Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming in Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam

Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming

Outty Ranking 72 4.5 · 82 traveler reviews23 hoursFrom $31

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Outty Ranking

72/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 82 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming worth booking?

Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming is a 23-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $31 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 82 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
72 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (82)
Duration
23 hours
From
$31 per person

Why Book This Tour? This tour is designed by local travel experts with over 20 years of experience. Discover two UNESCO wonders — Ninh Binh & Halong Bay — in just 2 days! An all-in-one journey featuring culture, nature,

What you get

  • Plz TEXT US VIA WHATSAPP/TELEGRAM: +84-886-559-609, WE'LL ADVISE THINGS TO DO w LOCAL TRAVEL EXPERTS
  • Lunch on the cruise. Vegetarian or vegan options are available upon request !
  • Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi in express way (with option from Hanoi)
  • Entrance, Express way, Halong ticket & Environment: fees
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter/ Meeting points/ Halong harbor (Depenning tour option)
  • Professional English speaking guide (Others language: please make a the request !)

About this experience

Why Book This Tour? This tour is designed by local travel experts with over 20 years of experience. Discover two UNESCO wonders — Ninh Binh & Halong Bay — in just 2 days! An all-in-one journey featuring culture, nature, local cuisine, and expert guides. ✅ Highlights: • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a carefully designed itinerary • Savor fresh Vietnamese cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options available • Travel in luxury vehicles with top-rated local guides • Enjoy a luxury cruise experience with kayaking, cave visits, and the ancient capital • Excellent value and a time-efficient itinerary

What's included

Included

  • Plz TEXT US VIA WHATSAPP/TELEGRAM: +84-886-559-609, WE'LL ADVISE THINGS TO DO w LOCAL TRAVEL EXPERTS
  • Lunch on the cruise. Vegetarian or vegan options are available upon request !
  • Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi in express way (with option from Hanoi)
  • Entrance, Express way, Halong ticket & Environment: fees
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter/ Meeting points/ Halong harbor (Depenning tour option)
  • Professional English speaking guide (Others language: please make a the request !)
  • Sunset Party: Wine/Tea/Cakes/Fresh Fruits, etc. The offerings may vary depending on the day.

Not included

  • Drink (don't take plastic bottled water to protect environment), travel insurance
  • Tips and others not clearly mentioned above.
  • Surcharge holiday: Lunar new year, New year's Eve, Christmas season,29 April-2 May..: USD 10/ person

What you'll see and do

  1. Hanoi

    8.30-9.00: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart Halong Bay Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive). Please note that you will have a break before going to the port if you arrive early because the boat is available at around 12pm only.

    180 minutes here

  2. Halong Bay

    12:00: Arrive at the port, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site 12:30: Enjoy lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery of the bay.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  3. Hang Luon Cave

    Enjoy Kayaking or Bamboo Boat

    30 minutes here · Admission included

  4. Sung Sot Cave

    Visiting Sung Sot cave - 1 of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  5. Ti Top Island

    Visiting Titov island for swimming or hiking up the mountain for panorama view of the bay

    45 minutes here

  6. Halong Bay

    Back to the boat and return to the harbor.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  7. Hanoi

    17.45 - 18:15: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi. 20:30 - 21:00: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends.

    180 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Hanoi

Hotel pickup

Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Ends at

Returns to the starting point

Options you can book

  • 6. Luxury Tour from Hanoi

    Luxury Tour: Jacuzzi on boat Duration: 13 hours Buffet Lunch: High quality buffet lunch Limousine bus: Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters. Pickup included

  • 3. Deluxe Tour from Halong

    Large boat : with maximum 72 or 99 guests Duration: 6 hours Buffet lunch Meeting point: Please meet tour guide at the port.

  • 5. Luxury Tour from Halong

    Luxury Tour: Jacuzzi on boat Duration: 7 hours Buffet lunch: High quality buffet lunch Meeting point: : Please meet tour guide at the port

  • 2. Standard Tour from Hanoi

    Standard boat: with maximum 48 - 99 guests Duration: 12 hours Set menu Shuttle bus: Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters. Pickup included

  • 1. Standard Tour from Halong

    Standard boat: with maximum 48 - 99 guests Duration: 6 hours Set menu lunch Meeting point:: Please meet tour guide at the port

  • 4. Deluxe Tour from Hanoi

    Large boat: with maximum 72 or 99 guests Duration: 12 hours Buffet lunch Shuttle bus: Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
BCFamilyTour.com

Know before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Optional: Kayaking

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 82 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

6 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Food and drink

5 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

2 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Photo opportunities

2 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Traveler reviews

82 verified traveler reviews for Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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4 star
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3 star
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985paulinek · January 2026

Vietnam - Ha Long Bay full day cruise

What an experience, from the luxury boat cruise from Halong cruise port, fantastic on-board buffet lunch while cruising on our way to Sung Sot Cave which is located on Bo Hon Island. Exploring the cave was awesome this natural wonder in the middle of nowhere, practically. Next onto kayaking/bamboo boats to the see what is called the "Amazing Bay" from there cruising to Ti-Top Island for some swimming. Our guide Oliver was very knowledgeable and accommodating - Our cruise ended with a party on the top deck on our way back to port. A long day but well worth it

via Tripadvisor

Johnny_DS665 · November 2023

Ha Long Bay Experience

This is a brilliant trip. Picked up from the hotel and taken to a magical place. I was looked after from Jackie from the start to finish. He was very helpful throughout. My favourite part was the kayaking around the bay. Magical. I highly recommend doing this tour.

via Tripadvisor

Aaron O · October 2023

Best ha long bay cruise!!!

One of the best experiences ever. I went solo but still had fun connecting with other people around the world. Mickey was an excellent tour guide that made everything perfect. Every since my trip I have been highly recommending it to my friends. 10/10 would definitely book again.

via Tripadvisor

Wkozl · October 2023

Great tour operator!

Our original overnight stay tour was canceled due to bad weather but Daisy from the travel company was super helpful and kept us updated via Whattsapp about the weather situation etc. In the end she managed to get us on this tour instead as soon as boats were going out again so we could still see Ha Long Bay despite leaving Vietnam the following day. We got a refund for the difference the next day too. The tour itself was well organised, the boat was clean and quite luxurious compared to others we saw around, the guide was great and buffet lunch was really tasty.

via Tripadvisor

Masayuki_K · October 2023

Great experience

Nice staff members, good time keeping, delicious food, nice view, wonderful kayaking. I highly recommend you should use this type of travel plan.

via Viator

Good to know

Duration
23 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
5+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$31 to $99
Hotel pickup
Available for selected locations
Booked in 30 days
29
Verdict
Strongly Recommended

Why this scores 72

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)69
Review evidence (18% weight)66
Booking momentum (14% weight)60
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)94
Local standing (8% weight)16
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

How much does Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming cost?

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Prices start at $31 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 With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming take?

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Plan for about 23 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 With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 82 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 With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming?

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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 With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 23-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming?

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Around 29 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 23-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming 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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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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