Halong bay full day trip: Visit Surprise cave, Titop island, kayaking & swimming
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Halong bay full day trip: Visit Surprise cave, Titop island, kayaking & swimming
By Vietnam Tonkin Travel
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Ages 0-80, max of 99 per group
Duration: 6h 15m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- All Entrance fees & kayaking in Halong bay
- English speaking guide onboard
- Sharing boat trip/ group tour
- Lunch onboard
- Visiting Surprise cave, Titop island
- Swimming or climbing up Titop island
- Note: Customers need to contact us to show passport information before 10.00AM on departure date
- Note: Customers need to show us the special foods request before 10.00AM on the departure date
- Note: Customers need to show us the phone/whatsaap number before 10.00AM on the departure date
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
What's not included- Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026
- Transportations from hotels in Hanoi old quater: option 12.00PM
- Drinks & Beverages
- Start:
- Halong International Cruise Port, Bãi Cháy, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, VietnamThe Halong Internation cruises port or Tuan Chau Marina habour is the starting point of the tour. If you do not require any transportation services, you can meet us here at 12:00 pm.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P39- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- 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).
- 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
- Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay.
- For the best trip, we need your cooperation. Please tell us all the problems, questions if you have. Our tour guide is always there to help you.
- We also hope that customers will respect all other tourists in the group, respect the culture, timetable and common principles...
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P39
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- Bãi Cháy, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, VietnamThe Halong Internation cruises port or Tuan Chau Marina habour is the starting point of the tour. If you do not require any transportation services, you can meet us here at 12:00 pm.
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- 121izav0 contributionsNice view and full activityThe tour guide are amazing.Great value for money. Try to ride a speedboat. It was fun & exciting ! Credits to our tour guide Mr. Jackie.Written March 22, 2025
- Happiness204277494040 contributionsFUNtastic trip in Halong bay.Have a great time & experience. Thanks to Mr. Jackie (our tour guide) Everything is beyond your expectation. Well recommended !Written March 22, 2025
- L7497EPirisw0 contributionsAmazing Ha Long Bay tour!Ha Long Bay is amazing! We had a great time and the tour included the pearl farm, lunch, beach/sightseeing area, kayaking, and a cave tour. Phong was a wonderful tour guide, funny and knowledgeable. Phong communicated with us before the trip through WhatsApp to confirm pick up and other details. The day trip went very smoothly and was very well coordinated. 10/10 recommend!Written March 22, 2025
- jenniferlM8903IB0 contributionsEnjoyable tripPhong was a nice guide, highly knowledgeable. The sites were extremely crowded, but still beautiful. I imagine it is packed year round.Written March 22, 2025
- anilgO2574BI0 contributionsHa Long BayVery pretty scenery, great service from the tour staff and our guide Phong was extremely helpful and knowledgeable! Would recommendWritten March 22, 2025
- GoPlaces382732451670 contributionsA must visit tourA must visit tour in Hanoi. It was really a very well organised trip. The beauty of halong bay was a humbling experience. Phong, the guide, have enhanced the overall experience by his courteous and supportive behaviour.Written March 21, 2025
- zaklinat20250 contributionsThe best Halong Bay tourSuch an amazing trip! So well organised and super professional. Phong was a fantastic guide too. The perfect mix of informative, attentive and funny.Written March 21, 2025
- jadehF5612YB0 contributionsHalong bayAmazing tour very beautiful place and would recommend Phong as a tour guide very funny and very knowledgeable 100% do thisWritten March 21, 2025
- samuelp2110 contributionsComment to tour guide attitudeJacky was our tour guide. He is attentive n responsible. I enjoy his tour throughout. I believe he can contd to do a good job for his future endeavour.Written March 20, 2025
- ericj5260 contributionsGreat tour - would recommendI hastily arranged this trip the afternoon before, and the company immediately reached out with confirmation and detailed instructions. The pickup was on time and smooth. Phong, our guide, did a great job guiding us through the day’s events. Phong was a friendly and engaging man with great insights into Ha Long Bay and items of interest in the drive down. The driver was also professional, courteous and safe. Would recommend this company, phong and our driver in particular, and this tour in general.Written March 20, 2025
- Michaela C0 contributionsAmazingGreat experience. Ha long bay is beautiful and Phong, the guide, was very nice and gave us a lot of interesting information about everything. The boat looks very luxurious, with very good lunch and drinks. The kayaking was perfect, great fun and we saw a monkey.Written March 20, 2025
- cprasad1110 contributionsGood day tour to ha long bayPhong has been an excellent guide sharing the historical and cultural significance of islands, cave, and other landmarksWritten March 20, 2025
- G2942LKlaurab0 contributionsGreat TripFantastic trip! It was a long day but worth it! Phong was a great tour guide, service, knowledge and variety of activities really good. Recommended when you're in Hanoi.Written March 20, 2025
- akshaysA9768WF0 contributionsHalong baby with JackieThe trip to Halong Bay was a great pick in our Vietnam itinerary. Jackie was very helpful throughout the trip and helped click beautiful pictures for us.Written March 19, 2025
- Karthik K0 contributionsVisit with Family to Halong Bay cruiseHad a good experience, was well organized with Jacky as a tour guide. Went via a good bus, thru the expressway, took around 2.5 hrs from Old Quarters into the HaLong Bay, onto the Hercules Premium cruise. Overall great experienceWritten March 19, 2025
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Martha T
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Nov 2022
Although it took about an hour to get from Hanoi to Ha Long bay, the trip was worth it for the beautiful views there.
We did make an obligatory stop to a pearl factory but it also provided an opportunity as a rest and refreshment stop for those who did not want to buy anything.
Ben our tour guide was very friendly and funny, and he made the experience pleasurable.
The cruise was enjoyable. The sit down lunch was tasty. (They did have both meat and vegetarian options.) They also served us a cake and tea in the late afternoon. The cruise gave us some nice views of the bay, and we did have an opportunity to swim in the bay if we wanted to. There was also option to use a 2 person kayak or take a larger boat with a rower. We got back into Hanoi just in time for the night markets.
The only change that I would make is that I would eliminate the last rest/bathroom/refreshment stop on the way back to Hanoi. I do not feel it was needed.
I would recommend walking shoes for the two places that we went climbing for views and would recommend swimming clothes for those who want to swim and kayak.
We did make an obligatory stop to a pearl factory but it also provided an opportunity as a rest and refreshment stop for those who did not want to buy anything.
Ben our tour guide was very friendly and funny, and he made the experience pleasurable.
The cruise was enjoyable. The sit down lunch was tasty. (They did have both meat and vegetarian options.) They also served us a cake and tea in the late afternoon. The cruise gave us some nice views of the bay, and we did have an opportunity to swim in the bay if we wanted to. There was also option to use a 2 person kayak or take a larger boat with a rower. We got back into Hanoi just in time for the night markets.
The only change that I would make is that I would eliminate the last rest/bathroom/refreshment stop on the way back to Hanoi. I do not feel it was needed.
I would recommend walking shoes for the two places that we went climbing for views and would recommend swimming clothes for those who want to swim and kayak.
Written December 2, 2022
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Dear Martha,
Warmest greetings from Vietnam tonkin travel & cruises,
Thank you so much for using our cruise day trip in Halong bay & share amazing, valued reviews. We've loved your title "must see trip to Ha Long Bay" very much!
Halong bay is very beautiful, like a "Paradise on Earth" & it's a must to visit in Vietnam. Now is the best time to visit with amazing weather. We're very happy when you enjoy all of services, from the beginning to the end, especially Lunch, Views & tour guide Ben...
Our team will keep the hard works up & bring the best experiences to clients like you, we're highly appreciated your Suggestions & strongly recommendations 👍
We are look forward to seeing you very soon on the next time,
Wish you all the best,
Written December 3, 2022
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maisiecx
Berkshire, UK11 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
When I booked this tour, I received a WhatsApp message from 'Alex' to ask if we had any dietary requirements. I explained I do not eat animal products and Alex assured me that they would do their very best to cater for my needs. The food was absolutely fantastic. My partner had a huge array of seafood and side dishes and enjoyed everything he ate; as did I.
We were met by Jerry at the marina harbour, who again, messaged me on WhatsApp to confirm where and when to meet him. He was extremely friendly and spoke very good English. The boat was perfect for the size of the group. We were given plenty of information about what to expect and anything else we needed to know - our first stop was to kayak or bamboo boat (you are given the choice) around. This part of the day will be something I remember forever - we kayaked through a cave and saw wild Rhesus Macaques with their tiny babies. It was absolutely incredible. We had half an hour to kayak around which was plenty of time to take in all of the sights. Next stop was to the surprising cave - again, this was breathtaking and Jerry pointed out all the things to take notice of inside the cave. Lastly, we stopped at TiTop island. The hike to the top is very difficult in the heat, but well worth the view you get at the peak. Overall, the entire day was magical and more than worth the price you pay. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
We were met by Jerry at the marina harbour, who again, messaged me on WhatsApp to confirm where and when to meet him. He was extremely friendly and spoke very good English. The boat was perfect for the size of the group. We were given plenty of information about what to expect and anything else we needed to know - our first stop was to kayak or bamboo boat (you are given the choice) around. This part of the day will be something I remember forever - we kayaked through a cave and saw wild Rhesus Macaques with their tiny babies. It was absolutely incredible. We had half an hour to kayak around which was plenty of time to take in all of the sights. Next stop was to the surprising cave - again, this was breathtaking and Jerry pointed out all the things to take notice of inside the cave. Lastly, we stopped at TiTop island. The hike to the top is very difficult in the heat, but well worth the view you get at the peak. Overall, the entire day was magical and more than worth the price you pay. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Written September 13, 2019
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Kimon d
5 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
The boat and the crew were great. U fortunately we did not see or shown (?) the different spots in the description
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Passing beautiful landscapes in Halong bay: Dinh Huong islet, Kissing chicken rock, Ba Hang fishing villages, Titop island, Luon cave, Human faces islet, Yen Ngua islet, Male cave, Virgin cave..."
But overall a very positive experience.
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Passing beautiful landscapes in Halong bay: Dinh Huong islet, Kissing chicken rock, Ba Hang fishing villages, Titop island, Luon cave, Human faces islet, Yen Ngua islet, Male cave, Virgin cave..."
But overall a very positive experience.
Written September 28, 2019
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Gr81mate
Surfers Paradise, Australia41 contributions
With so many good reviews, we’re not sure if we ended up on the same tour. The tour we went on was operated by a different company on the day we went. (Apparently this company often resells other tours) The guide although pleasant. He didn’t take time to build good rapport and rushed ahead leaving the group to follow.
He would also disappear at rest stops and we found him hanging out with other tour guides. We definitely felt that we were not important to the company and were left out in the heat waiting for the driver and guide to return 10 mins late after we were supposed to meet at each stop.
On a hot day the boat is unpleasant as no aircon. The lunch was also very poor quality and some tables received additional food our table missed.
Halong bay was nice, but lots of rubbish in the water and smog in the air was off putting. Out boat also seemed to go through the middle of the main harbour so it never felt like we were really amongst the outcrops and watched them pass at a distance.
The cave was interesting however very overcrowded.
Titop island was also crowded and with only 20 mins or so to get to the top on a 40c day we were suffering from heat stress.
The bamboo boat ride into the cave was interesting... they weren’t bamboo boats though... not a deal breaker but just added to the disappointments on the day.
A very long day trip. I would instead suggest booking in person rather than online so you can ensure you will get a quality tour.
He would also disappear at rest stops and we found him hanging out with other tour guides. We definitely felt that we were not important to the company and were left out in the heat waiting for the driver and guide to return 10 mins late after we were supposed to meet at each stop.
On a hot day the boat is unpleasant as no aircon. The lunch was also very poor quality and some tables received additional food our table missed.
Halong bay was nice, but lots of rubbish in the water and smog in the air was off putting. Out boat also seemed to go through the middle of the main harbour so it never felt like we were really amongst the outcrops and watched them pass at a distance.
The cave was interesting however very overcrowded.
Titop island was also crowded and with only 20 mins or so to get to the top on a 40c day we were suffering from heat stress.
The bamboo boat ride into the cave was interesting... they weren’t bamboo boats though... not a deal breaker but just added to the disappointments on the day.
A very long day trip. I would instead suggest booking in person rather than online so you can ensure you will get a quality tour.
Written July 24, 2019
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Urquiza A
Tabasco, Mexico2 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Couldn't be happier to contemplate " A Paradise on Earth" - Halong bay from the nice Day boat trip. Thank you so much Captain - Tran & his team who gave us unforgettable experience!
Written June 4, 2019
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