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Ha Long Bay 1-Day Cruise Kayaking With Lunch by Local Operator

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Half-day tour in Ha Long, taking in Tuần Châu Harbor, Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave, Ha Long Bay. Run by Luma Vietnam Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Tuần Châu Harbor
  • Sung Sot Cave
  • Ti Top Island
  • Runs 6 hours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter

Ha Long Bay 1-Day Cruise Kayaking With Lunch by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $63.5 per person
Duration6 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 6-hour experience from Ha Long, built around Bus/coach, Tuần Châu Harbor and Sung Sot Cave. It is run by Luma Vietnam Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

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The price covers Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Round-trip expressway transportation, Bottle of water on the Bus, tour guide and Approximately 6-hour cruise in Ha Long Bay. It does not cover Beverages and drinks, Personal expenses, Tips for guide and driver and Other things are not mentioned in our tour program, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Ha Long. Luma Vietnam Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Luma Vietnam Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Bus/coach

(2.67 hours)

Tuần Châu Harbor

Break time, Visit (30 minutes)

Sung Sot Cave

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (80 minutes)

Luon Cave, Ha Long Bay

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Kayaking (1 hour)

Ti Top Island

Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Swimming (100 minutes)

Tuần Châu Harbor

Sunset (30 minutes)

Arrive back at

Khu Phố Cổ Hà Nội

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Bus/coach: (2.67 hours)

Tuần Châu Harbor: Break time, Visit (30 minutes)

Sung Sot Cave: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (80 minutes)

Luon Cave, Ha Long Bay: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Kayaking (1 hour)

Ti Top Island: Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Swimming (100 minutes)

Tuần Châu Harbor: Sunset (30 minutes)

Arrive back at: Khu Phố Cổ Hà Nội

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Round-trip expressway transportation
  • Bottle of water on the Bus
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Approximately 6-hour cruise in Ha Long Bay
  • Lunch with non/vegetarian food
  • Sung Sot Cave entrance fee
  • Titop Island entrance fee
  • Kayaking or bamboo boat

Excludes

  • Beverages and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Other things are not mentioned in our tour program

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ha Long. Luma Vietnam Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 6 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Round-trip expressway transportation, Bottle of water on the Bus, English-speaking tour guide, Approximately 6-hour cruise in Ha Long Bay, Lunch with non/vegetarian food, Sung Sot Cave entrance fee, Titop Island entrance fee, Kayaking or bamboo boat
The duration of the Ha Long Bay 1-Day Cruise Kayaking With Lunch by Local Operator is typically 6 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$63.5