7 Sea Cave Kayak Tours in Ha Long Bay Worth Getting Wet For

1.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42Our pick

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, and swim or hike at Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Ken, Hoang, and Nam are known for keeping this busy day organized.

“Fantastic service, great communication and thoroughly supportive. Great experience, food, and very knowledgeable.”

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2.Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay Boat Tour with Kayaking, Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · from $32

From Cat Ba, cruise past Cai Beo floating village and Lan Ha Bay’s limestone towers, then kayak through cave passages to quiet lagoons. You can swim and snorkel near Ba Trai Dao Beach before lunch and a relaxed sail back. Guides such as Lam, Dinh, and Luan are known for clear English and local stories.

“A really well organised day trip from Catba. We enjoyed the food a lot and was so happy to find many delicious vegetarian options. It was nice to paddle with a guide to explore the cave. It was an excellent experience.”

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3.Sweetness Cruise Ha Long Bay: Caves, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay aboard Sweetness Cruise, visiting Sung Sot Cave, paddling at Luon Cave, swimming or hiking on Ti Top Island, and enjoying lunch, a sunset party, music, and a jacuzzi. Hanoi pickup is available, or meet at Ha Long International Passenger Port.

“Oh! I would like to say that I am very satisfied with my family's trip. Everything is really great. I love the scenery here with the blue sky, clear water and the beautiful undulating small peaks of the heritage bay. Accompanying me on the ship is Mr. Lucky, he is really sophistiRead more”

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4.Halong bay 4 hours boat tour from Halong city with 2 caves, kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $131

Explore Ha Long Bay on a private classic wooden boat with guides such as David, Monica, Joe, or Cherry and Chung. Visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, paddle or take a bamboo boat through Ba Hang lagoon, and cruise past Dinh Huong and Hon Ga Choi islets. Lunch costs extra.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Joe communicated clearly before we met up with him. He was on time and easy to find as we began the tour. Joe and the seven of us were on our own large boat throughout, which felt quite luxuriRead more”

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5.Halong 6 Hours Cruise: Kayak, Cave, Lunch, Beach & Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $48

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tuan Chau Marina for a six-hour Ha Long Bay cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or climb Ti Top Island, enjoy lunch, and finish with wine, fruit, and fries at sunset.

“Kayak and speedboat great. Grotto and mountain also great. Unfortunately there are far too many people and you have to wait a long time. The boats shouldn't offer the same thing to everyone at the same time.”

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6.Ha Long 1D: Caves, Islands, Kayak, Lunch & Small Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $28

You’ll cruise Ha Long Bay, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and swim at Ti Top Island. English-speaking guides such as Chuong, Sunny Chuong, Phong, and Austin have led recent departures. Choose Hanoi pickup or meet at Tuan Chau Marina.

“austin is so good, the boat is amzing, the program is so perfect for couple”

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7.Day boat tour with: kayak, cave, bike, meal, tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · from $27Best value

Spend a full day from Cat Ba cruising Lan Ha Bay, kayaking through Bright, Dark, and Bat caves, swimming near Ba Trai Dao, cycling to Viet Hai village, and eating Vietnamese food aboard a local boat. Guide Tony has led some departures, and a Hanoi bus can be arranged afterward.

“We had a great day! Good food, beautiful views, nice to swim in the ocean from the boat and of course a great guide, Tony. Thank you!”

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