
Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking
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Is Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking worth booking?
Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking is a 24-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $55 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $55 per person
4 HOURS CRUISING IN HALONG BAY: PASSING KISSING CHICKEN ROCK, DINH HUONG ISLET, THIEN CUNG CAVE, BA HANG FISHING VILLAGES, KAYAKING... 7:50 - 8:30: Pick up & transfer from Hanoi (optional) 12:15: Arrive in Halong habou
What you get
- All entrance fees & tickets
- English speaking guide
- Visiting Thien Cung & Dau Go cave
- Kayaking
- Lunch onboard
About this experience
4 HOURS CRUISING IN HALONG BAY: PASSING KISSING CHICKEN ROCK, DINH HUONG ISLET, THIEN CUNG CAVE, BA HANG FISHING VILLAGES, KAYAKING... 7:50 - 8:30: Pick up & transfer from Hanoi (optional) 12:15: Arrive in Halong habour, welcome onboard. 12:45: Cruising in Halong bay & passing beautiful landscapes... and have seafood lunch. Cruising through the emerald water of Halong bay passing by the Dog rock limestone, the Dinh Huong islet (Burning Incense islet). Kayaking or sit in a bamboo boat rowed by locals. After that visit Kissing Chicken rock (Fighting-Cock rock) and the Thien Cung cave (Heaven cave) - which has opened to the public since 1998 with stalagmites and stalactites. Back to Cruise & enjoy fresh fruits. Continue to take photos on the way back to habour. 16:30: Back to Tourist wharf and get on bus to Hanoi (Optional)
What's included
Included
- All entrance fees & tickets
- English speaking guide
- Visiting Thien Cung & Dau Go cave
- Kayaking
- Lunch onboard
Not included
- Transfers from Hanoi to the boat & returns (optional)
- Beverages & drinks
- Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from Feb, 05th to 09th, 2027
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
Around 7.40-8.20AM: 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
Around 7.40-8.20AM: 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
- Halong Cruise Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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).
- 7.40-8.20AM: 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 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: trinh.halongcruisetours@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
- Customers book option 11.30AM, please send passport information details by email: trinh.halongcruisetours@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 Feb, 05th to 09th, 2027
- 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 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Will be back soon
We had a great and enjoyable time on this Day trip. Staff, guide, services & lunch were top notch. The bay itself was busy with lots of boats & tourists but very beautiful. Definitely will be going back.
via Tripadvisor
Full of Fun
I spent a really fun afternoon on the boat that cruising in Halong bay while enjoying delicious food. You will get an explanation about everything of Halong bay from Hung - amazing guide. It's an activity that you can do in your own – Kayaking around the lagoon: The best memorable!
via Tripadvisor
Lovely trip
This was a second time in Halong bay But still amazing feeling. Halong bay was gorgeous. Ga Choi islet & Dinh Huong islet was amazing. Kayaking around the bay & tunnel was excellent!
via Tripadvisor
Great day trip
It's a bit rush but we don't have enough time to do a 2 day trip but we enjoyed very much. The boat was clean & lunch was delicious. Halong bay is awesome. Thien Cung Cave is amazing with stalactites & stalagmites. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $55 to $60
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking cost?
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Prices start at $55 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 full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking take?
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Plan for about 24 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 full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 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 full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & 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 full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & Kayaking?
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Around 1 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 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong bay full day trip from Hanoi: Visiting Thien Cung, Dau Go cave & 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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