Vietnam · KAYAK TOURS IN HANOI
The 15 kayak tours in Hanoi below are the ones worth clearing a day for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at number one.
Review of a $41 Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, lunch, swimming, and sunset drinks.
“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”
Review of Cozy Bay’s Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking, and sunset views.
“Tim our tour guide was informative and friendly. Halong Bay is full of boats of tourists. It's busy. The cruise was lovely, the food and service was good. Loved the jacuzzi. There was a queue going into the caves due to the volume of tourists. It's a long drive there and back is long so bring snacks.”
Review of a $40 Halong Bay day tour from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, seafood lunch, and sunset sailing.
“An amazing day out. The bay was gorgeous in the mist. Loved Titop Island and the cave. The bamboo boat was a relaxing way to see more of the area. Thanks Hercules!”
Cruise UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay from Hanoi with seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, kayaking, island views, and hotel transfers for $34.
“Minh was a savvy guide. He got us to say our names and where we were from, which made us ‘friends’ who looked out for the stragglers, each other. The catering staff were attentive. Halong Bay is the 8th Wonder in my opinion. It was a spectacular day.”
Review of Diamond Era’s Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“Was reallly looking forward to this as I heard great things about HaLongBay but it truly is too saturated with tourists & felt really rushed.. We started off getting picked up at our hotel but had our bathroom break at a tourist trap to buy souvenirs Read more”
See Ha Long Bay on a private day tour from Hanoi, with a seafood lunch, Heavenly Palace Grotto, kayaking, and a bamboo boat ride.
“Hai is the best tour guide. You need to book this trip. Highly recommend. It. We had a great time. Halong Bay is beautiful. The cave and the row boat ride is amazing and the food was delicious.,Worth every penny.”
Review of a $45 Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with cave visits, kayaking, Titop Island, buffet lunch, and sunset drinks.
“There’s a reason why the photo of the bus and food are not being featured because it’s not the best comparison to other who are offering the same. The staff is amazing and helpful. Very informative as well.”
Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi for $38 with lunch, kayaking, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island hiking, swimming, and sunset tea.
“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”
A full-day Ha Long Bay trip from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Island, seafood lunch, and highway transfers for $39.50.
“This was the worst tour I’ve done on Viator. I was told that I would be picked up at 8:15, and they arrived 20 minutes early so I couldn’t eat breakfast. It happens, but sucks. Then, we stop twice in a 2 hour ride- the first at a tourist rest stop and the second at a pearl store- I actually texted the contact person on viator because this wasn’t part of the tour. He tried to tell me that it was so the bus driver could rest, but I told him we already stopped at a rest stop. Then he tells me it is to make the tour cheaper. This…”
Review of a $40 Halong Bay day tour from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, seafood lunch, and sunset views.
“Excellent tour guide, cruise, food and sightseeing including pickup from our hotel and vegetarian food”
Review of a $50 Halong Bay overnight cruise from Hanoi with caves, kayaking, swimming, meals, private balcony cabin, and practical tips.
“The tour was alright. I expected it to be crowded but not like that. Waaaaay too many people for my taste. You really couldn’t take a picture without people in it. I almost didn’t feel in the nature due to so many people around me. Place looks and feel very exploited. Food on the cruise was good and plenty. The boat itself is nice with a splendid rooftop to absorb the views. Tung the tour guide and bus driver were awesome. Tung very informative, funny, cheerful and good vibes. Thanks Tung. There’s wifi on the bus so that’s a plus too. The day went alright until I asked for the…”
Review of CozyBay Boutique’s 2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi, covering cabins, food, kayaking, caves, Titop Island, value, and drawbacks.
“We were told the 3star cruise was in maintenance, so happy to upgrade us to 4 star instead. However, the boat is definitely NOT a 4 star standard as it was very basic, cozy but a bit run down, which serves very average food. The guide Read more”
Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island, seafood lunch, and a sunset party for $40.
“Our guide Tom was very enthusiastic and helped move things smoothly. The transport was luxurious with WiFi and the cruise lunch was great. Ended up with a beautiful cotton candy sunset”
Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with cave visits, kayaking, TiTop Island, buffet lunch, sunset drinks, and roundtrip transfers.
“Tim, amazing tour guide, had the best experience money could buy. would highly recommend this trip, if you do, ask for Tim!”
Compare Halong Bay 2D1N cruise options with kayaking, swimming, meals, Hanoi transfers, and 4-star or 5-star cabins.
“This is definitely not a five star cruise. I can give them a three star. I saw other cruises around and can compare with the others that looks much better .”
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