Embark on a remarkable journey through Lan Ha Bay aboard the luxurious Peony 5-star cruise – a true gem nestled in the heart of the bay. With its sophisticated design that beautifully blends modern luxury with traditional charm, Peony promises an extraordinary travel experience. Enjoy spacious rooms with private balconies offering stunning sea views, savor gourmet dining with a blend of Asian and European flavors, and take part in thrilling activities like swimming, kayaking, and exploring hidden caves. Every detail aboard Peony is crafted to ensure your utmost comfort. Set sail with Peony and treat yourself to an unforgettable escape amidst the stunning emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay.
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Highlights
Explore the Tra Bau area, renowned for its pristine and poetic natural beauty.
Cycle or take an electric vehicle to discover Viet Hai village, nestled deep within the tropical forest.
Venture into Trung Trang Cave, one of the most impressive caves on Cat Ba Island.
This 3D2N product currently names Cat Ba in Lan Ha Bay. Compare the route to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay geography. An advertised cave, island or beach stop is subject to the vessel’s actual permitted sailing plan and weather.
Ask what happens on Day 2: a separate activity area, a smaller boat, free time or a repeat of the same bay. Our Ha Long Bay duration guide helps weigh two nights against one. Families and older travellers should request details of cabin decks, stairs, tender boarding and meal arrangements instead of relying on a “luxury” label.
Hanoi transfer: Listed as an exclusion; request the amount and meeting point separately.
Food: vegetarian, Jain and allergy-specific requests require acceptance by the actual vessel.
Price and changes: confirm cabin rates for your date rather than treating historic USD/INR examples as current; ask about Tet surcharges, drinks and cancellation rules.
Contact Vietnam Story for a checked quotation: Give us your India departure city, dates, group size, traveller ages and cabin preferences. We can compare the Ha Long and Lan Ha cruise options with a written inclusion/exclusion list.
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Sunshine03762139442
October 28, 2026
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One of our best experiences ever!
What a trip to Vietnam?! One of our most beautiful holidays. Special thanks to Ivy for the way she organised our tour. So flawless & amazing! Can’t wait to do this again!
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SLMunnings
October 28, 2026
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Aussies in Vietnam
this is our 5th TAD adventure. When booking you know where you are going but from experience we know it’s the Tour Leader that will make or break the trip. Tom greeted us and started with setting up a What’s App, a great idea, it is more than just helpful, it brings the team together, sharing & caring. it didn’t take long for everyone to jump onboard adding info, asking questions and adding /sharing photos. Tom sorted our rooms, handed out our keys, had Water everyday, paid ahead for entry to excursion destinations, organised for laundry etc which certainly ment less headaches for everyone ( upgrade) Organising the bus to save walking or taxi/uber ride (upgrade) With Tom’s wide smile, warm personality & good English we knew we were in good hands, always happy to help out and deal with our issues (they happen) As a tour leader we rate him AAA. If every tour guide followed his lead they would be a winner for their company & everyone taking their tour Thank you Tom for making our trip so enjoyable and stress free Sharon & Matt 🙏🫶
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T V
October 26, 2026
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Great experience
5 Stars – Excellent Tours and Wonderful Guides! We had an absolutely fantastic experience during our recent visit to Hanoi, Vietnam! We booked two private tours, and both exceeded our expectations. A very special thank you to our wonderful tour guides, Hung and Cathy, who made our time in Vietnam truly memorable. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and beauty of their country. Everything was exceptionally well organized, and the attention to detail throughout both tours was outstanding. Our guides went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable, enjoying themselves, and getting the most out of each experience. We especially appreciated their warm hospitality, flexibility, and willingness to answer all our questions. Their enthusiasm and personal touches made the tours even more enjoyable. Vietnam is a beautiful country with amazing people, and Hung and Cathy were wonderful ambassadors for it. We cannot thank the entire team enough for making our visit so special. We highly recommend their services to anyone visiting Vietnam and would absolutely book with them again! Thank you, Hung and Cathy, for the wonderful memories and exceptional hospitality!
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Prasanna T
October 23, 2026
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Excellent support
Excellent customer service and co ordination. Prompt and proactive support by Ms Ivy who made the experience more enjoyable.
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FarAway10075616666
October 23, 2026
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Nina is the best customised tour planner
Absolute fun and wonderful planning as per our liking. Not too tight schedule, relaxed, yet covered important places. Had good stay. Good time at beach, had fun parties, the cruise was wonderful. Nina helped us plan everything perfectly. Thanks nina.
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Paul H
October 23, 2026
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Lical expeeience in Hoi An
On a Trip A Deal tour, our local tour guide in Hoi An Dung was from this company and she wad amazing. Always going the extra mile to make our trip perfect.
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Karen A
October 23, 2026
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Ninh Binh day trip
Fabulous day trip to Ninh Binh with guide Hai Nguyen. Incredible experience for my first trip to Vietnam….. wonderful climb and then traditional row boats trip. Very informative and brilliant way to get to know a bit more about the country.
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Nazar N
October 22, 2026
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A Wonderful and Memorable Vietnam Trip! 🇻🇳 Thanks to Nina
We had a wonderful time exploring Vietnam, and the entire trip was smooth and well organised. Staying in Hanoi’s Old Quarter was a great experience, and we really enjoyed exploring the beautiful landscapes of Ninh Binh and taking the boat ride through Trang An. The highlight of our trip was the overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay. The stunning scenery, peaceful overnight stay, and morning kayaking made it a truly memorable experience. The limousine transfers were also comfortable and hassle-free throughout the trip. A special thanks to Nina for helping customise our itinerary and patiently answering all my questions from day one. Her support and guidance made the planning process much easier and gave us confidence before the trip. Overall, everything went smoothly, and we returned home with lots of beautiful memories. Thanks to Nina and the entire team for making our Vietnam trip such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended. 😊❤️
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Krishna Sowjany... G
October 22, 2026
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An Excellent Guide – Thank You, Hai Nguyen!
An Excellent Guide – Thank You, Hai Nguyen! Hai Nguyen made our Vietnam trip truly memorable! He was punctual, friendly, patient, and incredibly helpful throughout our time with him. He explained everything so well that we could appreciate not just the places we visited, but also the culture and stories behind them. What touched me most was his willingness to go the extra mile. At Mua Cave, he patiently helped me climb the steps and encouraged me along the way. He also helped us take lovely photographs, assisted us with shopping, and took us to a place selling beautiful bamboo products. His suggestions to visit the night market and take an evening walk around the lake added some wonderful experiences to our trip that we might otherwise have missed. Hai was always considerate, and attentive to our needs. His warmth and genuine helpfulness made us feel comfortable and well looked after. It is these little gestures and personal touches that make a trip memorable, and Hai certainly made a difference to ours. Thank you, Hai, for your kindness, patience, and for helping us create such lovely memories in Vietnam. We are so glad we had you as our guide and would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone visiting Vietnam. You made our trip extra special!
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nishant v
October 21, 2026
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Title: A lovely Vietnam trip with great support from Nina and Ivy
We had a wonderful time in Vietnam and came home with so many lovely memories. A big thank you to Nina for arranging our trip and to Ivy for helping us throughout the tour. Having the hotels and transfers organised made travelling between destinations much easier. When our flight timing changed, we appreciated having someone to contact and help us work through the arrangements. We really enjoyed exploring Vietnam together, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make the trip a success. Thank you, Nina and Ivy, for looking after us. We would happily recommend your team to friends and family planning a visit to Vietnam!
8:00 – 8:30: A limousine bus picks the guests up at your hotel.
12:00: The crew members of Peony Cruises will welcome you at No.34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh. Phone for receptionist at Peony Cruises’s lounge: +84 987671669 / +84 936905115.
12.30: You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Peony Cruises. Itinerary briefing is announced during this time.
13.00: Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn’t get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay – A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.
Enjoy the delicious luncheon of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies while cruising along Lan Ha bay with the breathtaking scenery
15:30: Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands.
Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the Jacuzzi pool on the Peony Cruises.
17:30 – 18:30: Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Enjoy a Happy Hour time – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at the bar. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay.
19.30: Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our skillful chef. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00 – 22.00: Relax and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge). Indulge yourself with spa service (optional) or simply relax on the top deck justunder the cover of a brightly illuminated sky. Or try to get your luck at the squid fishing on the main deck.
6:00: Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sunrise over the bay.
6:45 – 7.15: Breakfast is served at the restaurant.
8:00 – 8:30: The guests are transferred to a day trip boat and set sail for the further Lan Ha Bay – cruising along the peaceful and quiet nature of the bay. Or you are free to relax on cruise if you do not like to move for a day trip.
10:30 – 11:00: After reaching Viet Hai jetty, the guest will have a great experience in cycling or having a ride on an e-cart to Viet Hai village through the tropical rainforest canopy and towering limestone mountains, also surrounded by the green.
Learn about the villager’s daily life and how people built and lived in the bamboo thatched houses; the earthen walls are made of straw and mud covered with trellis, forming walls to block rain and wind.
12:15 – 13:30: Return to the day trip boat and enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the boat is cruising to the kayaking and swimming spot.
13:30: Explore the secluded and quiet lagoon by kayaks or having a swim off the boat is a great fun.
16:30: Head back to the Peony Cruises to relax. Have a soak in the Jacuzzi pool. Enjoy the music and your favorite drinks by the pool.
17:30 – 18:30: Enjoy “happy hour” on the deck and BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. Watch the sunset falling on the bay.
Attend the cooking demonstration to learn the different type of the Vietnamese spring rolls.
19:30: Dinner is served at the Peony Cruises ‘s restaurant.
21:00 – 22:00: Enjoy the nightlife of the bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music. Taste some cocktail at the bar. Otherwise, you can go for the squid fishing with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Halong Bay from the balcony.
6:00: Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon.
6:45 – 7:15: Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary)
7:30 – 9:00: You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of talactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.
9:30: Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin.
Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle the bar bill by the desk at the restaurant (if any)
10:30 – 11:00: Disembark the Peony Cruises and transferred back to Block #34, Big Bay group terminal, Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for the luggage.
11:30 – 12:00: The guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina.
Table price
Services
Price Net/ Person
Cruise cost only
Sharing cabin
Single cabin
Deluxe Balcony (1st floor, 26m2)
300 USD
(26,136 INR)
480 USD
(41,818 INR)
Premium Deluxe Balcony (2nd floor, 26m2)
335 USD
(29,185 INR)
535 USD
(46,609 INR)
Peony Exclusive Suite (2nd floor, 45m2)
450 USD
(39,204 INR)
720 USD
(62,726 INR)
Family Deluxe Balcony for 3 pax (1st floor, 52m2, 2 cabins)
360 USD
(31,363 INR)
N/A
Family Deluxe Balcony for 4 pax (1st floor, 52m2, 2 cabins)
300 USD
(26,136 INR)
N/A
Family Premium Deluxe Balcony for 3 pax – (2nd floor, 26m2, 2 cabins)
402 USD
(34,993 INR)
N/A
Family Premium Deluxe Balcony for 4 pax – (2nd floor, 52m2, 2 cabins)
337 USD
(29,381 INR)
N/A
Limousine bus 2 ways Hanoi – Ha long- Hanoi
25 USD
(2,178 INR)
Children Policy
Under 5 years old:
Children under 5 years old sharing the full price cabin with adults: Free of charge (Limited to 1 child/1 cabin)
From 2nd children: charged 50% adult (without extra bed).
From 5 to 10 years old:
01 Child stays in the double/twin cabin with 2 adults: charged 75% adult.
From 11 years old:
Children from 11 years old will be charged as adults
Two children below 11 years stay in a private cabin are charged at 100% of the full cabin rate.
Cancellation policy for Tours & Tour Packages Reservations
No Show: 100 % charge
1 – 3 days: 50 % of the tour price
4 days: 20 % of the tour price
5 days: No charge
Interactive tour route
Route Map
Follow the tour route from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island and explore each destination in journey order.
Start
Hanoi
End
Cat Ba Island
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Route map and ordered stops
The interactive route map enhances the ordered tour stops shown beside it. If the map is unavailable, the complete route remains readable in the list.
We have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old to join the tour. Group members aged 16-17 years old are welcome to join the tour but only with a family member that will act as their guardian whilst on tour. Aside from that, no age requirements at all!
Our tour run everyday, but our main focus are private tours for small group like couple or family. To request a customized tour, please note it down in your special request, send us your detail requirement and we will work closely with you to tailor your unforgettable trips.
Incase you cannot find your tour guide/airport representative, please stay calm, stay where you are and contact the tour guide that we provided or contact us to tell your address, we will contact our tour guide/ representative to looking for you as soon as possible.
Pease note that most of Halong bay trips are group tours, that means you will share the limousine transport with other guests to save your money but still feel comfortable. If you would like to get the private transfer, please contact us at anytime to get the deal.
