Peony Cruise

Day 1

Hanoi – Lan Ha Bay/A Night on a Peaceful Bay

In the morning

  • 9:30: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Peony Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
  • At 12:30, Transfer by tender to the PEONY CRUISE.

In the afternoon

  • We welcome our guests onboard the PEONY CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
  • 13:15: PEONY CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park
  • Explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated. You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.
  • Peony Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
  • 17:30: Returning PEONY CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal

In the evening

  • 19:00: Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
  • 21:00: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Meals included: __/Lunch/Dinner

Parameter: Hanoi – Hai Phong: 150km/Driving: 2 hours on highway

Overnight on cruise

Day 2

Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi / Flavor of the Bay

In the morning

  • At 6:15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay.
  • We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination..
  • At 9:45: Peony Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for fixing the bill and checking out
  • Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
  • 10:30 :Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

In the afternoon

  • 12:00 – 12:30: Disembark Peony Cruise and get on the car to get back to Hanoi
  • 15:00: Trip finishes at your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/__

Parameter: Lan Ha – Hanoi: 150km/ Driving: 2.5 hours on highway

INCLUSION EXCLUSION
Cabin with Ocean view Meals, Beverages which are not specified in the program
English speaking guide on cruise Any unclarified flight tickets
Welcome drink and complimentary water on the bus and in your cabin Personal travel insurance
All meals as listed in the program Any personal expenses
Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Pick-up and drop-off points must be in the old quarter) but private car is upon your request Any gratuities and tips to driver or tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide and driver)
All entrance fee and sightseeing tickets as listed Bank fee
Any surcharge for holiday
Day 1

Hanoi – Halong Bay/A Night on a Peaceful Bay

In the morning

  • 9:30: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Peony Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
  • At 12:30, Transfer by tender to the PEONY CRUISE.

In the afternoon

  • We welcome our guests onboard the PEONY CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
  • 13:15: PEONY CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have an International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park
  • Explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated. You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.
  • Peony Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
  • 17:30: Returning PEONY CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal

In the evening

  • 19:00: Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
  • 21:00: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Meals included: __/Lunch/Dinner

Parameter:  Hanoi – Lan Ha: 150km/ Driving: 2.5 hours on highway

Overnight on cruise

Day 2

Off-the-beaten-track Lan Ha Bay

In the morning

  • Around 06:15, start your day early onboard with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck then have breakfast in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape.
  • At 08:30: The cruise will continue by transfer to Peony Day Boat to visit Viet Hai Village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people
  • At noon, back to the day boat for keep visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.

In the afternoon

  • Visiting Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. You will use your imagination to name any beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get the interesting introduction of our professional tour guide on Peony Day Boat.
  • At 15:00, return to Peony Cruise. From 15:00 onward, you can enjoy swimming at the untouched area. Then the cooking class and Happy Hour deals is set again while watching sunset on deck.

In the evening

  • Dinner is served at 19:30 then enjoy peaceful night onboard. Optionally, you can book massage service in advance.

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Overnight on cruise

Day 3

Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi / Flavor of the Bay

In the morning

  • At 6:15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay.
  • We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
  • At 9:45: Peony Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for fixing the bill and checking out
  • Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
  • 10: 30: Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

In the afternoon

  • 12:00 – 12:30: Disembark Peony Cruise and get on the car to get back to Hanoi
  • 15:00 Trip finishes at your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/__

Parameter: Lan Ha – Hanoi: 150km/ Driving: 2.5 hours on highway

INCLUSION EXCLUSION
Cabin with Ocean view Meals, Beverages which are not specified in the program
English speaking guide on cruise Any unclarified flight tickets
Welcome drink and complimentary water on the bus and in your cabin Personal travel insurance
All meals as listed in the program Any personal expenses
Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Pick-up and drop-off points must be in the old quarter) but private car is upon your request Any gratuities and tips to driver or tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide and driver)
All entrance fee and sightseeing tickets as listed Bank fee
Any surcharge for holiday