10-Hour Private Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Cave and Kayaking

10 Hours Round trip from Hotel lobby Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the life of local people in Vung Vieng floating village by bamboo boat or kayak
02 Discover one of the most famous caves in Bai Tu Long Bay, Thien Canh Son Cave
03 Cruise off the beaten track in a less-touristed part of the bay
04 Admire the limestone seascape around Mat Quy Islet and Teapot Islet

Escape the crowds on a private day trip to Bai Tu Long Bay, a quieter and equally breathtaking neighbour of Halong Bay. With your local guide, cruise through dramatic limestone karsts, pass scenic islets, and soak up the calm seascape as you glide deeper into the bay. Your day includes an active mix of kayaking or bamboo-boat rowing, a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave, and time to experience local life in Vung Vieng fishing village.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise with Cave and Village Exploration

7:00 am: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and drive 2.5 hours to Halong for the boat cruise.

Check in, and begin the cruise with a safety briefing.

The cruise sails to Mat Quy Islet and Teapot Islet. Relax and enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape while passing through the bay.

Visit Thien Canh Son Cave and explore the bay by kayak.

Back to the boat for lunch on board.

Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row boat or by kayak.

Back to the boat. Relax on board and sail toward the harbour.

2:40 pm: Disembark and say goodbye to the crew.

We finish the tour around 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm, more or less.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel lobby 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private boat
English-speaking tour guide
Lunch on board with a set-menu Vietnamese meal (vegetarian can be accommodated)
Entrance fees and tickets
Transfer from Hanoi/Halong to the port and back

What's Not Included

Drinks
Personal expenses
Tipping for the tour guide, driver, and boat crew

What to bring

Suncream
Sunglasses
Bug spray
A waterproof bag for kayaking if you wish to bring a phone or camera, as it might get wet.

Know before you go

Please inform us of your special food requests, such as vegetarian meals or food allergies.
If you are a shore excursion passenger, please inform us so we can show you where to be picked up.

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