Northern Vietnam · 2-DAY TRIPS IN CAT BA
The 15 best 2-day trips in Cat Ba you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, kayak through Ba Ham Lake, swim at quiet beaches, and sleep aboard a small boat.
“Good experience in a nice setting. Clean and big rooms, very good food for lunch, dinner and breakfast.”
Spend two days aboard Sapphire Cruise in Halong and Lan Ha Bays, with a balcony cabin, kayaking, swimming, meals, and Hanoi transfers.
“Power is a wonderful host. Very hospitable and lively. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly Good food and relaxing atmosphere. Recommended.”
Spend two days in quieter Lan Ha Bay with swimming, kayaking, Viet Hai Village, shared cabins, meals, and Cat Ba scenery for $87.06.
“Good value for money and the crew were great. Really enjoyed the activities despite unseasonably cold weather.”
Spend two days on Lan Ha Bay aboard Daiichi Boutique Cruise with kayaking, Viet Hai village, meals, and a quiet overnight cabin.
“Boat has human size, less than 10 berths, the rooms are comfortable bathroom size boat but functional. Very appreciable balcony. The animations are good and our companion very nice. Good atmosphere of the group.Auto-translated”
Review of Venezia Cruises’ 2-day Lan Ha Bay trip, with kayaking, Viet Hai Village, meals, Hanoi pickup, and small-group sailing.
“Simply perfect, nothing to add, nothing to recommend, special thanks to Anh, for his support and dedication, as well as to the entire crew. Many thanks”
Review of a 2-day Cat Ba cruise through Lan Ha Bay, with limestone karsts, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Viet Hai cycling, meals, and shared cabins.
“We had an amazing time. The boat on the picture ended up not being the same one that we went on but it was still a nice boat. Food was a lot and good. Crew was nice.”
Spend two days exploring Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays, with kayaking, night paddling, Viet Hai Village, meals, and a small-group guide.
“This is a great small boat experience. Excellent guide, luxurious cabin, delicious food, well run tour.”
Review of Cat Ba’s quiet 2-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise, with kayaking, village cycling, seafood meals, and bioluminescent plankton.
“We really enjoyed the whole cruise and the different activities in it. Moreover, our guide Chilly was fun, full of enthusiasm and eager to show us this corner of Vietnam and to let us know more about Vietnamese culture and lifestyle in general.”
Spend two days exploring quieter Lan Ha Bay, kayaking, hiking, cycling Viet Hai Village, and seeing glowing plankton by night.
“Lovely trip, perfectly co-ordinated and well executed. Everything ran smoothly and the activities are not for the faint hearted. The trek and kayaking was great. The drinks on the boat were also great. The information at times a little long but interesting. The mattress in the huts need upgrading.”
Explore Lan Ha Bay by kayak, swim at Ba Trai Dao, glow-plankton paddle, and cycle Viet Hai Village on a 2-day cruise from Cat Ba.
“Mind-blowingly great tour and incredible value for the cost, it’s luxurious but personalized. Anbeck and Joey were so friendly and knowledgeable and Anbeck even stayed up late around the campfire with us at the village homestay to chat Read more”
Spend two days aboard La Regina Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with Cat Ba caves, kayaking, tai chi, four meals, and Hanoi transfers.
“Well organized and cool experience. The rooms in the boat have some minor fixing needs but are really nice. The staff is great and the food is good. Get ready to spend a lot of time on the taxi boat, especially the first transfer to the ship (40 min). The overall experience of Read more”
Review of a modest 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi or Ninh Binh, with kayaking, Viet Hai village, seafood, and honest value advice.
“La Han Bay is het kleine zusje van Ha Long Bay. Echter niet als je kijkt naar de beleving. Hier voelt het alsof er geen toerisme is. Ongeveer 5 andere boten heb ik gezien. Kayakken zo lang je wilt, zwemmen zolang je wilt. We hadden een fijne kajuit met twee bedden, waarvan één grote. We hebben op het dek gegeten en ook nog kareoke gedaan.”
Review of a 2-day Cat Ba adventure with Viet Hai village, Navy Peak hiking, Lan Ha Bay kayaking, and glowing plankton at night.
“This was such an incredible experience — the highlight of our trip to northern Vietnam! The guides were super professional and welcoming, and it was a perfect mix of activities, from the difficult but doable hike to the boat tour and bioluminescent plankton kayaking (never kayaked at night before which was super cool!). We also loved the Homestay in the quaint village of Viet Hai — it felt like a true "off the beaten path" destination and the rooms and grounds were lovely. Food was decent but not amazing. A big thanks to Chilly and the team. I’m so happy we opted for this and not just a Halong Bay…”
Explore Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay in two days with kayaking, Viet Hai Village, seafood meals, hotel stays, and easy Hanoi transfers.
“Bus was on time and everything well organised. bin provided great customer service and ensured everyone was dropped off in the right location”
Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba with kayaking, swimming, Viet Hai biking, seafood meals, sunset views and an intimate 20-person boat.
“Loved the kayaking and biking. A great balance between relaxation and adventure.”
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