Island hopping · ISLAND TOURS WITH LUNCH IN VIETNAM
Good island tours with lunch in Vietnam sell out weeks ahead in high season and the early departures go first. Below: the 15 to book now, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with Dragonfly Cruise, a seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boating. English and Vietnamese guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi lead the day. Expect a long road trip, but excellent value if time is short.
“A great day visiting Ha long bay. Harry is a great guide!”
Travel by coach from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay for a full day on the water. You’ll visit Surprise Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, climb Ti Top Island, and eat a set seafood lunch. Guides such as Tony, Toan, Max, and Nam are often assigned to this route.
“The trip was great. The one exception was that I believe both my son and me got sick from the food served on the boat. The rest was very good.”
Join Pacific Boat for a six-hour, small-group speedboat trip from Phu Quoc. Guide Windy and other English-speaking guides lead snorkeling at Kim Quy and Buom, beach stops at May Rut Ngoai or Gham Ghi and Fingernail Island, followed by a seafood BBQ on the mainland.
“The corals we got to see were amazing. The tour guide was very kind and took care of us the whole time. The lunch spot at the end was to die for!”
Join guides such as Tuan, Ruby, Bang, or Lya for a full-day southern Phu Quoc trip. You’ll snorkel near Xuong or Gam Ghi Island, relax at May Rut Trong, eat lunch aboard the boat, visit Aquatopia on Thom Island, then cross the An Thoi Archipelago by cable car.
“Everything is superb except the food! Not the same level of food offered in Philippines with island hopping!”
Spend a full day sailing Lan Ha Bay, cycling or riding an electric car to Viet Hai Village, kayaking, swimming, and eating lunch aboard a spacious boat. English-speaking guides such as Binh, Billy, and Charlie keep the day moving. Hanoi pickup is included, though the long road transfer makes this a packed day.
“Only thing that disappointed me was the weather all the rest met or exceeded my expectations.”
Leave Hoi An by speedboat for Cham Island, where you’ll visit a fishing village, Champa well, pagoda, and market before snorkeling at Bãi Xếp or Hòn Tai. Guides such as Quy, Nook, Nick, and Eric have led recent trips. Lunch and hotel pickup options are included.
“pick up from the hotel - no problem speed boat - safe and fast lunch - very tasty cham islands- amazing . recommended to all !”
This full-day Ha Long Bay trip combines a Hanoi hotel pickup, scenic boat cruise, seafood lunch, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, swimming, hiking, and optional kayaking. Guides such as Phong, Long, Ken, and Phuong lead groups of up to 40 people. Expect a long day, busy stops, and strong value.
“This excursion surpassed our expectations! First, we were impressed with the lunch on our boat ride. We expected sandwiches but, instead, got a 7-8 course lunch including several salads, grilled fish, soup, chicken stir fry and more…so Read more”
Spend about eight hours exploring southern Phu Quoc by speedboat, with snorkeling at Gam Ghi, beach time at May Rut, lunch and water-park access on Hon Thom, plus the 7,899.9-meter sea cable car. Guides such as Ami, Hugo, Jennifer, Tom, and Phuong help manage the busy schedule.
“Disappointed @ first because booking was cancelled due to lack of people. We upgraded 2 private tour & highly recommended for 4+ peeps. Awesome communication w/ Ami & tour company. Must do Safari tour. Even though it’s the rainy season, we still had a great time. We packed a lot of activities within 8 hours tour! Water park & Cable car ride was very relaxing. Highly recommend tour company because they are communicative, resourceful, & quick to response! Thank you to Minh, Ami, and Bryan!!! We will use again for next trip to Phu Quoc!”
Spend about 10 hours from Hanoi exploring Halong Bay by boat, with a seafood lunch, a 45-minute visit to Heaven Palace Cave, and kayaking or a bamboo boat at Ba Hang. Pickup covers Hanoi’s Old Quarter hotels, while Airbnb and apartment guests meet at 31 Lo Su.
“It was a pleasant day trip to Ha Long Bay. I enjoyed the kayaking to go and see the caves outside. The internal caves was pretty good also. Lots of photo taking and pleasant cruising.”
Spend a full day around Phu Quoc’s An Thoi Archipelago with hotel pickup, a pearl farm visit, snorkeling at Hon May Rut Ngoai and Hon Gam Ghi, island lunch, and flycam photos. Guides including Thu, Tony, and Peanut have earned praise, but crowds and paid water sports can affect the day.
“Thu, our guide, was very thoughtful and professional. The beaches we visited were very beautiful!!! And also the video made with the drone!!! We took a long time to get around, we could have spent more time on the islands!”
You’ll travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to quieter Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Binh, known for sharp information and good humor. Expect a luxury boat, floating fishing villages, lunch, Viet Hai Village, kayaking, swimming, cycling, and a late return to Hanoi.
“Cable car included for free. The guide Binh ("Billy") was AMAZING!!!”
Spend six hours on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide, visiting Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island. You will kayak or take a bamboo boat, eat lunch aboard, swim or climb for views, and finish with wine, fruit, and fries at sunset.
“Kayak and speedboat great. Grotto and mountain also great. Unfortunately there are far too many people and you have to wait a long time. The boats shouldn't offer the same thing to everyone at the same time.”
Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with a Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and swimming or hiking at Ti Top Island. Choose Hanoi pickup or meet at Tuan Chau Marina. Guides may include Chuong, Sunny Chuong, Phong, or Austin.
“Chuong is a great guide. The tour is awesome. I'd totally recommend it.”
You’ll cruise past Halong Bay’s limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, and eat lunch onboard. SST Travel assigns your vessel by availability, from a 5.5-hour standard or premium boat to a 7.5-hour luxury cruise. English guides, including Mia on some departures, keep the day moving.
“It was an adventure that will not be forgotten. A big thank to Ms. Mia and her travel agent - SST travel, we had a wonderful time. The cruise is incredibly relaxing and very nice service. Highly recommended”
Spend a full day by speedboat visiting May Rut, Gam Ghi, and Thom islands. You get snorkeling, lunch, fly-cam photos, Aquatopia Water Park, Exotica Theme Park, and the Hon Thom cable car. Guides such as Huy, Minh, and David are praised for clear English and good timing.
“We booked the activity for couples, and it was a great choice! We had a wonderful time on our first day in Phu Quoc. It was a surprise to visit the pearl farm and be able to go scuba diving! The cable car was amazing!”
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