Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - best selling: Kayaking, Swimming, hiking & Lunch

Cruise Ha Long Bay’s stunning seascape—kayak, swim, hike, and explore caves in paradise.

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Adventure on Ha Long Bay!
Departing early from Hanoi’s charming Old Quarter, this full-day boat tour takes you deep into the heart of one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonders. Cruise through the mystical seascape of Ha Long Bay, where thousands of limestone islands rise dramatically from emerald waters.

Highlights of Your Day on the Bay:
🌊 Kayak through tranquil lagoons and hidden coves
🏖️ Swim at the pristine beaches of Titop Island
🌄 Hike to the summit of Titop for jaw-dropping panoramic views
🦐 Savor a delicious local seafood lunch onboard
🕯️ Explore the stunning Surprise Cave—one of the largest and most spectacular in the bay

Whether you’re craving adventure, relaxation, or incredible photo opportunities, this tour has it all. Join us for a magical day exploring the otherworldly beauty of Ha Long Bay—Vietnam’s crown jewel.

What's included?

Lunch onboard
Restroom on board
Swimming
English speaking guide
Round trip shuttle bus from Hanoi is included If customers book & pay for 8.30AM option
With option & price of 8.30AM: Pick up & drop off if customers stay at hotels in Hanoi old quarter
With option & price of 12.00PM: Just pick up & drop off at Tuan Chau Marina habour only
Note: With 12.00PM option, customers need to contact us before 9.00AM on departure day
Note: With 12.00PM option, customer need to send passport information before 9.00AM on departure day
Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
If customer's international cruise ship habour is Halong international cruise port, we can pick up
Tips & other personal fees
Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026
Waters/ drinks & beverages onboard
Entrance fees: 310.000VND per person - around 12.5USD (have to pay in advance before checkin time)
Bamboo boat: 50.000VND per person - around 2USD (optional)
Kayaking: 50.000VND per person - around 2USD (2people/1kayak - optional)
Note: Customers just can do kayaking or bamboo boat - Cannot do boths (Optional)

Please note

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes/ sandals/ flip flops, swimming suits, towels, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters (glass water bottle/thermos water bottle), snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
8.00 – 9.00AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 8.00AM or Hanoi Aira boutique hotel & spa, 38A Tran Phu street at 8.20AM or CIS coffee shop, 162 Tran Quang Khai street at 8.50AM to get on the bus.
Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
Customers book option 12.00PM, please send passport information details by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219. Please come to our habour in Halong bay to meet our staff & check-in onboard around 11.30 - 12.00 noon.
Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends -> it is often overcrowded by Vietnamese tourists in summer. But we’re the smallest group tour in Halong bay