Kayaking

The Sinh Tourist. This long-established tour operator can arrange dedicated one-day kayaking tours of Halong Bay. The tours leave from Hanoi early in the morning, but if you are staying in Halong City you can join a group at around midday. Itineraries take guests out to islets and caves within easy striking distance of Halong City. The tour includes a seafood lunch. 52 Luong Ngoc Quyen St., Hanoi, Ha Noi. 28/3838–9597; www.thesinhtourist.vn. From 799,000d.