Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay
Morning
Peony Cruise is set to depart at noon from Lot 34, Tuan Chau Marina, around 3 hours from Hanoi. If you book shuttle bus service, the pickup time is between 8:30 - 9:00am.
Afternoon
Check in and enjoy welcome drink as well as safety instructions. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay. You have lunch while the cruise passes stunning islets and islands. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. The first stop is Tra Bau Area with the tranquil scenery. You can swim or kayak to discover the bay.
Early evening
Return to boat, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. It’s time for Sunset Party. You can order some drinks from the bar to chill at the top deck or book a spa at the reception to refresh your body. There will be a cooking lession with one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines called spring rolls.
Evening
Deluxe dinner 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. 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.
Day 2: Viet Hai Village - Ba Trai Dao Area
Early morning
Coffee, tea and pastries for light breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
Morning
You will be transfered to the day tour cruise to visit the bay to go further than Lan Ha Bay You start the journey to discover Viet Hai village - a peaceful village with extremely beautiful scenery by bike or tram along the trails, through vast rice fields. You stop to rest and visit the old house made from straw, mud, bamboo ... find out the lives of local people.
Afternoon
The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area with fine white sand, you are free to swim or participate in kayaking activity.
Return to Peony Cruises. You will be watching the sunset fall on Ha Long Bay, immersed in soothing or vibrant music, sipping a cocktail.
Evening
Deluxe dinner 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. 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.
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi
Early morning
Wake up early to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lan Ha Bay at dawn. Have a light breakfast at the restaurant.
Morning
We access Cat Ba Island and visit Trung Trang Cave - one of the highlights of the island with the stalactites and pristine beauty.
9:30am
At 9:30, visitors check out the cabin and make any incurred payments. You will enjoy a delightful brunch while the ship cruises back. We bid farewell at Tuan Chau Marina, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
Afternoon
Back to your drop-off point in Old Quarter Center. End of the trip.