Explore Vietnam’s vibrant culture, scenic landscapes, and authentic local life with your family on this 15-day journey through the North and Central regions.
✨ Tour Highlights
Cruise through the majestic Halong Bay
Ride a cyclo in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Stay in eco-friendly family resorts
Learn traditional farming and fishing with locals
Discover the ancient town of Hoi An by lantern light
Enjoy a bamboo basket boat ride and cooking class
Visit imperial relics in Hue
🗓️ Itinerary Summary
| Day | Destination | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi Arrival | Airport pickup, relax at hotel |
| 2 | Hanoi | City tour & water puppet show |
| 3 | Halong Bay | Overnight cruise |
| 4 | Halong – Hanoi | Return & leisure |
| 5 | Hanoi – Pu Luong | Nature lodge & village walk |
| 6 | Pu Luong | Trekking & bamboo rafting |
| 7 | Pu Luong – Ninh Binh | Scenic boat ride |
| 8 | Ninh Binh | Cycling & countryside tour |
| 9 | Ninh Binh – Hue | Flight to Hue |
| 10 | Hue | Citadel, tombs & boat trip |
| 11 | Hue – Hoi An | Scenic Hai Van Pass |
| 12 | Hoi An | Basket boat & cooking class |
| 13 | Hoi An | Farming & beach time |
| 14 | Hoi An | Free day or optional tour |
| 15 | Hoi An – Departure | Transfer to Da Nang Airport |
🛬 Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi
Our driver will greet you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Take time to rest after your flight. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Dinner
🏙️ Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Cultural Discovery
Explore the capital’s charm with visits to:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Temple of Literature
Ethnology Museum
Cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
Traditional water puppet show
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🚢 Day 3: Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise
A scenic 3-hour drive leads to Halong Bay. Board a deluxe cruise and marvel at limestone karsts while enjoying onboard activities: kayaking, cooking class, sunset party.
Overnight on cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🌄 Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Enjoy sunrise tai chi and a light breakfast before visiting a limestone cave. Disembark and return to Hanoi. Free time for shopping or exploring.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🌿 Day 5: Hanoi – Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Depart to Pu Luong (5-hour drive), a peaceful escape in nature. Settle into a charming lodge. In the afternoon, trek through scenic villages and terraced fields.
Overnight in Pu Luong
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🚶♂️ Day 6: Pu Luong Exploration
Enjoy soft trekking and cross bamboo bridges. Float along the stream in a handmade bamboo raft. Learn about the traditional way of life of the Thai ethnic group.
Overnight in Pu Luong
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🚣 Day 7: Pu Luong – Ninh Binh
Drive to Ninh Binh (3.5 hours), often called “Halong Bay on land”. Take a tranquil sampan boat ride through Tam Coc or Trang An caves.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🚴♀️ Day 8: Ninh Binh Biking & Village Life
Cycle through the countryside, visit local families, and enjoy the peaceful pace of rural Vietnam.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
✈️ Day 9: Ninh Binh – Flight to Hue
Transfer to the airport and take a short flight to Hue, the former imperial capital. Check in and relax.
Overnight in Hue
Meals: Breakfast
🏯 Day 10: Hue Heritage Tour
Explore the Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc Tomb, and Thien Mu Pagoda. Enjoy a dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River.
Overnight in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏖️ Day 11: Hue – Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
Travel to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass with stunning coastal views. Stop at Marble Mountains en route.
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🌾 Day 12: Hoi An Farming & Fishing Day
Experience farming with locals, ride water buffalo, take a bamboo basket boat ride, and join a cooking class.
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏝️ Day 13: Free Time in Hoi An
Relax at the beach or join optional tours (Cham Island, countryside cycling).
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
🛍️ Day 14: Hoi An Leisure or Optional Tour
Stroll the ancient town, enjoy lantern-lit nights, or tailor your own clothes.
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
✈️ Day 15: Departure from Da Nang
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation
Hanoi: 4-star family-friendly hotel
Halong Bay: Deluxe cruise cabin with private balcony
Pu Luong: Eco lodge surrounded by nature
Ninh Binh: Boutique hotel
Hue: Charming villa
Hoi An: Beachfront resort or ancient town hotel
(Upgrades available upon request)
💼 What’s Included
✅ Accommodation with daily breakfast
✅ Private car with A/C
✅ English-speaking guide
✅ Domestic flight: Hanoi – Hue
✅ Entrance fees, activities & meals as mentioned
✅ 24/7 customer support
🚫 Not Included
❌ International flights
❌ Visa to Vietnam
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal expenses & tips
🧒 Family-Friendly Activities
Cultural shows & hands-on cooking
Soft trekking & light biking
Homestay-style experiences
Flexible pace for children and seniors
