About this tour
A 12-hour cruise through Halong Bay's limestone karsts, combining cave exploration, paddling, and swimming. You'll visit Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave by kayak, swim at Titop Island, and return via air-conditioned limousine from Hanoi. The boat features a heated pool, floor-to-ceiling windows, and serves Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options. An English-speaking guide leads throughout.
Highlights
- Paddle through Luon Cave's narrow limestone passages
- Swim and hike Titop Island with karst views
- Walk through Sung Sot Cave's chambers and formations
- Heated jacuzzi pool with panoramic bay vistas
- Vietnamese buffet lunch with local seafood specialties
- Return limousine transfer from Hanoi with complimentary water
- Sunset drinks and fresh fruit on deck
What to expect
Expect to be picked up early from Hanoi in a comfortable limousine and collected at the cruise terminal. Once aboard, you'll kayak into Luon Cave, navigating tight limestone passages before motoring to Sung Sot Cave for a guided walk through stalactite-filled chambers. At Titop Island, you can swim in shallow water or hike to higher viewpoints. Lunch is a self-serve spread of Vietnamese dishes eaten on deck. The afternoon allows pool time and relaxation as you cruise past dramatic rock formations. A sunset gathering includes fruit and hot drinks before the return journey to Hanoi.
Good to know
Bring a change of clothes for kayaking. Reusable water bottles only—no plastic permitted onboard. Sung Sot Cave climbing and kayaking aren't suitable if you have heart conditions, high blood pressure, or significant joint problems. The boat is wheelchair accessible; lifts assist those with mobility issues.
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