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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$66.00
from per adult
$66.00
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Ages 0-75, max of 30 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
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English
- Lunch
- All Entrance fees & kayaking in Halong bay
- English speaking guide on boat
- Transportations from hotels in Hanoi old quater
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
What's not included- Alcoholic Beverages
- Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb 09,10,11,12,13, 2024
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- At an additional price, we offer return transport from/to Hanoi old quarter where you are located in or Hanoi Opera house at 1A Trang Tien street. Please inform us if you want to book transport prior to the start of the tour. - 9.00 AM is option for who depart from Hanoi & book shuttle bus with additional price – guest can pay on tour directly when pick-up – just email in advance will be confirmed. - 12.00 PM is option for who depart from the habour without any fee.
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Around 8:00 am - 8:30 am: Transportation services with extra fees from Hanoi (Optional) - we can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi.
- Tuan Chau Island, Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam The 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.
- Ports:
- Halong habour
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure 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
- 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 30 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- You’ll have 2 starting optionsOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byHoan Kiem Lake Walking StreetHalong BayHalong Bay
- 1Halong BayStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Halong BayStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3Halong BayStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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- jenniek72500Great day trip from Hanoi!Had a great day out with Phong as our guide. Everything was well planned and we managed to see everything we wanted to without too much of a time xrunch. The cruise was comfortable, the lunch provided was tasty. All in all , a great way to visit Halong bay if you only intend to spend one day there.
- Quinton B00Phenomenal Peaceful Experience in Halong BayThis was a great experience for a solo traveler or group. The tour isn’t packed. Everyone is free to roam around the boat and choose which activities they’d like to participate in. I didn’t feel pressured to interact with anyone if I wanted to be alone. But there were also different groups to interact with if I cared to. Plenty of Instagram worthy photo opportunities during the entire day. Pace was excellent. Highly recommend!
- calebt98900Recommended!Lovely tour! The guide was super friendly, funny, and seemed like he was having a good time along with all of us. He was very attentive and mindful of ensuring a good experience for everyone in the crowd. If your hotel pickup location is not on the list, don't worry. The driver messaged me on whatsapp to confirm my hotel, and I told him where I was actually staying (had to select another hotel nearby that appeared on the drop-down menu) and he said he'd happily pick me up at my actual hotel instead, which he did. We had a great time hiking to the top of ti top mountain for a beautiful photo opp, and kayaking into a small cove where we saw monkeys. Also the cave was magnificent. Definitely recommended.
- Y4207TDanils00Excellent visit to Halon BayHalon bay trip with our tour guide Phong was excellent. He was friendly, professional and organized. He also cracked the joke every now and then, that makes our tour great. I highly recommend the trip with him.
- Lukas K00Fantastic tourFantastic tour by Phong! Great tour with a lot of different stops and an once in a lifetime view. Would recommend this to everyone
- 12rayn00Ha Long Bay in 12 hoursPhong was a very good guide, and explained the itinerary and the attractions well. He was attentive and made sure everyone was safe. This day trip picks you up at about 9am and you'd be back in Hanoi by 9pm. The tour group size was not too big, there were about 33 of us, with about 10 more that joined us at Hà Long Bay ferry terminal itself. For those doing the kayaking option please note that you'd get wet, and there's a likelihood of colliding with those on the manned row boats. The hike is less challenging than the one in Ninh Binh, flip flops are fine.
- coalexl00Wonderful trip on the BayPhong was amazing, very helpful and funny! I always felt like I was in good hands, and everything went very smoothly!!
- Lh5222300Amazing tripTrip was amazing. Ha Long Bay is beautiful. Phong was a great guide. It was such a comfortable boat ride and food served on the cruise was great. Activities were the perfect length. Would highly recommend.
- E H C00Perfect tour with a wonderful guide!!The Itinerary was perfect! Enough time in each activity , well managed. The food was lovely. Phong was truly amazing!!! He was very patient polite and respectful and delivered so much knowledge with humour and ease! A credit to you! We are looking for more activities with your company and hope to have the same quality and care.
- richardwD9290AR00Great bay tripGreat trip. Our guide was great. Lunch on the boat ride out was exceptional. Lots more food than we could eat, with a nice fruit and sweet snack on the ride back. My only complaint was being 6'3" in a bus ride of 2.5 hrs each way made for smaller Asian people. Would definitely do it again.
- artbythuy00Amazing 1 day tour!Phong, our tour guide did a great job! I had a great time and he’s very personable and funny! We got to see the beauty of Ha Long Bay. The cave is amazing and will make you appreciate what nature can do. All the views are so beautiful! The boat crew was great! It’s my first time in northern Vietnam and I think that this is a great tour to see the beautiful nature of the Vietnam. You also get to catch the sunset on the way back! Would totally recommend this tour to everyone visiting northern Vietnam.
- M8345CRtiffanyt00Totally worth it!It was a amazing experience to see Ha Long Bay. The sights were breathtaking. Our tour guide, Phong, was an excellent tour guide. He gave lots of background details of all the sights we visited and he took the best pictures of me and family on the trip. I highly recommend this tour if your in Hanoi. Also they pick you up and drop you if your in the old quarter which was super convenient.
- T5900ZTamirn00Halong Bay Day TourGreat day in Halong Bay. Phong is an amazing tour guide, boat cruise is comfortable with delicious foods. Highly recommended
- sailingt202300Great option for a one day tour of Ha Long Bayfun trip! got to see a lot of ha long bay in one day. Phong is a wonderful tour guide and he made sure everyone was able to have an enjoyable tour.
- timoreis00An absolute MUST!My husband and I absolutely loved our day cruise around Ha Long Bay. The photos simply don't do it justice—this visit is an absolute MUST. What views and what fun! There was food aplenty, even vegetarian options. I only wish we had time during our honeymoon for a longer excursion. Phong was an awesome tour guide! He was very helpful and accommodating during booking and throughout our journey. He was very informative, providing lots of information during our drive about local life and throughout our tour. He curated a wonderful experience. Thank you! *Make sure you bring cash to purchase water and drinks onboard because there are no plastic water bottles allowed in Ha Long Bay
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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,
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Written December 3, 2022
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Kimon d
6 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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maisiecx
Berkshire, UK9 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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Gr81mate
Surfers Paradise, Australia45 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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