--- title: Ha Long Bay Day Tour from Hanoi with Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 51 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 229 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 75 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-tour-from-hanoi-with-kayaking-swimming-lunch/ --- # Ha Long Bay Day Tour from Hanoi with Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch In our comparison: #75 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the ultimate Halong Bay escape on this premium 6-hour deluxe cruise, designed for travelers who want to see it all without the rush. Departing from Hanoi, this itinerary perfectly balances adventure and relaxation: explore the majestic stalactites of Sung Sot Cave, kayak through the hidden lagoons of Luon Cave, and hike to the summit of Ti Top Island for the bay’s most iconic panoramic views. Between land excursions, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring fresh local seafood, and end your journey with a serene sunset tea session on the sundeck as you sail through the limestone karsts. It’s a full-day, high-value experience that captures the very best of this UNESCO World Heritage site in a single, seamless trip. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Vietnamese buffet lunch with seafood **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €51 per person for the Buffet Cruise with Shuttle Bus option; other options up to €66 - Duration: 10h–12h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 229 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hanoi Explore Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.86 from 229 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 222 of 229. - 5 stars: 209 (91%) - 4 stars: 13 (6%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Buffet Cruise with Shuttle Bus | €51 / person | English | Buffet Lunch Shuttle 35seats bus: Model Shuttle 35seats bus transfer Pickup included | | Buffet Cruise - Limousine Bus | €59 / person | English | Buffet Lunch Limousine Bus 20Pax Pickup included | | Luxury Buffet Cruise | €66 / person | English | Outdoor Jacuzzi Buffet Lunch Limousine Bus: Max 17-20Pax: Round Trip Transfer by a Limousine Bus Pickup included | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Pickup and drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter - Beverages and drinks during lunch or on the boat - Personal expenses and gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - 7:40 – 08:10: Our guide and buss come to picks up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Halong Bay via highway (2.5 hours, stop ~20 minutes to restroom) (Option Pick up Hanoi). Arrival Tuan Chau Port at noon, cruise through the turquoise waters and admire the rock... 2. **Halong Bay** (6h; admission included) - ✔️ 11.20am - 11.40am: Arrival Tuan Chau island,Check on Boat and have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing rocks: Insence Bunner, Stone Dog, Cock fighting … ✔️ Travelers visit Halong Bay for an up-close look at its amazing limestone... 3. **Sung Sot Cave** (45m; admission included) - ✔️ 13.00pm: Explore the longest,biggest and the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long bay(Sung Sot Cave - Surprising Grotto). ✔️ " Sung Sot cave is the largest, perhaps the most renowned, and likely the most visited of all. " 4. **Hang Luon Cave** (45m; admission included) - 14.45pm: Discover Luon Cave(water cave) with some options: ✔️ Kayaking or bamboo boat. ✔️ Relaxing on boat. ✔️ " One of the best things to do in Halong Bay is discovering the place yourself on your own kayak. The emerald water of Halong with calm water and many hidden tunnels... 5. **Ti Top Beach** (45m; admission included) - ✔️ Otherewise the beach on the island is one of the most organised in all of Halong Bay for tourists, with deck chairs, cool drinks, souvenirs, and fresh water showers available. ✔️ You can swim or sunbathe, or spend some time relaxing in deck chair, sipping on a coconut and... 6. **Ti Top Island** (1h; admission included) - 15.45pm: Visit Titop island: You can choice one of the options suits for you: ✔️ Swimming on the beach. ✔️ Trekking Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay. ✔️ " TiTop Island where you can do Swimming or Climbing up to the top of the island where there is... 7. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - - 20.30pm - 21.00pm: Arrive back at your hotel in the Old Quarter. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 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 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - You will be spent 6 hours on halong bay and around 4 hours for round trip transfer from Hanoi to Halong bay and back to Hanoi after the trip ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #75 of 98** | €51 | 10h–12h | 4.86 (229) | 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 | | [Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ha-long-bay-day-cruise-kayaking-sung-sot-cave-titop-island/?format=md) | €35 | 12h | 4.98 (1077) | shared | | [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 | Ranked #75 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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