15 Sea Cave Kayak Tours in Vietnam for Every Kind of Paddler

1.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours touring Halong Bay from Hanoi by comfortable shuttle bus and cruise boat. You’ll visit Suong Sot Cave, climb Ti Top Island, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat a buffet lunch, and finish with a sunset party. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tasy have been praised for clear explanations and careful group management.

“It’s a very well organized adventure for the whole day. It takes about 3 hours to get there. They make a stop in a lovely pearl factory on the way. No obligation to buy anything. Then they transfer you to a boat and your journey begins. Highly recommended!”

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2.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

This 12-hour shared tour takes you from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus. You’ll cruise for about six hours, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Sam, Henry, and Tom are assigned according to the departure.

“Great day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay. All the 3 experiences of boat, caves and walk on the beach are fantastic. The food and service on the boat and the guide are excellent!”

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3.Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay aboard the Dragonfly Cruise. You will eat a seafood lunch, visit Thien Cung Cave, pass Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets, and paddle among limestone islands. Guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Bobby are known for clear English, humor, and helpful care.

“Halong bay is a must! And the tour with the cruise definitely worth the money. Food was delicious and a lot. The cave was also cool to visit, I really enjoyed it. Thanks Benjamin for the perfect organization.”

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

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

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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6.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

You’ll spend a long day from Hanoi exploring Halong Bay by cruise, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and a sunset party with red wine and fruit. Guide Duy has received particular praise for keeping the day smooth.

“One of the best trips of my life The trip was perfectly organised and each moment brought an unforgettable thrill and action Just book it without thought A ride of a lifetime”

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7.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then cruise past limestone islands, eat lunch onboard, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and hike Titop Island’s 420 steps. Guides such as Sam and Hercules have led this popular group trip.

“The trip was very organized and on time. The scenery was beautiful and the staffs were accommodating. Sam, our tour guide is very friendly and helpful. He made us appreciate the history of vietnam esp. ha long bay.”

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8.1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $135

Spend two days on Ha Long Bay aboard a small-group overnight cruise, with kayaking or a local rowing boat at Luon Cave, Titov Island, Surprise Cave, Vietnamese meals, sunset activities, and a cabin with air conditioning. Guides such as Alex and Bobby have received warm praise, though boat assignments and food quality can vary.

“I was lucky as this trip was cancelled on short notice, and I was moved to Mila Cruise. This happened with other guests from other ships as well having paid a much higher fee. As a solo traveller, Ha Long Bay is definitely on the more expensivRead more”

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9.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay and back. Guide-led stops include Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon by kayak or bamboo boat, and Ti Top Island for swimming or a steep viewpoint walk. Guides such as Viet, Huy, Duc, and Mr. Tiger have been praised for keeping large groups informed and on schedule.

“If you only have one day in your itinerary to spare, this a great way to see the sights of Ha Long Bay! Everything felt very organized from start to finish, and our tour guide Huy did a great job of keeping our group entertained and on schedule. The lunch and snack on the boat was really good as well! As long as you’re prepared for a fast paced day and a lot of fellow tourists at the island/cave stops, you’ll have a great time on this tour just like we did!”

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10.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, a Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, Titop Island, and a sunset snack. English-speaking guides such as Ken, Phong, and Linh lead the group, which can include up to 40 people.

“The view was scenic, especially at the top of the hill we climbed. The inside of the cave was pretty awesome too!”

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11.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. You’ll visit Sung Sot, Ti Top, Dark and Light, Luon, and Thien Canh Son caves. Guides such as Alex, Sunny, Tom, and Tung have earned praise for clear commentary and warm service.

“Had the most amazing unforgettable day. Our tour guide Dylan was very friendly and fun. The food was great and the island was magical. Thank you!”

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12.CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · from $122

Spend two days aboard Cozy Bay Boutique Cruise with pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, a four-hour visit to Surprise Cave, Titop Island swimming and views, kayaking, a pearl farm, cooking class, and four Vietnamese meals. Guides may include Duong, known as Sugar, Tam, or Tim Tam. The boat is intimate but somewhat dated.

“Ha Long Bay is an amazing place. Lots of boat cruises to choose from. I would highly recommend Cozy Bay for many reasons. The boat staff is amazing. Great Vietnamese food for every meal. The rooms are clean. The boat holds only 22 people so it is an intimate experience. And we had the best tour guide ever, Tim Tam. We are a family of 6 and my kids absolutely loved Tim. So kind and funny and helpful. Thank you to Cozy Bay for making this experience so memorable.”

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13.Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, cave walk, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, and Titop Island. Hanoi pickup runs from 8:00 to 8:45 AM, with a return around 9:00 PM. Guides such as Tom, Sunny, Tùng, and Nam are praised for keeping the busy schedule friendly and well organized.

“The whole trip was definitely worth doing.Thank you all who were involved in making this excursion a success.”

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14.Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $44

You leave Hanoi by shuttle, cruise Ha Long Bay for about five hours, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and hike Ti Top Island. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Ngoc, Max, and Lee lead the day. It is an active, full schedule with lunch included.

“Ngoc is very friendly, it was an amazing trip. We really enjoyed the kayak”

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15.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $41

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay, then cruise among limestone karsts, visit Surprise Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and climb Ti Top Island. Guides may include Tony, Max, Toan, Nam, or Phuong. Lunch, transfers, entrance fees, and one bottle of water are included.

“Great tour guide and perfect boat for a private outing. Kayak and boat was perfect for exploring the Bay.”

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