12 days

Northern Vietnam Family Tour

Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay - Cat Ba National Park - Hanoi
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Tour Code: VPF-06
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Duration: 12 days
Price: $$$$
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Latest Reviews

“…we had a 12D/11N family trip in early January organised by Viet Prestige Travel. Miss Loan was prompt, courteous, and professional with her communications and organisation. She gave good advice and was flexible when we decided to change our itinerary on the last day. Our tour guide, Sun, was very professional and speaks good English and our kids loved her very much…”

Brief Itinerary

Date Destinations Activities
Day 1 Hanoi Arrival Land on Hanoi, transfer & check-in hotel, free at our leisure.
Day 2 Hanoi City Vespa Tour Transfer by Vespa driver, visit Hanoi sites, free at your leisure and take a night train to Sapa
Day 3 Sapa - Hill Tribe Villages Drive up to Sapa, trek to Hill tribe villages, free to explore Sapa town.
Day 4 Sapa Free Day Free day to explore Sapa Town or shopping at your leisure
Day 5 Sapa - Bac Ha Sunday Market Transfer to Bac Ha, Explore the market, trek and view Ban Pho Village.
Day 6 Hanoi - Halong Bay Breakfat, transfer to Halong Bay, sailing around Halong Bay.
Day 7 Halong Bay Tai Chi Class, Visit Cong Dam, free at beaches and sail around Bai Tu Long
Day 8 Halong Bay - Cat Ba National Park Tai Chi lesson, visit Vung Vieng village, transfer to Cat Ba National Park.
Day 9 Cat Ba National Park - Free day Free for leisure, swim, go hiking and trekking or biking in Cat Ba
Day 10 Cat Ba National Park - Free day Free for leisure, swim, go hiking and trekking or biking.
Day 11 Cat Ba National Park - Hanoi take a boat trip to Ha Phong and drive back to Hanoi..
Day 12 Hanoi Departure have breakfast, free in the morning, transfer to airport and fly back home.

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Full Itinerary

ActivitiesLand on Hanoi, transfer & check-in hotel, free at our leisure.

Meal

IncludedHotel in Hanoi, private car, guide

Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your tour guide and driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel, help with your check-in. The rest of day is for your relax.

ActivitiesTransfer by Vespa driver, visit Hanoi sites, free at your leisure and take a night train to Sapa

MealBreakfast, lunch

IncludedAccommodation, Vespa Tour, guide, entrance fee, breakfast & lunch, train tickets

The best way to explore the chaotic Hanoi is by scooters, your will experience  authentic Hanoi  more than you ever would with a hot crowded bus tour. Bringing your family uniquely experience you will have a unique and exciting touch of Hanoi experiencing the past, present and future. Riding pillion behind our driver will take you to the must-see landmarks away from the tourist areas that only a true native Hanoian knows. Some of the places included in our tours: City gate, Long Bien Bridge, West lake, Phu Tay Ho temple ,Van Nien Pagoda,visit local market , path of New Hanoi city , B52 Lake , Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ,1000 years old citadel Cultural friendship palace, French quarter, , lunch at special restaurant. Free in the afternoon to explore Hanoi Old Quarter  and take a night train to Sapa. Overnight on the train.

ActivitiesDrive up to Sapa, trek to Hill tribe villages, free to explore Sapa town.

Mealbreakfast, lunch

IncludedHotel in Hanoi, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, dinner

Arrive in Lao Cai at around 5:30 A.M. We will take 1  hour van ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. You have breakfast at the hotel or local restaurant before walking about 12km along the mountain trails or main road to visit Suoi Ho, Matra and Taphin villages which are inhabited by Black Hmong and Red Dzao tribes. Along the way we can come in some schools as well as tribal houses to have experience of local Sapa life. Moreover, the landscape, culture, custom and tradition of Black Hmong tribe of Suoi Ho and Matra villages are preserved from tourists so you can study the raw things here. Picnic lunch will be served on the way at the home stay in Taphin village before being transported to Sapa by car. You will stay overnight at hotel in Sapa town.

ActivitiesFree day to explore Sapa Town or shopping at your leisure

MealBreakfast

IncludedHotel in Sapa

Breakfast at your hotel, free at your leisure to explore Sapa town by our own way. We highly recommend your family to walk by the Cat Cat Village, Giang Ta Chai Village, Ta Van and Ta Phin Village of Muong Hoa Valley, where Hmong, Dzay are living there. Overnight in Sapa.

ActivitiesTransfer to Bac Ha, Explore the market, trek and view Ban Pho Village.

MealBreakfast, Lunch

IncludedHotel in Hanoi, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

We will leave Sapa for Bac Ha Market at 8 am which only open on Sunday. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the road until you arrive in Muong Khuong town. From there, you turn into a dirt road, which goes up in mountains. Pine trees forest, villages surround tiny market. Flower Hmong, Tay, Dzay, Tu di ethnic minorities come to buy and sell local products such as food and material for agriculture and fabric. After exploring the market, your car will take you heading to Ban Pho village – the most stunning part of Lao Cai province. You will then be able to visit the most secluded peaceful village and have an opportunity to see the people still distill the wine from corn, making bacon in the most basic way and offering the special corn cake to anyone who drops by their house. After that, get on the car for transfer to see China border before returning to Lao Cai train station to catch the night train to Hanoi

ActivitiesBreakfat, transfer to Halong Bay, sailing around Halong Bay.

MealBreakfast, lunch & dinner

IncludedCruise in Halong Bay, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, all meals

7.30    Depart from Hanoi to Halong bay by shuttle bus (Optional)
12.00    Upon arrival at Vinashin dock, the staffs of Huong Hai Ha Long company welcomes the guests to the waiting room before departing the tour.
12.30    Cruise manager takes the guests to the cruise to start the tour.
Check in cabin, Start sailing from Vinashin dock, feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among beautiful islets (Indochina studio, Am Island…). The Bai Tu Long Bay has the wild beauty with the panoramic natural views, making it unforgettable to guests.
13.00    Buffet lunch is served in the restaurant at the first floor. Tourists can enjoy the delicious lunch while admiring the grace of the bay.
15.30    Visiting the Vung Vieng fishing village – the famous Pearl-growing village and the fishing tanks of the local people. Tourists can observe the process of feeding pearl as well as the life of local people on Halong bay.
16.30    Tourists can visit the Vung Vieng floating village on the typical round-shaped rowing boat of Halong area. Observing the fish-feeding tanks, shopping at the souvenir shops, taking photos and discovering the local life of people here are the main attractive activities for you.
The tourists will go back to the cruise by tender to relax, do personal hygiene before enjoy the dinner on board. Enjoy Happy hour with special menu from 16.30 pm to 19.00 pm. You will get discount with all of the drinks: cocktail, mocktail and mixed drinks.
16.35    The cruise sails from the Vung Vieng fishing village to Cong Do sleeping area. Tourists can treasure the wonderful beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay at the sunset, admire the striking islands and islets, relax and savor the fresh and peaceful atmosphere which could hardly be found in land.
17. 20    You could enjoy the kayaking activities here (the kayaking fee is not included in the price) or relax on the cruise.
18.15    Onboard the vessel, surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).
19.00    Gala Elegant set dinner served onboard. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.
21.00    Evening activities: relax at leisure; enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage & Spa services. Squid fishing and chatting with your partner, friends, family. Overnight on Ha Long Bay aboard Huong Hai Sealife Cruise. (Massage and spa fee is not included in the price)

ActivitiesTai Chi Class, Visit Cong Dam, free at beaches and sail around Bai Tu Long

MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

IncludedOvernight on the cruise, excursions, entrance fee, kayaking & all meals

6.30    Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.
7.00    Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast in the restaurant.
8.00    Transfer to Day Junks and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.
10.00    Visit Cong Dam – the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets, and wild beaches in Bai Tu Long Bay.
10.00-12.00    Kayak through lagoons at Geological park in Cong Dam and relax at one of the most beautiful beaches in Bai Tu Long Bay.
12.30    Enjoy the lunch in the restaurant and admire the graceful beauty of Bai Tu Long while cruising to Thay cave.
14.00-15.30    Kayak and discover Thay cave, one of the most well-hidden cave in Ha Long Bay.
16.30    Transfer from Day Junks to Huong Hai Sealife.
16.45    Enjoy Happy hour.
18.00    Onboard the vessel, surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll) on the sundesk.
19.15    Dinner is served in the restaurant at the first desk. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.
21.00    Evening activities: relax at leisure; enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage & Spa services (massage and spa fee is not included in the price), squid fishing. Overnight on Bai Tu Long Bay.

ActivitiesTai Chi lesson, visit Vung Vieng village, transfer to Cat Ba National Park.

MealBreakfast

IncludedHotel in Cat Ba Island, private transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast

6.30    Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.
7.00    Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.
7.30    Visit Vung Vieng village – the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay
8.30    Return to Huong Hai Sealife.
9.15    Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.
9.30-10.40    Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to Vinashin tourist harbor.
11.00    Disembark from Huong Hai Sealife.
12.00    We continue our family adventure to Cat Ba National Park. On arrival, check in the resort and free to explore the beaches.

ActivitiesFree for leisure, swim, go hiking and trekking or biking in Cat Ba

MealBreakfast

IncludedHotel in Cat Ba

Cat Ba Island is famous for its national park and endangered langurs. The island is the largest in the Gulf of Tonkin and is covered by a dense rainforest home to numerous indigenous species of flora and fauna. Breakfast at your hotel, then free at your leisure for beach or go bike around the island or trek in the central national park. Overnight in the resort.

ActivitiesFree for leisure, swim, go hiking and trekking or biking.

MealBreakfast

IncludedHotel in Cat Ba National Park

Free at your leisure for your family to explore the Cat Ba Town, fishing market or free on  the beach.

Activitiestake a boat trip to Ha Phong and drive back to Hanoi..

MealBreakfast

IncludedHotel in Hanoi, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, dinner

Breakfast at your resort, embark for a high speed boat to Hai Phong City, then our driver will drive you back to Hanoi, free at your leisure and overnight in Hanoi City Tour.

Activitieshave breakfast, free in the morning, transfer to airport and fly back home.

MealBreakfast

IncludedGround transportation, tour guide

Breakfast at your hotel, free at our leisure until be picked up for your departure flight.

Hotels and Resorts

Hanoi: 2 Nights/ Deluxe Room


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Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel
34 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem, Ha noi, Viet Nam
Queen Room, Twin Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Station View

281 Reviews | 43 of 534 hotels in Hanoi

The Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel is an award-winning Oriental colonial-style hotel lying in the heart of Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the…

Sapa: 1 Night/ Superior Room


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HMong Sa Pa Hotel
10 Thac Bac, Sapa, Lao Cai, Viet Nam
superior, deluxe, vip suites

258 Reviews | 13 of 47 Hotels and resorts in Sapa

Hotel offers:central location with mountain views, complimentary WiFi access, restaurant, buffet breakfast and tour desk.

Halong: 2 Nights/ Superior Cabin


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Aclas Stellar Cruise
33C Pham Ngu Lao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Superior Cabin, Deluxe Cabin, Family Cabin

309 Reviews | 25 of 178 Water Sports and Boat Tours in Halong Bay

Cruise offers: traditional oriental-style boat, 2 days/1 night cruise tour in Halong Bay, 2 lunches and 1 dinner onboard, kayaking and Morning Tai Chi are available.

Cat Ba Island: 3 Nights/ Superior Room


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Cat Ba Sunrise Hotel
Cat Co III Beach, Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong
Superior, Deluxe, Executive Suite, Family room with Balcony

449 Reviews | 2 of 18 hotels in Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba Sunrise Resort offers private beach and swimming pool, wonderful location, boutique styles, all room with balcony.

Flight Schedule

There are no internal flights in this tour.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions
Return train tickets: Hanoi - Sapa
All private minivan( Ford, Toyota, Mercedes)
Family room with daily breakfast
Private English Speaking Guides
All accommodation
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
All sightseeing tickets
Tissues and water on car
Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter.
Services charges and government tax
Service charge & VAT
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Exclusions
International/ Domestic flight
Visa stamp fee for Vietnam/Laos
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Beverage
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above

Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers, and our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.

AVERAGE RATING

4.8

RATING SUMMARY

Accommodations
4.6
Itinerary
4.8
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
4.7
Value
4.9
Overall Quality
5

Striving for Excellence

Overall Trip Excellence
99%
Trip Leader Excellence
97%
Milla
Brisbane, Australia
13 July 2015

Perfect family tour!
– Viet Prestige Travel – the best company I have ever booked an overseas tour through
– The tour was run seamlessly
– Drivers and guides were great
– I loved Cat Ba Sunrise hotel for its atmosphere, friendly staff and location (right next to the beach), Wonderful!
– However, the tour including in trekking, sailing, overnight train,,, was a bit out of our comfort zone

Accommodations
4.8
Itinerary
4.7
Meals
5
Sales Executive
4.6
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.7
Tierney
New South Wales
11 September 2015

Exceptional service and extremely well-planned
– Sunny was so helpful helping us to plan our 12-day child-friendly holiday
– The trip went like clockwork
– All the hotels as well as Halong cruise were vey good
– My kids got so excited when it came to squid fishing part in Halong.
– Trekking in Sapa was hardwork in humidity but the massage at the end of the day was wonderful
– Love it!

Accommodations
4.8
Itinerary
4.6
Meals
4.7
Sales Executive
4.9
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.8
Daisy Howe
America
04 April 2016

Viet Prestige Travel – Best ever!!!
– …informative, friendly and happy to help in anyway.
– We explored Hanoi with scooter, a bit nervous but exciting
– Understanding the culture and lifestyle of Tay, h’mong…was interesting. My son seemed to be so into it
– Cat Ba island is beautiful. We loved the beach there and its people
 Yes, We’ll recommend it to friends and surely be back with Viet Prestige Travel

Accommodations
4.7
Itinerary
4.9
Meals
4.8
Sales Executive
4.9
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.8
Lynne Ramsey
Cambridge, UK
23 November 2016

Great adventure in Sapa & Cat Ba
– Our trip to the North of Vietnam were most impressed with the effort that the tour guider and the driver went to, making us feel so welcome.
– The hotel is very comfortable and our room spacious.
– Viet Prestige Travel responded to all our query emails within 24 hours.
– Would hope to meet them again when we visit Laos.
 Yes, we would recommend Viet Prestige Travel to everyone, they were so helpful with organising everything for us, nothing was too much trouble.

Accommodations
4.9
Itinerary
4.7
Meals
4.6
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.6
Overall Quality
4.7
Sari Smith
Aldershot, UK
23 August 2016

Amazing trip to Vietnam organised by Hoa Pham
– Hoa Pham organised a terrific trip for my husband and I in Vietnam.
– We departed 12 days later, we were looked after most brilliantly.
– Our guides and drivers were totally reliable and informative and all the arrangements worked like clockwork.
– The icing on the cake was to actually meet Hoa and have lunch with her – a real pleasure for us
– I had made the right decision to work with Viet Prestige Travel and this confidence was borne out.
 Yes, I recommend this adventure.

Accommodations
4.8
Itinerary
4.6
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
4.9
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.8
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