Top 4 Private Kayak Tours in Vietnam

1.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by expressway, then cruise among limestone islands, visit Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner islets, explore Heavenly Palace Grotto, and kayak or take a bamboo boat through quiet lagoons. Guides including Hai, Robert, Gam, and Lyn lead the day. Private and shared cruise options are available.

“The tour was amazing. Our tour guide, Hai, was fantastic. The guide was very helpful, informative, and explained to us everything in detail. The tour guide was accommodating of my father's need to use the toilet frequently. I would highly recommend this tour company and this tour guide.”

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2.Unique Halong Private Day Cruise – Fishing Village, Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $345

Spend about 12 hours exploring Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay on a private cruise from Hanoi. You’ll visit Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, and quieter karst scenery, with lunch, a guide, limousine transport, kayaking or a bamboo boat, bottled water, and sunset tea included. Guide Steven has earned praise for clear stories about local nature and mythology.

“The kayaking was fantastic! Starting early helped beat crowds, the views were fantastic, and was a calm, quiet serene experience. Our tour guide Steven was great, shared a lot of great information about the country, area, both natural and mythological history. The caves were very cool too!”

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3.VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $79Best value

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Long An and Tien Giang with a private guide. You will cycle through orchards, learn Vietnamese cooking, kayak farm waterways, eat lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and cruise the Tien River. Guides such as Tin Tin, Chow, and Ronald are praised for friendly care and clear English.

“Excellent trip! Our guide Tin Tin was really knowledgeable and fun. He took such good care of the group. There are so many great activities throughout the day, it is really varied and interesting. They also provided a vegan lunch for us which was delicious and enormous! Thank you!”

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4.Mekong Delta Nature Cano-Kayak-Cycling & Fishing Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $85

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Family Tiny Garden near Ben Luc, where guides such as Chow, Chao, Dennis, or Hieu lead you through cycling, rice planting, hand fishing, cooking, canoeing, kayaking, and fruit gardens. This private, family-friendly day focuses on rural life rather than the usual Mekong stops.

“Wow- what a jam-packed day and somehow we never felt rushed! Chow was incredible with our 2 boys - 10 & 14-years-old - and he handled everything with such care and enthusiasm. We highly recommend a tour with him!! Thank you, Chow!”

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