6 Multi-Day Kayak Trips Worth Flying For

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

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

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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2.Overnight Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Vieques Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 549 reviews · from $65Best value

Meet at Trade Winds in Esperanza, ride to the bay, and paddle through glowing water as darkness settles. A guide such as Adel, Deon, or Dillon explains the science and leads the group through the mangroves. The tour costs $65.99, lasts about 90 minutes overall, and requires at least one overnight stay in Vieques.

“The bio bay tour was an amazing experience! I can't even describe what it's like to see thousands of microorganisms glowing every time my kayak paddle went in the water. You just have to try it for yourself! I was very happy with this tour company. Their communication was great and they made sure everyone was taken care of and had an enjoyable time.”

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3.Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 212 reviews · from $136

Spend one night aboard V’Spirit Cruises among the limestone islands of Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays. You will visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat, kayak in Tra Bau, swim, join a cooking class, and wake for Tai Chi. Guide assignments vary, with past departures led by Jimmy, Tom, Peter, and others.

“the routine fits to everyone who hasn't been in Halong bay before. The room is very clean, small but still enough space....It's be recommended”

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4.From Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

Spend two nights aboard V’Spirit Cruises among the limestone islands of Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. You’ll visit Bright Cave, cycle or ride an electric car to Viet Hai village, kayak at Tra Bau, swim at Ba Trai Dao, and enjoy meals in a private cabin with a balcony and bathtub. Guides including Victor, Andy, Dan, and Tony are known for warm, attentive service.

“Absolutely fantastic. I don’t even know where to start. Staff, extremely friendly and kind. Food was top tier, specially for us vegans. Activities were well planed and organized. Communication was clear and effective. The boat itself was beautiful. Nothing to complain about.”

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5.Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · from $128

Spend two days cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Hanoi, with kayaking, swimming, a spring roll class, squid fishing, and a bicycle ride to Viet Hai Village. You get a deluxe en-suite cabin, three meals, an English-speaking guide, and round-trip shuttle transport. The route favors quieter water around Cat Ba Island.

“The scenery is amazing but so are the staff. Well worth it.”

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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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