Adventure · Hanoi
Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh & Halong Bay Family Adventure - 7 Days
Explore northern Vietnam, from Hanoi's charm to Sapa's terraced hills, Ninh Binh's serene landscapes with sampan rides, and a luxurious overnight cruise through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay.
Partner tour7 daysSmall groupFrom $390
This 7-day family adventure explores the diverse landscapes and cultural richness of northern Vietnam. From the vibrant capital to the tranquil mountains and stunning coastal wonders, this journey offers a blend of discovery and relaxation. Your journey begins with arrival in Hanoi, followed by a scenic transfer to Sapa, where you can explore Cat Cat village or the Muong Hoa Valley. Continue to Ninh Binh for days at leisure, enjoying sampan rides through Trang An or Tam Coc, climbing Mua Cave, or visiting Hoa Lu. The adventure culminates with an overnight Ambassador Cruise through the magnificent Halong Bay, including visits to Titov Island and Dragon Pearl Cave, before returning to Hanoi for your departure.
Day by day
Day 1
Hanoi – Arrival + Hanoi Arrival
HotelHotelSILK PATH BOUTIQUE HANOI 4★ — Deluxe or similar
Our representative meets the family at Noi Bai airport with a name sign; your private transfer brings you into the city (about 50 minutes).
Day 2
Hanoi – Sapa
HotelHotelSAPA CATCAT HILLS RESORT & SPA — Superior or similar
By expressway into the mountains (about 5 hours), with a free afternoon for a family stroll toward Cat Cat village (payable locally).
Day 3
Sapa (at Leisure)
HotelHotelSAPA CATCAT HILLS RESORT & SPA — Superior or similar
A day the kids will remember — valley treks to Lao Chai and Ta Van or the Fansipan cable car (tickets payable locally).
Day 4
Sapa – Ninh Binh
HotelHotelTHE REED HOTEL NINH BINH 4★ — Deluxe or similar
An early, scenic descent to Ninh Binh (about 6.5 hours), arriving early afternoon with the rest of the day to unwind.
Day 5
Ninh Binh (at Leisure)
HotelHotelTHE REED HOTEL NINH BINH 4★ — Deluxe or similar
Glide through Trang An or Tam Coc by sampan, climb the Mua Cave "dragon steps", cycle among rice paddies, or visit Bai Dinh pagoda and ancient Hoa Lu (activities payable locally).
Day 6
Ninh Binh – Halong Bay · Ambassador Overnight Cruise
CruiseCruiseAMBASSADOR CRUISE HALONG (46 CABIN) 5★ — Deluxe or similar
To the coast for the midday sailing — connecting cabins for the family, a kids' cooking class at sunset, dinner under the stars. 11:00 Check-in at Ambassador's Lounge — Halong International Cruise Port 12:20 Board the Ambassador; welcome briefing at the Piano Lounge 12:45 Premium lunch while sailing among the World Wonder's limestone islets 14:15 Luon Cave — drift through on a local-rowed bamboo boat, or kayak* 15:45 Sung Sot Cave — the bay's largest cavern (or afternoon tea, spa*, outdoor Jacuzzi on board) 17:30 The ship anchors — cooking class, or Happy Hour* with canapés 19:00 fine-dining dinner on the sundeck with live band (band rests on Mondays) 20:40 Live music, squid fishing, spa* or an in-cabin movie — overnight on the bay
Day 7
Halong Bay · Titov Island – Dragon Pearl Cave – Hanoi + Hanoi Departure
A last swim at Titov Island and the Dragon Pearl Cave finale, then back to Hanoi around 5:00 PM with a private transfer to the airport for your flight home. 06:10 Tai chi session on the sundeck 06:30 Light breakfast — coffee, tea and fresh pastries 07:15 Titov Island — swim in turquoise water or climb to the panoramic summit 08:30 Full breakfast at the restaurant 09:30 Bill settlement and check-out 10:15 Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port 12:00 Welcome and check-in at the Dragon Pearl Cave 12:20 "The Quest for the Sacred Pearl" — a multi-sensory performance 13:00 "Tastes of the World" lunch inside the million-year-old cave 14:30 Journey's end — onward transfer
The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.
What's included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Overnight cruise / accommodation
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Meals as per itinerary
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Visa arrangement fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
Good to know
Accommodation is in 4-star hotels and a 4-star overnight cruise. Transfers between destinations are by private car. Meals are provided during the Halong Bay overnight cruise; other meals are at your leisure. Activities in Sapa (e.g., Cat Cat village, Fansipan cable car) and Ninh Binh (e.g., sampan rides, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu) are at your own pace and payable locally.
Price per person
The more you travel together, the less each person pays.
| 1 | 2–3 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 9–11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $940 | $560 | $490 | $450 | $440 | $390 |
Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.
From$390
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