The 8 Best Two-Day Trips

1.Best Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Less touristy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,055 reviews · from $87Our pick

Spend two days and one night around Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay, with a cruise among limestone islets, a Ba Trai Dao swim stop, and a Viet Hai Village visit. Cabins are shared for two or three people. Guides may include Tony, Hai, or Shin, and kayaking, biking, and entrance fees cost extra.

“This was a fun filled wonderful experience. Highly recommend the 2 day one night experience. You pack a lot in between kayaking, swimming, biking, karaoke, delicious food. Shin was the best guide imaginable.”

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2.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night aboard a small-group luxury cruise through Ha Long, Bai Tu Long, and Lan Ha bays. You’ll visit Sung Sot and Thien Canh Son caves, kayak through a lagoon, swim at Titop Island, and enjoy meals, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing.

“Booked a luxury 5 star overnight but it really felt like a generous 3 star. The post said pick up is included but after booking we got a message that says it’s an additional $20 per person surcharge. They asked for allergens a couple of times before and we stated gluten free. But at the boat the workers seemed confused on what it was. They really did try to accommodate though and customized items. But the confusion in the dietary when asking in advance was odd.”

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3.CozyBay Boutique 2D1N Kayak, Swiming ,Titop, Cave, Expressway way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · from $122

Spend one night aboard Cozy Bay Boutique with an English-speaking guide, visiting Surprise Cave, Titop Island, a pearl farm, and a kayaking area. You’ll get four meals, a cooking class, sunrise views, and round-trip Hanoi transfers. The boat is intimate but basic, so expect value rather than luxury.

“We enjoyed our stay on the Cruise. Our guide Tam and cruise staff were really kind and helpfull. The activities were nice. The shop not as good as on the photos but still the price/value ratio was good comparing to other cruises. We met really nice people and had a great time together.”

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4.Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise multi options, transfer, swim and kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $55

Choose a 4-star or 5-star overnight cruise from Hanoi, with a private cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, and famous Halong Bay sights. The 5-star option adds a balcony, bathtub, cooking class, and morning Tai Chi. Transfers can also continue to Ninh Binh.

“This is definitely not a five star cruise. I can give them a three star. I saw other cruises around and can compare with the others that looks much better .”

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5.HaLong, LanHa bay 2days and 1 nite Kayak on Vega Legend Cruise.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · from $183

Spend two days aboard Vega Legend Cruise, sailing from Tuan Chau Harbor toward quieter Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking and an overnight stay. Day two brings a tender ride to Cat Ba Island, a bicycle trip through Viet Hai Village, and guidance from staff such as Tiger.

“This tour was the most amazing thing I have ever done. You HAVE to do it if you are in Hanoi. One of the reasons: TIGER our guide, he is just out of this planet, he is AMAZING, of course ALL the staff too, but he is 20/10. The ship was beautiful, Read more”

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6.KAYAK/SUP IN DA LAT (1/2 day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend about three hours on Tuyen Lam Lake with a guide such as Viet, Harry, Fin, or Ving. Learn basic paddling, visit pine forest viewpoints and seasonal sights, then stop on an islet for handmade coffee and cake. Choose a sunrise, morning, or sunset departure.

“Good experience. Kayaking in the lake is very refreshing and relaxing. The view is stunning. Harry is a great guide. I reccommend this activity.”

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7.Halong Bay 2D1N Cruise Tour, Full Meals, Caves, Kayak &Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $171

Spend one night on a Lotus cruise through Halong and quieter Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak, visit Dark and Light Cave, join a cooking class, try squid fishing, and enjoy full meals. Guides such as Cody are noted for keeping activities lively and explaining local life.

“Wonderful trip to Ha Long Bay. Great cruise. Cody was a great guide and tour leader in the cruise. Food was great and there were a lot of activities. Thank you!”

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8.Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $139

Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with an air-conditioned cabin, meals, an English-speaking guide, kayaking, cave visits, and island time. Your route may follow Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, or Lan Ha Bay, so confirm the chosen option before booking.

“Wonderful tour with such a great team. Welcoming, friendly, clear and helpful. Food was great and weather just made it ideal! Not a party boat so it is a great tour for solo travellers, couples and families (in my experience there was a bit of everything).”

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