Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Hanoi — Our Top 15

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

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

Spend a full day from Hanoi exploring Ha Long Bay by boat, with a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon kayaking or bamboo boats, and swimming or hiking at Ti Top Island. Guides such as Huy, Duc, Viet, and Thuc keep the busy schedule moving, but expect crowds and a long day.

“Even though the drive was a long one Ben, the tour guide was very entertaining and informative. The sights were enjoyable and educational. Well done.”

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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-group Halong Bay cruise with an ocean-view cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Tom, and Tung have earned strong praise, but check the transfer fee and exact ship before booking.

“The time we spent on the boat was one of our favorite days of our honeymoon and our life. (This review is worth the read; we had some major learning moments) // The good: The staff was incredible- warm, inviting, completely on top of tRead 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 Halong Bay cruise with meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and a day boat excursion. Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter is offered. Staff names associated with departures include Kenny, Ha, Chinh, Gin, and Tim, while Ivy handles booking support.

“What a brilliant 3 days full of activities, food was gorgeous crew where so happy and friendly. Kenny the tour guide was outstanding, not forgetting the lovely ivy that helped with my booking and kept in touch with me about transport and timings absolutely fantastic.”

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5.Halong Bay Day Tour: Visit Cave Island Kayaking Swimming Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $51

Leave Hanoi at 8am for a long but rewarding day on Halong Bay. Cruise for six hours, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and swim or climb Titop Island. Pickup and drop-off in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are included.

“Without doubt one of the best day tour in Halong Bay. Pick up from our hostel was well coordinated by out Tour guide ( Mr. Ha ). he did his best introduction about the tour & country while on the way to Halong bay by bus. super comfortable A/C bus. water bottle provided inside the bus. after 3 hours of drive with a 10 min stop to stretch legs we reached to Oyster Farm , around 1 PM we were warmly welcomed by Cruise staffs on board. very huge lunch, different varieties of foods.1st stop at sung sot cave, 2nd stop at Tip top island, additionally we were able to…”

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6.Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu -Mua Cave -Tam Coc- Bike-Swimming with Sunset Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $79

Travel from Hanoi in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Tam or Peter. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps, cycle through the countryside, take a Tam Coc sampan ride, and finish with swimming, fruit, and a sunset party. Alcohol costs extra.

“Real Vietnamese experience. No swimming or sunset party during my tour, but I loved anyway. Bike, boat, hiking, genuine dishes, for me it was more than satisfying”

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7.Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $65

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by 17-seat limousine and boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or climb Ti Top Island, and enjoy seafood lunch. Guides may include Peter, Thoai, or Hung.

“The tour guide Lin I think was his name was terribly rude. They ran an HOUR just to pick up passengers.”

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8.Halong Bay Cruise With Cave, Kayaking, Swimming – Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $61

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a 12-hour Halong Bay outing with guide Ken or another English-speaking guide. Cruise from Tuan Chau Harbor, eat a Vietnamese buffet, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island for wide bay views.

“We booked directly with Old Quarter to arrange the transport and boat tour in Halong Bay. It was a great experience offered at really competitive prices when comparing”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · from $43

Spend six hours on a luxury Halong Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide. Visit Sung Sot Cave, paddle or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or climb Titov Island, then enjoy a buffet lunch, Jacuzzi, and sunset party. Hanoi pickup is optional.

“The tour was really great! Our tour guide was super nice and friendly :) She explained many things to us while walking from one destination to the other. It is great for vegetarians as well cause you get different options and can still experience the local food. We would definitely recommend the tour to everyone!!”

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10.Halong Bay day cruise with Cave, Kayaking and Swimming on highway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi by air-conditioned coach to Halong Bay for a full day on the water. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, climb Titov Island, and enjoy lunch and a sunset snack party. Guides such as Sam and Son are praised for keeping the busy day organized.

“They are all good and friendly to the tourists and the best places to visit in the world. Sam made the tour for me so fun and wonderful”

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11.HaLong Bay Full Day With Surprise Cave, Kayaking, Swimming,Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $36Best value

Leave Hanoi early for a full day on Ha Long Bay. Cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy lunch and a sunset snack on board. English-speaking guides, hotel-area pickup, entrance fees, and return transport are included.

“Trusted tour agency, they arranged everything, especially last minute plans, Ms. Lucy make it sure that you arrived safely in your place, you can contact her 24/7 and she even arranged picked up of my husband phone when he forgot his phone in the bus station😊”

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12.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, climb 500 steps at Mua Cave, eat a Vietnamese set lunch, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, cycle to Thai Vi Temple, and finish with pool time, tea, and fruit. Small groups are limited to eight, with English-speaking guides such as Linh, Rose, Loan, and Thi.

“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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13.Halong Luxury Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, swimming, Surprise cave, Titop island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $210

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay for a two-day, one-night cruise with kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, swimming, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, sunset views, meals, Tai Chi, and a cooking class. Manager Tom and crew members Andrew and Tung help run the onboard experience.

“Amazing and friendly staff, beautifully appointed and gorgeous cabin. Mr Tom and his crew made our visit to Halong Bay a wonderful experience.”

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14.Halong bay Deluxe Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, swimming, Titop island & surprise cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $170

Spend one night aboard a Halong Bay cruise with an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and a pearl farm visit. Hanoi pickup is available, though you can also meet the boat in Halong Bay.

“The ship is old and falling apart. No Wi-Fi No heat , heaters were broken, it was very cold I don’t like communal dining Other than our guide no one spoke English”

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15.Halong Luxury Cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, swimming, Titop island, Surprise cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $210

Spend one night aboard a luxury Halong Bay cruise with a private ensuite cabin, four meals, kayaking, Titop Island, Surprise Cave, and onboard tai chi and cooking activities. Hanoi Old Quarter pickup is included on the 8:00 AM option. Expect a busy but well-filled schedule.

“We've paid much money for this option but we're not disappointed. Staff & crew was very friendly. The ship was luxury, clean & beautiful. The food was exceptional & very well planned! Highly recommend!”

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