7-day family journey from Ha Long to Phu Quoc
7 days, 6 nights: Hanoi (1N), Ninh Binh (1N), Ha Long Bay (1N), Phu Quoc (3N). Best time to go: Best Nov–Apr: cool, dry north and dry-season south.
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Hanoi
- Thang Long water puppet show · 1 h. Book a day ahead in Dec–Feb peak.
- Train Street café stop · 1 h. Watch from a café — walking on the tracks is restricted.
- Egg coffee & café crawl · 1.5 h
Local tip: Book a day ahead in Dec–Feb peak.
Day 2: Hanoi → Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh · Hanoi to Ninh Binh, Private van ~2h
- Trang An boat ride through caves · 2.5 h. Start by 8am to beat tour buses.
- Cycling through rice fields · 2 h
Local tip: Start by 8am to beat tour buses.
Day 3: Ninh Binh → Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay · Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay, Private transfer ~3h
- Ha Long / Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise · Full day. Lan Ha routes are quieter; pick free cancellation in Aug–Oct typhoon season.
- Kayaking & Sung Sot cave · 2 h. Usually included on cruises — confirm before paying extra.
Local tip: Lan Ha routes are quieter; pick free cancellation in Aug–Oct typhoon season.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay → Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc · Ha Long Bay to Phu Quoc, Domestic flight ~1–2h
- Sao Beach · 3 h
Day 5: Hon Thom cable car & Kiss of the Sea show
Phu Quoc
- Hon Thom cable car & Kiss of the Sea show · 6 h. Combo with the round-trip cable car saves vs separate tickets.
Local tip: Combo with the round-trip cable car saves vs separate tickets.
Day 6: VinWonders Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc
- VinWonders Phu Quoc · 6 h
Day 7: Depart from Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc
Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.
Where to stay
- Hanoi (1 night): Hoan Kiem boutique stays. Quiet lanes, still walkable to the Old Quarter.
- Ninh Binh (1 night): Tam Coc / Hoa Lu boutique lodges. Pools and karst views, close to both boat rides.
- Ha Long Bay (1 night): On-board cruise cabin (Lan Ha / Ha Long). Your cruise ticket includes the cabin night.
- Phu Quoc (3 nights): Long Beach resorts. West-coast sunsets, pools, 15 min to town.