8 Days Northern Vietnam Family Tour

Destinations: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay

Starts Hanoi

+ 1 Destinations Ninh Binh

Ends Halong Bay

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Trip overview

On this 8 Days Northern Vietnam Family Tour, the whole family is set to be entertained by the people, history, color and culture. What better education is there, than the education of understanding and discovery!

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Activities: Kayaking, Walking , Trekking, Sightseeing, Cultural, Cruising, Nature Discovery
Tour type: Private Tour
Themes:, Northern Vietnam Tours, Family Tours

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (N/A)

Arrive in Hanoi, meet our tour guide at airport and transfer to hotel. The evening is free to try out one of Hanoi’s many fine restaurants. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B)

Morning, visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilt, One Pillar Pagoda.
Afternoon, enjoy a cyclo tour of Hanoi, exploring the magical old quarter and French colonial district and enjoy a water puppet performance. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi To Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L/D)

Set out early for the drive to Cuc Phuong (approx. 3-4hrs). This is a treat for children as Cuc Phuong is Vietnam’ s oldest National Park and is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. Upon arrival, settle into the bungalows located within the lush forests before a visit to the Endangered Primate Rescue centre. Here, the children will learn about the work that is being done to preserve the endangered native primates. Overnight at bungalow guesthouse in Cuc Phuong.

Day 4: Cuc Phuong - Ninh Binh (B/L)

What a magical way to start the day – with the sounds of the forest all around! After a hearty breakfast bid the hosts goodbye and set off into the centre of the forest and commence a half day trek through lush rainforest and to caves once inhabited by prehistoric humans. Afternoon, drive to Ninh Binh. On arrival, check in hotel and at leisure to relax or take a fun cycling trip to the ricefields or villages nearby. Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.

Day 5: Ninh Binh – Tam Coc / Bich Dong - Hanoi (B/L)

After breakfast, we drive to Tam Coc and boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
We also visit Bich Dong pagoda nearby and climb up the mountain to have a wonderful perspective view of the Bich Dong and Tam Coc.
Later in afternoon, we will leave Ninh Binh and return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi To Halong Bay & Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will leave for Ha Long Bay, one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world’s largest marine limestone ‘karst’ landscape.

Arrive at Tuan Chau pier in Halong Bay – Take break and welcome drink at Glory Legend Cruise Lounge.

Transfer to the Cruise.

Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island.

Visiting Luon cave, the perfect combination of lime-stone mountains and jade-green sea by bamboo boat with local people or kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy quiet space and pure air, you will feel relaxed truly. If you are lucky, you will see monkeys on islands.

Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.

Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu).

Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.

19.30 – 23.00 Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International BBQ Set Menu Dinner.

Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Legend Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat. Overnight on the boat.

Day 7: Halong Bay To Hanoi (B/L)

06.00 – 08.00 The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.

Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.

08.00 – 11.30 Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

Back to Glory Legend Cruises. Check out and settle your bill at reception.

Have a lunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.

Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.

11.30 Return to Hanoi.

Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.

Arrive in Hanoi around 16:30, check in hotel and at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel and time at leisure until we transfer you to Hanoi airport for your departure flight home. End of the 8 Days North Vietnam Family Tour.

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Trip Inclusion

Accommodation with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Transportation by private vehicle with A/C
Boat trips as mentioned in the program
Local English speaking tour guide
All entrance fees and permits where applicable

Trip Exclusions

Meals that not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance
Vietnam visa
International flight and departure tax
Tipping, drinks and other personal expenses

Thing To Carry

Torch per person with extra batteries
Sports shoes or trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with good grip
Backpack
Water bottles
Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, etc.
Personal medication
Toiletry bag
Sweater/ Warm jackets for the night
Track pants and cotton T-shirt
Extra pair of clothes
Sunscreen/cap
Rain coat/Poncho in monsoons
Moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches
Camera (optional)

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