Vietnam 9 Days 8 Nights Family Private Tour Package from Ha Noi
Duration
9 Days
Departure time
Flexible
Departure
Ha Noi
Tour Type
9 days
Overview
Start and end in Ha Noi, the tour Vietnam 9 Days 8 Nights Family Private Tour Package from Ha Noi an exceptional journey off the beaten track to explore the most beautiful landscapes of North Vietnam and to meet the ethnic minorities such as the Dzao, black and flower Lo Lo, Hmong, Tay, Nung on the trails of Vietnam.
The isolated regions of the far north of Vietnam have retained a wild beauty and rugged charm that have been lost in many areas.
Price: Please contact us
Tour prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of private group, and sharing double or twin room.
** If you travel in group of 2, 3 and so on. Please feel free to contact us for specific offer
** If you intend to travel alone, the cost might be much higher
** Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suite your requirements, but may incur price changes
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Conquering the roof of Indochina – Fansipan Peak
- Have the opportunity to learn about the cultural lifestyle and people of ethnic minorities in the North
- Explore Trang An landscape with a system of limestone mountains with a geological age of about 250 million years
- Enjoy Northern mountainous cuisine
- Discover the bustling life in the capital Hanoi
- Take a cruise around the World Heritage Ha Long bay to see the stunning beauty of the 3,000 islets
- Visit Cat Cat Village – the most beautiful village in the Northwest
Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi airport (No Meals)
Our drive and tour guide pick you up at the airport and depart for Vietnam 9 Days 8 Nights Family Private Tour Package from Ha Noi , then take you go to the hotel. You are free to discover Ha Noi capital.
Day 2: Free Day in Ha Noi (B)
You are free to discover Ha Noi full day or you can choose private tour option for 1 day.
Day 3: Ha Noi - Sapa (B/L/D)
6:30 – 7:00 am: The tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or our meeting point, and you’ll depart to Lao Cai city. You’ll be traveling on the new Highway Noi Bai, and the journey will take around 5,5 hours.
12:00 am: Arrival in Sapa Town. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
1:00 pm: Arrival in Sapa – 3 options as below:
OPTION 1: The bus will take you to the gate of Lao Chai Village (surcharge for entrance fee) to start trekking to Ta Van. You’ll explore the local ethnic minorities’ life and admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields.
OPTION 2: Your guide will take you around Sapa center and climb the Ham Rong Mountain (surcharge for entrance fee) – one of the spectacular and wonderful peaks of Sapa.
OPTION 3:Visit Fansipan Mountain by cable car (surcharge for cable car). As you know, the cable car in Sapa is the world’s longest and highest cable car. It runs up from sleepy Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province to the peak of the 3,143-meter Fansipan Mountain, known as Indochina’s rooftop. Enjoy the view from the highest point of this incredible mountain. The lush green and subtropical vegetation make this mountain really beautiful.
5:00 pm: Come back to Sapa town, have dinner, and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Cat Cat Village - Hanoi (B/L)
07:00 am: Have breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 am: Trek from the hotel to explore Cat Cat village of H’mong – a colonial French discovered area and a renowned resort for officials from the early twentieth century. Learn about the culture, customs, and unique people here with traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver, and hand-forged agricultural tools.
12:30 pm: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Sapa Town.
3:00 pm: The driver will take you back to Hanoi. End of the tour.
You are free to enjoy dinner with your own budget.
Day 5: Free Day in Ha Noi (B)
You are free to discover Ha Noi full day or you can choose private tour option for 1 day.
Day 6: Ha Noi - Trang An - Ha Noi Capital (B/L)
You will have breakfast at your hotel, and then around 7:30-8:00 am: our driver and tour guide will pick you up to travel to Ninh Binh.
10:20 am: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, a significant relic of Vietnam’s past. Learn about the formation of the first capital located in Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, and explore the unique architecture found in the famous temples of King Dinh and King Le, who made significant contributions to this ancient land.
After visiting Hoa Lu temple, you’ll take a bicycle to explore Trang An village.
12:20-12:30 pm: Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant and relax.
2:30 pm: One of the highlights of the trip is taking a boat tour from Trang An wharf, providing a satisfying experience in Ninh Binh. Row your bamboo boat to explore numerous grottos with beautiful stalactites and enjoy the wonderful landscapes of Trang An Tour.
4:00 pm: We will transfer you to Mua Cave by our tourist bus, or you have the option to take a bike ride, allowing you to cycle through the villages in Ninh Binh and observe local life.
Upon arrival at Mua cave, start climbing nearly 500 stone steps to reach the top. Experience the fresh air and admire the panoramic view of beautiful Tam Coc.
5:20 pm: The trip ends, and we will return to Hanoi city.
7:00-7:25 pm: You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi.
You are free to enjoy dinner with your own budget.
Day 7: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Ti Top Island (B/L)
You will have breakfast at your hotel, and then around 08:00 – 8:30 am: Leave Hanoi city for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh at the lounge.
12:00 – 12:30 pm: Embark on a 3-star cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a brief introduction about the cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in to your cabin.
1:15 pm: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at the Ti top Island area.
3:00 – 4:00 pm: Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Climb to the peak of Ti Top Island for a panoramic view of the bay. Descend and relax on the beach, and swim in the crystal-clear water.
5:20 pm: Return to the cruise, enjoying the sunset while relaxing during Happy Hour until dinner time at the bar.
6:00 pm: Enjoy Happy Hour with various discounted drinks. Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.
7:00 – 9:00 pm: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available upon request.
9:00 – 10:00 pm: It’s time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke, or simply relax in your cabin.
Overnight on the cruise.
Day 8: Ha Long - Ha Noi (B/L)
06:30 am: Welcome the new day with an amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00 am: Take in the morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, and have breakfast while enjoying the charming labyrinth of Karst.
08:00 – 09:00 am: Join a guided tour to explore hidden parts of the bay, such as Luon Cave. You can share a sampan with other tourists and a local rower or take a kayak on your own.
09:00 am: Return to the cruise for a shower.
09:30 am: Check out of your room. The cruise will weigh anchor to continue on the picturesque route toward Bai Chay Bridge for photos.
10:50 am: Enjoy lunch.
11:30 – 11:45 am: Disembark. The cruise ends.
12:00 – 4:30 pm: Transfer back to Hanoi City, and the trip finishes at the hotel around 4:30 pm
You are free to enjoy dinner with your own budget.
Day 9: Ha Noi Airport (B)
10: 00 AM: After your breakfast, you go Ha Noi airport. End of the Vietnam 9 Days 8 Nights Family Private Tour Package from Ha Noi.
We also organize other tours: Trip to Central Vietnam 6 days 5 nights, Catholic tour in Central Vietnam 6 days 5 nights, Central Vietnam Pilgrimage tour 6 days 5 nights
You can explore our website to select the perfect program for yourself: https://hivietnamtravel.com/
Included/Excluded
- Bus
- English guide according to the group program
- 3-star standard hotels (2-3pax/room)
- Enjoy one night on a 3-star standard cruise
- Meals according to the tour program (B: Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Boat on Trang An tourism
- Bike rental for cycling through villages in Ninh Binh
- Entrance tickets to the main attractions
- Bottled water/pax/day
- Local travel insurance
- Cable car to Fansipan Mountain if applicable (about $34/pax)
- Transportation fee for the mountain train on Fansipan if applicable (about $7/pax)
- Ham Rong entrance fee ( about: $3/pax)
- The tram facilitates your travel within the tourist area ($1/pax/way)
- Lao Chai entrance fee ( about $2/pax)
- International flight tickets and Visas stamp
- Domestic and regional flights in the tour
- Visa to Viet Nam
- Service fee for visa procedures if guests have request
- Any items of purely personal nature such as laundry and telephone calls, game fees
- Personal, travel and health insurance
- Early check in and late check out
- Single room supplement if request
- Drinks during meals
- Meals that are not specified
- Gratuities/tipping to tour guide, driver and hotel staff and restaurant’s staff
- Surcharge for peak season & compulsory dinner on X’mas and New Year’s Eve
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, flood), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc…
Policy
- Under 2 years old: free (Parents will cover any incurred costs, if applicable)
- Under 1.0m: 50% fee of adult
- From 1.0 m – under 1.3 m: 85% fee of adult
- From 1.3 m and above: 100% fee as adult
- Two adults can accompany up to 2 children under 1.3m, the third child will be charged 100% of the fare. In case a child is accompanied by only 1 adult, that child will be charged as an adult
Notes
Service Details During The Trip
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
Private Local Tour Guide: You will have legally licensed local tour guide in each destination, from welcome and farewell you at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and taking care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. The good guide for you means we arrange the right guide. Elephant Travel Company will arrange tour guide base on the feature of the itinerary and consists of the group, to maximize your experiences in traveling.
Private Drivers & Vehicle: Safety is first priority for transportation. To maximize your comfort and joyful experience with driving service, cold towel and water bottles are provided in the car.
Local Flavor Meals: Don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Elephant Travel Company will select clean and good environment restaurants for our customer. Menu is also carefully selected by us to ensure you try different food every meal.
We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while traveling. We also recommend dinners are free on your own so you can choose your favorite food by yourself under necessary assistance of your local guide.
Well-Selected Hotels: Standard, comfort and good value is our priority for choosing hotels for our customers. Comfort of mattress and bedding, joyful decoration style, user friendly facilities, good service and good breakfast!
Travel Visa:
Most countries in South East Asia require you to obtain a visa. Please check carefully with your travel specialist regarding specific visa requirements for each country you plan to visit as the legislation does change frequently. Thailand offers a free visa on arrival to most nationalities. Other countries including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar offer a “visa-on-arrival” service which requires you to pay a fee at the airport, or you may prefer to obtain this in advance through the relevant embassy or a visa agent. For visa-on-arrival in Vietnam, you must submit some paperwork before you arrive.
If you need our assistance with visa procedures for an option to get your visa for Vietnam instead of getting visa at the Vietnam consulate in your country. Please refer to the following steps:
Step 1: Provide us your application details
- Your full name (as exactly seen on your passport)
- Your gender
- Your date of birth
- Your nationality
- Your passport number
- Your passport expiration dates (with at least 3 vacats pagess and valid for at least 6 months)
- Date of arrival ( dd/mm/yy)
- Date of exit (dd/mm/yy)
- Arrival airport
Step 2: Process your visa information into a visa application
We will contact you for reviewing your visa information and then submit your application on your behalf to Vietnam Immigration department and follow other procedures pursuant to the regulations of Immigration department to get Visa approval letter granted by Immigration department.
We will send the visa approval letter via email to you after 7-14 working days. After we obtain the visa approval letter from the Immigration department for you, we will forward you a scanned copy of it by email (Your visa information then has been recorded to the Visa system of the Vietnam Immigration department).
Step 3: Get your visa stamp on your arrival
Just print the approval letter out, prepare 2 passport sized photos and an amount of USD for stamping fee ($25 for single entry visa; $50 for 1 month multiple entry visa). Put all above mentioned things along with your passport in a package, and then show them to Immigration officer at Vietnam arrival airports.
Upon arrival at Vietnam’s airport, expect a simple form to fill in (or you can download form to fill beforehand), present the visa approval letter, passport, photos to the Immigration officer inside the counter and look for a place to hear your name be called to get the passport back and pay for the stamping fee.
For those who are applicable for E-visa, instructions will be given at the time you contact us
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