--- title: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 1077 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ha-long-bay-day-cruise-kayaking-sung-sot-cave-titop-island/ --- # Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island In our comparison: #2 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Choose between 2 Cruise options: • STANDARD CRUISE: Traditional Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch • LUXURY CRUISE: Buffet Lunch & Jacuzzi for added comfort and relaxation. Escape the hustle of Hanoi and discover the stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay on a small-group tour. Cruise through emerald waters surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, explore hidden caves, and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese Lunch onboard. Round-trip transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter are available with selected options. Enjoy fascinating insights from a professional local guide Main Highlights: • TITOP ISLAND – Swim, relax on the beach, or hike to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Ha Long Bay • LUON CAVE – Explore a peaceful lagoon by kayak or traditional bamboo boat, surrounded by limestone cliffs Speedboat rides are available for an additional fee • SUNG SOT CAVE – Discover Ha Long Bay’s most famous cave, renowned for its spectacular stalactites & stalagmites All entrance fees included (except speedboat). ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:30, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Children over 10 years old (over 130 cm, meeting… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person for the Meet at Port: Standard Cruise option; other options up to €51 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 1077 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Real Vietnam Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.98 from 1077 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1076 of 1077. - 5 stars: 1055 (98%) - 4 stars: 21 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meet at Port: Standard Cruise | €35 / person | English | ✅ Tuan Chau Port Pickup: Pickup at Tuan Chau Port (Ha Long International Marina) by 11:30AM - 11:45 AM . Please ready at 11:30 AM. No Hanoi Transfer. ✅Standard : Standard Cruise. Duration: 6 hours ✅Lunch: SET MENU LUNCH included. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available with advance notice. ✅Tuan Chau Port - Ha Long Bay: Depart from Tuan Chau Port and explore Ha Long Bay. Visit stunning caves, Titop Island, and enjoy kayaking. ✅Boat: Standard Cruise | | Meet at Port : Luxury Cruise | €41 / person | English | ✅ Tuan Chau Port Pickup: Pickup at Tuan Chau Port (Ha Long International Marina) by 11:30AM - 11:45 AM . Please ready at 11:30 AM. No Hanoi Transfer. ✅ Luxury: Luxury cruise with Buffet Lunch, Jacuzzi, spacious Sundeck, and enhanced onboard comfort. Duration: 6 hours ✅ Lunch: BUFFET LUNCH included, with vegetarian options available. ✅ Tuan Chau Port - Halong Bay: Depart from Tuan Chau Port and explore Ha Long Bay. Visit stunning caves, Titop Island, and enjoy kayaking. ✅ Boat: Luxury cruise | | From Hanoi: Standard Cruise | €42 / person | English | ✅ Pickup From Hanoi: Round-trip shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. ✅ Standard: Standard Cruise Boat Duration: 12 hours ✅ Lunch: SET MENU LUNCH included. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available with advance notice. ✅ Tour itinerary: Depart from Hanoi and explore Ha Long Bay, visiting Titop Island, Sung Sot cave, and enjoying kayaking . ✅ Boat: Standard Cruise Pickup included | | From Hanoi: Luxury Cruise | €51 / person | English | ✅ Pickup From Hanoi: Round-trip Shuttle Bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter. Hotel pickup and drop-off included with Luxury Day Cruise. ✅ Luxury: Luxury Cruise with Buffet Lunch, Jacuzzi, spacious Sundeck, and enhanced onboard comfort. Duration: 12 hours: Departure from Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:30 AM, with return to Hanoi approximately at 8:30 PM. ✅ Lunch: VIETNAMESE BUFFET LUNCH onboard the Cruise . ✅ Tour itinerary: Depart from Hanoi and explore Ha Long Bay, visiting Titop Island, Sung Sot cave, and enjoying kayaking . ✅ Boat: Luxury Cruise Pickup included | ## What's included - Kayaking or Bamboo Boat - English-speaking guide - Vietnamese lunch served on the cruise (vegetarian option available on request). - ( Children aged 3–7: Please bring the child's original passport for the child entrance fee. Otherwise, the adult fee applies. No copies accepted. ) - Bus pickup and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter (only included if option transfer selected) - 1 bottle of water on the bus (only included if transfer option selected when booking) ## Not included - Personal drinks are not included. - Tips for tour guide, driver, and personal expenses. - Other things are not mentioned in Program. ## Itinerary 1. **Sung Sot Cave** (50m; admission included) - (Surprise Cave) : The largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, famous for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. ▶This visit involves 40–60 minutes of walking, including stairs. Guests with mobility issues may relax on the boat. ▶As the cave entrance is narrow and... 2. **Ti Top Island** (45m; admission included) - Titop Island : Free time to swim at the beach, relax on the island, or hike to the top for a panoramic view of the bay. Boats are not allowed to anchor at Titop Island. After dropping guests off, the boat must temporarily leave the area. The boat will return to pick you up at... 3. **Hang Luon Cave** (30m; admission included) - Hang Luon (Luon Cave) : You can choose to go kayaking (2 people per kayak), enjoy a bamboo boat ride (10–12 people per boat), or simply relax on board . ▶Children over 10 years old and taller than 130 cm (both conditions required) may kayak only when accompanied by a parent.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Applies only to travelers who booked the "Meet at Port" option. Please be ready at the meeting point by 11:20 AM. Your tour guide will meet you between 11:20 AM and 11:40 AM. As the cruise departs on schedule, we are unable to wait for late arrivals. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - To help protect the environment, single-use plastic bottles are not permitted in Ha Long Bay. We encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle if they prefer not to purchase drinks onboard. - Fri–Sun: Drop-off may be near your hotel due to walking streets. - Tours may be delayed, canceled, or depart later due to weather or unforeseen conditions - Travelling with friends or family but booked separately? Please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to ensure your group travels together. - Children over 10 years old (over 130 cm, meeting both conditions) can kayak only with a parent. - Kayaking is only suitable for adults under 100 kg for safety reasons. - ( Children aged 3–7: Please bring the child's original passport for the child entrance fee. Otherwise, the adult fee applies. No copies accepted. ) ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 98** | €35 | 12h | 4.98 (1077) | shared | | [PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-tour-halong-bay-one-day-with-cave-kayaking-bamboo-boat/?format=md) | €145 | 9h | 4.98 (1078) | private | | [Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-ha-long-bay-day-trip-from-hanoi-city-or-halong-harbour/?format=md) | €44 | 8h | 4.98 (750) | private | | [Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/lan-ha-bay-full-day-tour-from-hanoi-hai-phong-serenity-cruises/?format=md) | €39 | 12h | 4.97 (1289) | shared | Ranked #2 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €695, median €46; typical length 12h. 8 of 98 are private. 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