
Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 304 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking worth booking?
Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking is a 5.5-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $32 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 304 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (304)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $32 per person
Halong Bay day trip from Halong city, led by a knowledgeable guide Take a day cruise in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay Kayak around the bay and enjoy a seafood lunch on board Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cace) and Titop island
What you get
About this experience
Halong Bay day trip from Halong city, led by a knowledgeable guide Take a day cruise in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay Kayak around the bay and enjoy a seafood lunch on board Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cace) and Titop island
What's included
Included
- Bottled water on the bus (Excluded if you book the options FROM HALONG)
- Lunch
- Transportation (Excluded if you book the options FROM HALONG)
- Kayaking OR Bamboo Boat (only choose one)
- Boat in Halong bay
Not included
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Taxs and tips
- Infant Fee – Applicable ONLY to the Luxury Tour Option departing from Halong International Port.
What you'll see and do
Halong Bay
12:00pm: Meet the group at the port. Enjoy lunch on the boat. While having lunch, you all can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Sung Sot Cave
Visiting Sung Sot cave - 1 of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay
45 minutes here · Admission included
Hang Luon Cave
Enjoy Kaking or Bamboo boat
30 minutes here · Admission included
Ti Top Island
Visiting Titov island for swimming or hiking up the mountain for panorama view of the bay
45 minutes here · Admission included
Halong Bay
Back to the boat and return the harbor. Arrive the harbor at around 17:45 - 18:15. End trip.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Halong International Cruise Port This is the same port if you are going on a cruise ship to Halong.
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
It's at Lot 17 Ngoc Chau Street - Tuan Chau Island This is ONLY AVAILABLE for LUXUXRY TOUR FROM HALONG option.
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Please go to the port and wait inside. Wifi is available at the port. Tour guide will contact you for pickup at the port.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Halong International Cruise Port This is the same port if you are going on a cruise ship to Halong.
Ends at
It's at Lot 17 Ngoc Chau Street - Tuan Chau Island This is ONLY AVAILABLE for LUXUXRY TOUR FROM HALONG option.
Ends at
Please go to the port and wait inside. Wifi is available at the port. Tour guide will contact you for pickup at the port.
Options you can book
Standard Group Tour
Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Set Menu Lunch
Private Tour
Private Tour: Private boat only for your group Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Set Menu Lunch
Deluxe Tour From Hanoi
Duration: 13 hours Buffet Lunch Limousine Bus Pickup from Hanoi is INCLUDED: Pickup/Drop off are included. Please confirm your address (available around Hanoi Old Quarter Area).
Luxury Tour From Halong
Duration: 7 hours: A longer time on the bay, with an early start and finish to avoid the crowds. Buffet Lunch Starting point: La Casta Star Cruise, 17 Ngọc Châu, Tuần Châu, Quảng Ninh 200000, Vietnam
Standard Tour From Hanoi
Duration: 13 hours Set Menu Lunch Normal Bus Pickup from Hanoi is INCLUDED.: Pickup/Drop off are included. Please confirm your address (available around Hanoi Old Quarter Area).
Luxury Tour From Hanoi
Duration: 13 hours: A longer time on the bay, with an early start and finish to avoid the crowds. Buffet Lunch Limousine Bus Pickup from Hanoi is INCLUDED.: Pickup/Drop off are included. Please confirm your address (available around Hanoi Old Quarter Area).
Private Tour From Hanoi
Private Tour: Private transfer and boat only for your group Duration: 12 hours Set Menu Lunch Private Transfer Pickup from Hanoi is INCLUDED.
Deluxe Tour With Buffet Lunch
Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Buffet Lunch
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Old Quarter Travel
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends
- Follow up the policy of Halong bay administration about environment, they don't allow to bring plastic bottle water to the boat & visit spots. But tourists can bring multi-use bottle/ glass bottle/ thermos bottle...Or you can leave your plastic water bottle in your bag to pass the gate
- Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay
- Tipping is entirely optional. You are under no obligation to tip, even if asked by locals. We provide this advice to help you avoid any inconvenience.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 303 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Physical effort
3 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
303 verified traveler reviews for Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun cruise
My friend and I truly enjoyed the cruise. Everything was well organised and the tour guides were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. For an additional fee, we took a speedboat ride, and it was so much fun. I highly recommend this cruise!
Response from the operator: Dear Alicja, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted that you and your friend enjoyed the cruise and had a great experience with our team. Please note that the speedboat ride is an optional extra and is not included in the tour price. We always make this clear to our guests before the tour to ensure everything is transparent. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Viator
Ha Long Bay boat say trip
We both had the most amazing experience. The whole trip was so well organised by Viet from Old Quarter Travel in Hanoi. They could not do enough for us. Even when our boat was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, they booked us onto a much better ship on the same day and time. Would highly recommend! Five stars!
Response from the operator: Dear Graeme, Thank you both for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you had an amazing experience and that we could arrange a great alternative when your original boat was unexpectedly cancelled. It was our pleasure to take care of you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation and five stars! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Great tour very attentive staff and great food. We enjoyed the boat and the top floor with jacuzzi. Very satisfied!
Response from the operator: Dear Charles, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the attentive service, delicious food, and the boat’s top-floor jacuzzi. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Vietnam! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Viator
Well organised and run like clockwork
The tour is extremely well organised and the staff and boat captain are very professional and clear with instructions. The hike and kayaking require a reasonable level of fitness. Be prepared to exert yourself in hot humid weather. Wear sensible clothing and shoes. Bring bathers and some spare clothes. Do not litter Halong Bay or bring plastic single-use water bottles and respect the environment. Recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Rina, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well organised and our team and boat captain professional and clear with their instructions. Your advice about fitness, suitable clothing, spare clothes, and staying hydrated is very helpful for future travelers. We also truly appreciate your reminder about protecting the environment and keeping Halong Bay free from plastic waste. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Halong Bay again in the future! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Viator
Disasterous lack of care in part of tour itinerary
Excellent itinerary but... on transfer to bamboo boat, operator failed to support the hand of my wife and she fell and tore her quadriceps tendon. She had to be evacuated to the Halong Vinmec hospital ER and was in hospital there and in Hanoi for 3 weeks. She was not medically stable enough to fly to the US until 6 weeks afterward. She will take a year at least to even partially recover. This was entirely due to the operator this tour was using. It destroyed the second half of our world cruise and caused immense pain and suffering. Partial recovery is painful and long.
Response from the operator: Dear Steve, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are deeply sorry to hear about your wife's injury and the difficult recovery she continues to face. We understand how devastating this incident has been, especially as it impacted the remainder of your world cruise and caused significant pain and hardship. Guest safety is extremely important to us, and we have shared your feedback with the operator involved for a thorough review of their assistance and safety procedures. We sincerely wish your wife a smooth and successful recovery, and we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. Kind regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $32 to $418
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 106
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Old Quarter Travel, who run 27 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.6.
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Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking cost?
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Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ha Long Bay usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ha Long Bay is not rushed.
Is Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 304 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking?
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Around 106 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ha Long Bay can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ha Long Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ha Long Bay within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ha Long Bay?
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On Outty we rank every Ha Long Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island, 2 Day 1 Night Luxury Azura Cruise through Halong & Lan Ha Bay, Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island Day Tour - Nature Escape, Less Crowds. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ha Long Bay?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking?
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Included: Bottled water on the bus (Excluded if you book the options FROM HALONG); Lunch; Transportation (Excluded if you book the options FROM HALONG); Kayaking OR Bamboo Boat (only choose one); and Boat in Halong bay. Not included: Drinks; Travel insurance; Taxs and tips; and Infant Fee – Applicable ONLY to the Luxury Tour Option departing from Halong International. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking?
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Halong International Cruise Port This is the same port if you are going on a cruise ship to Halong. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking?
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Across 304 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, organization, food and drink. The views and photo stops come up again and again. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Standard Group Tour, Private Tour, Deluxe Tour From Hanoi, Luxury Tour From Halong. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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