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Hanoi: Islands, Caves, Kayak & Halong Dragonfly Boat Cruise

Activity provider: DragonflyCruise.com
Water activity

Hanoi: Islands, Caves, Kayak & Halong Dragonfly Boat Cruise

Activity provider: DragonflyCruise.com
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Visit the spectacular Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a shared deluxe traditional cruise. See Heaven Palace Cave, islands, and islets, go kayaking, or enjoy a bamboo boat ride.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Vietnamese
Pickup included
Pickup is available at hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi only. Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time if you are staying at a hotel in the Old Quarter. If pickup is not available from your location, please meet at the local partner's office, 31 Lo Su Street, Hoan Kiem.

Experience

Highlights
  • Embark on a cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Heavenly Palace cave, a fishing farm, floating village, and the famous James Bond cave
  • Relax in the sun on the sundeck and enjoy delicious seafood on board
  • Explore the emerald waters by kayak or bamboo boat
Full description

Discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay on a cruise and a guided kayaking tour. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on a voyage to the Thien Cung cave. Get closer to the islands on a leisurely kayaking tour. 

After you’re picked up at hotels located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, head out on the drive to Ha Long Bay, making a short stop halfway to take a short break or restroom. Continue the scenic drive to Halong, reaching Tuan Chau Island pier around midday and board the traditional cruise.

Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch onboard and take in the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery from the deck. Admire tiny limestone islands with rock arches, sheer cliffs, white sand beaches, peaceful coves, and fanciful names, such as Incense Burner and Fighting Cock (the symbol of Ha Long Bay).

Then, head on to Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto). Explore its vast chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. Finally, enjoy 45 minutes of kayaking or paddling a bamboo boat around the islands and water tunnels at the World Natural Area recognized by UNESCO.

Return to the Tuan Chau pier and board the bus that will take you back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening.

Lunch menu:

• Tomato/ cucumber salad

• Fried potato

• Steam shrimp

• Fried eggs roll

• Fried squid 

• Deep-fried seafood spring rolls

• Fried chicken with mushroom

• Steamed fish with tomato sauce

• Fried vegetables (when in season)

• Steamed rice

• Fresh fruit

• Afternoon fresh fruit and tea

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Old Quarter of Hanoi. Apartments, Airbnbs, Hotels Outside of Old Quarter. Please come to our office at 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for tour departure
  • Halong Bay cruise
  • Admission fees
  • Seafood lunch
  • Tips (optional)
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Pickup and drop-off are only available from accommodation in central Hanoi. If staying in an AirBnB or other private accommodation, please provide a clear address in the booking process.
  • Please advise in advance if you are vegetarian
  • Be sure to bring a hat, raincoat, swimsuit, insect repellent, water, flashlight, good shoes, and some cash
  • All participants are required to obey the orders of the tour guide for safety
  • You are advised not to bring large pieces of luggage (for your convenience)
  • Please advise if you are vegetarian or allergic to any foods
  • You will get a full refund if the tour is canceled due to bad weather
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 923 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Cruis was nice. Lunch was delicious. Our guid was funny and looked after everyone. For more fun take Kajak instead of a bamboo boat. In January can be rainy, we got some. The view got affected from the weather. On a sunny day is the view amazing I believe. 🙂

March 24, 2023

This was a fantastic tour, unfortunately the weather was not on our side - but that didn't stop us having a lot of fun and seeing some amazing sights. Robert our tour guide was phenomenal - perfect English, funny and informative - but also knew when not to talk and left us to chat amongst ourselves, or rest on the bus. This tour packs so much into a day and was such good value for money, I recommended it to all the friends I met in Hanoi. Thanks for a great day!

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March 24, 2023

We were picked up from our hotel lobby on time. The journey to Ha Long Bay was in a coach that had reclining seats and air conditioning. We felt the total trip time at Ha Long Bay was sufficient. The lunch offered was in abundance although the hygiene/cleanliness is questionable (if you’re particular about this you should take your own lunch). Drink prices were reasonable (and it’s expected that you will buy drinks with your lunch because you’re not allowed to take plastic bottles off the coach when boarding the boat). Staff on the boat were pleasant. Our tour guide was good however, he did take off his shoes on the return journey home which made the coach smell bad & gave me a headache. We were dropped off at our hotel at the expected time. I recommend this tour to everyone for hassle free viewing of Ha Long Bay.

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March 24, 2023

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