Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Hanoi: 6 We Would Book

1.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus and cruise boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hung Luon by kayak or bamboo boat, with a buffet lunch and sunset party included. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tony are often praised for clear communication and good humor.

“Mr. Tea was amazing. He picked us up on time and presented the itinerary for the day. He provided history of Hanoi along with answering questions of fellow travelers on the tour. The bus and boat was clean. The buffet was nicely laid and food tasteful. The attractions were amazing and we completed them all on time. Highly recommend Mr. Tea.”

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2.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39Best value

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, paddle or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, and swim or climb Ti Top Island. Guides such as Viet, Huy, Duc, and Mr. Tiger lead large groups. Expect good value, a full schedule, and crowds at every major stop.

“A beautiful day visiting Halong Bay. The boat was really nice and we enjoyed the speedboat ride and other activities. Our guide Viet was very informative.”

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3.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. You’ll visit Sung Sot, Titop, Dark and Light, and Thien Canh Son caves. Guides such as Sunny, Tom, Alex, and Tung have earned praise for clear explanations and warm service.

“Everything about the cruise was just perfect! The cruise condition was very good. Great rooms - very spacious and luxurious. The walls, wooden flooring, bathrooms and the bed itself were comfy and beautiful. The rooms had big windoRead more”

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4.All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $290

Spend two nights aboard a 5-star-style Halong Bay cruise with meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, cooking, Tai Chi, and sunset drinks. You may sail around Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with guides such as Kenny, Ha, Chinh, or Gin reported on different departures. Expect a busy first day and a quieter second day.

“We were disappointed with the room as there were not exactly like the pictures . We had booked the highest priced cruise and unfortunately we were not given the name of the ship before 24 hrs of departure. The first day was so busy and crowded but the second day it was magical . We were a small group and we went to less touristy places . The food was amazing as was the staff . There are no activities after dinner except for the squid fishing which was lame . No tv working so evenings were boring . I think that the fact that the ship caters to 1…”

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5.Halong Bay Luxury Cruise: Kayak&Swim,Cave, Party BEST SELLER

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide, a six-hour luxury cruise, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, Titov Island, Jacuzzi access, and a sunset party. Choose pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter or meet at Halong International Cruise Port.

“I really enjoyed this tour with Jelly! She knows so many things about the local food, it was so interesting. Cherry on the cake, you will be really full at the end of the tour, so prepare your stomach.”

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6.Ninh Binh Daily: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bike & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · from $72

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Tam Coc with an English-speaking guide such as Linh, Rose, Loan, or Thi. You’ll climb 500 steps, eat a Vietnamese set lunch, cycle through rice fields, visit Thai Vi Temple, and finish with pool time, tea, and fruit. Small groups are limited to eight.

“This tour was simply amazing. Ninh binh is like being in the Jurassic and Aloha Vietnam did a great job. Our guide Loan is the sweetest person you can imagine and always demonstrating being so flexible. It was the last tour of our 6 weeks trip around Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam and it was just the perfect end for and amazing adventure”

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