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15 Two-Day Garden Trips to Plan a Day Around

24 tours  ·  from $50 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 two-day garden trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Day/1Night on 5 Star - An early start on Halong Bay
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Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Day/1Night on 5 Star

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

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

Cruise from Hanoi through Lan Ha and Halong bays aboard a five-star Orchid vessel. Expect a private balcony cabin, included meals and sightseeing, Tai Chi, kayaking, cave visits, and a cooking class. Crew members such as Lily, Bang, Chris, Win, and Mr. Dong are praised for attentive service.

“An overnight cruise was definitely the right choice. This option gave ample time for not only enjoying the beautiful and peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay, but also allowed us to get to know our fellow passengers, and to take part in intereRead more”

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Orchid Trendy Cruises 2Days/1 Night 5 Star Cruises - Leaving Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:30 am
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Orchid Trendy Cruises 2Days/1 Night 5 Star Cruises

2.Orchid Trendy Cruises 2Days/1 Night 5 Star Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · from $360

Sail from Hanoi to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay aboard Orchid Trendy, a 20-cabin ship with private balconies, an outdoor jacuzzi, Asian-European meals, and guided bay activities. Pickup starts in Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:30 am. Staff names praised for service include Thomas, Gin, Alex, Steve, and Kevin.

“Really fun attractions, nice boat and food. The staff is amazing and Gin is the best staff member.”

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Orchid Cruises 2Days/1Night 5 Star All included - A night aboard Orchid Cruises
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Orchid Cruises 2Days/1Night 5 Star All included

3.Orchid Cruises 2Days/1Night 5 Star All included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · from $380

Sail from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay aboard Orchid Cruises, with a private balcony, meals, scenic cruising, and a 6:00 am Tai Chi session. The small group is capped at 15, and attentive crew members such as Win, Bang, and Rose are noted for thoughtful service.

“Furnishings and food were amazing but it was really the friendly attentive staff that put this over the top. Win the manager was lovely with my 14 year old son and he and the team accommodated our dietary requests. Tien was a great Read more”

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Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay - Day one: limestone islands, water activities, and onboard time
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Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

4.Peony Cruise : Unique 2 Days Tuan Chau – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $350

Sail from Tuan Chau through quieter Lan Ha Bay on a two-day Peony Cruise. Expect a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, spring-roll making, squid fishing, Tai Chi, Cat Ba Island, and Trung Trang Cave. Guides including Tom and Ken help lead the shore activities.

“Fantastic experience! Guide Tom was extremely helpful and friendly, going above and beyond. He shared tons of insider info about the area, which will definitely help us plan our next trip to Ninh Binh 😊. The crew was great, and the food was delicious - a perfect combo! Highly recommend!”

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Mekong Delta Homestay 2-Day at Family Tiny Garden - Small Group - Vinh Trang Pagoda and the classic Mekong stops
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Mekong Delta Homestay 2-Day at Family Tiny Garden – Small Group

5.Mekong Delta Homestay 2-Day at Family Tiny Garden – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $89

Trade Ho Chi Minh City traffic for rice fields, orchards, canals, and a night at Family Tiny Garden. Your small group may be led by guides such as Chow, Dennis, Son, or Phong, with cycling, kayaking, fishing, cooking, river boats, and an early market ride included.

“Incredible life experience. Treated like family and given a glimpse of life on the Mekong. Truly a highlight and would recommend to all. Lots of activities and amazing food too”

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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden - departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers - The boat ride from Raiatea to Taha’a
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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

6.1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $144

From Raiatea, take a 35 to 45-minute boat ride to Taha’a’s Coral Garden for a gentle drift snorkel among colorful coral, tropical fish, clams, and possible octopus sightings. Guides such as Gony, Julian, and Laurence lead small groups of up to 10. Bring water shoes.

“We have spent the last 3 days in the French Polynesian, Tahiti, Mooroa and Raiatea. These islands are beautiful and we did some fantastic tours. We were shopping for black Tahitian Pearls, had island tours, and snorkels in an uninhabited island called Taaha. Our favorite was snorkeling. The best snorkeling we have ever seen. The huge variety of fish, the large quantities of fish, stingrays, moray eels and so much more. The coral was beautiful…lots of different types of coral in all beautiful colors. The staff was fun and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star all included - The cabins and what the private balcony changes
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Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star all included

7.Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star all included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $372

Spend one night aboard Orchid Cruises, sailing from Hai Phong through Halong and Lan Ha bays. You get a private balcony, meals, Cat Ba’s Trung Trang Cave, Tai Chi, a canoe outing, and round-trip Hanoi transfers. Staff members such as Louis, Suzie, Fiora, Jess, and Gin are frequently named for attentive service.

“The staff, food, accommodations and the unbelivable views was special. This was a very relaxing experience. Some of the group wished we did the 2 night. Highly recommend this experience.”

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Peony Cruise 5* Lan Hạ Bay 2 days 1 night with 2 ways transfer

8.Peony Cruise 5* Lan Hạ Bay 2 days 1 night with 2 ways transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $225

Spend two days and one night aboard the 5-star Peony Cruise, traveling from Hanoi through Ha Long Bay and quieter Lan Ha Bay. You get limousine pickup, meals, a guide, air-conditioned transport, Tai Chi at sunrise, and a route through Tra Bau, Cat Ba Island, and Tuan Chau.

“It was a good experience overall. It was not clear how the pick up/drop off was going to work, but they called the day before to clarify. The cruise it self was good.”

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Orchid Premium Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star - Lunch begins while the boat gets underway
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Orchid Premium Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star

9.Orchid Premium Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $550

You’ll leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter at 7:30 am for a two-day Orchid Cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Expect a feeder boat transfer, meals, tai chi at sunrise, polished cabins, and attentive staff such as Louis, Gin, Thomas, and Dong.

“Great experience with the whole team. Everyone is very nice and helpfull. The boat is amazing, and the rooms are beautiful, with great views from all the space.”

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Halong Bay 2 Days-1 Night with Orchid Cruise - First afternoon around Halong Bay
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Halong Bay 2 Days-1 Night with Orchid Cruise

10.Halong Bay 2 Days-1 Night with Orchid Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $360

Spend one night aboard Orchid Cruise while exploring Halong and Lan Ha bays from Hanoi. You’ll visit Cat Ba National Park and Trung Trang Cave, kayak, join a Vietnamese cooking class, fish for squid, and enjoy meals, tea, Tai Chi, and a sundeck.

“I booked 2D1N cruise, after searching reviews on internet.”

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Mekong 2-Day Tour Floating Market-Bird Sanctuary-Flower Village - Cai Rang Floating Market with breakfast and coffee
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Mekong 2-Day Tour Floating Market-Bird Sanctuary-Flower Village

11.Mekong 2-Day Tour Floating Market-Bird Sanctuary-Flower Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $150

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, staying overnight in Chau Doc. See Cai Rang Floating Market at breakfast time, make local snacks on Son Islet, ride through Tra Su Cajuput Forest, and visit Sa Dec’s flower village and historic homes.

“Times of lunches and dinner were so uncomfortable. We had dinner at 6pm which I found it to be very early in a hot day and the day after they took us for lunch at 11.30! I didn’t eat as I wasn’t hungry. The van was so smelly and therefore unpleasant. The guide didn’t say Read more”

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Explore Untouched Bai Tu Long: 2-Day Garden Bay Cruise Journey - What the $166.25 price really covers
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Explore Untouched Bai Tu Long: 2-Day Garden Bay Cruise Journey

12.Explore Untouched Bai Tu Long: 2-Day Garden Bay Cruise Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $166

Join Vinadu for a two-day, one-night cruise from Hanoi into Bai Tu Long Bay. You’ll kayak near Cap La, ride a bamboo boat through Vung Vieng Fishing Village, enjoy Vietnamese cooking and tai chi, and sleep in a sea-view cabin. Guides such as Ana, Tommy, and Hung have earned praise for friendly, clear service.

“We had the best cruise ever in Bai Tu Long Bay! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcomed throughout the trip. Our guide was excellent, providing us with insightful information and ensuring we had a fantastic time. I highly recommend this cruise to everyone. Keep up the great work!”

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Orchid Cruise Halong Bay 2Days 1Night on 5 Star Cruise - Settling in around Lan Ha Bay
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Orchid Cruise Halong Bay 2Days 1Night on 5 Star Cruise

13.Orchid Cruise Halong Bay 2Days 1Night on 5 Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $390

Sail from Hanoi through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay on a 5-star Orchid Cruise. You’ll explore a large cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat, visit Viet Hai Village, join a spring-roll class, and wake to Tai Chi. Crew members such as Trang, David, Martin, Elle, and Lucas may vary by sailing.

“I enjoyed the beautiful luxurious boat with its fabulous attentive staff if not at times theatrical-like 🫣BUT be mindful as I would have preferred transparent reasonable pricing for ‘add ons’ tea/ coffee was mentioned as included but VietnamesRead more”

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1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour - The south-shore ride to the gardens
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1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour

14.1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Join a small group at 8:30 a.m. from Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone and ride south to the Botanical Gardens. Guides such as Jimmy and Abraham add local history, plant knowledge, coffee tasting, and garden context. The tour ends at the gardens, with lunch, hiking, or a bus ride back available.

“Jimmy was a fantastic guide and we enjoyed our day with him. He is very knowledgeable and met our expectations”

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Peony Cruise Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay (2D1N) - Boarding Peony Cruise at Halong Bay
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Peony Cruise Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay (2D1N)

15.Peony Cruise Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay (2D1N)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $285

Spend one night aboard Peony Cruise among the limestone towers of Halong and Lan Ha Bay. Expect a private-balcony cabin, meals, kayaking or bamboo boating at Dark and Bright Cave, Trung Trang Cave, Tai Chi, and a polished crew that may include Orchid, Bobby, Bright, Tu, or Jason.

“We rated the cruise as 5 star as the staff were just beautiful. Bobby & his team did everything to make sure our trip to experience Ha Long Bay was a magical one. All the staff were very attentive. The boat was authentic but with modern faRead more”

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