
Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 799 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer worth booking?
Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer is a 12-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $43 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 799 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (799)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $43 per person
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi - best choice when you don't have much time Taking a day cruise in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay Doing Kayak/Bamboo boat around the bay and enjoy a seafood lunch on boat Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cave) and Titop island Including hotel transfer by coach from Hanoi (not included for options start/finish from Halong) Following fast expressway Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong saving 3 hours driving
What you get
About this experience
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi - best choice when you don't have much time Taking a day cruise in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay Doing Kayak/Bamboo boat around the bay and enjoy a seafood lunch on boat Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cave) and Titop island Including hotel transfer by coach from Hanoi (not included for options start/finish from Halong) Following fast expressway Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong saving 3 hours driving
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
- Infant Fee – Applicable ONLY to the Luxury Tour Option departing from Halong International Port.
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
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
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
Hang Luon Cave
Enjoy Kayaking or Bamboo Boat
25 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
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
16.00: Back to the boat and return to the harbor
90 minutes here · Admission included
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
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
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 Pickup is NOT included Pickup included
Deluxe Tour From Halong
Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Buffet lunch Pickup is NOT included Pickup included
Standard Tour From Halong
Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Set menu lunch Pickup is NOT included Pickup included
Deluxe Tour From Hanoi
Duration: 13 hours Buffet lunch Limousine bus Pickup included
Standard Tour From Hanoi
Duration: 13 hours Set menu lunch Normal bus Pickup included
Private Tour From Halong
Private Tour: Private boat only for your group Duration: 6 hours: About 5 hours 30 minutes Set menu lunch Pickup is NOT included Pickup included
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 included
Private Tour From Hanoi
Private Tour: Private transportation and boat only for your group Duration: 12 hours Set menu lunch Private vehicle Pickup included
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 30 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.
- As this is a group tour, there will be one rest stop each way at a local shop. Feel free to buy something, grab a coffee, or just use the free restrooms and stretch your legs. These stops are part of the set schedule, so I appreciate your patience.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 799 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
799 verified traveler reviews for Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good trip
Good experience. I will come back
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review Jose. I look forward to welcoming you back to Vietnam again!
via Tripadvisor
A day to remember
Really good trip my wife and I loved it. Staff were brilliant took pictures for us and we're very attentive. Great day, great experience stunningly beautiful place
Response from the operator: Dear Roam29575917440, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you and your wife had a great day in Ha Long Bay and enjoyed the experience with our team. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in Vietnam! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Tripadvisor
Linda
It was a very good day. Value for money was great. I would recommend this tour. It was very organised and ti.ed really well.
Response from the operator: Dear Linda, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day and found the tour well-organised and good value for money. We truly appreciate your recommendation! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Tripadvisor
Great!
Our guide was Nam, amazing guy, he did our experience so much better!!!
Response from the operator: Dear Lorena, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Nam made your Halong Bay experience even better. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable trip in Vietnam! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Tripadvisor
Perfect day - made even better by the tour guide
What a perfect day. The guide made the day! I don’t feel like I missed out on anything by only doing the day trip - it was the perfect amount of time for viewing the scenery and experiencing what Ha Long Bay has to offer.
Response from the operator: Dear MelissA, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a perfect day in Ha Long Bay. It’s especially great to know that our guide helped make the experience memorable for you. We’re also glad you felt the one-day trip was the perfect amount of time to enjoy the scenery and experience the highlights of Ha Long Bay without feeling rushed. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for another great adventure in the future! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $43 to $420
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 280
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Old Quarter Travel, who run 27 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.6.
See everything Old Quarter Travel runsWhy this scores 87
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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer: 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 - Highway Transfer 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 Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer take?
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Plan for about 12 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 - Highway Transfer worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 799 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer?
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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 - Highway Transfer suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer?
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Around 280 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 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer 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 Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City 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 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.
What is included in Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer?
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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); and Boat in Halong bay. Not included: Drinks; Travel insurance; Taxs and tips; and Infant Fee – Applicable ONLY to the Luxury Tour Option departing from Halong International. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 311 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer?
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Across 799 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Luxury Tour From Halong, Deluxe Tour From Halong, Standard Tour From Halong, Deluxe Tour From Hanoi. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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