WORLDWIDE · LUXURY CAVE TOURS
Small boats, private chambers, dinner underground and transport that turns up at the hotel. The 15 below are priced honestly, with what the extra money actually buys spelled out.
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!”
Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim or relax on the beach, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat ride. Guides such as Sam and Hercules have earned praise for friendly, clear service.
“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”
Cruise from Dubrovnik aboard a comfortable catamaran with up to 16 people. Swim into Koločep’s Blue Cave, visit the Green Cave when conditions allow, and reach Šunj Beach by swimming from the boat. Snorkeling gear, drinks, restrooms, and waterproof bags are included.
“The boat crew was great, but the waves were evidently rough enough that they moved our location for pick up and I asked specifically will the rest of the Cruz be OK and they said yes, and then they didn’t take us to the blue caves which was why I booked the trip in the first place. The boat crew said the email was supposed to tell us the email people said the boat crew was supposed to tell us But either way we didn’t get to go where we actually paid to go.”
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”
Set out at 7:30 a.m. on a covered speedboat for the Blue Cave, Vis, Budikovac and Hvar. Your English-speaking guide and skipper handle the route, swimming stops and cave timing. Groups max out at 14, with shade, Wi-Fi, bottled water, snorkeling gear and a restroom aboard.
“The boat was lovely. It felt a little bit disorganised picking up and dropping off staff and guests in Brac before and after the trip - extending the day by 2 hours which wasn’t ideal! Advertised as 9 hours was actually 11 The timings were a little off all day - too little time swimming at the lagoon and too much time in the port stops especially the first ones and at Hvar Lack of info on places we visited and the promised fun atmosphere was lacking! Although info at vis was good”
Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Tam Coc in a small group of up to eight. You’ll visit royal temples, cycle through rural villages, climb about 500 steps for a wide Ninh Binh view, and ride a sampan beneath limestone peaks. Confirm the cooking class before booking.
“The guide/tour company did not show up. I consider my two-star rating generous - I have provided it in recognition of the fact that the company fairly quickly admitted their error and refunded our money (or claimed to have refunded it - we Read more”
Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned vehicle, climb Ngoa Long Mountain at Mua Cave, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, and visit Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le Dynasty temples. An English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, boat ride, and bottled water are included.
“Wow what a great tour of Ninh Binh and Tam Coc. SST the travel company was communicative through the entire booking process and finalized details and pick up in Hanoi. They picked up and dropped off every single person on my tRead more”
Set out from Dubrovnik’s Old Town Harbor for a four-hour boat trip to Koločep’s Blue Cave and nearby sea caves, then spend about an hour at sandy Šunj Beach. Expect snorkeling gear, drinks, a small group of up to 16, and crew members such as Vinnie, Mario, or Victor depending on the departure.
“Very nice. Relaxing with optional excitement. The two man team catered to everyone's needs and allowed each to enjoy their experience in their own way.”
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.”
Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter early for a full day on Halong Bay. You’ll cruise among limestone islets, visit Surprise Cave, hike or swim at Titop Island, and paddle through Luon Cave. Guides including Aaron, Andy, Dolphin, and Maddie are associated with the operation, though assignments vary.
“I had great experience with Aaron, he was an amazing guide with friendly behaviour and good english. this tour is really worth the time and money”
Take a private three-hour speedboat from Kotor for up to six people, with an English-speaking skipper, swimming at the Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Mamula Island, and former submarine tunnels. Captains such as Peter, Pavle, Boris, and Marc tailor the route when weather and timing allow.
“It was an amazing experience, our captain proactively led the boat early to the caves which made possible for us to dive into the water and swim in the blue water inside the caves without other boats around. He give us a great and complete explanation on each historic point and he was very kind and attentive the whole time”
Leave Hanoi early for Bai Dinh Pagoda, a two-hour Trang An boat ride through limestone caves, and the 500-step climb at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides such as James, Phong, Son, and Windy lead the day. Transport, lunch, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.
“This is the must see attraction in the Ha Noi area in our opinion. We would rate it even higher than Ha Long Bay. The Trang An Complex is very well thought-out to highlight the stunning natural landscape, which is basically the Ha Long iconic rock firmstions but on land. The Mua Cave river ride by bamboo boat which takes you through 4 narrow caves and past 3 pagodas is just spectacular, both serene and exciting at the same time. Our tour guide Phong was a pleasure to be with, pleasant and well-informed. Lest I forget, the tour included lunch at a local restaurant featuring delicious local dishes such as…”
Meet at John’s Coffee House & Tavern for a 90-minute tasting beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town. Guides such as Mark, Eleanor, Nicky, and Sara explain whisky regions, production, and local stories while you sample five rare drams from five distilleries in The Lost Close.
“As a non-whisky drinker, I had some hesitations about this experience but it was absolutely fantastic! Marc was incredibly knowledgeable about the whisky and I learned a lot. I also really enjoyed the whisky! I would 100% recommend this experience for all levels of whisky drinkers!”
Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a limousine bus for Hoa Lu, a buffet lunch, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, and Mua Cave’s 500-step climb. English-speaking guides such as Long and Léon add history and humor to a full, active day.
“Great experience. We were collected from our hotel on time. Our guide was really friendly and informative. I would recommend this trip.”
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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