Best of the North Vietnam | Authentic package tour for family – 07 Days

Arrival in Hanoi, greetings, and hotel transfer.

When you arrive at the Noi Bai airport, a knowledgeable tour guide and driver greet you in the pickup lobby. Enjoy a 45-minute drive to the Old Quarter in the heart of Hanoi while learning about the city's top attractions, customs, traffic, and food.When you go to your hotel, check in and then unwind.

Note: Hotel check-in begins at 14.00.

Included:
English speaking guide
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Investigating the hub of education & culture Van Mieu, a superb ethnological museum, exploring Old Town

9:00 AM: Acquire Tour guide pick-up at the Temple of Literature, which was constructed in the eleventh century by the Ly dynasty to revere Confucius and educate royal children. Savor a stroll through the park to Khue Van Cac, the city's emblem. Next, you will see the "stone steles" of World Heritage that list the names of distinguished pupils. Go on exploring Quoc Tu Giam, which is regarded as Vietnam's first national university.

Next, make your way to the Ethnology Museum, which is closed on Mondays but provides a thorough understanding of Vietnamese culture through a variety of ethnic groups' traditional homes, utensils, clothes, and musical instruments. It takes around two hours to thoroughly tour this fascinating museum.

Take an afternoon stroll in the Old Quarter. Commence at the Ba Da tiny pagoda, which is tucked away in a little lane just a little distance from the 19th-century French colonial Hanoi Great Cathedral. Your guide also shows you around some of Hanoi's characteristic streets, such Lan Ong Street, which sells traditional medicine, and Lo Ren Street, which is the location of the metal fabrication industry.

Don't forget to explore Hanoi's largest central market, Dong Xuan. Walk on until you reach Ta Hien Street, a well-known destination for nightlife and street food. Here, you'll witness colorful streets with an abundance of delectable regional fare and beverages. Taste-testing some will provide a memorable experience.

Return to the city center and have a nap before seeing the water puppet acts, which are one-of-a-kind performances that date back to the eleventh century. Puppets on water depict Vietnamese culture, daily life, and beliefs in these performances. Usually, a traditional music performance is included in the program.

Return to the hotel. Day's end

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Water puppet
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Visit to Ha Thai Lacquer, working with local artisans on items, taking in the serene landscape, spending the night on a train.

8:30 AM: Travel to Ha Thai Lacquer, a distinctive and well-known town 25 kilometers from the city center of Hanoi. Take a tour to see how layers of varnish from Vietnamese lacquer trees are applied and polished 200 years ago, along with egg shells and mother-of-pearl inlays.

Following an hour-long journey through the rural countryside, we go on a walking tour led by the local artist, Mr. Dzung. He'll take you to see some homes that focus on particular product categories or designs. Return to his studio, where you may learn how to create lacquer art by following his instructions, and pick up more mementos to take home.

Return to your hotel after this. It's simple and free to independently explore Hanoi. Make a quick transfer to the Hanoi Train Station in the evening. Take a trip to Sapa by traditional train from Hanoi, staying overnight.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Train:SP3 (Hanoi - Lao Cai) / 22:00 - 05:55 - Deluxe( 4 berths / cabin) / 06 tickets

Renowned hiking path Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, taking in the stunning valley, and paying visits to H'mong and Dzay families

Arrive early in the morning at the Lao Cai train station. You will be driven an hour upwards to Sapa by a private guide and driver. Discover the wonders of the natural world, take in the sight of rice terraces at every bend, and come across H'mong and Red Dao people. Visit a nearby restaurant for breakfast before venturing into the town.

We will set off from Y Linh Ho village for a full day of hiking. Take the route that leads downhill and engage in conversation with the amiable H'mong women and kids who reside in homes tucked away in the valley. Savor a little peace and quiet while admiring the harmony and beauty of the surrounding environment from the cable-bridge. If you're feeling fit and daring, take the scenic and less-traveled uphill route via the Buffalo Path. Take a stroll along the Muong Hoa River if you're searching for a short hike.

Straight to a quaint hamlet by heading to Lao Chai village and taking a short trail that winds through the rice fields. You'll get the opportunity to meet a grandmother who is the last artisan left in the village, decorating the distinctive Hmong indigo garments using ancient methods of beeswax decoration. It's also a great chance to become fully immersed in their lively culture and way of life.

Proceed to Ta Van hamlet, the quaint Dzay homeland, which is perched on a hill and offers breathtaking views of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range, a river, and rice terraces. Meet people on your stroll and they will extend a warm invitation for you to visit their houses.

Return to town at last, and have a pleasant stay.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Sapa Elegance Hotel(Deluxe Room)
3 Hoang Dieu street, Sapa town, Lao Cai , Vietnam

Explore Ma Tra and Ta Phin village while discovering the Red Dao culture.
You hike from Ma Tra hamlet to Ta Phin settlement after breakfast. You will reach the amazing rice terrace valley at the end of this tour. You get a fantastic opportunity to get to know members of the local Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic groups.They came from Southern China initially, but in the eleventh century they moved to Vietnam and are still there, living at a high altitude and far from the modern world. This aids in the preservation of their customs, language, and most importantly, their ancestors' way of life.

While traveling, pause to pay a visit to a Ma Tra Village Hmong family and school. You will arrive to the Red Dao group's Ta Phin hamlet following a three-hour hike. Engage in conversation with locals to gain insight into their way of life and culture while you stroll.

2:30 PM: A shuttle bus will pick you up at the hotel lobby to take you to Hanoi. Reach your Hanoi hotel at around 8:00 p.m.

Included:
Shuttle bus: Sapa - Hanoi
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Proceed to Lan Ha Bay, where you may swim in the less-traveled region of Con Vit and Ao Ech and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

9:00 AM: Hotel pickup (located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi). Take pleasure in a 2.5-hour trip along National Highway No. 5B from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay. The Red River Delta's chain of communities and rice paddies will pass by on your travels. Stop and get a drink and use the restroom. Proceed towards the harbor around midday and get a hearty greeting at the cruise reception.

12:00 PM: At Tuan Chau Port in Quang Ninh province, the Peony Cruises crew will greet you.

12:30 PM: After being transferred to our support vessel, you will cross the bay from the dock to join our opulent Peony Cruises. An itinerary briefing will be given at this time.

1:00 PM: A special meal with a variety of delectable treats and fresh cuisine is served, along with fresh beverages and damp towels to welcome guests onboard. Next, we sailed to one of the World's Most Beautiful Bays, Lan Ha Bay.

3:30 PM: We'll go to the Tra Bau region, which is well-known for its lyrical, untainted natural beauty and gorgeous Lan Ha Bay seascape. The limestone islands are quite beautiful, and now is the ideal time to explore them by kayak. Dive into the bay's emerald-green waves or relax in the Peony Cruises Jacuzzi pool.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Come watch us prepare spring rolls, one of the most well-known dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. As an alternative, take in the breathtaking sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin by moving to the upper deck of the ship. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE during happy hour at the bar. Photographers may take advantage of this perfect occasion to catch the most breathtaking sunset over Lan Ha Bay.

7:30 PM: Savor delectable regional cuisine that has been expertly prepared and presented by our chef. This delicious meal is presented in a cozy, romantic atmosphere.

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Unwind and enjoy unique cocktails and other beverages at the sky bar (surcharge applies). Enjoy a spa treatment (optional) or just unwind on the upper deck while the sky is brilliantly lit. On the main deck, you may even try your hand at squid fishing.

Included:
Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
Kayak: Halong
Leisure: Swimming,Squid fishing
Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Peony Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Balcony Cabin)
5/33B Pham Ngu Lao street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Discovering Trung Trang Cave, taking a leisurely cruise, getting off the ship and returning to Hanoi, and leaving.

6:00 AM: Enjoy the sun rising over the horizon while starting your day with a vigorous Tai Chi practice.

Breakfast is given between 6:45 and 7:15 in the morning as they cruise back to Gia Luan Jetty. Breakfast hour can be changed to correspond with the actual schedule.

Take part in the Cat Ba World Biosphere trip from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The trip from Gia Luan to Trung Trang Cave, one of Cat Ba Island, Vietnam's most spectacular caverns, takes thirty minutes. With hundreds of stalactites in a variety of forms, the limestone cave offers geological values together with a typical cave habitat.

9:30 AM: Leave your cabin and make your way back to the main boat via the cave. It is required to store luggage outside the cabin.

The eatery serves an early lunch. Pay any bar bills (if any) at the desk of the restaurant.

10:30 AM–11:00 AM: Return to Tuan Chau port after disembarking from Peony Cruises.

11:30 AM–12:00 PM: At Tuan Chau port, you have to be prepared.
Enjoy a two and a half hour trip back to Hanoi via the newly constructed highway No. 5B, which crosses the Red River Delta and villages. Your driver will greet you at the harbor. Deliver your accommodation (located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi).

Upon your request, a private driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby in the Hanoi Old Quarter and transport you to Noi Bai airport, either the international or domestic hall, in around 45 minutes. We appreciate you coming to our city.

Note:For domestic and international flights, you must be at the airport two hours prior to departure time.

Included:
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Morning Tai Chi
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day