Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price
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Is Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price worth booking?
Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price is a 4-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $45 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (8)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Cruising in Halong bay Passing beautiful limestone karts: Dinh Duong islet, Ga Choi islet - the symbol of Halong bay, Ba Hang fishing villages. Visiting Thien Cung & Dau Go Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong bay
What you get
About this experience
Cruising in Halong bay Passing beautiful limestone karts: Dinh Duong islet, Ga Choi islet - the symbol of Halong bay, Ba Hang fishing villages. Visiting Thien Cung & Dau Go Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong bay Do Kayaking or small bamboo boat trip around Villages & tunnel Enjoy a delicious lunch on boat Making new friends from over the world. Saving time & Money
What's included
Included
- Entrance and sightseeing fees, Kayaking
- Meal on board (01 Lunch)
- Round trip shuttle bus: Hanoi old quarter - Halong - Hanoi old quarter
- Cookery demonstrations
- English speaking tour guide
- Complimentary bottled water (Shuttle bus), Welcome drink
Not included
- Beverages & Tips
- Surcharge: 15USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027
What you'll see and do
Hanoi Opera House
Pick up services (optional) in the morning from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Opera house
Pass by without stopping
Halong Bay
Check-in onboard from Tuan Chau habour at the noon time
Pass by without stopping
Halong Bay
After check-in onboard from the habour. Enjoy a delicious lunch. Passing limstone karts in Halong bay: Dinh Huong island, Kissing chicken rock, Ba Hang fishing villages, Visiting Thien Cung & Dau Go cave Do Kayaking or small bamboo boat around villages & luon cave
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
The Tuan Chau Marina habour is the starting point of the tour. If you do not require any transportation services, you can meet us here at 12:00 am.
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Around 8:00 am - 8:30 am: Transportation services with extra fees from Hanoi (Optional) - we can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The Tuan Chau Marina habour is the starting point of the tour. If you do not require any transportation services, you can meet us here at 12:00 am.
Ends at
Around 8:00 am - 8:30 am: Transportation services with extra fees from Hanoi (Optional) - we can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi.
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
- Vietnam tonkin cruise & Media JSC
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes/ sandals/ flip flops, swimming suits, towels, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters (glass water bottle/thermos water bottle), snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
- 7.40-8.20: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 7.30AM or Hanoi Silk Path hotel, 195 Hang Bong street at 7.45AM or Hanoi Embassy hotel, 166 Tran Quang Khai street at 8.20AM to get on the bus
- Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: vietnamtonkintravel@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
- Customers book option 11.30AM, please send passport information details by email: vietnamtonkintravel@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219. Please come to our habour in Halong bay to meet our staff & check-in onboard around 11.30AM
- Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
- Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends -> it is often overcrowded by Vietnamese tourists in summer. But we’re the smallest group tour in Halong bay
- 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.
- For the best trip, we need your cooperation. Please tell us all the problems, questions if you have. Our tour guide is always there to help you.
- We also hope that customers will respect all other tourists in the group, respect the culture, timetable and common principles...
- Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
- Cruise details will be confirmed before the departure
- NOTE: From July 01, 2026, the Vietnamese government stopped all the tourist buses to come inside Hanoi Old Quarter. So, we will confirm exactly pickup point and time before the departure date. Pickup and drop-off services will be provided along the following streets: Hai Bà Trưng, Tràng Thi, Phùng Hưng, Hàng Đậu, Trần Nhật Duật, Trần Quang Khải, Nhà Hát Lớn, Tràng Tiền, Lý Thường Kiệt...
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Mostly good, a little overcrowded and long day
This trip offered the chance to explore some truly stunning areas. Kayaking in the bay was a highlight, and the boat was very comfortable. Scenery was fabulous. The guide was knowledgeable, although at times they could have been more mindful of keeping the group together. While the popularity of the locations meant there were many tourists and groups at each stop, which affected the ambiance, the overall experience was still memorable and enjoyable.
via Viator
a must-try experience
I had a great time there, we had a delicious local lunch before kayaking. The food here is so good, I love spring rolls so much. The price total for the tour is reasonable, and the tour guide is so friendly and helpful.
via Tripadvisor
Halong Bay Day Trip
The tour guide Hung was excellent, very knowledgable and friendly. The trip was fun, included kayaking and lunch. Had optional swim if wanted but unfortunately water was polluted
via Tripadvisor
Great day-trip from Hanoi, No souvenir stops
After preliminary research some cruise operations will take you to shops on the way to Ha Long Bay. This cruise operation had no such stops. We were picked up by bus right outside of our Airbnb in Hanoi around 8 am. We made one bathroom stop on the way. There’s a lunch followed by kayaking, swimming, a spring roll cooking lesson, and a quick cave tour as we departed Ha Long Bay. The boat was well kept and the scenery was unbelievable. Hung was awesome. He gave interesting history lessons throughout the day which I really appreciated too.
via Tripadvisor
High quality, variety of activity and enthusiasm!
Super fun group and excellent and enthusiastic guide (thanks Hung!). Worth paying a premium price for the abundance and quality of the food ( plenty of high quality seafood and more) and for the high number of different activities done.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $55
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price cost?
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Prices start at $45 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 Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 8 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 Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price?
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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 Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price?
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Around 3 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip: Visit Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking & Lunch - best price 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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