2-Day Trips in Vietnam: The 15 Worth Your Day

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend two days and one night aboard Amanda Cruise, sailing from Hanoi through Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay. Expect Ti Top Island, Hang Luon kayaking, Sung Sot Cave, Tai Chi, cooking, squid fishing, meals, and a seaview cabin. Guide quality, boat condition, and route can vary, so confirm your exact ship and cabin before paying.

“It is a wonderful experience to travel by a cruise like Amanda.value for money.Courteous people on board to assist you”

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2.Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay – Dau Be island 2D/1N from Cat Ba in less touristy areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,460 reviews · from $170

Spend two days and one night cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba with guides such as Ben, Tony, Jack, Tom, Hang, and Danny. Expect small-group sailing, kayaking through caves and lagoons, swimming, floating-village scenery, four meals, and a private cabin with a bathroom.

“We loved being in the quieter part of the bay. Our guide was friendly and provided good information. We really enjoyed visiting the fishing village and going kayaking. We especially enjoyed the free time we had on the second day to do some additional kayaking and exploring. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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3.2-Day Halong & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,300 reviews · from $188

Travel from Hanoi to Halong and Lan Ha Bay aboard a 5-star cruise with a private balcony cabin, full meals, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, tai chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guides such as Jackie, Mike, Tom, Hao, and Duy have helped make the trip personal and well organized, but the exact cruise and day-two stop can vary.

“The ship , food and accomodation excellent. Did not enjoy trip to the hospital cave- waste of 2 hours, wish I had stayed on the boat”

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4.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi – Overnight in Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,669 reviews · from $59

This two-day Sapa trip takes you by air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Ta Van Village, with hikes through Lao Chai, Y Linh Ho, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll sleep in a shared bungalow or stilt-house dorm, eat local meals, and hike with guides such as Khu, Su, Cat, May, or Mu. Expect long bus rides and muddy trails.

“Our tour guide ms. Chang did such an amazing job. From the time she picked us up from the bus station to trekking through the rice fields and the bamboo forest. She gave us ample amount of breaks and explained her way through every check point. This was definitely the highlight of my entire Asia trip. Highly recommended.”

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5.Mon Chéri Cruise 5 star: Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,422 reviews · from $195

Spend two days aboard Mon Chéri Cruises, sailing from Got Pier through Lan Ha and Halong bays. You’ll have an overnight suite, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, a bamboo boat ride, sunset views, a cooking class, and squid fishing. Hanoi transfers cost extra, and the cruise accepts up to 35 people.

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6.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235

Travel from Hanoi to Doris Cruise for two days among Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays. You get a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking or a rowboat, swimming, Tai Chi, a cooking class, and a Dark and Bright Cave visit. Hosts including Emily, Mona, and Jessica are praised for attentive service, though the boat is not the most luxurious in its class.

“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”

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7.CozyBay Cruise-The Best Small Group 2D/1N inHalong-All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,199 reviews · from $122

Spend one night aboard Cozy Bay Cruise on a small-group Ha Long Bay trip from Hanoi. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, kayak, join a cooking class, watch sunset, and sleep in a private air-conditioned cabin. Guides such as Tam, James, Michael, and Charlie are praised for their friendly help, though cabin quality can vary.

“The photo is deceiving. Cabins do not look like what is pictured. Our cabin was spartan. The pearl farm was redundant after having stopped at the factory on the way down.”

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8.All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,556 reviews · from $144

Spend one night aboard Bhaya Cruises in Halong Bay, with meals, a cabin, cave visits, kayaking options, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. You can add Hanoi pickup and return, or meet at the cruise center. Staff such as Tom and Dinh Quoc Huy are noted for warm, efficient service, while weather can change the schedule.

“Halong Bay is not to be missed! It is a magical, incredibly beautiful place. When we arrived at port, we were met almost immediately by our cruise manager Dinh Quoc Huy. He was wonderful - a jack of all trades. We were provided with rain jRead more”

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9.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · from $178

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise, sailing from Tuan Chau through Halong and Lan Ha Bay. Your stay includes a private balcony cabin, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, cooking class, Tai Chi, sunset drinks, squid fishing, and a traditional music performance. Hanoi transfers are available at an extra cost.

“Excellent! Staffs are friendly and helpful, cant be better. Food is great and large portions. Dont eat snack or drink too much before dinner because they will give you a full set with a lot of food for dinner. Pick up is on time. Worth the money and must go”

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10.2-Day Halong Sapphire Cruise with Balcony Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,447 reviews

Sail from Tuan Chau through Halong and Lan Ha Bays in a comfortable balcony cabin. Expect seafood meals, swimming in open water, a spring-roll class, sunset activities, morning Tai Chi, and kayaking or a rowing boat visit to Dark and Bright Cave. Guides such as Luc, also called Power, are lively and attentive.

“Power is a wonderful host. Very hospitable and lively. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly Good food and relaxing atmosphere. Recommended.”

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11.Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,183 reviews · from $81

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho with an English-speaking guide. Cruise the Mekong, paddle narrow canals, taste fruit and honey tea, visit Cai Rang Floating Market at dawn, see rice noodles made, and try bánh xèo. Guides such as Bac, Pham, Phuc, and Ele have earned special praise for their humor and care.

“Kai was a lovely guide. We were very happy with the tour and what we saw. Floating Markets were a little underwhelming but we enjoyed everything else! Thank you for a great tour!”

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12.2-Day Lan Ha & Halong Bay 5 Stars Cruise with Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,147 reviews · from $162

Cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi aboard a five-star boat with a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, cooking, and squid fishing. Your English-speaking crew, often coordinated by Lucas, handles the details. The route may include Dark and Bright Cave, Ba Trai Dao, Ao Ech, Tra Bau, or Quan Y Cave, depending on weather and boat assignment.

“Everything was communicated well. Pick up was 15 minutes early. Smooth transfer to boat. Tommy the cruise host was great and very funny. Good amount of activities, food was good. Our room was absolutely beautiful. I was at thoroughly impressed.”

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13.Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Day/1Night on 5 Star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,136 reviews · from $420

Travel from Hanoi to Lan Ha and Halong Bay aboard a five-star Orchid cruise. You get a private balcony cabin, meals, entry fees, Tai Chi, kayaking, a cave visit, and a cooking class. Staff such as Chris, Bang, Lily, Win, and Dong are named in guest feedback, though crew assignments can vary.

“Orchid Cruises is a must-do! Our short trip through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay was nothing short of amazing. The boat is stunning, with huge cabins and private balconies perfect for soaking in the incredible views. Everything was flawlessly plRead more”

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14.Ha Long – Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,113 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Tu Long Bay on a small overnight cruise with guides such as Cong, Hung, or Duc. Kayak near Cap La Island, visit Thien Canh Son Cave, swim at Hon Co Island, join Tai Chi and a spring-roll cooking class, and sleep in an ocean-view cabin. Hanoi transfers, meals, and activities are available for an extra fee.

“a wonderful experience all round: return transport from Hanoi, checkin, staff, food and accommodation were all superb, highly recommended”

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15.Halong Bay Cruise 2 days 1 night from Hanoi included transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,061 reviews · from $168

You’ll leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by shuttle bus for a two-day Halong Bay cruise with an overnight cabin, meals, kayaking, a cave and beach visit, and a Vietnamese cooking class. Boats and guides can vary, so confirm the ship name, pickup time, and cabin details before booking. Vegetarian meals are available if requested in advance.

“Reviewing operator, ship and guide that you would get while booking this one, and this is not a review of HaLong Bay itself (that is beautiful depending on weather). Tour operator BestPrice Travel., JSC booked me to a cruise ship that looks Read more”

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