Vietnam Holidays for Families: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong

Overview

Vietnam Holidays for Families offers a complete and enriching experience, spanning from the majestic and pristine mountainous landscapes to the serene and beautiful beach. Eight days and seven nights provide a comprehensive range of backgrounds, from history, culture, and cuisine to nature, as well as leisure and physical activities.

Commence your journey by exploring the iconic landmarks of Hanoi before immersing yourself in the tranquility of the ethnic villages in Mai Chau. Delve into the local culture, savor traditional dishes, and relish the peaceful ambiance of this unique destination.

A particular highlight of this adventure is a 2-day trekking expedition to witness the breathtaking beauty of Pu Luong's natural wonders: expansive rice fields, rustic villages, and majestic hills. These are sights that must be seen with your own eyes to appreciate their unexpected beauty truly.

The final destination is Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After an extensive journey, unwind in the refreshing air, pristine beaches, and awe-inspiring landscapes of Halong. Enjoy peaceful relaxation aboard a cruise ship.

After eight days and seven nights, your journey concludes as you return to Hanoi.

Reviews from our customers:
"In Hanoi, it was fun to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, which was full of local people and visitors. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was both educational and spiritual, and seeing the leader's body was a unique experience. Mai Chau Valley was peaceful and real, but Pu Luong, with its beautiful streams and beautiful scenery, was even better. The climbing was exciting and led by a guide who knew a lot about the area. The tour gave us a taste of local life and tasty meals. In Ha Long Bay, we went on a tour that was both relaxing and fun. And on one of the islands, we even saw a family of monkeys."

Trip code: CLA0002VN8D

Destination: Vietnam

Itinerary

Arrive in Hanoi - Noi Bai International Airport. You will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in downtown Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Distance Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 30 km for 50 minute transfer

08:00A.m: We will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum, the One Pillar Pagoda, The French colonial Styled Presidential Palace and the historical Temple of Literature, the first university of VietNam, built in 1070 in honor of confucius

In the afternoon we will see the Museum of Ethnology then we will attend a traditional Water Puppet show. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists – men and women – stand waist deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. The audience is meant to experience the atmosphere of a village festival. Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake. We will enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The Old Quarter includes 36 old streets with each name representative of the type of merchandise sold in it.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Note: Please kindly take note that Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (the inside) will be opened only in the morning. It will be closed every Monday and Friday. Besides the outside of Ho chi Minh Mausoleum, you can still visit Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s House on stilt, One pillar pagoda as normal. Museum of Ethnography also closed every Monday

07:45 Pickup at your hotel in for transfer to Mai Chau

10:00 Short break

11:30 Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau

12:15 Traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available)

13:00 Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.

15:00 Free time for bicycling, walking, shopping

18:00 Free at leisure before having set menu dinner with host

Overnight Homestay in Mai Chau.

Breakfast at homestay.

You enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.

PM: You will be transffed to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.

Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting with Dinh and his team. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.

Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for dinner.

AM: Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain.Your camera will not be able to sit still!

Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savour the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.

PM: After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water to the nearby river, before moving to our pick up point to be transferred back to the Retreat.

AM: You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn about making weaving colourful textiles, followed by lunch at the Lodge.

PM: Check out the Lodge then transfer back to Hanoi (About 05 hours transfer)

Overnight in Hanoi

After breakfast, drive to Halong Bay (3 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Halong Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea.

The program will be changed depending on which cruise choosing.

Halong Bay is in the Bac Bo (Tonkin) Gulf and stretches over an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like jewels. Upon arrival at the harbor, we will embark on a junk. We will enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on the boat while experiencing the majestic beauty of Halong Bay. The Junk is a wooden sailboat designed in a traditional Vietnamese style while offering a full range of modern amenities.

Visit the fascinating Dau Go Cave called “The Cave of Marvels” and Thien Cung Cave, the “Heavenly Palace Cave” surrounded by spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.

After dinner, enjoy fishing with local fishermen. The reflection of the limestone outcrops, the sight of fishing boats lit up in the darkness; enjoy these precious moments in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Overnight on board the junk.

06.30-07.00: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.

07.00-07.30: Catch the morning view of the seascape while enjoying breakfast with cookies and tea, at the café in the restaurant.

07.30-08.30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village - the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover the life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No swimming).

08.30-09.30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.

09.30-10.40: Enjoy brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to the tourist harbor.

11.00: Disembark from boat.

12.00: Your driver takes you back to Hanoi.

Guide and car pick up to NoiBai Airport for the departure flight to home.

Reviews

"In Hanoi, it was fun to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, which was full of local people and visitors. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was both educational and spiritual, and seeing the leader's body was a unique experience. Mai Chau Valley was peaceful and real, but Pu Luong, with its beautiful streams and beautiful scenery, was even better. The climbing was exciting and led by a guide who knew a lot about the area. The tour gave us a taste of local life and tasty meals. In Ha Long Bay, we went on a tour that was both relaxing and fun. And on one of the islands, we even saw a family of monkeys."

Inclusions

Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability) based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast. 03 nites in Hanoi, 01 nite in Homestay Mai Chau,02 nites in Pu Luong, 01 nite on cruise in Ha Long
All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program.
Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
Meals as mentioned in the program. B: 7 Breakfast, L: 5 Lunch, D:4 Dinner, BR: 1 Brunch
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. Mineral Water (01 bottle/pax/day)
01 FOC in ½ Twin room for group of 16pax onward (excluding internal airfares and visas). Maximum 02 FOC per group.

Exclusions

Late check out or Early check in
Visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam. Vietnam visa authorization letter.
International flight/ Domestic flight tickets and airport taxes.
All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class with/without departure tax.
Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.

Accommodation

First : 3-Star Hotel

Superior : 4-Star Hotel

Deluxe : 5-Star Hotel

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