Top Northern Vietnam Kayaking Tours

Spend 2 days cruising around Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay. Highlights include Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island for Halong, Cat Ba Island and Dark and Bright Cave for Lan Ha, and Thien Cahn Son Cave and Vung Vien Floating Village for Bai Tu Long. Tour includes accommodation at different luxury levels, meals, activities and round-trip transfers from Hanoi.

Explore Halong Bay and have several activities planned for you on this two-day group tour from Hanoi. Several meals, transport, accommodation, and more are taken care of for you, so you just need to enjoy your time cruising the bay. Try cooking class, bamboo boat, kayaking, and more, all organized by your guide and crew.

With this same-day cruise tour from Hanoi, see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Ha Long Bay without taking several days out of your jam-packed travel schedule. Meet your driver in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and drive direct to the bays. Once there, board your cozy boat for an afternoon of cruising, kayaking on lagoons and swimming at secluded beaches.

You don’t need days to experience the beauty of Halong Bay: this day cruise makes visiting from Hanoi easy. Avoid the discomfort of large tour groups as this one is capped at 15. Cruise through the serene waters of the bay, stopping at picturesque uninhabited islands for a closer look. Explore impressive caves, get active in a kayak, and refuel with a tasty Vietnamese lunch on board your boat.

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breath the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

Learn about northern Vietnamese history and rural life on a full-day tour to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc from Hanoi. See the Hoa Lu temples in the ancient capital of Vietnam, then go to Tam Coc for a sampan ride on a slow-moving river with a landscape of karst formations and caves. Finish up with a bike ride through rural villages. Includes buffet lunch, transportation and guide, all activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Hide-away from the busy life of citys, this tour will bring you to Ninh Binh - the ancient capital of Vietnam with natural beautiful landscape, peaceful countryside roads and friendly local people!

Enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam's most-storied provinces on this day trip by boat and bike from Hanoi. Journey into Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and the Tam Coc caves, just 110 kilometers outside of the city. This leisurely journey includes lunch and is ideal for all fitness levels. Choose from four tour options to suit your budget.

The natural wonders of Halong Bay are often enjoyed on an overnight or multi-day cruise, but it’s still possible to take in the highlights with limited time. This half-day cruise is the ideal way to experience Halong Bay in one day, setting out from Tuan Chau port and including a delicious lunch on board. Visit Sung Sot Cave, go kayaking at Hang Luon Cave, and enjoy swimming at Titop Island.

See the best of the Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay in just one day on this cruise, which can be booked with or without transfers from Hanoi. You'll spend roughly seven hours cruising the beautiful area, with stops along the way to swim and kayak if you choose. Other onboard activities include a cooking demonstration, an included lunch of Vietnamese food, and a sunset party.

For those short on time, book this group trip to Halong Bay for a full overview of the gorgeous bay and a chance to have a few adventures, too. Your guide will take care of all the details, like return transfers from Hanoi, a seafood lunch, kayaking, hiking, visiting Sung Sot Cave, and even a sunset party. You just need to be ready to enjoy your day on the bay.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the rural landscapes of northern Vietnam followed by a Halong Bay cruise. This full-day tour, round-trip from Hanoi, includes kayaking and a seafood lunch served on board. Marvel at towering limestone karsts as you drift along the World Heritage–listed waters of Halong Bay and explore caves such as Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) with your knowledgeable guide.

Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour from Hanoi, and explore the countryside by wooden boat and bicycle. You’ll tour Hoa Lu’s imperial temples, cruise the Hoang Long River, paddle into riverside caves, and pedal down quiet, country roads, all in a karst landscape that’s been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 10-hour tour includes all transport, activities, and lunch at a local restaurant in Tam Coc, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi.

Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour from Hanoi that explores Vietnam's imperial history and spectacular scenery. See two beautiful temples on the grounds of a former palace, pause for lunch, then cruise to a series of three limestone caves on the Ngo Dong River. Pass soaring limestone mountains and rice paddies at the edge of the river, and take in great views on the scenic trip back to Hanoi. This full-day Hoa Lu and Tam Coc tour includes all transport, entrance fees, activities, and lunch.

Explore the beauty of Halong Bay without the hassle of planning an itinerary with this all-inclusive luxury cruise. Instead of cramming all your sightseeing into a day, slow down and enjoy two days of stress-free exploring, with an overnight stay in a private cabin. The trip includes options to visit beautiful islands and their caves, local villages, and pristine beaches. For extra convenience, all meals are provided, as well as a cooking class, a tai chi lesson, and watersports activities.

A cruise around Halong Bay is a quintessential experience for travelers to Vietnam and this overnight tour means you can explore even further. Set sail around Lan Ha Bay and discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Halong Bay, enjoy kayaking around Cat Ba Island, and cruise around the Dark and Bright cave in a bamboo boat. While on-board, tuck into delicious Vietnamese cuisine and take part in activities such as a cooking class and tai chi.

Stay overnight at a comfortable hotel in Sapa and relax between guided trekking tours during this 2-day itinerary. Hike for several hours each day to hill tribe villages belonging to the Black Hmong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van with an experienced guide and enjoy the scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountains. Meals and round-trip hotel transport from Hanoi included.

Travelers short on time in Northern Vietnam can experience one of the region’s finest landscapes on an easy day tour of Halong Bay that includes port transfers. Sail peacefully through the UNESCO-listed bay, admiring the forested limestone mountains, cliffs, and outcrops along the way. Indulge in a tasty Vietnamese lunch and learn more about the area’s biological importance from your private guide.

Simplify your day trip outside Hanoi with a full-day tour to Ninh Binh. All the logistics are taken care of–transfers, activities, lunch, and sightseeing fees–so you can just show up and enjoy yourself. Nature lovers will especially enjoy the mix of sights and activities: a serene sampan boat ride on the Ngo Dong River, cycling through rice fields and villages, sightseeing at Am Tien Cave, visiting beautiful pagodas, and more.

Take a day trip to Ninh Binh province, a region of historical significance and outstanding natural beauty. Your knowledgeable guide describes the tombs of Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Tam Coc and hop in a sampan for a ride past a World Heritage–listed landscape dotted with caves, pagodas and jagged limestone formations.

See some of the natural wonders of Vietnam’s scenic Ninh Binh Province without blowing out your tight travel schedule with this day-trip from Hanoi. Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a luxurious limousine bus – no cramped seats and stuffy conditions for this long drive. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, cycle around local villages and sail down the Tam Coc valley, taking in vibrant rice terraces and towering mountains along the way.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with this Hanoi airport private arrival transfer. Meet your friendly driver when your plane touches down and avoid the headache of navigating a new city. Your professional driver will be waiting with a personalized signboard to whisk you off to your hotel of choice.

Discover the historic sites and natural wonders of Ninh Binh province on this overnight tour from Hanoi. Explore the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hoa Lu, hike up Ngoa Long Mountain for a magnificent view over Tam Coc, and take a scenic bike ride around the rice paddies. During the tour, you’ll also visit Mua Cave, enjoy a sampan cruise through Thung Nham bird park, and have the opportunity to meet a local family.