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Ha Long Bay Day Tour from Hanoi with Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

4.9 · 229 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Hanoi Operated by Hanoi Explore Travel Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
10h–12h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Buffet Cruise with Shuttle BusThe page priceBuffet Lunch Shuttle 35seats bus: Model Shuttle 35seats bus transfer Pickup included€51
Buffet Cruise - Limousine BusBuffet Lunch Limousine Bus 20Pax Pickup included€59
Luxury Buffet CruiseOutdoor Jacuzzi Buffet Lunch Limousine Bus: Max 17-20Pax: Round Trip Transfer by a Limousine Bus Pickup included€66

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • All entrance and sightseeing fees
  • Visits to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island
  • 6-hour deluxe cruise with English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water and sunset tea on the sundeck
  • Vietnamese buffet lunch with seafood
  • Kayaking or bamboo boat experience
  • Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Pickup and drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Beverages and drinks during lunch or on the boat
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Reviews

4.9
229 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 222 of 229

Star breakdown of all 229 ratings

5 stars
209 · 91%
4 stars
13 · 6%
3 stars
4 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
1 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
If you are staying outside of the Hanoi Old Quarter Center, please meet at our office at 07.40am to join the tour - Address: 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Hanoi Explore Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Vietnamese buffet lunch with seafood

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #75 of 98€5110h–12h4.86 (229)shared
PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat€1459h4.98 (1078)private
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island€3512h4.98 (1077)shared
Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)€448h4.98 (750)private

Ranked #75 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 98 Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

From €51 per adult · Buffet Cruise with Shuttle Bus