The 10 Best Island Kayak Tours in Vietnam

1.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40Our pick

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by air-conditioned bus, cruise Halong Bay for about six hours, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom are known for keeping large groups organized.

“In terms of the nature you see, this tour is amazing. Our guide Sam was lovely, organized, and was able to keep track of a big group. The boat was definitely nicer than many we saw on the water and the crew on board was very accommodating and proactive. Locations that they chose were good and accurately described! Bus was perfectly adequate/comfortable and driver was safe and good in the traffic. For us, we learned that groups of this size are not for us. I don’t find it intimate and it doesn’t offer the chance to have a strong connection with the guides. However, I think the price is fair…”

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2.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day moving from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by comfortable coach, then cruise aboard the Dragonfly Cruise. You will eat seafood, visit Thien Cung Cave, pass Fighting Cock Islet, and kayak or take a bamboo boat through calm coves. Guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi have helped make this trip lively and easy to follow.

“it was amazing we had the best time with the beat guide john”

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3.1 night Halong Bay Cruise-Titov Island,Surprise Cave,kayak,meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $135

You’ll cruise Ha Long Bay for two days, kayak or take a local rowing boat through Luon Cave, visit Titov Island and Surprise Cave, and sleep in an air-conditioned cabin. Guides such as Alex or Bobby may lead the trip, while boat assignments can change.

“20 Stunden vor Beginn der Reise wurden wir darüber informiert, dass die von uns gebuchte Tour nicht stattfinden wird - Gründe hierfür wurden uns allerdings auch nach Nachfrage nicht genannt. Uns wurde eine Alternative Tour mit einem gröRead more”

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4.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Titop Island, and a sunset snack. Guides including Ken, Phong, and Linh have led past departures.

“It was a nice trip, the food was good, they even had a veggie option. Our tour guide was funny and informative”

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5.Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Spend a full day cruising Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sunny, or Tinh. From Hanoi, ride to Tuan Chau Harbor, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, and return with lunch, fruit, cakes, and red wine.

“Our tour guide Tom was amazing! So friendly and informative, enjoyed every bit of the day!”

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6.Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $44

Spend about five hours on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Ngoc, Max, or Noi. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, hike Ti Top Island, and eat a set seafood lunch while cruising.

“tour and tour guide were great. however, it being such a long tour, more food should have been offered.”

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7.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $41

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by air-conditioned coach, then cruise to Surprise Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat. Guides such as Tony, Toan, Max, and Nam have made this long day easier for many visitors. Lunch and transfers are included.

“Hiking to the top of Titop Island offers a great panoramic view, chance to catch an amazing sunset over a glass of wine, and kayaking option included. I would say this is the best day trip itinerary for Halong Bay for this price.”

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8.Halong Bay Day Tour Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · from $16Best value

Leave Hanoi for a full day in Ha Long Bay, cruising among limestone pillars, photographing Hon Ga Choi and Dinh Huong islets, paddling at Ba Hang, and walking through Thien Cung Cave. Group tours carry up to 25 people, while private upgrades offer personal transport and commentary.

“Robert was not just a superb guide but an eventual lifesaver towards the end. Pick up at our hotel was seamless and friendly. Robert went out of his way to provide the most attentive and professional service possible. He seemed to know Read more”

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9.Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $139

Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with an air-conditioned cabin, meals, an English-speaking guide, kayaking, cave visits, and island time. Your route may follow Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, or Lan Ha Bay, so confirm the chosen option before booking.

“Wonderful tour with such a great team. Welcoming, friendly, clear and helpful. Food was great and weather just made it ideal! Not a party boat so it is a great tour for solo travellers, couples and families (in my experience there was a bit of everything).”

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10.Halong Bay Day Tour: Visit Cave Island Kayaking Swimming Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $51

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with hotel pickup, a six-hour cruise, Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, and swimming or hiking on Titop Island. Guides may include Tiger, Hung, Ha, Ana, James, or Nam.

“Mr. Hung- our tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable for the area. It was perfect trip for one day for someone does not have much time to go Halong but wish to tick the box then this trip is the one you look for!”

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