise among limestone islets, eat seafood lunch aboard, paddle or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon Cave, visit Sung Sot Cave, and swim or hike at Ti Top Island. Guides such as Viet, Huy, Duc, and Thuc have led this busy but well-organized day.

“This private tour was fantastic. We had a large boat all to ourselves (6 of us). Lunch was excellent. Our tour guide Trường (Jackie) showed us this huge cave (Sung Sot), Ti-top island and a secluded cove that we reached by paddling through a small cave.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Sung Sot Cave, where the stairs are part of the show
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

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

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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by shared air-conditioned bus, then cruise past limestone islets with a Vietnamese seafood lunch. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island for wide bay views. Guides such as Ken, Phong, and Linh have led past departures. Expect a full 12 to 13 hours.

“Short yet fun trip to Ha Long Bay. Enjoyed the options to get off the cruise and hike (albeit hiking routes are packed with fellow travelers), kayaking, etc. Good food and drink accommodations. Caught the sunset on the way back - orange tranRead more”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - Hanoi pickup and the long road to the bay
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

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 a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Thai cooking, squid fishing, and sunrise tai chi. Guides such as Alex, Sunny, Tom, and Tung have received strong praise for clear explanations and cheerful service. Hanoi transfers cost extra.

“The tour was alright. I expected it to be crowded but not like that. Waaaaay too many people for my taste. You really couldn’t take a picture without people in it. I almost didn’t feel in the nature due to so many people around me. Place looks and feel very exploited. Food on the cruise was good and plenty. The boat itself is nice with a splendid rooftop to absorb the views. Tung the tour guide and bus driver were awesome. Tung very informative, funny, cheerful and good vibes. Thanks Tung. There’s wifi on the bus so that’s a plus too. The day went alright until I asked for the…”

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