Vietnam
Family Tour
Vietnam Family Tour
Summary
Type: Family Tour
Duration: 13 Days
Best Time to Travel: October – April
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Vietnam Family Tour - Itinerary
Bring the family on the holiday of a lifetime. Vietnam is an amazingly welcoming country and you and your family will notice first-hand just how friendly people can be – especially towards children. Respect for family is an integral part of Vietnamese culture and society.
On the trip you can explore the main places of interest as well some less frequented options such as cycling to a local farm in Hoi An or being the dinner guests of a family in Hanoi. Enjoy swimming and kayaking in the tranquil waters of Halong Bay and scrabbling around the Cu Chi tunnels in the Mekong. It’s a rewarding and educational trip that the whole family can embrace.
Day 1
Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2
Hanoi


Explore Hanoi’s illustrious history. Visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum as well as his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda followed by the Temple of Literature.
Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and meet artists who carve pens, rulers and stamps. Also stop by a studio in the Old Quarter to have your portrait drawn.
Day 3
Hanoi

Drive to Bat Trang ceramic village and stroll through its narrow lanes. Make your own ceramic creation before continuing to Dong Ho and the practice of block printing. Return to Hanoi.

Free afternoon at leisure.

Enjoy being hosted by a Vietnamese family with a delicious home-cooked meal.
Day 4


Drive through rice paddy fields to Halong Bay. Board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Halong Bay. Enjoy a seafood lunch and a swim (if weather permits). Drop anchor for an overnight stay with dinner on board.
Day 5
Halong Bay – Hoi An

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay before returning to the wharf. Fly to Danang followed by short drive to Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6
Hoi An

See one of Hoi An’s famous lantern workshops and learn how to make one yourself before setting out on a walking tour. Highlights include an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market.

Take a peaceful boat trip on the Thu Bon River with free time later to explore the old town.
Day 7
Hoi An


Depart on bicycles or by car to a local farm. Learn all about wet rice cultivation as the farmer ploughs the paddy with a water buffalo. You can go for a short ride on a water buffalo! Finally, enjoy a meal with the family.

Optional visit to a Vietnamese martial arts school. Learn and practice some simple Tai Chi movements. Also learn about Vietnamese calligraphy.
Day 8
Hoi An


Free time at leisure.
Day 9
Hoi An

Free time at leisure.
Day 10
Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City


Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and drive to the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese guerrillas during the war.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a half-day city tour. Highlights include the Reunification Palace (photo stop), Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market and the Quan Am Pagoda.
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta

Leave for the Mekong Delta. Cruise among a colourful floating market with sampans laden with fruits and vegetables. Lunch will be taken at a local house.

A rowing boat will take you in to smaller canals to see traditional wooden houses. Visit a nursery garden and meet a renowned local farmer, Mr Tiger or his son. Enjoy dinner and learn more about the local culture, people and history.

Overnight in a private room of local house.
Day 12
Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City

Walk in the village before boarding a boat to the brick kilns to see how the local people create beautiful pottery. Our boat will also see a floating village and learn how they farm catfish on the Mekong River.

Return to dry land in Vinh Long before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City

Departure transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for onward flight.
Additional Information
What's Included?
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Lunches and/or dinners as specified in the itinerary
- All Internal transportation plus airport transfers
- Entrance fees and activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Qualified English speaking Guides
- Boat cruise in Hoi An ad Mekong Delta
- Overnight in Halong Bay on junk boat
- Mineral water on tour
What's Not Included?
- International Flights
- Vietnam visas
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Tips, laundry and other expenses of a personal nature
Accommodation Information
Destination | First class | Deluxe Class |
---|---|---|
Hanoi | La Belle Vie – Deluxe | Silk Path – Deluxe |
Halong | Bai Tho Junk 2D1N -SIC | Indochina Sails 2D1N – Superior SIC |
Hoi An | Hoi An Beach – Deluxe Garden View | Boutique Hoi An – Superior |
Ho Chi Minh | Northern – Superior | Liberty Central – Deluxe |
Vinh Long | Ut Trinh/Ut Binh homestay | Ut Trinh/Ut Binh homestay |
Vietnam Family Tour Summary
Details
Type: Family
Duration: 13 Days
Best Time to Travel: October – April
Places you'll discover
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