09:10 You will be picked up in the Hanoi Old Quarter to take a two-hour drive to Haiphong (Transfer is optional at extra charge).
11:30 Arrival at Got Ferry Terminal. Enjoy a special tea for refreshment at Peony Cruises’ Lounge.
12:15 Transfer by a small boat to the PEONY CRUISES.
12:30 Enjoy welcome drink, listen to cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check in.
13:00 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.
15:30 Kayak at Frog Lake (Ao Ech) to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
17:00 Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy swimming in the green emerald and cool water.
17:45 Return to PEONY CRUISE, enjoy the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class or Happy Hour.
19:30 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.
21:30 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: Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island (B/L/D)
This day is for two-night cruise only. If you wish to book one-night cruise, please skip it.
06:15 The day starts early onboard PEONY CRUISES with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
08:30 Transfer to Peony Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island. You will transfer by electric car or cycle through local villages, rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, which is made from straw, mud, and bamboo. Great chance to see the daily life of local people on the Cat Ba Island.
11:30 Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
13:30 Visit Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. Use your imagination to name beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get interesting introduction from Orchid’s professional tour guide.
15:30 Return to PEONY CRUISE. Enjoy swimming at the untouched area or join a traditional cooking class. Follow the chef to make some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
19:30 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
21:30 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 - Departure (B)
06:15 Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served. Continue to explore the bay.
07:45 Visit 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.
09:45 Come back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 While 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.
11:35 Return to the Got Pier then disembark.
12:00 Transfer back to Hanoi or depart to your next destination.
