--- title: Halong Islands, Cave, Kayak, Bamboo Day Tour w Dragonfly Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 44 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 114 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 21 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-islands-cave-kayak-bamboo-day-tour-w-dragonfly-cruise/ --- # Halong Islands, Cave, Kayak, Bamboo Day Tour w Dragonfly Cruise In our comparison: #21 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience majestic Halong Bay in One day, with round-trip transport from Hanoi. 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 - 14 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 Group option; other options up to €207 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 114 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Dragonfly Cruise - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14 start times between 07:00 and 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.97 from 114 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 114 of 114. - 5 stars: 111 (97%) - 4 stars: 3 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | From Hanoi: Join in Group | €44 / person | English | Duration: 10 hours Seafood lunch: We offer Local Seafood lunch on the tour. If you have any special request, please advise in advance for the best arrangement Visit World Heritage sites: Visit Heaven Cave (Most beautiful cave in Halong). Kayak/Bamboo boat 45 minutes. Visit Fighting Cock/Incence Bunner Islets Join in Bus/Cruise: A tour guide/bus pick up and take care group from the beginning till drop off back at Hanoi hotel Pickup included | | From Halong: Private Cruise | €118 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Cruise Tour: Boarding your private cruise at Tuan Chau, Halong. Fresh Seafood lunch during cruising. Visit Wold Heritage Sites of Halong Duration: 4 hours: Cruising Wold Heritage Sites of Halong. Visit Heaven Cave 45 minutes, Kayak/Bamboo boat 45 minutes Fresh Seafood lunch: We offer Fresh Seafood lunch. If you have any special request. Please inform in advance for the best arrangement Private Cruise: With maximum capacity 48 passengers. Large enough to make your trip having comfortable room on cruise Pickup included | | Hanoi: Private Guide/Car | €156 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Guide/Car. Share Boat: A private guide/car pick up at your hotel in Hanoi. Share Cruise in Halong for best saving. Visit World Heritage Highlighs Duration: 10 hours: 3 hours driving Hanoi-Halong. 12:00 boarding cruise for seafood lunch. Discover World Heritage Site. 16:00. Drive back Hanoi Seafood lunch : We offer Seafood lunch on cruise. If you have any special request, please inform for the best arrangement. Private transfer: Depend on Group size. We would arrange the proper size of transportation for the best comfort Pickup included | | Hanoi: Private Tour | €207 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Guide/Car/Cruise: A private tour for the best comfort with your own private Guide/Car/Cruise. Pick up with your wanted time from Hanoi Duration: 10 hours: 3 hours driving Hanoi - Halong. 3 hours back. 4 hours cruising with visiting World Heritage Highlights of Halong Seafood Meals: We offer Local seafood lunch. If you have any special requests, please advise for the best arrangement. Private car/cruise: Your guide with Private car pick up at hotel in Hanoi. Boarding your private cruise in Halong for the best comfort and pace 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 - Heaven Palace Cave visit 45 minutes - Cruise tour in the World Natural Heritage Area - Air-conditioned vehicle - Kayak or Bamboo boat 45 minutes ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) - Drinks by orders - Pick up at AirBnB/ Homestays/Apartments ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - Pick up at Hotels in Old Quarter of Hanoi. Take a drive along the National Highway to Halong bay 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** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14 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 Because we would pick up many customers staying at Hotels in Old Quater of Hanoi. The bus is not allowed to park a long time along the narrow roads. Please finish your breakfast before 08:00 to be ready for the pick up. Or Free Whatsapp/Imessage with Our hotline: +84 964 760 469 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 98** | €44 | 10h | 4.97 (114) | 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 #21 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/halong-bay-day-cruises-from-hanoi/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/halong-islands-cave-kayak-bamboo-day-tour-w-dragonfly-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md