Family Journey

A short northern escape, made for family memories.

Name: 4D3N - Northern Vietnam Journey
Brand: lptravel
Availability: InStock

Four days of old Hanoi, limestone rivers, quiet pagodas and a night on Ha Long Bay. Easy to enjoy. Gentle to remember.

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4 days / 3 nights

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

Cultural discovery + scenic nature + bay cruise

Families, first-time Vietnam, short breaks

04 days, scene by scene

Each day gives your family a softer way into the North.

Move from old Hanoi to limestone rivers, green caves and a quiet night on Ha Long Bay.

Day 01 - Hanoi Arrival and City Soul

Arrive in Hanoi and let the journey begin with ease. Your guide welcomes the family at Noi Bai Airport and brings you into the city. After check-in time, step into Hanoi’s cultural rhythm. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex from outside, then pause at the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda by West Lake, where the air feels open and calm. Later, wander through the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, with Ngoc Son Temple resting beside the green water. The day feels light, local and easy to enter.

Overnight:
Hanoi

Meal:
None

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Pace:
Soft family arrival

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Day 02 - Ninh Binh River and Ancient Capital

The city fades. The river slows the day.

After breakfast, travel south toward Ninh Binh. The road leaves Hanoi behind and opens into fields, villages and limestone peaks. Begin at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, where the old temples of King Dinh and King Le hold quiet stories from the 10th century. Then continue to Trang An for a boat ride through green water, cave shadows and karst towers rising from the land. The pace is gentle. The scenery does the talking. Return to Hanoi with the feeling of water still moving beside you.

Overnight:
Hanoi

Meal:
Breakfast

Pace:
Scenic and slow.

Day 03 - Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise

A road to the coast. A night on the water.

After an early breakfast, leave Hanoi for the coastal port of Ha Long. The drive gives the family time to rest, talk and watch the northern landscape pass by. On arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, board your cruise and begin moving into Ha Long Bay. Lunch is served as limestone islands rise from calm water. The afternoon is made for slow views, quiet decks and the feeling of being far from the city. Dinner is served on board. As night falls, the bay becomes still around the family.

Overnight:
Ha Long Bay cruise

Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pace:
Bay calm and family togetherness.

Day 04 - Ha Long Bay to Hanoi Departure

Morning light. One last look at the bay.

Wake early to see Ha Long Bay in its softest light. Tea, coffee and pastries ease the morning as the cruise continues through limestone formations and quiet water. This is the most peaceful part of the journey. A final brunch is served on board before returning to the harbor around midday. Your driver meets the family and transfers you back to Noi Bai International Airport for the flight home. The journey closes simply, with water, sky and a few shared memories to carry home.

Overnight:
Da Nang

Meal:
Breakfast, Brunch

Pace:
Gentle farewell.

Note: Our tour's itinerary is carefully designed only for travelers from global by team of local travel experts with more than 5 years' experience.

This customizable tour can be arranged for couple. Final Prices vary according to hotel standard, when you travel, how many people you travel with, the level of private guiding required and the overall arrangements. We can easily customize the itinerary based on your budget, interests and schedule. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements

What’s included

The details are part of the comfort.

Hotels, transfers, cruise, meals, guides and local support are shaped to keep the journey smooth.

Accommodations based on twin/double occupancy (Standard check-in time: ~14:00 – 15:00, standard check-out time: ~11:00 – 12:00 noon)
Cruise based on twin/double occupancy on a shared boat (Check-in/check-out time: as per cruise’s standard)
Meals mentioned in the itinerary: B=Breakfast, Br=Brunch, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Transfers by vehicles with A/C
- Private airport transfers
- Private vehicle(s) for private tour(s)
- Shared bus for SIC tours
Tour guide(s) escort as per the itinerary (English-speaking guides – different guides in different cities and SIC tours)
Bottles of water on vehicles for tour days and transfers:
- 2 bottles per person per full day
- 1 bottle per person per half day or airport transfer

E-Visa to Vietnam (Single entry)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out charges. Room upgrades.
Flights tickets (International and Domestic) and airport taxes
Bank transfer fees for payment and taxes
Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, and tips for SIC tours’ staff, hotels’ staff, restaurants’ staff, boatmen…)
Services not mentioned in the itinerary
Compulsory tipping for tour guides and drivers if having private tours:
- USD 3 per person per full-day tour
- USD 1.5 per person per half-day tour or airport transfer

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Share a few details. We will help shape the right version of this 8-day Vietnam journey for two.

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Is this tour good for families?

Yes. It is short, scenic and easy to understand. It balances Hanoi culture, Ninh Binh nature and Ha Long Bay cruise time.

How active is the journey?

Gentle to moderate. It includes city sightseeing, a boat ride, transfers and cruise time. The route can be softened for younger children or older family members.