Unforgetable Vietnam Family Tour
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Trip Highlights
Overview Of 14 Day Unforgetable Vietnam Family Tour
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The Highlights of This 14 Day Vietnam Family Trip
- Joining fabulous holiday through Vietnam from the dynamic South to the beautiful North
- Give a special present for your children with experience of regional life by spending time in unique floating Mekong Delta
- Comfort yourselves in colorful and charming Hoi An Ancient Town
- Enjoy the brilliant Hoi An Memories Show with a party of lights and sounds
- Join the members of the family immersing in the fuzziness of the fairy world on Ba Na Hills Complex and cover the whole scene of Da Nang on the famous Golden Bridge
- Give valuable opportunity to your family to learn about old history and royal culture in Old Citadel Hue
- Awaken the kids’ excitement with Vespa tour in Saigon to capture the real local life and to taste typical food of the city
- Raise family spirit by attending a wide range of exciting activities in Halong Bay: swimming, go kayaking, cooking class, relaxing on cruise
- Explore stately Hanoi Capital with friendly residents
- Witness beautiful scenery while paddling through limestone caves in Tam Coc
Itinerary
Welcome to Vietnam’s modern metropolis: Ho Chi Minh City
On your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), our representative will meet you at the arrival terminal with your signed name…………., following your flight number……., landing at…… . He will warmly pick your family up and transfer to your hotel in the city center. After doing the check in, you will be free on your own to walk around the city center to get acquainted with the liveliness of this young city.
Overnight in HCM City
08.30 AM: After breakfast at hotel, your private guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. A one and half hour drive takes you to Cu Chi Tunnels where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing an web-like tunnels system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the war against American troops. After visiting Cu Chi Tunnels, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Lunch on your own account.
At 06:00PM : Part night excursion, part street food adventure. Your drivers will pick you up at your hotel lobby and first stop is to Café zoom to “watch the world goes by” (quoted by The Lonely Planet) and enjoy cocktail and appetizer (inclusive) before adventuring into favorite local eating spot. Guests experience the nightlife of Saigon the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa. The tour will start with a ride to part Chinatown and then heading to District 4 through busy streets and alleys to see the night life of locals and enjoy street sea- food and cold drinks, places that foreigner won’t be found. Leaving district 4 to district 3 the tour pass through downtown district 1 to take in the sights on the way to Banh Xeo, specialty of Saigon and southern food with the locals. Then the tour will continue to a hidden Vietnamese-style coffee shop to have a taste of Vietnamese music (live) as a local. After this the tour will bring guest to a lively music venue to enjoy the drinks with live music. Guests ride pillion behind our drivers.
About 10.00 PM, the tour finshes and you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
07.30 AM: After breakfast, your guide will take you to the trip to Cai Be pier from HCMC by car / van via Trung Luong Freeway.
The program will start with a visit of Cai Be floating market. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time.
Back to our boat to go across one of the longest river in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Bình Island. Travel on a handmade canal to Ut Trinh home & have an optional lunch. After lunch, we can walk around this orchard & enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music in the ancient house.
Walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice… Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea.
Optional biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses and maybe the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in Mekong Delta… Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay.
The cruise will end at Vinh Long city! Meet the car for trip to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.
About 05.30 AM: In the very early morning, our guide will accompany with you to depart for Cai Rang floating market where locals go to buy and sell a variety of fruits vegetables from boats of all sizes and which is the most original ones and bustling places of the region. If you have experienced many exciting days when traveling to Vietnam, surly you get out of bed early one day to witness this lovely local market to fullfill your Vietnam Holiday.
The boat trip will give you valuable chance to observe the unique “advertisement” of local business – “Cây Bẹo”: Sellers tie their goods to a tall pole so that buyers can see from a distance what they are selling. Seat on local trading boat, witness boasting activities in market, find out local life in stilt house along river.
After the trip, we will get back to the hotel for breakfast and relax.
About a scheduled time, your guide will take you back to Ho Chi Minh Airport and get flight to Danang. Lunch en-route at a local restaurant
When arriving in Danang, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to the hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
09:30. After breakfast at the hotel, the guide & driver will pick your family up & head to the peaceful Cam Thanh Coconut Village, famous for its beautiful water coconut forest and traditional fishing culture
Enjoy a fun basket boat ride through the tranquil coconut forest while local rowers demonstrate traditional fishing techniques, spinning basket boats, and crab catching. This is one of the most entertaining and authentic local experiences in Hoi An.
11:30. Taste delicious local Vietnamese specialties at a riverside restaurant nearby.
13:00.Continue to the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, one of Vietnam’s most atmospheric heritage destinations.
Visit famous highlights including:
- Japanese Covered Bridge
- Ancient merchant houses
- Fujian Assembly Hall
- Traditional handicraft shops and lantern streets
- Local market along Thu Bon River
08.00AM: Our guide and driver will go to your hotel to pick you up and we will head to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, witness the amazing and gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
Have lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.
Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park…
At about 15h00: Transfer from Ba Na Hills to Hue city in about 02 hours and 15 minutes.
Arrival Hue and do the check-in your hotel. Free time at your leisure. Overnight in Hue
08.30 AM: Our tour guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby to start the tour around Hue Old Citadel.
Rising up in the ancient land, you board on a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient royal tombs of emperors past, and visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop. Setting in the converge of rivers, and gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. From here you will take a drive to visit King Minh Mang tomb & King Tu Duc tomb.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
This afternoon you will join a tour of Hue City including the Old Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City – an amazing historic landmark in Hue – a definite must-see sight to learn more about the history and architecture that visitor should not miss when travelling to that peaceful area.
After the tour you will be transfer back to your hotel. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hue.
About 02 hours before your flight, our driver will come to the hotel and take you to the airport for the flight from Hue to Hanoi.
Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties. At Noi Bai Airport, our private driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.
After relaxation, it is your free time to discover the Old Quarter and taste very delicious local cuisine. Overnight in Hanoi.
08.00 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will come to the hotel and pick you up, then we will start the Hanoi city tour We will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho kept there. Next you will visit the Presidential Palace – a nice French architecture in the garden and Ho Chi Minh House on stilt. Visiting the house you will see the simple life of Ho Chi Minh – the president in Vietnamese’s spirit forever. We will finish this area with One Pillar Pagoda – one of the most attractions in Hanoi you cannot miss with the special in architecture.
Having lunch and you will continue to the Temple of Literature – The first University of Vietnam.
The next destination will be Museum of Ethnology to learn more about Vietnam Culture. Next we will explore Hanoi by traveling through the Old Quarter with 36 ancient streets in a traditional cyclo. This slow – speed tour will give your great chance to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital.
We will end the tour at about 04.00 PM then it is your free time to go shopping, relax in Hanoi.
08.00 AM: After breakfast at your hotel, our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and head out for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). There is a beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh city, first pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples: Temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.
Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
We also cycle to Bich Dong pagoda nearby and climb up the mountain to have a wonderful perspective view of the Bich Dong and Tam Coc.
After the tour, we will drive back to Hanoi and arrive at your hotel at about 5.00 – 6.00 PM. Free time at your leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
08.00 AM: Our driver will pick you up at the hotel, departing 3.5 hours to Halong Bay – the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO.
Upon arrival, embark the cruise and enjoy welcome drink while having tour briefing. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board while the ship sailing further to the Bay, make your time to admire its dramatic limestone islands.
You can rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will have time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on kayaks of your choice. Kayaking is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, we will get back to the cruise for relaxation before attending Cooking class in the late afternoon.
Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.
On this second cruise date, early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi class on the sun deck to get your energy levels up for today’s adventures.
After having breakfast with freshly fruit juices and local dishes, we will board on the day cruise boat, gather with other cruise passengers who join in the 3 days 2 nights cruise program. Continue discovering Halong Bay in the off-the-beaten-track areas; admire the majestic landscapes, be deep in the sea for swimming, enjoy kayaking, and so much more.
In the late afternoon you will be back on the cruise, take some time to freshen up, take a nap or just relax at your leisure when the cruise head to the overnight area. Spend overnight time on cruise in beautiful Halong Bay
We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on cruise.
Sitting on the upper deck; you can relax, sight-seeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, we will explore one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Next keep cruising and passing the bay with magnificent scene.
At 10.30 AM, our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
You leave the boat around 11:30 at noon, we go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Today is your free time at your leisure to enjoy last moment in the North of Vietnam. About 03 hours before your flight, we transfer you to the airport for your flight.
With the sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam with us, hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to see you again!
The Trip’s Inclusions :
- 11 nights at hotel based on Twin/Double sharing room & 2 night on Halong bay cruise
- Airfare 2 routes with local airlines (including 7kg hand luggage and 20 kg checked baggage) : HCMC – Da Nang & Hue – Hanoi
- English speaking guide with legal license
- Ground transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat trips in Halong Bay, Hue, Ninh Binh & Mekong delta
- Meals as stated in the program (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D-dinner)
- Entrance fees and tour activities as dedicated in the program
The Trip’s Exclusions :
- Tip for Tour guide and driver (suggested 5-7usd/day to tourguide, 3-5 usd/day to driver)
- Drinks
- Online payment fees
- Visa fee to Vietnam (US$25/person)
- International airfare
- Peak season surcharge (During Christmas and New Year)
- Early Check-in (before 14.00) and late check-out (after 12.00)
- Personal expenses
Good to Know
Before travelling to Vietnam, please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and has at least two blank pages for immigration stamps and visa purposes.
Citizens from several countries, including France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain, can currently enter Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days. Visa policies may change from time to time depending on nationality and travel regulations.
If you intend to stay longer than the visa exemption period, or if your nationality is not included in the visa-free list, you can apply for an e-visa online.You are also welcome to contact our team for updated visa information and travel assistance before your trip to Vietnam.
Travel insurance is not included in our tour package; however, valid travel insurance is mandatory for all participants joining the tour. Your policy should provide adequate coverage for:
- Emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and repatriation
- Trip cancellation, delays, or interruptions
- All activities included in your itinerary, including outdoor and adventure excursions
We also recommend checking whether your credit card offers travel insurance coverage and purchasing additional protection if needed to ensure comprehensive coverage throughout your journey.
The official currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). While some hotels and tourist-oriented businesses may accept US dollars or euros, payments are generally preferred in local currency.
Visa and MasterCard are commonly accepted at most hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and larger establishments, especially in major cities and tourist destinations. However, cash is still widely used for local markets, small shops, and rural areas.
ATMs are easy to find throughout Vietnam, particularly in cities and popular travel destinations. Currency exchange services are available at international airports, banks, hotels, and licensed exchange counters.
Also, please make sure your banknotes are clean and undamaged, as torn, heavily worn, or marked foreign bills may not be accepted for exchange or payment in Vietnam.
Vietnam is a year-round destination, offering diverse weather patterns across its different regions. In general, spring (February to April) and autumn (September to December) are considered the most comfortable times to visit, thanks to pleasant temperatures, lower humidity, and less rainfall.
As Vietnam stretches over 1,600 km from north to south, the climate can vary greatly depending on where you travel:
- Northern Vietnam: Experiences four distinct seasons, with cool and sometimes chilly winters (December to February) and hot, humid summers (May to August).
- Central Vietnam: Usually enjoys warm weather, though the rainy season typically occurs between September and November.
- Southern Vietnam: Has a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year, alongside occasional tropical showers during the rainy season from May to October.
We recommend packing light, comfortable clothing as well as seasonal items suited to the regions included in your itinerary.
International flights are not included in our tour prices, giving you the flexibility to choose the airline and flight schedule that best suit your travel plans and budget. If needed, our travel consultants are happy to assist you in finding the most convenient and competitive flight options.
For international departures, we highly recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight to allow enough time for check-in, immigration procedures, and any unexpected delays or issues that may arise.
If your itinerary includes domestic flights within Vietnam, all flight schedules, airline information, and booking details will be included in your final travel documents before departure.
For a smooth journey, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 2 hours prior to your flight. Please make sure to carry your passport along with your e-ticket or booking reference.
Baggage Allowance: Checked baggage allowance typically ranges from 20kg to 23kg depending on the airline and ticket class, while cabin baggage is generally limited to 7kg per passenger.
Important Notice: Extra baggage fees may apply for your overweight or oversized luggage. We strongly recommend reviewing the baggage policies of your airline in advance, such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, or Bamboo Airways.
Please note that domestic flight schedules may occasionally change due to airline operations or weather conditions. Should there be any updates, our team will inform you as soon as possible.
If your journey includes a connecting domestic flight within Vietnam, please keep the following information in mind upon arrival:
- Collect your checked luggage after landing.
- Complete immigration and customs procedures.
- Proceed to the domestic terminal for your onward flight. At some airports, this may involve a short walk or shuttle transfer between terminals.
- Airport staff are usually available to assist passengers, so feel free to ask for directions or support if needed.
Recommended connection time: at least 2 hours 30 minutes
This allows enough time for immigration clearance, baggage collection, customs procedures, terminal transfers, and possible flight delays.
Practical Tip: At major airports such as Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport, international and domestic terminals may be located in separate buildings. Please follow airport signage carefully and allow sufficient transfer time.
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