--- 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: 4.89 reviews: 176 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 65 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/ --- # Halong Islands, Caves, Kayak, Lunch day tour w Dragonfly Cruise In our comparison: #65 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the majestic Halong Bay Small Group tour for 25 people for the best comfort with EXPRESSWAY transfers. Aboard to Cruise, take a sumptuous seafood lunch during the time your cruise explores the World Natural Heritage Area. You’ll cruise in UNESCO World Heritage Site for passing an epic landscape of limestone pillars and tiny islets. Take a kayak or bamboo boat ride 45 minutes for close Open Air Touch of The Ba Hang Cave with many islands and islets around. Visit the stunning caves of Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Cave) with Natural scuptures of stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave with the shapes of 4 famous holy Dragon - Pheonix - Turtules - Unicorn. For some stops at the cave you would have a chance to take pictures with Panoramic views. Each stops you would have comments from your tour guide and easy to see the things from laser pen inside the cave. Walking along the way of the cave would be great moments with deep breathing with Fresh air from Halong Sea. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 15 start times: between 07:00 and 14:30 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person for the From Tuan Chau Halong. Join in option; other options up to €207 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 176 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: 15 start times between 07:00 and 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.89 from 176 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 172 of 176. - 5 stars: 163 (93%) - 4 stars: 9 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## 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 Tuan Chau Halong. Join in | €35 / person | English | Duration: 4 hours: We pick up/drop off from Tuan Chau, Halong. Seafood Lunch: Package includes Seafood lunch. Heaven Palace Cave visit. Kayak or Bamboo boat at Heritage area of Ba Hang Floating house Cruise in 4 hours: Cruise tour includes Seafood lunch. Heaven Palace Cave visit. Kayak or Bamboo boat at Heritage area of Ba Hang Floating house | | From Hanoi. Join in Day Tour | €44 / person | English | Visit World Natural Heritage: Activities in World Natural Heritage Area: Fighting cock island, Incent stick bunner, Ba Hang village, Heaven Palace Cave Small group tour: We arrange a Small group on Modern Comfortable Bus Transfer and a Private Cruise for Small group to discover Halong Bay Duration: 11 hours Seafood Lunch Luxury modern comfortabe bus Pickup included | | From Halong. Private Tour | €118 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 4 hours: Visit Halong World Heritage sites: Heaven Cave 45 minutes, Kayak/Bamboo boat 45 minutes and other symbol of Halong Seafood Lunch: We offer Seafood lunch for tour. If you have any special requests, please advise for the best arrangement. Private Cruise, entrance, meal: All inclusive for the best comfort during your tour. Pickup included | | From Hanoi. Private HalongTour | €207 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 10 hours: Pick up hotels in Hanoi. Take Cruise 4 hours visit Highlighs of Halong: Visit Heaven Cave 45 minutes, Kayak/Bamboo 45 minutes Seafood Lunch: We offer Seafood Lunch on Cruise. If you have any special requests, please advise in advance for the best arrangement Visit Halong Highlight: Visit Heaven Cave (The most beautiful cave in Halong), kayak/bamboo boat in 45 minutes in World Heritage sites Private Car/Guide/Cruise : With all private, make your Halong day trip the best comfort. Private Car/Guide pick up at hotels. Halong private cruise Pickup included | ## What's included - Heaven Palace Cave (UNESCO Heritage) Visit in 45 minutes - Cruise tour in the World Natural Heritage Area - Air-conditioned vehicle - Seafood lunch: Seafood Soup. Deep fried spring rolls. Steam shrimp. Fried squid. Steamed fish with tomato sauce/Deep fried fish. Fried eggs roll. Fried vegetable. Steamed rice - Kayak or bamboo boat in 45 minutes ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) - Drinks by orders - Pick up at AirBnB/ Homestays/Apartments. Please come to our office: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem ## Itinerary 1. **We offer Instant Confirmation to book Halong Day Tours** (pass by, no stop) - Taking Expressway from Hanoi to Halong. Along the way our professional guide would inform you the information about the location bus passby and the legends of Halong. Travelers would see the World Natural Heritage areas recognized by UNESCO. Small Group would be the best... 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** (30m) - 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** (15m; 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: 15 start times between 07:00 and 14:30 - 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 Pick up travelers staying in Hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi. For Airbnb/Homestay/Apartment please come to meeting point: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for the tour departure at 08:00. For late comers, automatic cancel without refund. 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 · #65 of 98** | €35 | 10h | 4.89 (176) | 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 #65 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/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md