Halong Bay Cruise Tour from Hanoi with Kayak Adventure
Overview
Departing daily from Hanoi, this is a full-day all inclusive tour to Halong Long Bay, the iconic nature wonder of Vietnam with thousands of islands and islets. Top-quality service, friendly guide, and great lunch are guaranteed!
• 4 - 4.5 hours of cruising in the bay with different activities.
• Sightseeing many islands and islets in the bay.
• Explore one of the most beautiful caves in Halong, Heavenly Palace Cave.
• Go Kayaking or take a bamboo boat ride to explore Ba Hang area and fishing villages.
• Lunch with delicious seafood including Halong's famous traditional fried squid cakes!
• A one-way drive between Hanoi and Halong takes around 3.5 hours.
• Inclusion: Entrance fees, cruise, kayaking/bamboo boat trip, English-speaking guide and Vietnamese seafood lunch.
What's Included
- Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Kayaking/ Bamboo boat
- Lunch (without beverages)
- Halong day cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter, Hanoi or at Hanoi Opera House)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Outside of the Old Quarter)
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up at hotels in the Old Quarter between 8:00 - 8:30 am. Hotels outside the Old Quarter, please go to the Opera House at 8:30 am to join the tour.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Pick up guests from their hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
12:00 PM: After a drive of around 3.5 hours with one short break, arrive at Tuan Chau harbor in Ha Long to get ready for the cruise.
At the harbor, the guide will lead you to the cruise where your tasty lunch is readily served on board. The lunch offers fresh seafood from the bay prepared in Vietnamese cooking style.
The cruise will be around 4 - 4.5 hours, during which you will visit one of the most beautiful cave in Halong, Thien Cung cave (or Heavenly Palace Cave in English). The cave is full of stunning stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and sizes.
Another highlight of the trip besides cave visiting is kayaking or a short bamboo boat trip of around 40 minutes to visit Ba Hang peaceful area to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of the bay. With the bamboo boat, a local will row for you.
4:00 PM: By this time, you will be back to Tuan Chau harbor and get ready for the departure from Halong Bay.
8:00 – 8:30 PM: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and your Halong day trip concludes.
• All fees, activities, and sightseeing tickets are handled by the tour guide.
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Notice: This is a group tour, not private tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dress code is sporty and casual.
- Recommend bringing sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and an additional pair of pants if you take kayaking.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-52161P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Shore Excursions’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07).
- Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Kayaking/ Bamboo boat.
- Lunch (without beverages).
- Halong day cruise.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter, Hanoi or at Hanoi Opera House).
- Professional English-speaking guide.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Outside of the Old Quarter).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Halong Bay Cruise Tour from Hanoi with Kayak Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Halong Bay Cruise Tour from Hanoi with Kayak Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Kayaking/ Bamboo boat
- Lunch (without beverages)
- Halong day cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter, Hanoi or at Hanoi Opera House)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Outside of the Old Quarter)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dress code is sporty and casual.
- Recommend bringing sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and an additional pair of pants if you take kayaking.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
