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Top 9 Ha Long Bay Kayaking Tours

9 tours  ·  from $21 a head

The 9 best ha long bay kayaking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one earns its place; start there.

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BEST SELLER: Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise Day Tour – All Inclusive

1.BEST SELLER: Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise Day Tour – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,728 reviews · from $55Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours on a modern Ha Long Bay cruise with guide-led visits to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. You can kayak or ride a bamboo boat, swim, hike, use the four-season jacuzzi, and enjoy lunch and a sunset snack. Guide Mr. Bean is frequently praised for his warm, lively service.

“Excellent services and everything was as shown in the photos. Food was good and enjoyed the cruise with family.”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - The early Hanoi pickup and highway ride
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

2.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by modern bus and boat. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, swim or hike on Ti Top Island, and enjoy lunch plus a sunset snack. Guides such as Alex, Ken, Hoang, and Nam are known for keeping the busy day organized.

“Our tour guide Alex made sure our tour was enjoyable. Pick up instructions were clear. Bus was on time. Information clear and relevant. Stops were good, Ha long Bay very scenic. Boat was great, staff all very attentive, plenty of food and drinks. Overall it was a very enjoyable day with plenty to see and do.”

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Afternoon among islands, caves, and floating villages
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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

3.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Spend two days aboard Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay with private cabin accommodation, all meals, cave and island visits, Tai Chi, cooking, and a choice of kayaking or pearl farm sightseeing. Guides such as Ian and James Bond lead the activities, while staff including Phong and Ivy are noted for attentive service and help with special diets.

“We stayed two nights at Alisa Cruise. It was one of best experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks for Anna who organised our booking and everything. She was very helpful and professional.”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Kayak & Snorkel Boat Tour - Ben Beo Pier and Cai Beo Floating Village
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Kayak & Snorkel Boat Tour

4.Cat Ba: Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Kayak & Snorkel Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 9 hours · from $30

Spend nine hours cruising from Cat Ba through Lan Ha Bay, Cai Beo Floating Village, and the edge of Ha Long Bay. You will kayak through caves, swim, jump from the boat, eat a generous seafood lunch, and visit Monkey Island. Guides such as Joe, T, Van, and Thai are known for friendly, lively service, though snorkeling may not always be available.

“There were a variety of activities- the swimming and kayaking were fun. Stunning location and interesting information enhanced the tour. Excellent guiding from Joe who quietly took account of the different members of the group and their preferences- offering reassurance and encouragement when needed. The food was well prepared and tasty. Fruit was available twice during the trip too. A great experience.”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay Boat Tour with Kayaking, Cave - Pickup from Cat Ba and the ride to Ben Beo Pier
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay Boat Tour with Kayaking, Cave

5.Cat Ba: Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay Boat Tour with Kayaking, Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · from $32

From Cat Ba, cruise past Cai Beo floating village and limestone karst, kayak through caves into quiet lagoons, then swim and snorkel near Ba Trai Dao Beach. Guides including Lam, Dinh, Luan, and Tran are part of the local team. Lunch, hotel pickup, gear, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Excellent day trip by boat. Wonderful activities; we were able to spot monkeys from our kayaks. The scenery is magnificent and the meals delicious. Thank you to our local guide Luan for his kindness and good humor!”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals and Kayaking - The Hanoi to Halong transfer
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals and Kayaking

6.From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $136

Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi aboard Crown Legend Cruise, with an English-speaking guide, seafood meals, kayaking at Luon Cave, Titov Island, Sung Sot Cave, sunset drinks, cooking, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Guide Binh and crew member Mia are named in guest feedback. Transport from Hanoi’s Old Quarter is optional.

“Absolutely wonderful tour - highly recommend the balcony upgrade because it was super peaceful and gorgeous! Binh was an amazing tour guide and Mia was very sweet! Honestly a must in Vietnam - food was delicious, tours were good, and scenery was even better.”

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Đảo Cát Bà : 1Day Kayaking,Swimming,Cycling,Snorkeling,Lunch - Starting in Cat Ba Town at 8:00
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Đảo Cát Bà : 1Day Kayaking,Swimming,Cycling,Snorkeling,Lunch

7.Đảo Cát Bà : 1Day Kayaking,Swimming,Cycling,Snorkeling,Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Spend a full day on Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide, kayaking through Bright, Dark, and Bat caves, swimming from the boat, cycling to Viet Hai village, and eating Vietnamese food and seafood on board. The trip also lists snorkeling, squid fishing, and bioluminescent plankton, but confirm when these occur.

“Leuk om meer te weten te komen over de verschillende eilanden”

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Cat Ba: Night Kayaking with Glowing Plankton - Starting in Cat Ba and reaching Cai Beo
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Cat Ba: Night Kayaking with Glowing Plankton

8.Cat Ba: Night Kayaking with Glowing Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $35

You spend six hours moving from Cat Ba to Cai Beo floating village, Lan Ha Bay, and Monkey Island. After swimming, sunset hiking, and a Vietnamese dinner, your guide leads a night kayak in search of glowing plankton. English and Vietnamese guides, hotel transport, equipment, towels, and vegetarian food are included.

“Well, it was a nice guided tour, very enjoyable, and we had a delicious meal afterwards.”

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Cat Ba: Day boat tour with: kayak, cave, bike, meal, tickets - Cruising past the floating fishing village
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Cat Ba: Day boat tour with: kayak, cave, bike, meal, tickets

9.Cat Ba: Day boat tour with: kayak, cave, bike, meal, tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · from $27

Spend a full day exploring Lan Ha Bay by boat, kayak, bicycle, and on foot. Paddle through Bright, Dark, or Bat Cave, swim near Ba Trai Dao, eat Vietnamese food aboard, then cycle rice fields to Viet Hai village and try its fish massage. An English-speaking local guide leads the trip, with Cat Ba transfers included.

“We had a great day! Good food, beautiful views, nice to swim in the ocean from the boat and of course a great guide, Tony. Thank you!”

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