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title: Halong Day Tour Islands, Caves, Kayak, Lunch w Dragonfly Cruise
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 145
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [vi, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 28 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/halong-day-tour-islands-caves-kayak-lunch-w-dragonfly-cruise/
---

# Halong Day Tour Islands, Caves, Kayak, Lunch w Dragonfly Cruise

In our comparison: #28 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience majestic Halong Bay Day Tour with round-trip NATIONAL EXPRESSWAY TRANSFERS. 
Aboard Dragonfly Cruise, you’ll cruise in UNESCO World Heritage Site for 04 hours pass an epic landscape of limestone pillars and tiny islets. 
Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, take a Kayak or Bamboo boat ride, visit the stunning caves of Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Cave)

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Max 48 people: shared group
- 17 start times: between 07:00 and 15:00
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person for the From Hanoi. Join in Day Tour option; other options up to €189
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 145 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Dragonfly Cruise
- Group: Shared, up to 48 travellers · private option available
- Guide languages: VI, English
- Start times: 17 start times between 07:00 and 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.95 from 145 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 143 of 145.

- 5 stars: 140 (97%)
- 4 stars: 3 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Hanoi. Join in Day Tour | €44 / person | English, VI | Cave visit, kayak/Bamboo boat: Visit Heaven Palace cave 45 minutes, Kayak or Bamboo Boat 45 minutes. Pass Stone Dog, Fighting Cocks Island, Incense bunner Duration: 10 hours Seafood lunch: Tomato/Cucumber salad.Steamed fish.Steam shrimp.Deep fried seafood Spring rolls.Fried eggs roll.Fried squid.Fried chicken Visit World Heritage Highlight: Visit Heaven Cave (Most beautiful cave in Halong), Kayak/Bamboo boat 45 minutes. Fighting cocks/Incent Stick Bunner islets Luxury comfortable modern bus : Mordern comfortable Transfer. Dragonfly Cruise visiting Halong Bay Pickup included |
| From Halong. Private Cruise | €108 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Highlights of World Heritage: Visit Heaven Cave, Kayak/Bamboo Boat 45 minutes. Lunch seafood Duration: 4 hours: Boarding Cruise at Tuan Chau Island, Halong for your own tour Seafood Lunch: We offer Local seafood Lunch. If you have any special request, please advise in advance for the best arrangement Highlights of World Heritage: Boarding Private Cruise at Tuan Chau. Visit Heaven Cave, Kayak/Bamboo Boat 45 minutes. Lunch seafood Private Cruise: Cruise with capicity for maximum 48 passengers. with Restaurant at 1rst floor. Sundesk 2nd floor Pickup included |
| From Hanoi. Private Car/Guide | €142 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Visit World Heritage sites: Visit World Heritage sites of Halong. Visit Heaven Cave 45 minutes, Kayak/Bamboo Boat 45 minutes Private Car/Guide. Share Boat: Private Car/Guide make sure comfortable pace for the transfer and tour. Share Boat in Halong Bay for best saving Duration: 10 hours: Transfers by Expressway. Taking World Heritage of Halong. Visit Heaven Cave 45 minutes, Kayak/Bamboo Boat 45 minutes Seafood Lunch: We offer Local seafood lunch on Cruise. If you have any special requests, please advise in advance for the best arrangement Comfortable Private car/guide: With Private Mordern car and guide , you would have best time transfering during your tour. Share Cruise for best saving Pickup included |
| Hanoi. Private Car/Boat/Guide | €189 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Private tour: Private Car/Cruise/Guide for your tour Duration: 10 hours: Private Car/Cruise/Guide make the best comfort for your group visiting Halong. Visiting best highlights of World Heritage Seafood Lunch: We offer Local Seafood Lunch. If you have any special requests, please advise in advance for the best arrangement Highlights of World Heritage: Private Car/Guide pick up from Hanoi. Boarding private cruise. Visit Heaven Cave, Kayak/Bamboo Boat 45 minutes. Lunch seafood Private Transfer: Depend on group size, we would arrange the best comfort transportation for your trip Pickup included |

## What's included

- We offer seafood lunch. If you would like to have vegeterian/ halah, muslim food. Please advise us in advance for the best arrangement
- 1 free bottle water during your tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cruise tour in the World Natural Heritage Area
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board

## Not included

- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks by orders
- Pick up at AirBnB/ Homestays/Apartments. Please come to our office for tour departure

## Itinerary

1. **We offer Instant Confirmation to book Halong Day Tours** (pass by, no stop) - Travelers would see the World Natural Heritage areas recognized by UNESCO. We offer the best saving tours with Join-in or Small Group and Luxury Halong Bay Tour with Luxury Bus pick up at hotels in Hanoi.
2. **Tuan Chau Island** (pass by, no stop) - is located in the north-west of Halong Bay, 8 km south-west of Ha Long City. Tuan Chau Marina is an official gateway to Halong Bay, the first Marina is for day cruises
3. **Hạ Long Bay** (4h) - Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest rise from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1994, Halong Bay's scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes is a vision of ethereal beauty and,...
4. **Hon Ga Choi Island** (10m; admission included) - A distinctive pair of karst islets jutting out from the calm waters of Halong Bay; the unique Hon Ga Choi Island (Fighting Cocks Island) has become one of the bay’s most memorable landmarks and among the most photographed attractions for cruise visitors. Located right in the...
5. **Dong Thien Cung** (45m; admission included) - Heaven Palace Cave (Thien Cung Cave) has ‘cauliflower’ limestone growths as well as stalactites and stalagmites.
6. **Hon Dinh Huong Island** (45m) - Ba Hang village attracts many tourists not only by the peaceful, simple atmosphere but also by the charming natural scenery here. Kayaking to explore the area. For adventurous travelers that want to discover this attraction freely, kayaking will be the perfect choice. Let's...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 17 start times between 07:00 and 15:00
- 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

The bus is not allowed to park a long time along the narrow roads in Old Quarter Hotels.
Please finish your breakfast before 08:00 to be ready for the pick up at your Hotel lobby. The pick up time could be late a little bit from 07:45 - 08:30

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #28 of 98** | €44 | 10h | 4.95 (145) | shared, max 48 |
| [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 #28 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.

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