RIVER CRUISES · 2-DAY EXPERIENCES

Where to Cruise: the 11 Best 2-Day Experiences Worldwide

11 cruises  ·  from $48 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 2-day experiences worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.

Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat - Day one: Karnak and Luxor Temple
2-Day Experiences, Egypt River Cruises, Luxor River Cruises, Nile Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat

1.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews Our pick

Review of a 2-day Hurghada to Luxor tour with temples, hotel, balloon ride, Nile boat, guides, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“An unforgettable 2-day trip! Everything was well-organized, the balloon ride at sunrise was magical, the Nile boat was relaxing, and the temples were incredible. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Egypt!”

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Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night - Day two: early breakfast and the Tra On market
2-Day Experiences, Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises, Mekong Delta Tours, River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Vietnam River Cruises

Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days – 1Night

2.Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days – 1Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $680

Review of the 2-day Bassac Mekong cruise from Ho Chi Minh City, with Cai Be, floating markets, meals, transfers, cabins, and practical tips.

“Typhoon honey is the best guide our tour n very nice people n one of the best guide ever my Vietnam tour n enjoy our trip with typhoon”

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2 Day Guilin Highlights Li River Cruise and Longji Terraces Tour - What three hours at Longji really gives you
2-Day Experiences, China River Cruises, Guilin River Cruises, Li River and Yangtze Cruises, River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 Day Guilin Highlights Li River Cruise and Longji Terraces Tour

3.2 Day Guilin Highlights Li River Cruise and Longji Terraces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews Top rated

Review of Guilin’s private 2-day tour with Longji Rice Terraces, Li River cruise, Yangshuo, private transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Leo, our guide and driver, was super. He not only gave us information about the places we were visiting, he was thoughtful and always brought us fresh fruit on both days of our tour. Anyone looking to book this tour must request for Leo as the guide and driver.”

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From Ho Chi Minh: 2-Day Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh by Boat - My Tho and Vinh Trang Pagoda: an early start
2-Day Experiences, Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises, Mekong Delta Tours, Tour Reviews, Vietnam River Cruises

From Ho Chi Minh: 2-Day Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh by Boat

4.From Ho Chi Minh: 2-Day Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 2 days · from $228

Review this 2-day Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh trip, with temples, coconut canals, Chau Doc, border help, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“When I signed up for this months before our trip, it was to go to floating markets, then on to Cambodia. What we got was a bait and switch, spent way too much time at a rest stop, then too much time at Buddha temples. We were supposed to be doing the river before lunch, but didn’t get there until after. We were thrown on a tour with folks staying in Vietnam, and my husband and I were an afterthought. Put in a car to drive us to CAI bey and didn’t get there until 8pm. The hotel we put us in was maybe 2 stars and right next to…”

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Cairo 2-Day Tour: Giza, GEM, Citadel, Bazaar & Nile Dinner Cruise - Meeting the Great Sphinx
2-Day Experiences, Dinner Cruises, Dinner Cruises in Egypt, Dinner Cruises in Giza, Egypt River Cruises, Giza River Cruises, Markets, Nile Cruises, River Cruises, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cairo 2-Day Tour: Giza, GEM, Citadel, Bazaar & Nile Dinner Cruise

2-Day Private Tour: Classic Li River Cruise and Longji Terrace Tour - Day one: the long road to Longji
2-Day Experiences, China River Cruises, Guilin River Cruises, Li River and Yangtze Cruises, River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

2-Day Private Tour: Classic Li River Cruise and Longji Terrace Tour

6.2-Day Private Tour: Classic Li River Cruise and Longji Terrace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $417

Review of Guilin’s private 2-day Longji Rice Terraces and Li River cruise, with itinerary details, value advice, practical tips, and who should book.

“Found Top China Travel agent thru the internet as I was browsing on China land tour arrangements. Was skeptical given it was my first time in dealing with Top China Travel agency that is based in Guilin, China. My email inquiries were addressed Read more”

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2-Day Mekong tour from HCM Boat-bike-cooking class-visit forest - From Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
2-Day Experiences, Cooking Classes, Cycling Tours, Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises, Mekong Delta Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vietnam River Cruises, Workshops

2-Day Mekong tour from HCM Boat-bike-cooking class-visit forest

7.2-Day Mekong tour from HCM Boat-bike-cooking class-visit forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

Explore the Mekong Delta by boat, bicycle, ferry, and cooking class, with Cai Rang Market, cocoa, canals, and a forest reserve.

“We had a wonderful 2 day trip on the Mekong delta. Kin, our guide, was incredibly kind, fun and knowledgeable. In only two days we visited, brick, coconut candy, chocolate and noodle factories, we cycled along leafy pathways, cooked Vietnamese pancakes and visited the amazing floating market at dawn.highly recommended !”

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Mekong Eyes Cruises 2Days/1 Night - Day one: lunch, orchards, and a sunset on deck
2-Day Experiences, Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises, Mekong Delta Tours, River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Vietnam River Cruises

Mekong Eyes Cruises 2Days/1 Night

8.Mekong Eyes Cruises 2Days/1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $450

Mekong Eyes 2-day cruise review with cabin details, village stops, food, price, transport, and practical advice for choosing your Mekong Delta trip.

“It was hard to rate this because there were some big positives but also several things that let the trip down.”

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Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Cruise 2 Days 1 Night - Starting at Phu An Jetty and heading toward Sa Dec
2-Day Experiences, Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises, Mekong Delta Tours, River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Vietnam River Cruises

Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Cruise 2 Days 1 Night

9.Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Cruise 2 Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $780

Review the 2-day Song Xanh Sampan Mekong cruise, with floating markets, local food, private service, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.

“I can not recommend thus trip enough. We had been two weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia and I really wanted to experience the real Mekong Delta. Instead of going to a tourist beach this was the perfect wind down to our trip. The guiRead more”

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Dragon Eyes Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days 1 Night - Boarding at 11:30 and settling into the boat
2-Day Experiences, Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises, Mekong Delta Tours, River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Vietnam River Cruises

Dragon Eyes Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days 1 Night

10.Dragon Eyes Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,300

Review the Dragon Eyes Mekong Delta Cruise, with a two-day route, floating markets, village cycling, meals, cabins, and practical booking advice.

“Wow what a fantastic trip. Stunning views and really interesting. Our host Kin was so friendly and knowledgeable, and shared stories and information generously. All crew were friendly and helpful. Food and service was wonderful. Highly recommended for all couples who want a relaxing and interesting trip. We would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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Mekong Eyes Cruises for 2Days/1 Night - Cai Be Floating Market and the first river hours
2-Day Experiences, Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises, Mekong Delta Tours, River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Vietnam River Cruises

Mekong Eyes Cruises for 2Days/1 Night

11.Mekong Eyes Cruises for 2Days/1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $420

Cruise the Mekong Delta aboard a traditional rice-barge vessel, with Cai Be, sampan excursions, meals, and attentive guides over two days.

“OMG what a welcomed informative, relaxing river cruise with Mekong Eye river cruise. The staff were very attentive without being 'in your face'. Chac (Jack) was so enthusiastic, informative, friendly and fun on our 2 night river cruise we wRead more”

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