12 Days Family Holiday for Children

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The driver (no guide) will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to
the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of the hotel
Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of
sleepless street with life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundred of
bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at
shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for safety briefing, we then begin our adventure!

 On the first part of the trip, we expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. Other travel companies show just you the beautiful and tell you to run away from the bad and the weird of your destinations. On Hanoi Backstreet Tours’ journeys, not only do we show you the good but we also expose the bad and the weird of your destinations as it is what it is. For us, the run-off-the mill tourist sites are only the tip of the iceberg, the majority of your destinations remains hidden in the parts-unknown.

On the second part of the trip, we pass by & stop at the  MUST-SEEE places of our beautiful city such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of Vietnamese, The 1000 year-old Buddhist and Toasist temples of Tran Quoc, temple of Literature, the historical training track, the enchanting French Quarter, The hustling & bustling Old Quarter, the romantic lakes of Hoan Kiem, West lake , Hanoi Opera House & famous Long Bien bridge etc.

On the third part of the trip, we also take you to the peaceful & allure out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and her out-skirt.

Last but not least, en route, you gonna stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.

Breakfast at the hotel & check out hotel.
08h00, we depart for Halong Bay. The 3.5 hours journey takes us through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Wharf, transfer by tender to our overnight cruise.
12h00 – 12h15: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
12h30 – 13h00: Embark on the boat. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.
13h30 – 14h30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
15h00 – 16h30: Visit and explore the wellhidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous sparkling stalactites appear like ‘hanging lamps’ inside the Cave. (No swimming). Return to the boat for relaxing.
17h45 – 19h00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).
19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.
21h00 – 22h00: Enjoy evening activities (Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services) or relax at the leisure.
Overnight on board.

06h30 – 07h00: 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.
07h00 – 07h30: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.
07h30 – 08h30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village – the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No swimming).
08h30 – 9h30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.
09h30 – 10h40: Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to harbor.
11h00: Disembark from the cruise, transfer to Hanoi.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang.

At 8:00 – 8:30 a.m : Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang and start the trip to Ba Na Hills. If you start from Hoi An, please be
ready at 7:30am
At 9:30 a.m : Upon arrival at Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. Visit Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge (Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take
photos of this beautiful bridge.
You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda where the highest Buddhism statue in the country is located (27 m).
At 11: 30 a.m: Have Lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.
At 12:30 p.m: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na to visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. You continue to discover the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park ( at your own expense)– one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with a series of interesting games.

At 15:30: Back to the cabin down the mountain.
Back to the hotel in Da Nang. Arrive in Da nang at about 17:00.

7h45: Pick you up at Da Nang (Hotels / Center of Da Nang city); transfer to Than Tai hot spring Park.

09h30: Check in the park & start to visit, enjoy mineral bath spa area collectively.

Participate in the excited games at the line of buoys in the water slide “Luoi” river.

Relax with sauna bath, sauna Russia, Massage chairs Massage Ficus Lake.

12h00: Have lunch and rest in restaurant.

Afternoon:

Continue to discover the remaining nature places such as Spirit Son Temple, natural stone bathtub in Vietnam, tropical fruit gardens: the garden rambutan, garden fabric, mango… Or you can take care of your body with Mud, Onsen bath, Tea bath, Milk bath; Wine bath, Coffee Bath, Bath Lemongrass… (Expenses excluded).

14h00-14h30: Departure for Da Nang.

15h00-15h30: Tour end!

MORNING :
You are free to explore My Khe beach. My Khe beach is huge beach with smooth sand and slight slope. My Khe beach is cool with little wave so you can bath and take a photo here.
AFTERNOON:
+ 15:00: On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain)
+ Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will
discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism.
+ You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skilful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain.
+ 18:00 Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac …
+ Visit Hoi An Ancient town, with: Japanese Bridge: This only remains of Japanese culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the nightlife of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.
+ 21:00 Drop off at your hotel.

09:00: The guide picks you up at Hotel.
09:30: Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, meet local fishermen and experience the daily life
10:00: Take a bamboo basket boat on the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, have a brief introduction to the history there.
+ Enjoy hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing.
+ Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basket boat race.
+ Explore the now peaceful coconut waterways of a past war.
+ Go fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel.
+ Return fisherman house and WELCOME drink.
+ Enjoy Lunch and mineral water.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Phu Quoc. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

After breakfast, our guide picks up at hotel at 8.30AM. Then we arrive at An Thoi harbor – board on speed boat.

Visit 4 islands in the south:

• Thom Island: Fishing site
• Gam Ghi Island:Snorkeling at coral reef – Enjoy the beach
• Buom Island (or Mong Tay Island): Snorkeling at coral reef
• May Rut Trong Island: Lunch on the island and island exploring, white sand lagoon – unique chillout

Board our speed boat, cruise at comfortable speed, our first stop Thom Island boat will drop anchor, a spot where fishes love to gather, tries and experience a local fishing style. Next Buom Island or Mong Tay Island we stop for relaxing & enjoy the moment of swimming on crystal waters. Continue on Gam Ghi Island we snorkeling around the coral reef and rocks formations plenty of sea life and coral surround this area. Arriving at our last stop May Rut Trong Island, lunch will be served on the island indulges & enjoy delicious sea food lucheon. Afterward remainning time to explore the lagoons, troll around the beach, swims and hang loose.

At 17:00 p.m, Return to your hotel. On the way back your hotel you can visit Sunset Sanato – Bar Oc Sen – Sunset Beach Bar or Night Market (ticket & come back by yourself). Have dinner on your own and overnight in the hotel.

After several days travelling, you will have this day off for relaxing and immersing into the beach. You may enjoy the unique experience of being enclosed while wild animals roam in Vinpearl Safari. Come to Vinpearl Wonderland nearby, the largest theme park in Vietnam ranking top in Asia, with amazing games, shows, aquarium. Back to your hotel and overnight.

Have breakfast, check out the hotel then free until our driver pick you up to the airport for the flight back home. Tour ends.