Family Trip to Northern Vietnam 3 Nights

Today you will join in a sightseeing tour with the knowledgeable tour guide through the most highlighted sites in the city. Firstly, we head to the Ho Chi Minh relic complex including  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Monday and Friday), his Traditional Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda.

Not only can you see the body of Vietnamese's Great Father with your own eyes, but you can also learn about the life of one of the greatest politicians in the world. Then, take a short ride to the Temple Of Literature - considered the first University of Vietnam.

After that, you will have time to savor the authentic Vietnamese coffee in the famous Railway café while watching the old train slowly rolls from a distance of a meter away. It can sound terrifying to some extent, but it is totally safe and sure to be a fun experience.

In the late afternoon, you will be taken on a walking tour around the busiest and most lively area in Hanoi - The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Plenty of eateries and places of interest are waiting for you.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

08:40 - 09:15 AM: We pick you up at the hotel (around the Old Quarter) and start the approximately 2.5-hour ride to Ha Long Bay. There will be a short break halfway about 20 minutes for you to go to the restroom or have some coffee, also for the driver to rest a bit.

11:20 - 11:40 AM: Arrival at Tuan Chau Island. You will check in and embark on the ship. Then, savor a Vietnamese traditional lunch with seafood while cruising through the amazing islands & islets: Insence Bunner, Stone Dog, Cock fighting, …

01:00 PM: Explore the longest, biggest and most beautiful grotto of Ha Long Bay - Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Grotto). As for its pure beauty, the cave is usually tourist-crowded you will share this scenery with other tourists.
02.45 PM: Discover Luon Cave (water cave) with some options:
✔️ Kayaking or bamboo boat
✔️ Relaxing on the main boat
Kayaking might be one of the best options for discovering the cave as you can sail and see the sight on your own kayak. In fact, the emerald water of Halong with its calm water and many hidden tunnels makes a perfect setting for kayaking. 

03:45 PM: Visit Titop Island with two options:
✔️ Swimming on the beach.
✔️ Trekking Titop Peak for taking photos with a panoramic view of the bay.
TiTop Island is common to be included in cruise itineraries as guests can do Swimming or Trekking. The beach on the island has full amenities for tourists, with deck chairs, cool drinks, souvenirs, and freshwater showers available. You can swim or sunbathe, or spend some time relaxing in the deck chair, sipping on a coconut and people-watching.

Otherwise, Trekking up to the top of the island is a good choice for adventure tourists. The peak of this island is the best viewpoint to take in the beauty of Ha Long Bay.

05:45 PM: We sail back to Tuan Chau harbor, and enjoy Vietnamese Tea on the boat before we disembark from the cruise.

08:20 PM: Arrival in Ha Noi - Drop you off at your hotel (around the Old Quarter).

After breakfast at hotel, you are free to enjoy the last moments in Hanoi before being transferred to Noi Bai International airport for a flight home. The hotel room is at your disposal until 12:00 noon time.