Excellent Choice: Peony Junk Cruise + Hanoi Pearl Hotel 3 Days 2 Nights
Lot 34 Tuan Chau Port, Halong, Vietnam
Belong to Big Bay Group, Peony Cruise is one of the best-selling mid-range junk cruises to Lan Ha Bay with special services like a spa, jacuzzi, pool, etc.
This neoclassical-style junk has delicate but modern facilities and 20 beautiful cabins, strongly imprinting tourists' emotions. Moreover, guests can visit the pretty Cat Ba Island during their overnight tour.
Launched in 2018
20 cabins
Metal Boat
- Board games
- Jacuzzi
- Lounge
- Pool
- Private Balcony
- Spa & Massage
Peony Junk Cruise
Lot 34 Tuan Chau Port, Halong, Vietnam
Cabins & Suites
Deluxe
26.0m2
2 guests
Double/Twin
Deluxe
26.0m2
2 guests
Double/Twin
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Deluxe
26.0m2
2 guests
Double/Twin
This is the standard cabin with 12 rooms on the 1st deck. The plus point of this cabin is handmade wooden decoration which is made by skillful Vietnames artists.
Cabin Amenities
Private Balcony
Wardrobe
Mini Bar
Bathrobe
Slippers
Safe Box
Bathtub
Life Vests
Hair Dryer
Walk-in Shower
Air Conditioniner
In-room Telephone
En-suite Bathroom
Bathroom Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Fruits
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Premium Deluxe
26.0m2
2 guests
Double/Twin
Premium Deluxe
26.0m2
2 guests
Double/Twin
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Premium Deluxe
26.0m2
2 guests
Double/Twin
These 6 Premium cabins are situated on the 2nd floor with neoclassical style and wooden decor.
Cabin Amenities
Private Balcony
TV
Mini Bar
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Slippers
Safe Box
Wardrobe
Life Vests
Hair Dryer
Walk-in Shower
En-suite Bathroom
Air Conditioniner
In-room Telephone
Bathroom Amenities
Complimentary Water
Complimentary Fruits
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Booking Policy
- 1 Night at Hanoi Pearl Hotel + 1 Night at Peony Cruise
- Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi by sharing limousine bus
- Hanoi Airport pick up
- Welcome Drink
- Entrance & Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins & Suites with A/C
- Luxury en-suite Bathroom
- All meals on board
- Sunrise Tai Chi Class
- Insurance on board
- Taxes and Service Charges
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages
- Tips & Others Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
- 01 (one) child maximum per cabin and child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximum 02 (two) adults.
- Free of charge for child under 5 years old, in parent’s room and using existing bedding.
- 75% charge of adult price from 5 to 12 years old sharing parents’ room.
- A child from 13 years old up will be considered adult.
- More than 15 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 14 to 2 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 48 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Cruise Itinerary
8:00 - 8:30 | Hotel pick up
For those who book the transfer service (excluded from the price, book in next step), wait for your driver at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater then depart for Halong Bay.
11:30 - 12:30 | Tuan Chau Pier Arrival - Embark
Reach the waiting lounge at Lot 34, Tuan Chau Marina. Do the check-in process then you will be transferred to Peony Junk on a support vessel.
Get on board, meet the friendly staff, and enjoy your welcome drink while listening to a short cruise briefing.
Enjoy A Tasty Lunch
Time to fill your stomach with a special meal of fresh food and delicious appetizers on board. Let’s relax and enjoy the scenery while the junk boat sails to Lan Ha Bay.
Explore The Tra Bau Area
In the afternoon, guests will visit the pretty Tra Bau Area, known for its charming natural scenery. You’ll get on a kayak and freely explore the stunning place for yourself. Don’t forget to take pictures of the magnificent limestone mountains here.
If you don’t fancy kayaking, you can stay on board and unwind in the jacuzzi or have a spa session.
Amusing time Kayaking in Tra Bau
Join Sunset Activities
Return to Peony Junk and take part in a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare spring rolls, a renowned Vietnamese dish.
Alternatively, visitors can go to the top deck to view the stunning sunset. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy 01 get 01 free). It’s an excellent opportunity to capture the best moments of Lan Ha Bay.
Time For Dinner & Leisure
Enjoy a warm and delicious dinner prepared by the skillful chef at the boat’s restaurant.
Afterward, you can try squid fishing, drinking cocktails at the bar, playing board games, and staying overnight at your cabin.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Peony Junk
Early Morning Activities
Start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi Class on the sundeck. Or else, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the sunrise.
Afterward, have breakfast to refill your energy while the Junk cruises to Gia Luan Pier in Cat Ba Island.
Trung Trang Cave Discovery
By transshipment, you will join the tour of the Cat Ba World Biosphere. It takes 30 minutes to get from Gia Luan to Trung Trang, one of Cat Ba Island's most magnificent caverns.
It’s time to walk inside the cave and witness hundreds of stalactites and stalagmites in a variety of forms, providing geological values as well as a typical cave environment.
Take a walk to Trung Trang Cave
9:30 | Return To The Cruise - Brunch Time
After the cave trip, get back on Peony Junk and have a short rest. Afterward, you’ll check out the cabin, settle your bill, and have a brunch as the cruise sails to the pier.
10:30 - 11:00 | Get Off Board
A tender will transfer you back from the Peony Junk to the waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Pier. Wait for your luggage and your transfer car (excluded from the price).
14:30 - 15:00 | Hanoi Arrival
After a 2.5-hour drive, you will reach your destination in Hanoi Old Quater. Drop off and end your 2-day trip!
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport. If you use the transfer service, our driver will pick you up and drive you to the 4* Hanoi Pearl Hotel.
Check-in your room and have leisure time to explore Hanoi Old Quater for the rest of the day. Let’s try some street food and stroll in the antique beauty of this area.
NOTE:
- Present at Pole No.10 (Outside of the Terminal Gate) so our representative can find you. Contact your travel assistant if you can’t find your driver.
- The check-in time is after 14:00, early check-in will have a surcharge.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hanoi Pearl Hotel
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, check out early then prepare for your 2 days journey to Lan Ha Bay.
8:00 - 8:30 | Transfer From Hanoi
Pick up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater for guests who use the transfer service. Then start the 2.5-hour drive to Halong.
NOTE: The transfer is excluded from the cruise price. Book it separately with a surcharge.
11:30 - 12:30 | Tuan Chau Pier - Get On Board
Arrive at the cruise waiting lounge at the pier. You’ll be taken to the tender and transferred from the wharf to Peony Junk. The itinerary briefing is announced during this time.
Refresh with a welcome drink and wet towel after getting on board. Then you can check in your cabin.
Sailing To Lan Ha Bay & Have Lunch
Afterward, visit the restaurant to enjoy a nice meal with tasty food to fill your stomach. The junk will start cruising to the magnificent Lan Ha Bay during this time.
Kayaking Time At Tra Bau
In the mid-afternoon, you will join the first activity of the day: kayaking in the Tra Bau Area. This place is a perfect spot to explore the beauty of nature with various limestone islands, lush flora, and calm water.
You can stay on board to relax in the Jacuzzi or chill out in your cabin if you like.
Explore the pretty Tra Bau Area on a kayak
Happy Hour & Cooking Class
Guests will return on board in the late afternoon for more activities such as learning how to make Spring Rolls in Vietnamese cooking class, enjoying drinks in Happy Hour, or simply admiring the sunset.
Dinner Time & Leisure
In the evening, enjoy delicious local food in the romantic setting of the restaurant. Then you may have free time for yourself.
Squid fishing is a recommended activity if you want to try your luck. Or else, having a massage service or drinking at the sky bar is another great option.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Peony Junk
Activities:
Early Morning Activities
Start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi Class on the sundeck. Or else, you can simply enjoy the spectacular scenery of the sunrise.
Afterward, have breakfast to refill your energy while the Junk cruises to Gia Luan Pier in Cat Ba Island.
Trung Trang Cave Discovery
By transshipment, you will join the tour of the Cat Ba World Biosphere. It takes 30 minutes to get from Gia Luan to Trung Trang, one of Cat Ba Island's most magnificent caverns.
It’s time to walk inside the cave and witness hundreds of stalactites and stalagmites in a variety of forms, providing geological values as well as a typical cave environment.
Trung Trang Cave Excursion
Return To The Cruise - Brunch Time
After the cave trip, get back on Peony Junk and have a short rest. Afterward, you’ll check out the cabin, settle your bill, and have a brunch as the cruise sails to the pier.
10:30 - 11:00 | Get Off Board
A tender will transfer you back from the Peony Junk to the waiting lounge at Tuan Chau Pier. Wait for your luggage and your transfer car.
14:30 - 15:00 | Hanoi Arrival
After a 2.5-hour drive, you will reach your destination in Hanoi Old Quater. Drop off and end your 2-day trip!
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Activities:
8:00 - 8:30 | Transfer From Hanoi
Pick up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater for guests who use the transfer service (excluded from the cruise price, book with a surcharge). Then start the 2.5-hour drive to Halong.
11:30 - 12:30 | Tuan Chau Pier - Get On Board
Arrive at the cruise waiting lounge at the pier. You’ll be taken to the tender and transferred to Peony Junk. Listen to the itinerary briefing after getting on board.
Refresh with a welcome drink and wet towel after getting on board. Then you can check in your cabin.
Sailing To Lan Ha Bay & Have Lunch
Afterward, visit the restaurant to enjoy a nice meal with tasty food to fill your stomach. The junk will start cruising to the magnificent Lan Ha Bay.
Kayaking Time At Tra Bau
In the mid-afternoon, you will join the first activity of the day: kayaking in the Tra Bau Area. This place is a perfect spot to explore the beauty of nature with various limestone islands, lush flora, and calm water.
You can stay on board to relax in the Jacuzzi or chill out in your cabin if you like.
Kayak in the Gorgeous Tra Bau Area
Happy Hour & Cooking Class
Return on board in the late afternoon for more activities such as learning how to make Spring Rolls in Vietnamese cooking class, enjoying drinks in Happy Hour, or simply admiring the sunset.
Dinner Time & Leisure
In the evening, enjoy delicious local food in the romantic setting of the restaurant. Then you may have free time for yourself.
Squid fishing is a recommended activity if you want to try your luck. Or else, having a massage service or drinking at the sky bar is great option.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Peony Junk
Tai Chi Class & Breakfast
Start a new day by witnessing the glorious sunrise scenery of the bay. Then get your energy with a Tai Chi session. Breakfast is served at the restaurant later.
Discover Viet Hai Village
The visitors are moved to a day boat and set sail for the further area of Lan Ha Bay. Let’s travel along the bay's pretty and tranquil atmosphere.
After arriving at the Viet Hai jetty, guests will enjoy an amusing time cycling or riding an e-cart to Viet Hai Village via the lush tropical forest and imposing limestone mountains surrounded by greenery.
Time to learn about local daily life and how the bamboo thatched cottages were created and lived in; the earthen walls are made of straw and mud.
Discover the Beauty of Viet Hai Village
Lunch Time
Return to the day boat and enjoy a warm lunch at the restaurant while the boat cruises to the kayaking and swimming area.
Explore the Ba Trai Dao Area
You will reach the Ba Trai Dao in the afternoon. This secluded and quiet characteristic of this area makes it perfect for water activities. You can swim on the white sandy beach here or kayak to see the natural landscape.
Leisure Time - Happy Hour & Cooking Class
Later in the day, return to Peony Junk to unwind: relax in the Jacuzzi, swim in the pool, or enjoy a massage.
Afterward, you may enjoy Happy Hour - buy one get one free, and watch the marvelous sunset. Attending the cooking class to make Vietnamese spring rolls is another fun activity.
Enjoy Dinner & Be Free
In the evening, dinner is served in the cruise’s restaurant. Let’s reward yourself with a lavish meal.
Then, you can spend your leisure time however you like: play board games, fish squid, drink at the bar, or rest in the cabin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Peony Junk
Travel on a day boat for the 2nd day
Morning Activities
If you miss the Tai Chi Class, let’s join it on the last day. And don’t miss the chance to witness the sunrise moment.
Breakfast is served while cruising back to the Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time may adjust and follow the real itinerary)
Trung Trang Cave Trip
After breakfast, you’ll join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. From Gia Luan, it takes 30 minutes to transfer to Trung Trang Cave.
Trung Trang is one of the most well-known caves in Cat Ba Island due to its geological values with a typical cave ecosystem. Visit this cavern. you can see numerous stalagmites and stalactites in various shapes & sizes, creating an outstanding view.
Take Pictures of the Majestic Landscape
9:30 | Check out & Have Brunch
Get back to Peony Junk after the cave excursion. You will have some time to relax before checking out the cabin (please put your luggage outside the room).
Enjoy your last brunch at the restaurant. If you have any bill, settle it by the desk.
11:30 - 11:00 | Disembark
The junk reaches Tuan Chau Pier before noon, guests will be transferred to the waiting lounge by a tender. Now you can relax and wait for your driver.
14:30 - 15:00 | Back To Hanoi
For those who use the transfer service (excluded from the price), get in your transportation and return to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Customer reviews
9.5
Spectacular tour
My family had a nice holiday in Lan Ha Bay. The cabin was nice and cozy. The kayaking in Tra Bau and the cave tour were memorable. My kids had so much fun during the tour.
The staff was extremely nice to us.
Good job!
05 July, 2024
9.6
A memorable journey
It was an unforgettable experience both due to the exceptional beauty of the islands of Lan Ha Bay and the impeccable welcome and service of the staff on board.
I will particularly remember the kindness and professionalism of our dedicated server Andrew! I recommend 2 nights to fully enjoy the experience.
13 May, 2024
9.6
Amazing
Peony is such a perfect cruise for us. We don’t have anything to complain about. I booked a 3-day trip and I want to stay longer if I can.
The design of the cruise was gorgeous, the pool was large. Spacious cabin and there were many fun activities. The staff are always smiling with us and willing to help.
What a perfect trip!
27 March, 2024
8.8
Choosing the right cabin on deck 2
I was allocated cabin 111 at the very back of the boat, so I could hear the engine sound. It was such a pity that all other things were great: food, activities, staff.
02 March, 2024
9.5
So thankful for the service
I appreciate the help of the staff on board. I had some injuries before getting on board and they were always willing to help me. The trip was very memorable, activities were fun.
11 February, 2024
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