VIETNAM FAMILY HOLIDAY– 16DAYS
(Itinerary: Saigon- Ben Tre- Can Tho – Mui Ne – Saigon fly to Hoi An- Hanoi- night train to Sapa- Ha Long- Hanoi)
Tour code XSEV 0045-FAMILY & BEACH TOURS
Highlights:
- Get your kids amazed with a water puppet show and a cyclo ride around Hanoi Old Quarter. Stroll around the cultural and historic attractions of Hanoi city
- Cruise amongst thousands of limestone islets in Ha long Bay
- Wander hands in hands under hundreds of lanterns of Hoi An ancient town, Pedal your bike to rural villages at the surrounding of Hoi An
- Take part in a mini cooking class with a local family & make lantern by yourself
- Explore the modern life in Ho Chi Minh city and Join in daily life of local residents in the Mekong delta
- Spend time with your kids on sunny beaches of Mui Ne
Overview
Vietnam is a perfect destination for family vacation, with fascinating culture, untouched nature, flavorful food, and friendly local people. Our 16-day Vietnam family holiday package is designed to feature the best highlights of Vietnam while still offering you discover family-friendly adventure at every stop along the way. Explore the diverse culture in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city. Cruise on the majestic Ha Long Bay and the mighty Mekong River. Explore the rustic countryside of Hoi An or spend all day relaxing on the white sandy beaches of Mui Ne. Our destination experts will take care of your family holiday and what you need to do is focusing on creating lasting memories with your family members.
Tour summary:
- Day 01 : Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) arrival
- Day 2: Saigon- Mekong Delta tour (B,L, Dinner on cruise )
- Day 3: Saigon sightseeing- Mui Ne beach (B)
- Day 4: Mui Ne free day at your leisure (B)
- Day 5: Mui Ne free day at your leisure (B)
- Day 6: Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh fly to Da Nang- Hoi An(B
- Day 7: Hoi An Tra Que Village – Fishing village- Bay Mau coconut- Make Lantern (B, L)
- Day 8: Hoi An free & easy(B)-Optional tour: Ba Na Hill and Golden Bridge
- Day 9: Hoi An- Da Nang fly to Hanoi sightseeing(B,D)
- Day 10: Hanoi free & relax - Night train to Lao Cai (B)
- Day 11: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat village- Muong Hoa (B,L,D)
- Day 12: Y Linh Ho- Lao Chai & Ta Van villages (B,L)
- Day 13: Sapa free & easy - Night train to Hanoi (B)
- Day 14: Ninh Binh–Ha Long – Bai Tu Long – Công Do –O/Non cruise (B,L,D)
- Day 15: Thien Canh Son Cave – Bai Tu Long Bay- Ha Long – Hanoi (B,L)
- Day 16: Hanoi depart (B)
Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Private driver
Arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center and transfer you to your hotel for check-in
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon
DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY- MEKONG DELTA- HO CHI MINH (B,L,DINNER ON SAIGON CRUISE)
Private driver & guide
Distance Saigon- Mekong: 75km à 2hours
7.30 AM: Today our guide will take pick you up at the hotel lobby and take you to Mekong Delta and we will explore the unique life of local people here.
The program will start with a visit of Cai Be floating market. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time. Back to our boat to go across one of the longest river in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Bình Island. Travel on a handmade canal to Ut Trinh home & have an optional lunch.
After lunch, we can walk around this orchard & enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music in the ancient house. Walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Optional biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses and maybe the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in Mekong Delta… Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city at about 03.30PM.Then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City around 16:00PM for short relax. Enjoy dinner on Saigon cruise.
6:45pm: Boarding on the Junk, then All of delicacies and drinks will be served & enjoyed the traditional music which be performed by Vietnamese artists.
7.45pm: Junk departures, starting journey on Saigon River to Thu Thiem Bridge, then back to Nha Rong Wharf along the Saigon piers.
9:15pm: We will come back Boat Station, and then Driver transfers you to your Hotel. Finish Trip Indochina Junk Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on cruise
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon
7.30 AM: Today our guide will take pick you up at the hotel lobby and take you to Mekong Delta and we will explore the unique life of local people here.
The program will start with a visit of Cai Be floating market. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time. Back to our boat to go across one of the longest river in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Bình Island. Travel on a handmade canal to Ut Trinh home & have an optional lunch.
After lunch, we can walk around this orchard & enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music in the ancient house. Walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Optional biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses and maybe the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in Mekong Delta… Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city at about 03.30PM.Then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City around 16:00PM for short relax. Enjoy dinner on Saigon cruise.
6:45pm: Boarding on the Junk, then All of delicacies and drinks will be served & enjoyed the traditional music which be performed by Vietnamese artists.
7.45pm: Junk departures, starting journey on Saigon River to Thu Thiem Bridge, then back to Nha Rong Wharf along the Saigon piers.
9:15pm: We will come back Boat Station, and then Driver transfers you to your Hotel. Finish Trip Indochina Junk Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on cruise
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon
DAY 3: SAIGON SIGHTSEEING – MUI NE BEACH (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08:00AM- 12:00: Start your tour with The Reunification Palace,
Then our tour guide will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street to visit Notre Dame Cathedral (The hundreds Years Red Cathedral)and Old Post Office, 2 most famous and oldest of classical French colonial architecture construction was built more than 100 years ago, War Museum then visit The People’s Committee Hall.
Enjoy lunch at Pho Hoa Pasteur – one of the best places to sample Vietnam’s most popular noodle soup. The restaurant has been run by successive generations of the same family which adds a little history to your meal. The broth recipe here is a family secret which helps create a little mystique around the flavors. Served with your bowl of pho is a plate of deep fried bread called “Quy”. This bread is actually of Chinese origin but it is finding favor as a daytime side dish. Return to your hotel to rest & relax.
Your driver will transfer you from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne. After 4-hour driving, you will reach to your accommodation in Mui Ne. Do check-in and free at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
08:00AM- 12:00: Start your tour with The Reunification Palace,
Then our tour guide will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street to visit Notre Dame Cathedral (The hundreds Years Red Cathedral)and Old Post Office, 2 most famous and oldest of classical French colonial architecture construction was built more than 100 years ago, War Museum then visit The People’s Committee Hall.
Enjoy lunch at Pho Hoa Pasteur – one of the best places to sample Vietnam’s most popular noodle soup. The restaurant has been run by successive generations of the same family which adds a little history to your meal. The broth recipe here is a family secret which helps create a little mystique around the flavors. Served with your bowl of pho is a plate of deep fried bread called “Quy”. This bread is actually of Chinese origin but it is finding favor as a daytime side dish. Return to your hotel to rest & relax.
Your driver will transfer you from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne. After 4-hour driving, you will reach to your accommodation in Mui Ne. Do check-in and free at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
DAY 4: MUI NE FREE & EASY (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, you have time to relax on Mui Ne Beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Mui Ne
(Do you love blue water, pristine sand and refresh juice in holiday? Everything is await for you at Mui Ne Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Vietnam. After 04 hours driving from Ho Chi Minh city, from the very first moment you arrived in Mui Ne, take your shoes off and don’t put them back on until you leave. Lots of places to eat, awesome white and red sand dunes, delicious seafood and fresh air, stunning beaches and now, lap in the sense of paradise life)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
SUGGGESTION TOUR : VISIT WHITE SAND DINES , RED SAND DUNES , LOCAL FISHING At a scheduled time, our driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby. Let’s join in an interesting half day tour by Jeep car. Bau Trang, or the White Sand Dunes, is an immense Saharab range of golden and snow-white dunes, 45 minutes to Mui Ne. On the way to the White sand dunes you will see a lot of beautiful landscapes along the nice, jungle beach roads. Once you arrive, our driver will show you the way how to go up to the dunes to see the sunrise (or sunset, depending on your timing), there you also have a chance to hire the quad bike to discover all the highest sand dunes. After white sand dunes our driver will take you to the Red sand dunes. there you also have a chance to go sliding on the sands and enjoy the beautiful nature landscapes views. Then our driver will take you to the Fishing village where you can see and learn the local life activities. After visiting the Fishing Village, the driver will take you to the lat place name The Fairy Stream where you can spend the rest of the time. The stream cuts across of blood-red, gold and silver sand dunes undulating through the countryside, Freshwater crabs and tasty mud-fish make their home in the stream, white dollar birds and kingfishers perch in the branches above. The walk is about 45 minutes for going and returning. Leave your shoes in the Jeep. Our driver will help you to handle it. You will be wading in ankle-deep cold water all the way to the natural stream and here you will see all the sand block (looks like a canyon) with many different colorful from the nature making. After that, the driver will take you back to your accommodation.
Today, you have time to relax on Mui Ne Beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Mui Ne
(Do you love blue water, pristine sand and refresh juice in holiday? Everything is await for you at Mui Ne Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Vietnam. After 04 hours driving from Ho Chi Minh city, from the very first moment you arrived in Mui Ne, take your shoes off and don’t put them back on until you leave. Lots of places to eat, awesome white and red sand dunes, delicious seafood and fresh air, stunning beaches and now, lap in the sense of paradise life)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
SUGGGESTION TOUR : VISIT WHITE SAND DINES , RED SAND DUNES , LOCAL FISHING At a scheduled time, our driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby. Let’s join in an interesting half day tour by Jeep car. Bau Trang, or the White Sand Dunes, is an immense Saharab range of golden and snow-white dunes, 45 minutes to Mui Ne. On the way to the White sand dunes you will see a lot of beautiful landscapes along the nice, jungle beach roads. Once you arrive, our driver will show you the way how to go up to the dunes to see the sunrise (or sunset, depending on your timing), there you also have a chance to hire the quad bike to discover all the highest sand dunes. After white sand dunes our driver will take you to the Red sand dunes. there you also have a chance to go sliding on the sands and enjoy the beautiful nature landscapes views. Then our driver will take you to the Fishing village where you can see and learn the local life activities. After visiting the Fishing Village, the driver will take you to the lat place name The Fairy Stream where you can spend the rest of the time. The stream cuts across of blood-red, gold and silver sand dunes undulating through the countryside, Freshwater crabs and tasty mud-fish make their home in the stream, white dollar birds and kingfishers perch in the branches above. The walk is about 45 minutes for going and returning. Leave your shoes in the Jeep. Our driver will help you to handle it. You will be wading in ankle-deep cold water all the way to the natural stream and here you will see all the sand block (looks like a canyon) with many different colorful from the nature making. After that, the driver will take you back to your accommodation.
DAY 5: MUI NE FREE & EASY (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today, you have time to relax on Mui Ne Beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Mui Ne
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
Today, you have time to relax on Mui Ne Beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Mui Ne
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
DAY6: MUI NE- SAIGON – FLIGHT TO DA NANG – HOI AN TOWN (B)
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free and easy until transfer to airport Then return to Ho Chi Minh airport for Flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet our driver for the transfer to your Hotel. Check in Hotel and relax. Overnight at Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
Free and easy until transfer to airport Then return to Ho Chi Minh airport for Flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet our driver for the transfer to your Hotel. Check in Hotel and relax. Overnight at Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
DAY7: HOI AN TOWN- TRA QUE HERB VILLAGE –FISHING VILLAGE- BAY MAU COCONUT – MAKE LANTER (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08h00: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, than you will cycle around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village – About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli and many more. From the more than 40 hectares of land 8 tons of Village Tra vegetables are sold every year. The vegetable growers do not use pesticides or GMOs, using natural fertilizers instead, including seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.
Walk in Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden. During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet road, far away from the tourist trails. You will see the activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoi An.
The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.
Continue riding through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten … until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest ( about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf . This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood product)
You will be warmly welcomed at Mr. HONG– a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
Back Mr. HONG’ family for enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
After lunch, free time and take a short rest before finishing the biking tour and continuing with the last-but-not-least activity of the day. The highlight is to visit a lantern shop where artisans make Hoi An’s famous lanterns. You see the whole process then have a chance to create your own lanterns. You will be provided the bamboo that forms the base of your frame and colorful silk so that you can choose your own color pattern, and design. Once completed, you can take one as hand-made souvenir as these lanterns are easy to fold and carry. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
08h00: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, than you will cycle around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village – About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli and many more. From the more than 40 hectares of land 8 tons of Village Tra vegetables are sold every year. The vegetable growers do not use pesticides or GMOs, using natural fertilizers instead, including seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.
Walk in Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden. During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet road, far away from the tourist trails. You will see the activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoi An.
The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.
Continue riding through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten … until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest ( about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf . This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood product)
You will be warmly welcomed at Mr. HONG– a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
Back Mr. HONG’ family for enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
After lunch, free time and take a short rest before finishing the biking tour and continuing with the last-but-not-least activity of the day. The highlight is to visit a lantern shop where artisans make Hoi An’s famous lanterns. You see the whole process then have a chance to create your own lanterns. You will be provided the bamboo that forms the base of your frame and colorful silk so that you can choose your own color pattern, and design. Once completed, you can take one as hand-made souvenir as these lanterns are easy to fold and carry. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
DAY8: HOI AN FREE AND RELAX (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Have a full free day to explore and do shopping or relax. Lunch & Dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
OPTIONAL : DA NANG – BA NA HILL& GOLDEN BRIDGE (L)
At 8:00AM: Transfer direct to Ba Na Hills.
At 9:30AM: Upon arrival Ba Na Hills, the tour guide will lead you to get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. From The Cable Car, you can get a bird’s-eye view and see the vast forests contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
Arrive at Station 2, our guide will take you to Debay Wine Cellar and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden. Le Jardin D’Amour is a huge flower garden, And a highlight in this tour is the Golden Bridge ( also called” Hands of God”). This bridge was built with a very special structure with 2 hands holding the bridge. From the bridge, you can see the panoramic view of Ba Na mountain Afterward, you will have the chance to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the highest pagoda among the three as it is located at around 1,500 meters above sea level. Have lunch at a restaurant at French village and take a short rest to continue exploring all Ba Na Hills In the afternoon: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba Na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind. Next place is the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Free fall tower, 4-5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park, Back to your cabin down the mountain by cable car up, we drive back to hotel. End of services.
Have a full free day to explore and do shopping or relax. Lunch & Dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
OPTIONAL : DA NANG – BA NA HILL& GOLDEN BRIDGE (L)
At 8:00AM: Transfer direct to Ba Na Hills.
At 9:30AM: Upon arrival Ba Na Hills, the tour guide will lead you to get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. From The Cable Car, you can get a bird’s-eye view and see the vast forests contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
Arrive at Station 2, our guide will take you to Debay Wine Cellar and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden. Le Jardin D’Amour is a huge flower garden, And a highlight in this tour is the Golden Bridge ( also called” Hands of God”). This bridge was built with a very special structure with 2 hands holding the bridge. From the bridge, you can see the panoramic view of Ba Na mountain Afterward, you will have the chance to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the highest pagoda among the three as it is located at around 1,500 meters above sea level. Have lunch at a restaurant at French village and take a short rest to continue exploring all Ba Na Hills In the afternoon: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba Na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind. Next place is the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Free fall tower, 4-5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park, Back to your cabin down the mountain by cable car up, we drive back to hotel. End of services.
DAY9: DA NANG – FLIGHT TO HANOI SIGHTSEEING (B,D)
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free and easy until transfer to airport Then return to airport for Flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet our driver for the transfer to your Hotel. Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in. After relaxation, Take to visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university which was constructed in 11th century then walk to the theatre and we will enjoy Water Puppet Show – A traditional art performance of Vietnam. Walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower). Enjoy with Trang Tien Ice Cream, Thuy Ta Ice Cream or some famous café shop/restaurants nearby (pay by yourself around 1 usd /person).You will continue waking tour around the Old Quarter,
Enjoy dinner with some Vietnam famous food such as Cha Ca La Vong (Grilled Fish) or Bun Cha and authentic Northern Spring rolls at “ Nem” restaurant . Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
Free and easy until transfer to airport Then return to airport for Flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet our driver for the transfer to your Hotel. Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in. After relaxation, Take to visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university which was constructed in 11th century then walk to the theatre and we will enjoy Water Puppet Show – A traditional art performance of Vietnam. Walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower). Enjoy with Trang Tien Ice Cream, Thuy Ta Ice Cream or some famous café shop/restaurants nearby (pay by yourself around 1 usd /person).You will continue waking tour around the Old Quarter,
Enjoy dinner with some Vietnam famous food such as Cha Ca La Vong (Grilled Fish) or Bun Cha and authentic Northern Spring rolls at “ Nem” restaurant . Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 10: HANOI FREE AND EASY NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI (B)
- Private driver
You have full day free and easy in Hanoi city. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
20:30: We will stay at Hanoi Railway Station to transfer to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation : On Train – Soft berth in sharing cabin with AC
- Our tour guide will not accompany during the train trip
- Private compartments on request at surcharge.
- Train journeys are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is requested and all berths paid for – with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages complete the local experience.
DAY 11: LAO CAI- CAT CAT VILLAGE – MUONG HOA VELLEY - SAPA ( B,L,D)
- Private driver & Tour guide
05h15 you will arrive at the last arrival station – Lao Cai station transfer direct to Sapa for check in and breakfast.
9:00AM: Trekking from Sapa to Cat Cat Village to see its waterfall and meet H’mong family and learn more about their way of life. Cat Cat is a small but bustling village situated at the foot of Fansipan Mountain. Here you will see traditional H’mong homes at their best, and you will be able to meet a H’mong family to learn more about their way of life. The village is also the perfect place to see traditional clothing being made, hemp being dyed and women weaving. From Cat Cat we will follow the Muong Hoa Valley for 3km through rice terraces and small dwellings to Sin Chai. This village is a little off the usual trekking route and less visited, but offers the opportunity to see traditional wooden homes built using the indigenous Pumu tree. Transport will be waiting in Sin Chai to take you back to Sapa.
17h00 arrive in Sapa, check in hotel – free time to enjoy Sapa. Dinner is at the local restaurant. Stay overnight in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation : at a selected hotel in Sapa
DAY 12: SAPA- Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI & TA VAN VILLAGE ( B,L)
Beginning of the trip is the moment for admire the panorama view of the town and then the valley from the main road. After 4km on the main road, we start going down to the valley by the small trails through the terrace rice fields to get to Y Linh Ho hamlet, a small village of the Black Hmong people.
From Y Linh Ho village, we go along the river to go to Lao Chai village (means old village in the local dialect). It is time for you to visit the local families, listen to your guide’s explanation about the local culture: how they live, way of building the traditional house, technique of making clothes… or listen about the way of treatment for a sick person.
Stop for lunch. The lunch is served in one of the local refreshment restaurants on the side of the river.
In the afternoon, we leave Lao Chai to continue to Ta Van village, the Giay people’s residence. The guide to bring you into some family: listen about their life, enjoy some green tea, learn about the differences of their culture from the other hill tribes even they leave close to each other. Quitting Ta Van, we head up to the main road where the car will pick up us to transfer back to Sapa. Free and easy in Sapa. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation on Sapa hotel
- Private driver & Tour guide
Beginning of the trip is the moment for admire the panorama view of the town and then the valley from the main road. After 4km on the main road, we start going down to the valley by the small trails through the terrace rice fields to get to Y Linh Ho hamlet, a small village of the Black Hmong people.
From Y Linh Ho village, we go along the river to go to Lao Chai village (means old village in the local dialect). It is time for you to visit the local families, listen to your guide’s explanation about the local culture: how they live, way of building the traditional house, technique of making clothes… or listen about the way of treatment for a sick person.
Stop for lunch. The lunch is served in one of the local refreshment restaurants on the side of the river.
In the afternoon, we leave Lao Chai to continue to Ta Van village, the Giay people’s residence. The guide to bring you into some family: listen about their life, enjoy some green tea, learn about the differences of their culture from the other hill tribes even they leave close to each other. Quitting Ta Van, we head up to the main road where the car will pick up us to transfer back to Sapa. Free and easy in Sapa. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation on Sapa hotel
DAY 13: SAPA FREE & EASY ( B)
Free and easy until transfer to Lao Cai Station to take a railway to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation : On Train – Soft berth in sharing cabin with AC
- Private driver
Free and easy until transfer to Lao Cai Station to take a railway to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation : On Train – Soft berth in sharing cabin with AC
DAY 14: HANOI- HA LONG – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO (B,L,D)
Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
– Overnight on board at Cong Do Area Cruises.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , dinner on cruise
Accommodation on Ha Long cruise
- Private driver & Tour guide
Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
– Overnight on board at Cong Do Area Cruises.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , dinner on cruise
Accommodation on Ha Long cruise
DAY 15: CRUISE – THIEN CANH SON CAVE- BAI TU LONG BAY – HA LONG- HANOI (B,L)
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
– Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
– Disembark cruise at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation on Hanoi hotel
- Private driver & Tour guide
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
– Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
– Disembark cruise at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation on Hanoi hotel
DAY 16:HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free and easy until you will transfer to airport for flight home.
Free and easy until you will transfer to airport for flight home.
Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
NOTES
1/ He weather & our latest advice on the weather
Light clothes regardless of the season in the south but for the visit of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee. From November to March it can get pretty cold in the North, make sure to have warm clothes for mornings and evenings.
Northern Vietnam: Hanoi – Ha Long – Sapa – Ninh Binh
- Dec – Feb: 10°C to 25°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March: 15°C to 30°C, season change, dry.
- April – June: 25°C to 35°C, some heavy showers.
- Sept – Oct: 25°C to 35°C, clear weather, occasional showers.
Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.
Central Vietnam : Hoi An, Hue
- Dec – Feb: 15°C to 30°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March – Aug: 25°C to 35°C, dry, ideal.
- Sept-Nov: 23°C to 32°C, rain risk due to atmospheric depressions.
Note: Occasional bad weather on the beaches from October to January.
Southern Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Mui Ne
- All year: 25°C to 30°
- Nov – June: 22°C to 34°C, dry and enjoyable especially from December to February.
- July – Oct: 25 to 35°C, showers late afternoon, especially in September.
2/ Visa
- To go to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
- The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on Vietnamese Entry Visa Waiver for Citizens of Five European Countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 15 days regardless of passport categories and purpose of entry into Vietnam, and is valid until June 30, 2021.
- For any stay lasting more than 15 days, or for a multiple entry stay in a period of less than 15 days, a visa is required. A period of 30 days is required after the last exit from Vietnam in order to once again benefit from the visa waiver measure for a stay not exceeding 15 days.
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3/ International flight
- Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Vietnam for two reasons:
- International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
- The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
4/ Which language?
- The official and most widely spread language is Vietnamese.
- English is spoken in all touristic areas.
5/ Cancellation Policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
- 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
6/ What to Bring
- Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
- Original Passport
ACCOMMODATION
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
- Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| HANOI | …. | Maison d’Orient Hotel.. | Hong Ngoc Dynastie/ Icon 36/ Flower / Hanoi Era/Gondola hotel.. | La Siesta Classic Premium / Golden Silk/ Pearl/ Thang Long opera/Flower Garden | Sofitel Legend Metropole / L’Opera/ Movempick Hotel |
| CRUISE | …. | …. | Oriental Cruises/ V’Spirit Cruises…. | Swan Cruises/ Renea cruise/Calypso cruise/ Victory cruise …. | Dragon Legend cruise/ Heritage/Dynasty/Orchird/ Genesis cruise…… |
| HOI AN | An Bang homestay | …. | Kim An hotel / Pho Hội riverside /HT village/ Hoi An ancient house resort or similar | Le pavilion Boutique/ Muca resort / Belle Maison/ Hoi An ancient Village or similar | Sunrise Premium resort/ Palmy Garden resort or similar |
| SAIGON | …. | …. | Chez Mimosa Petite / Queen Ann hotel / Bloom hotel or similar | Cicilia hotel/ Silverland Charner/ Grand Silverland / Eden Star hotel or similar | The Mys Dong Khoi hotel/ Hotel des Arts/ Majestic / Caravel Hotel or similar |
| MUI NE | …. | …. | Little Mui Ne Cottages Resort / Dynasty resort or similar | Ramana resort / Pandanus resort or similar | Anantara resort / Sea Links resort or similar |
| SAPA | Sapa homestay | …. | Sapa Aroma hotel | Sapa charm/Lotus Arora hotel/Amazing/Bamboo Sapa hotel/ Pistachio..or similar | Silk path Grand resort |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: VIETNAM FAMILY HOLIDAY -16 DAYS 15NIGHTS
From…. To… usd /per
Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- 2 days 1 nights on cruise in Ha long Bay
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Train 2 ways: Hanoi – Lao Cai, Lao Cai – Hanoi (soft berth in sharing cabin with AC).
- Private boat trip in Mekong delta region
- Enjoy cooking class with local family and many activities on quotation
- Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip
- Government taxes & service charge.
Exclusion
- International airfare from / to your country (with associated airport taxes)
- 2 Internal Flights: Saigon – Da Nang, Da Nang- Hanoi
- Drinks and meals not mentioned
- Personal travel insurance. Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills
- Any service not clearly identified in the program
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (25usd / pers)
- Early check in/ late check out
- Tips and gratuities.
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.