Family value is what we all want to treasure and enrich. To be with VietnamStay for a week in the “Active Family Vietnam ” trip would be on the top of your travel list. You will all bike, hike, dine, and smile together. While the west lake and a water puppet show in Ha Noi can take your breath away, the ancient village of Ky Son and the old quarter in Ha Noi can bring you back to the Vietnamese’s life a thousand years ago. A family trip will not be complete without Ha Long Bay - this World Wonder of nature will surprise you even more when you witness it with your own eyes.
Upon arrival in Ha Noi, you are picked up and transferred to your hotel. Vietnam’s quaint capital is a city of wide tree-lined boulevards, beautiful lakes, colonial buildings, wonderful museums, and rich culture. Hanoi has much to offer, and you can’t leave it without wishing to have some more days (if not more) to explore this city of a thousand years old. Free to refresh from jet lag.
Overnight in Hanoi.
You will have the whole day to explore Vietnam’s capital city. Firstly, visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his modest stilt house where he chose to live and work and also the museum dedicated to his memory. Then continue visiting the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Nowadays, students come and pray for a good luck in their exam.
Afternoon, visit to renowned Museum of Ethnography (closed Mondays), which houses an interesting collection of artifacts relating to the mosaic of ethnic groups that inhabit Vietnam. Continue to discover the famed Old Quarter on foot. We walk through the hidden alleys, amaze at the old style tube houses, and visit the lively local market. Next, we hop on a traditional bicycle rickshaws move at leisure pace that’s perfect for photos and slow-moving sightseeing. Seat back and relax while your driver weaves through the busy streets, dodging speeding motorbikes and rolling past French colonial houses.
Late afternoon, attend a water-puppet theatre performance. The art of water puppetry began a thousand years ago, possibly in the flooded rice fields of Vietnam. Puppeteers today stand in waist-high water and manipulate their puppets in such a skilled way that you can’t help but be captivated by the performance. Overnight in Hanoi
Note: Shorts and tank tops are not allowed in Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & pagodas.
A perfect way to see Ha Long Bay, the World Wonder of Nature (also a UNESCO site), is to spend a night on a charming boat. The mystical scenery of Ha Long Bay where thousands of limestone islands jutting out of the emerald sea, sculpted into fascinating shapes, and surrounded by colorful floating villages is truly a breathtaking destination.
3 days 2 nights discover the hidden jewels – glittering and untouched – that lies deep in the Ha Long bay. Ha Long Bay, designated a UNESCO world heritage site for its limestone rock formations, is home to about 2,000 isles and islets of different shapes and sizes, creating a truly breathtaking seascape.
Depending on the budget we suggest some of the best boats at their standard in Ha Long bay.
Overnight on boat in Halong Bay.
Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change according to weather condition
Follow the cruise itinerary and enjoy relaxing time on board
In the morning, your breakfast or brunch will be served while doing further cruise to explore the beauty of the bay before returning to the wharf. After brunch, disembark the boat and return to Ha Noi.
After breakfast, depart to Ky Son Moon Garden village via Hanoi.
Moon Garden House in Ky Son offers a unique opportunity to experience rural life in Vietnam that has changed little over the last century. The architect specializes in the restoration of old buildings and this is reflected in the design, furniture and antiques that adorn the rooms. Local experiences are included in the stay.
Arrive in the village around 10:00AM. After check in a private house for your family or a comfortable dormitory stilt house, we merge in many local activities that educate children to help with plowing, making rice beds, transplanting seeds, harvesting rice depending on the harvest season. The experience also includes 5km riding to Duong Lam Ancient village nearby. Enjoy a local organic meal for dinner that followed by special footbath depth in ginger, salt and mugwort medicinal herbs before bedtime.
Overnight in Moon Garden homestay.
For early risers: Join in Yijin Jing exercises before breakfast. Make yourself relaxing on the hammock in the garden or further discovery of the Ky Son village before returning to Hanoi.
Free time at leisure before flight home or next destination
Hotel rooms with daily breakfasts as mentioned or similar
Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle, unless when other vehicles are mentioned
Entrance fees and other boat fees where applicable
Meals as listed in the program (B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner); pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menus
Local English-speaking guides on day with tours
Government taxes & service charges
Internal airfares in the tour as mentioned
Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Surcharge for special requests on food and meals
Entrance fees, car, and guide service during free time
Travel insurance
All kind of gratuities for guides, drivers, and others
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Internal airfares not mentioned in the tour
International airfare from/to your point of arrival/departure
Personal expenses such as bar, telephone. laundry bills,...
All other services not stated in the program
Surcharge for peak season
1. Tourist Visa
Please make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity from the entry date. Also please check whether you need an entry visa to Asian countries before starting your trip. Please consult with our travel consultant if you are not sure.
2. Notes on Airfares
All airfares are subject to change until final purchase.
Eco-flex class: allow to re-book (change date, change flight) without fee, but subject to availability. Passenger(s) pay surcharge between classes (if any)
Refund fee: 15% of airfare plus service charge.
Airport tax included
Child under 2 yrs: 10% of adult airfare; Child from 2 to 11 yrs: 75% of adult airfare
3. Land Transportation
Our price based on the group arrives at one time (on one flight). In case clients arrive at different flight times, and need different airport transfers, the extra transfer will be charged. We apply the same for the departure date.
4. Travel Insurance
Our price of the tour does not include travel insurance. We highly recommend you purchase health/travel insurance for your trip to Asia.
5. Responsibility
Except in situations beyond human control, VietnamStay will be held responsible for any additional expense resulting from the change caused by us in itinerary, transportation, and accommodation.
However, VietnamStay cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for additional costs incurred due to the situations beyond human control.
The detailed program and schedule of flights are subject to changes by the airline without prior notice and in accordance with the weather conditions and daily operation of flights. Consequently, itinerary concerns might be adjusted. If this occurs, VietnamStay will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements.
6. Vaccine
It is not compulsory to get any vaccine to visit our countries. But we encourage you to have popular vaccines such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio…. You may consult your doctor before traveling.
1. How to Book and Confirm Your Tour:
No service secured at our proposal, services in destination (hotel, boat, flight, guide etc) are subject to availability.
Please send a booking order to VietnamStay as soon as you agree on our proposal to secure your trip arrangement. Similar alternative service to be suggested when your choice is unavailable at the time of booking.
2. Passport and Flight Details
Full passport information is required in your booking order for flight reservation & hotel check-in
International flight details of arrival & departure are required for airport transfer arrangements
3. Deposit and Payment
At least 30% deposit of the total tour cost to be deposited upon commitment of the tour.
The outstanding amount to be paid prior to arrival date or at our offices in Viet Nam on your arrival day.
4. Cancellation, Amendment Policy, and Charges
In practice, VietnamStay always does the best to minimize the cancellation penalty for our guests but we must abide by the cancellation policy of each service provider.
Low season 01 May – 30 Sep | High season 01 Oct – 30 Apr | |
More than 20 days prior to the guest’s arrival day | No charge | No charge |
From 16 to 20 days | 10% | 20% |
From 8 to 15 days | 30% | 50% |
From 03 to 07 days | 50% | 75% |
Within 02 days or no show | 100% | 100% |
Please be advised that during Peak Season (Christmas and New Year) and during Public Holidays different cancellation policies may apply. The cancellation policy for such a period will be informed to the client(s) case by case.
5. Children Policy (Land Services Only)
Accompanied child from 1- 4 yrs: Free of charge if sharing existing bed with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate
In case a child under 12 yrs using a twin share room with an adult, please pay full fare.
With VietnamStay, each tour is different according to the customers wishes. Please share with us your travel need and we will customize it for you.
Fill out our personalized travel form to receive a FREE quote!
Once you receive the personalized quote, you can alter it with us to better meet your requirements.
Send booking order to us as soon as you agree on our proposal to secure your trip arrangement.
After confirmation, VietnamStay will begin arranging the finest services for you.
It’s time to pack your suitcases and embark on an adventure to explore new horizons. Wishing you a safe journey!
