Northern Vietnam Highlights for Family 6 days

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you and your group will be greeted by a BestPrice Travel tour guide who will transport you to your hotel in Hanoi.

After checking in, you should settle in your room and take a tight rest to charge your energy for tomorrow’s schedule. 

NOTE: The check-in time is 14:00. You can contact our consultant if you want an early check-in. This service requires a surcharge. 

We don’t have any more plans for the first day, you can spend time for yourself. 

For a deeper exploration of Hanoi, there are some ideal tours for you, please contact us to book if you are interested.

Morning

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, take in the early morning vibe of Hanoi. Around 08:00, our guide will come get you so you can start your trip and view some of Hanoi's most well-liked tourist destinations.

Pay a visit to Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, also the symbol of Vietnamese education. Its architecture shows off the influence of Confucianism on Vietnamese history and culture

Continue our journey to Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh - the most outstanding leader of the Vietnamese nation, who brought independence to the country, read the Declaration of Independence. The center of the large area is where the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located.

We go along Thanh Nien Road, which is bordered by the glittering West Lake and is considered one of Hanoi's most beautiful thoroughfares, and we stop inside Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the most important Buddhist structures in Vietnam. 

At lunchtime, we stop to eat at a local restaurant and indulge in some delectable Vietnamese cuisine.

Afternoon

Proceed to the suburbs of Hanoi and stroll through Bat Trang Ceramic Village, where families come together in ceramics classes and attempt to create pottery - a messy but enjoyable experience in life. 

In the late afternoon, head back to Hanoi; and then the remaining time is yours.

Morning

Before we depart for Ky Son village, a quiet hamlet perfect for a knees-up with the kids at approximately 08:00 in the morning, please be fully energized with breakfast at the hotel. 

We begin our trip with a 1.5-hour drive. Afterward, take a little break and sample fresh green tea from the area at a homestay. Depending on the needs of your family, we provide two options for you to opt for a 6-kilometer short trip or a 12-kilometer long ride. 

Option 1: Short ride

Explore the rural communities of Ky Son, Tam Son, Van Minh, and Cham on a bicycle.

Stop by several neighborhood households for tea and strike up a conversation about life and farming with the locals. If a kindergarten opens, we would stop by and visit it.

Alternatively, assist the farmers with the harvesting of rice, cassava, corn, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and seedlings.

Option 2: Long ride

See further villages in Ky Son, such as Mong Phu Communal House, Tam Son, Van Minh, Cham farming settlements, Mia Pagoda, and Duong Lam ancient village.

After paying a stop at a nearby family that produces handmade candy, ride your bicycle down the Thang Thac village's ritual trails back to your accommodation. 

After that, your family would take part in a cooking class at a homestay and have lunch. 

Afternoon

It's time to engage with the rural inhabitants and try out some traditional medicine and local specialties.

Chat with the local families about cultures and traditional customs, or give yourself a hand massage with your fingers immersed in a fragrant lime bowl infused with native herbs.

Take pleasure in a foot soak made with ginger, salt, and the medicinal plants mugwort.

Have a taste of local products such as traditional desserts, maize, sweet potato, cassava, peanuts,...

Your free time is from about 15:00, when you can explore the homestay and go to the kindergarten or local market.

Bid farewell to Ky Son and return to Hanoi. Unwind at the hotel or go nighttime exploring in Hanoi. 

Morning

Please fulfill your energy at the hotel and prepare for a long trip. 

Around 08:00 - 08:30, our driver will come to pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Halong Bay.

Upon arrival at the waiting lounge, your family finishes the check-in process. Then move to the cruise on a tender/speedboat. 

Embark on the cruise around 12:00, crew staff welcomes you with a cool drink, and a tasty lunch awaits at the restaurant to savor while you admire lovely tiny islets in various shapes. 

Afternoon

Following a quick break for lunch, there are thrilling afternoon activities to explore the natural surroundings of Halong Bay, including swimming and submerging yourself in the crystal-clear water, viewing caves, kayaking, and locals rowing bamboo boats. 

Return to the boat on time to enjoy the Happy Hour, which is a small event offering "buy one, get one free" cocktails. It will be held from 17:00 to 17:30 while you watch the beautiful sunset. 

You can also partake in the cooking class, practice your culinary abilities with Vietnamese food as well. Then from 19:00, replenish your energy with a fancy dinner. 

Make Halong Bay by night more vibrant for late sleepers with exciting activities such as squid fishing, board games, movie watching, night bar, etc.

NOTE: 

• On the cruise, crew members who speak English well will accompany you instead of our tour guide.
• The exact itinerary depends on each cruise’s schedule 

Morning 

In the morning, if you wake up early, you could join the Tai Chi class. These activities not only help you refresh your body and mind but it is also an opportunity to breathe in the fresh air of Halong Bay.

Have a light breakfast after finishing the exercise session.

We take part in the final tour to explore more of the amazing rock formations. There are a variety of distinctive activities based on the itinerary of the cruise. 

Once you're back on the cruise, enjoy brunch while it takes you past Halong Bay's breathtaking vista

Upon arrival at the port, a transfer service will be provided back to Hanoi. 

Afternoon

Enjoy the last afternoon of our trip on your own. You can either take a rest at the hotel and pack your luggage soon or go on a self-exploring tour through Hanoi. 

NOTE: Each cruise will have a different schedule, please contact our sales consultant if you need more information.

Before our driver picks you up at the airport for your departure flight, enjoy your lastbreakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out process. 

NOTE: The hotel room’s check out time is 12:00. In order to request a late checkout, please contact us.