Where to Go Underground: the 6 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.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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