Hanoi Trip Overview
The 4-star Peony Cruise is one of the lastest cruising experiences in Halong Bay that will offer you an unforgettable experience in this earthly wonder without losing your budget. The Peony brings you a short transfer only in 2.5 hours to save time, sailing through less touristy bay in a cool atmosphere and the Peony is the first 4-star cruise that offers Halong Bay. All cabins have a private balcony, which creates the greatest comfort for your stay in Halong. Do not wait any longer to enjoy a wonderful trip!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Cruises
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The 4-star Peony Cruise is one of the lastest cruising experiences in Halong Bay that will offer you an unforgettable experience in this earthly wonder without losing your budget. The Peony brings you a short transfer only in 2.5 hours to save time, sailing through less touristy bay in a cool atmosphere and the Peony is the first 4-star cruise that offers Halong Bay. All cabins have a private balcony, which creates the greatest comfort for your stay in Halong. Do not wait any longer to enjoy a wonderful trip!
Itinerary
Day 1: HA NOI – HAI PHONG – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
Pass By: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
09:10 – 9:30: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to GOT Ferry – Cat Hai town ( The transportation not included, please book in next step) Hai Phong city, arrive at around 11:30. On the way to the GOT ferry, you will have a chance to experience on the longest bridge in South East Asia. You can enjoy special tea at Peony Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
12:15: We welcome our guests on-board 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. The PEONY CRUISE boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. 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 .
15:30: 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.
16:30: 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 where you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. On board 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. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19:30: Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful on-board catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting After dinner is your time to 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
Accommodation included: On boat
Day 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI
Pass By: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
06:00: Rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sun deck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in local boat to explore the bay in the area. 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 300 m 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.
9:45: Return to PEONY CRUISE boat for check-out procedures
10:00: Brunch is served while cruise getting back to the pier. 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!
12:00: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at Got Ferry, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
14:30: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of services.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
