--- title: Halong Islands, Caves, Kayak, Lunch Day Tour w Dragonfly Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 63 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-caves-kayak-lunch-day-tour-w-dragonfly-cruise-2/ --- # Halong Islands, Caves, Kayak, Lunch Day Tour w Dragonfly Cruise In our comparison: #63 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Halong Bay Private Expressway 2 ways Pick up and Drop off at Hotel. Board a Traditional junk for a 4.5-hour cruise pass through towering limestone karsts and numerous uninhabited islets. Enjoy your Special seafood lunch on Cruise. Take famous activities: Kayaking/Bamboo Boat , Heavenly Palace Cave visit arranged by our guide in Halong. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:00, 12:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person for the Day Tour from Tuan Chau Halong option; other options up to €206 - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 45 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: 08:00, 12:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.91 from 45 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45. - 5 stars: 41 (91%) - 4 stars: 4 (9%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Day Tour from Tuan Chau Halong | €35 / person | English | Duration: 4 hours: Take the Cruise tour in Halong for 4 hours. Visiting Heaven Palace Cave, Kayak or Bamboo Boat 45 minutes at Ba Hang Heritage Lunch with Seafood: Take the Lunch with Local Seafood. Vegeterian or other special requests avaialble Cruise in Halong Bay: Take the Cruise tour in Halong for 4 hours. Visiting Heaven Palace Cave, Kayak or Bamboo Boat 45 minutes at Ba Hang Heritage | | Join In Halong Tour from Hanoi | €44 / person | English | Duration: 11 hours: 3,5 hours transfer via expressway each way. Cruise in Halong: Heaven Palace Cave, Kayak/Bamboo boat. Pick up Hotels Hoan Kiem Seafood Lunch Modern bus via expressway Pickup included | | Private Transfer. Share Cruise | €206 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Transfer. P/U Hanoi: Private tour with tour guide and car pick up at your hotel in Hanoi. Share cruise with your own table on the cruise Duration: 11 hours: 3,5 hour expressway each way. 4 hour cruising: Heaven Palace Cave, Kayak/Bamboo Boat, Fighting cock islands, Incense Bunner Seafood lunch Comfortable modern A/C car Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - A free bottle water during your tour. Others you would pay by yourself - All Fees and Taxes - Cruise tour in the World Natural Heritage Area - Seafood lunch for small group 4 people sharing a table. Cruise for small group about 24 only. So you could have a good space for taking pictures, enjoy the landscape, quite moments during the tour ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) - Drinks by orders on cruise - Pick up at AirBnB/ Homestays/Apartments ## 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. Small Group would be the best saving for a comfortable tour to Halong Bay Day Tour 2. **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,... 3. **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 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. **Ba Hang** (45m) - 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 leisurely... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 12:00 - 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 Our office located in the heart of Old Quarter of Hanoi: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Easy for grab taxi to access. 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 · #63 of 98** | €35 | 11h | 4.91 (45) | 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 #63 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-caves-kayak-lunch-day-tour-w-dragonfly-cruise-2/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md