Half Day Explore Halong Bay With Lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Kayaking
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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 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 303 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (303)
- 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
What you get
- 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
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
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
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
Deluxe Tour With Buffet Lunch
Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Buffet Lunch
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.
Standard Group Tour
Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Set Menu Lunch
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).
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 15 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
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
4 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
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.
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
Tourist from south india badly behaved.
Tourist from south india badly behaved. Ruin trip. La Casta staff did their best. Good service. But these tourist groups were uncontrollable.
Response from the operator: Dear Ron, Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you appreciated our team's efforts and service. We strive to provide a peaceful environment for everyone, and we sincerely regret that the behavior of other travelers impacted your experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we will continue to do our best to manage group dynamics on board. We hope to welcome you back for a much more relaxing stay in the future. Regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Viator
A good tour that covers...
A good tour that covers key sites on Ha Long Bay in an afternoon. Nice lunch on the cruise out there but staff might be better advised asking table by table to go up to the buffet rather than allowing a free for all! Cruise boat was quite comfortable. Spectacular views of the limestone islands and islets once you escape the haziness of the port area. The stair climb up to the top of Titop island is strenuous but worth it for the views.
Response from the operator: Dear Gareth, Thanks for the great review! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the lunch and the spectacular scenery. We’ve noted your suggestion about the buffet flow to make things even smoother for future guests. Safe travels! Regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Viator
Grate tour
Amazing experience, so beautiful very well organised a breath taking scenery. Tour guide Kimi very professional and informative.
Response from the operator: Dear Zaim, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the breathtaking scenery and found the tour well-organized. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Kimi. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 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
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 303 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed 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 All Inclusive 2 Days Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay on Au Co cruise, Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N, All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour. 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.
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