Trip Snapshot
Highlights
- • Unique Cyclo Ride through Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter
- • Fascinating Water Puppet Show
- • Easy Family Biking through Mai Chau rice fields and villages
- • Tranquil Traditional Rowboat Trip through caves in Ninh Binh
- • Luxury overnight cruise through Lan Ha Bay with kayaking
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Itinerary
Upon arrival in Hanoi, your private guide transfers you to your hotel. Explore the Old Quarter via a fun and safe Cyclo Ride. Evening features the classic Water Puppet Show.
Where you go
- Noi Bai Airport
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Water Puppet Theatre
What you do
- Airport pickup
- Cyclo ride
- Water Puppet Show
Meals
- Dinner
Visit the Museum of Ethnology, premier institution dedicated to Vietnam's 54 diverse ethnic groups. Head to Kim Viet social enterprise for hands-on workshop crafting stuffed animals with traditional fabrics. Lunch at A Ban with hilltribal-style decoration and mountain-inspired cuisine.
Where you go
- Museum of Ethnology
- Kim Viet Workshop
- A Ban Restaurant
What you do
- Museum visit
- Craft workshop
- Hillages lunch
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Leave the capital behind and head west to Mai Chau Valley, breathtaking gateway to northern highlands. Enter the ancestral lands of the White Thai ethnic community. Check into 4-star Ecolodge. Afternoon to unwind and enjoy views of cascading rice terraces.
Where you go
- Hanoi
- Mai Chau Valley
What you do
- Scenic drive
- Ecolodge check-in
- Valley exploration
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Gentle and safe Family Bicycle Ride through rice fields and stilt villages of Mai Chau. Highlight is a genuine Hosted Lunch shared with a local Thai family.
Where you go
- Mai Chau Rice Fields
- Thai Villages
What you do
- Family cycling
- Village visit
- Hosted lunch
Meals
- Breakfast
- Hosted lunch
Dedicated day for rest and family fun in the mountains. Time to read, swim in the lodge pool, or gentle walk through quiet surrounding villages.
Where you go
- Mai Chau Ecolodge
What you do
- Pool time
- Village walk
- Leisure
Meals
- Breakfast
Depart Mai Chau and travel to Ninh Binh. Board a traditional Rowboat guided by a local. Drift silently through rivers, passing beneath towering limestone karsts and through natural caves.
Where you go
- Mai Chau
- Ninh Binh
- Trang An
What you do
- Transfer to Ninh Binh
- Rowboat trip
- Cave exploration
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Drive from Ninh Binh to the coast to embark on luxurious Overnight Cruise. Enjoy gourmet lunch as the vessel sails among spectacular limestone formations. Optional supervised swim or kayak session.
Where you go
- Ninh Binh
- Halong Bay
What you do
- Drive to Halong
- Board cruise
- Kayaking
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch on cruise
- Gourmet dinner
Sail into Lan Ha Bay, a quieter part of the archipelago. Day filled with on-board and off-board activities: exploring a beach, supervised kayaking, or cooking demonstration. Evening features memorable Farewell Dinner on deck.
Where you go
- Lan Ha Bay
What you do
- Tai Chi session
- Beach exploration
- Kayaking
- Cooking class
- Farewell dinner
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch on cruise
- Farewell dinner
Awaken to soft morning light over the bay. Final delicious breakfast on the cruise. Disembark and transfer directly to the airport for onward journey.
Where you go
- Halong Bay
- Noi Bai Airport
What you do
- Sunrise on deck
- Brunch
- Airport transfer
Meals
- Breakfast
- Brunch on cruise
What Makes This Tour Special
The perfect northern Vietnam adventure for active families - cycling through mountain valleys, boating through karst caves, and cruising among limestone islands.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- All accommodation as per tour grade
- Private transportation with A/C
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- All entrance fees & activities
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- 24/7 local support
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
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