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15 Day Trips in Ha Long Bay That Repay the Day

35 tours  ·  from $29

The 15 day trips in Ha Long Bay below are sorted so you can stop deciding: what each costs, how long it runs, who it suits. The one at the top is there on merit.

Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Two Hours of Kayaking Through Caves
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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

Spend nine hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba, with a visit to Cai Beo floating village, two hours of kayaking through caves and rock arches, beach swims, snorkeling, and lunch on board. Guides such as Hang, Jack, Bee, and Ben are known for lively explanations and careful help. Groups can reach 38 people.

“We had a marvelous day despite the weather and some problematic travel. Ben was amazing, super energetic and engaging and very inclined to share more about the Vietnamese culture. You must go kayaking (even in the rain) as it was by far the most fun part of the day. Recommend to stay the night in Cat Ba the night before. We took an early morning car from Hanoi and the trip over and back were nightmarish. Luckily, the tour company was helpful and communicative throughout the process but my goodness, JUST STAY CLOSE BY.”

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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

2.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

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 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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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Boarding the 5-star cruise at Tuan Chau
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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 aboard a modern 5-star cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset snacks. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, Jason, and Nam are known for clear explanations and attentive service.

“A great tour throughout Ha Long Bay. Tinh was amazing tour guide, he has such a warming personality and is so knowledgeable about the stops along the way. Would 100% recommend.”

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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour) - Cruising past Fighting Cock and Incense Burner Islets
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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

Spend up to 11 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by private vehicle, then cruise among limestone islets, visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Ba Hang. Guides such as Hien, Ha, and Tony are praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“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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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak - Leaving Hanoi and reaching Tuan Chau Harbor
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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

6.Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Leave Hanoi for a full day on Halong Bay, with a three-hour bus ride each way, a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Tom, Sunny, and Tinh keep the day moving. The pace is busy, but the $40 price covers a lot.

“A lot of people, but it's beautiful! Thank you Tom guide”

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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus - Surprise Cave is the day’s main natural attraction
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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

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

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

See Ha Long Bay on a long but well-packed day from Hanoi. A limousine transfer, seafood buffet, English-speaking guide, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, optional kayaking, cooking class, and sunset party are included. The boat is comfortable rather than truly luxurious, and the 310,000 VND entrance fee is paid separately at the harbor.

“From the moment we were picked up in a luxury bus (with seats like business class plane) to getting on the boat, we were treated so well by our wonderful guide, Jake. The whole day was so well planned, with 3 fabulous stops on the cruiRead more”

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Halong Bay In Just One Day with Ti Top Island - Boarding at Tuan Chau and lunch on the bay
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Halong Bay In Just One Day with Ti Top Island

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

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

This 12-hour Halong Bay trip takes you from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to a shared cruise with Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Long, Linh, Phong, and Tommy have been praised for clear explanations and good humor. Expect a long day, busy sights, and strong value.

“Our guide Long was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the various stops and atmosphere on the boat. Definitely recommend 👍”

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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch - The Hanoi transfer takes most of the morning
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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

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

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

Spend a full day moving between Hanoi, Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai Village, and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll cruise past Cai Beo fishing village, eat lunch aboard a spacious boat, kayak, swim, and watch the sunset with tea and snacks. Guides such as Binh, Billy, and Charlie lead the day in English.

“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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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers - From Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Harbor
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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers

10.Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers

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

Spend 12 hours touring Halong Bay from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or bamboo boating, and Titop Island. Guides such as Ben, Toan, Kenny, Luca, and Alan have been praised for humor and friendly service. Expect a long day, crowded sights, and strong value at $48.

“Loved it, our guide Toan was fabulous so funny really enjoyed our day. It is long so just be aware of that but so worth it.”

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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party - Bright Cave and Dark Cave by kayak
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1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

11.1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $29Best value

Join Full Moon Travel Asia from Cat Ba for an eight-hour boat day through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay. You’ll kayak through Bright Cave and Dark Cave, swim at a small natural beach, snorkel, visit a floating fishing village, and eat lunch on board. Guides King and Paul have earned special praise for their organization and helpful answers.

“I start with the pros: good food, the experience itself is really cool, the bay is beautiful and if you are lucky, you will meet cool people. That's why they get 2 stars. Cons: - We weren't picked up at our hotel and had to drive there, they told us to Read more”

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Best Halong Bay Tour One Day On Luxury Cruise 6 Hours Cruising - Six hours among Halong Bay’s limestone towers
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Best Halong Bay Tour One Day On Luxury Cruise 6 Hours Cruising

12.Best Halong Bay Tour One Day On Luxury Cruise 6 Hours Cruising

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $53

Set out from Hanoi by air-conditioned bus for a full day on a five-star Halong Bay cruise. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Tommy, leads you to Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave. Expect a seafood lunch, kayaking or bamboo boating, swimming, and a long return to Hanoi.

“Had this tour book for quite awhile and was looking forward to it. Tommy our guide was very funny and very easy to get along with. His knowledge was immense and could answer questions easily without hesitation. He even gave us a lesson Read more”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip - Amethyst Luxury Cruise - Getting from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip – Amethyst Luxury Cruise

13.Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip – Amethyst Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $50

Spend 7.5 hours aboard the modern Amethyst Day Cruise, with a guide such as Rosie, Brenna, Lily, or Y. Visit Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, explore Sung Sot Cave, climb Titop Island, enjoy lunch, and finish with tea, fruit, and sunset from the sundeck.

“fantastic guides of Rosie and Kin, made us feel very welcome. more food then I could eat (and I can eat a lot!) beautiful locations to visit, luxurious boat. really affordable prices and great dollar value. there is a lot of rival boat companies, but this crew made us so welcome, gave me the best experiance of my holiday!”

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1 Day Tour to Halong Bay Cruise from 3 - 5 star Cruise & Transfer - Boarding at Tuan Chau and settling into the cruise
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1 Day Tour to Halong Bay Cruise from 3 – 5 star Cruise & Transfer

14.1 Day Tour to Halong Bay Cruise from 3 – 5 star Cruise & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $33

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and optional kayaking at Hang Luon. Choose a standard, deluxe, or luxury steel boat. Pickup covers Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and guides such as Mr Luca have been praised for clear English and courteous service.

“Our tour was supposedly a basic one with set lunch menu. However we ended up with other tour groups on the boat and had a lunch buffet instead which was good. Drinks were not included but overall still a good meal. The activities werRead more”

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Day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi - Kayaking or a bamboo boat on the water
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Day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi

15.Day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $70

Leave Hanoi early for a 3.5-hour ride to Ha Long Bay, then board a traditional wooden junk for a scenic cruise, Vietnamese lunch, photo stops, and kayaking or a bamboo boat. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with pickup from selected Hanoi hotels. Staff can provide a vegetarian menu, and Le Quyen is noted for careful food attention.

“I highly recommend this tour. The cruise was nice and scenic. I liked the different activities on board like the cooking demonstration. I told one of the staff, Le Quyen, that I was vegetarian and she was very attentive to my needs. It was also nice that at the end, they had everyone fill out a comments sheet so they are always looking for feedback.”

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