Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking
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Is Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking worth booking?
Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking is a 13-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $43 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (12)
- Duration
- 13 hours
- From
- $43 per person
Explore Halong Bay, the most known destination in Vietnam with turquoise water and thousands of limestone islands, by taking one of the most exciting day tours. During the trip, you will visit Surprising Cave, also calle
What you get
About this experience
Explore Halong Bay, the most known destination in Vietnam with turquoise water and thousands of limestone islands, by taking one of the most exciting day tours. During the trip, you will visit Surprising Cave, also called Sung Sot Cave - the largest cave in Halong Bay, and Titov Island where you can climb up till the top to enjoy the panoramic of the bay or go swimming in the clear water. Transportation, cruise, fees, lunch, and tour guide are all included in the tour.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 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.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great day with wati travel
We had an amazing day with wati travel yesterday, made even better by the tour guide Dylan throughout ! He was so helpful and kind all day and made the already amazing experience even better ! Would highly recommend 10/10
via Tripadvisor
A-One Tour Guide
Our tour guide, Johnny Minh, was spectacular. He was on time, extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, a great storyteller who makes history come alive. He with able to adapt quickly to unexpected issues. Very professional and made sure families were given chance to take pictures at the historic sites. Johnny was empathetic, attentive, and able to connect with diverse personalities. Thanks again for an unforgettable experience.
via Tripadvisor
Not awful, but better options are probably out there
Overall an average tour. Ha Long Bay is beautiful and it was nice visiting. Kayaking was especially fun. The trip out included an unadvertised, and unwanted trip to a pearl farm, but it was basically a conveyor belt trying to get money from overseas tourists (the prices were even in dollars!) I would have preferred starting the cruise earlier or just having that time to look out at the harbor. The boat, food, and stops along the way were all fine, though I felt that the tour guides loved their microphone and speaker a little too much. The boat staff also employed high pressure sales to try to get us to buy jewelry from them, and had the audacity to leave tip envelopes on the table. Lunch was around 12:30, and we didn't get back until 9:30, so everyone was definitely hungry when we got back. Any dreams of picking up a snack at the highway service area were dashed by our guide, who kept shouting through her portable microphone to hurry up and to take on 5 minutes for a toilet break only.
via Tripadvisor
Great company and awesome tour guide
What an amazing day we had with Wati Travel and our fabulous guide, Coey. He was very helpful and caring, making sure we were taken care of throughout the day. Along with the amazing Bay itself including visiting caves, Kayaking and swimming, the lunch upon arrival was superb. On the way back to the dock, we participated in a Sunset Party on the top deck. Coey was amazing and keeped us all entertained through is great singing and getting everyone up and dancing. Consider Wati travel next time in Hanoi for your travelling needs.
via Tripadvisor
Average tour, extremely poor customer experience with pestering for ingenuine 5-star reviews.
Cross posted onto Klook but will reshare it on here because of the issues we have encountered on this tour. 1) Spent 40 mins at a pearl farm before going to the terminal, which is not included in the listed itinerary. This was a waste of time as we weren't interested, and everything was severely overpriced there. (See time stamps on the 1st image) 2) Guide had not much clue of who is in his group, as I got stopped 2-3 times and asked if I am part of his group. No proper identification on who belongs to his tour group. 3) Plastic water bottles are not allowed on board due to environmental reasoning, but this was not communicated across until we arrived AT the terminal. We were told that glass bottled water are available for purchase on board, only to find that it was canned water. The boat only provided small glasses of half filled tea at times where food is provided. The staff on the boat were also trying to hard sell jewelry, which was a big turn off. 4) Tour guide was pressuring us into providing a 5-star review on Klook as we were on our way back to Hanoi Old Quarter. Initially we told him we will do the review, but he stood behind us for a few minutes, expecting us to do the review in front of him (mind you - we were STILL on the boat at this point, having only JUST departed from Titop Island). He said to us "Not 4, 3, 2, or 1 star, only 5 stars", which is ridiculous, he was constantly telling the tour group that we should be lenient if we encounter any problems during the tour and not post it online. He left us alone after a few minutes as we weren't completing the review in front of him, and then came back 5 minutes after, and asked us to promise him to fill in the 5-star review. We already mentioned that we will do the review later. During the bus ride back to Hanoi, the tour guide was seen asking other travellers to do the same thing, and standing behind them to make sure they write 5-star reviews on Klook AND Tripadvisor, before taking a confirmation photo of the completed review and sending it back to HQ. I can't speak on behalf of other's experience, but issues 1, 2 and 3 mentioned above made the tour as 3 stars. However, the pestering and intimidating tactics used on us to force an ingenuine review has made us VERY angry and annoyed, and this is why we are giving it a 1-star review. As a tourism business, you NEED any kinda of feedback to make sure your business is going in the right direction. Don't try to silence your customers by intimidating them into writing a 5-star review. Consider improving your services and offerings, rather than using other excuses on why paying customers need to be tolerant of the issues that occur during the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking cost?
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Prices start at $43 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi 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 Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking take?
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Plan for about 13 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 Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming 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 Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming and Kayaking?
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Around 4 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 Hanoi 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 Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong Bay Excursion with Caving, Swimming 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 Hanoi 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 Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. 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 Hanoi?
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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 Hanoi?
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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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