Where to Go Underground: the 15 Best Cave Days with a Buffet Worldwide

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, then cruise for 5 to 6 hours with guide-led visits to Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and a kayaking or bamboo-boat stop. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Max are often praised for clear communication.

“This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Everything—from the pickup in Hanoi to the drop-off—was well organized. The places we visited along the way were beautiful, and ending the trip with a sunset in Halong Bay was truly Read more”

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2.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine bus, visit monumental Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide, sightseeing fees, lunch, water, and round-trip transport are included.

“Pick up, transport to and between activities, conduct of activities and drop off at the conclusion of the tour were efficient.”

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3.Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,049 reviews · from $30Best value

Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, Sticky Waterfall, and Nam Phu Chet Si spring. Your English-speaking guide, often Kim, Tono, or John, leads the climb, shares local stories, takes photos, and serves lunch before returning around 3 p.m.

“Our guide Kim was fantastic, super friendly and very knowledgeable. Kim showed us the right path and the best spots for photos. The whole day was so much fun, followed by a delicious lunch!”

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4.Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise, Caves, Kayak & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 981 reviews · from $51

Spend seven hours on a luxury Ha Long Bay cruise with guides such as Mr Bean and Harry. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titov Island, and return with sunset snacks and Jacuzzi access.

“Activity was great from the transport, food and tour guide Mr Bean! He made it so fun. Come with your appetite!”

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5.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

You leave Hanoi around 8:15 for a full day on Halong Bay. The trip combines a six-hour cruise, seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or bamboo boating, and a sunset party. Guide Duy has earned praise for smooth organization, while food and crowded stops are worth considering.

“Excellent tour in Ha long Bay with Duy. The process was smooth and he guided us throughout all activities. The boat was nice, although the food was not that great. Ha Long Bay is worth visiting even though there are so many tourists.”

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6.Chichén Itzá Guided Tour with Cenote & Buffet at Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend a full day at Chichén Itzá with a certified bilingual guide, then swim at Santuario Tsukán Cenote and eat at La Casona in Valladolid. Breakfast, drinks, admission, transportation, and a reusable water bottle are included. Guides such as Diana and Ramos have earned especially warm praise.

“All the trip was very very good I’ll definitely do it again when I have a chance I’ll definitely recommend to any one and specially to my friends and family”

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7.Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Mérida to Chichén Itzá with a guide, explore the Maya ruins, swim at Xcajum Cenote, eat a Yucatecan buffet, and visit yellow-painted Izamal. Guides such as Miguel, Freddy, and Rodrigo have earned high praise, but budget extra cash for the Chichén Itzá tax, locker, and life vest.

“Our guide Miguel was wonderful. Meeting up was simple, and the airconditioned van was very comfortable. Chichen Itza was a 2 hour stop with 1 hour free time to wander around. There is a “tourist fee of 524 pesos per person , and they take credit cards but not US dollars.The site is quite extensive with amazing ruins around every corner so bring lots of water! (There is a stop before entrance to buy souvenirs and water.)Chichen Note-Itza has lots of vendors hawking goods from carvings , T shirts to in expensive refrigerator magnets . Next stop was Chichikan Cenote with buffet lunch. The buffet was extensive, and they offered…”

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8.Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · from $52

From Hanoi, you’ll visit Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, cruise through Trang An’s limestone grottoes, cycle or ride through villages, and climb Mua Cave’s steps. Guides such as Happy, Leo, Loan, and Tommy have led past departures. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.

“Mr Happy our guide was fantastic he definitely lived up to his name. Comfortable limousine and great itinerary. Good value for money for a lovely and scenic trip.”

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9.Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Cenote & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · from $89

Spend 12 hours with a bilingual guide such as Marcela, Arturo, Rodrigo, or Frank, visiting Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. The day includes transport, guided ruins, a cenote swim, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and hotel pickup, though the Chichen Itza tax, drinks, locker, and life vest cost extra.

“Rodrigo was an amazing guide and he really excelled showing and explaining everything we needed and wanted to know. Chichen Itza was definitely the Highlight. Orlando and Rodrigo perfectly took care of everything.”

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10.Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a small group of up to 10, visit grand Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a local buffet, row through Trang An caves, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Ruby, Jack, and Quyen have led this route.

“It was a day worth to try. They pick you up and drop you off in your hotel. The lunch buffet was so good. What amazed me was the Trang An. The guide also was so helpful and kind. The admission was free except for the trang an boat entrance”

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11.From Merida: Chichen Itza, Izamal & Cenote with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $84

Start early from Merida with guides such as Miguel, Fredi, Raul, and Julian, then visit Chichen Itza, swim at Xcajum Cenote, enjoy a buffet lunch, and explore Izamal. The 11.5-hour trip includes transport, guiding, cenote entry, lunch, and one drink, but Chichen Itza tax and locker fees cost extra.

“Amazing trip with an excellent, friendly guide. Highly recommend!”

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12.Premium Hoa lu – Trang An – Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $60

Leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, cruise through Trang An’s limestone scenery, and climb Mua Cave for wide views. A buffet lunch, entrance fees, boat fare, bottled water, and roundtrip transport are included.

“Our tour guide Tuân was excellent! Good English and well spoken. He told us a lot about Vietnam, was very informative about the itinerary and what to expect next. We felt like we were taken good care of during the tour.”

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13.Best Price Halong 5 Star Day Cruise Buffet, Pool ,Sunset party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $36

Spend about six hours on Ha Long Bay’s Route 2, with a buffet lunch, Surprise Cave, Ti Top Island, and optional kayaking or a sampan through Luon Cave. Check in at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:30 am, or upgrade for Hanoi Old Quarter transfers. An English-speaking guide leads the day.

“It's a mixture of families and young people. We found the staff very professional and the food was delicious - lots of choice for vegetarians and also a mixture of Vietnamese and international options.”

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14.Chichen Itza Exclusive Tour, Cenote, Magical Town & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $41

Spend a full day from Cancun or Riviera Maya visiting Cenote Saamal, Chichen Itza, and Valladolid. A bilingual guide explains Maya ceremonies, architecture, and the Kukulcan pyramid, followed by free time, a regional buffet, and a cenote swim. The shared group can reach 30 people.

“Below you can find short brief info about this trip: 7:00 We,be been picked up from our hotel in playacar right in time at 7am by bus Till 9:10 we were picking up another guests over Whole south part of town. At 9:30 we have been transferreRead more”

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15.Ninh Binh Full Day Tour to Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave in a small group of up to 18. You’ll cycle, take a 1.5-hour sampan ride through three grottos, eat a local buffet, and climb nearly 500 steps for broad Ninh Binh views. Guide Thao has been praised for kind, clear English-language guiding.

“Great tour overall and a good value for the price. Our guide Thao was very kind and personable and spoke great English. Hoa Lu was honestly not as interesting as I anticipated, but it was still a good way to learn about more about Vietnam’s hRead more”

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