The Detailed Itinerary Of Vietnam Relaxing Family Holiday 12 days
Day 1. Hanoi Arrival & Water Puppet Show.Overnight in Hanoi Capital (D)
Welcome to Hanoi: Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Our tourguide will meet you at the arrival terminal of Noi Bai Airport with your signed name............., following your flight number......., landing at...... . He will warmly pick your family up and take you to your hotel in the city center. Check in the hotel & have your good relaxation after a long flight.
After relaxation, our guide will take you walk to the theatre and we will enjoy Water Puppet Show – A traditional art performance of Vietnam. After that, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2. Hanoi City Tour.Overnight in Hanoi City (B,L)
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.
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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
Day 3. Hanoi - Halong bay, explore Halong bay & overnight on Halong bay Cruise.(B,L,D)
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 twice.
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.
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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.
Day 4. Halong bay exploration.Overnight on Halong bay Cruise (B,L,D)
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
Day 5. Halong bay visit - Hanoi airport for a flight to Nha Trang.Overnight in Nha Trang (B, L)
This morning, after breakfast, we will explore Sung Sot cave - one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Next keep cruising and passing the fishing village with its unique way of life.
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 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi.
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About 04.30 PM, you will arrrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter, where our private car will wait for you at the hotel, transfer you directly to the airport for your flight to Nha Trang.Upon arrival at Cam Ranh Airport, a private vehicle will be waiting for you for the drive to your hotel in Nha Trang to check in and relax. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 6. Nha Trang family fun to enjoy Vinpearl Land Amusement Park. Overnight in Nha Trang (B,L)
Have breakfast at your hotel.
At 09h00 AM: your private driver will come to pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Vinpearl Cable car station. You will then visit Vinpearl Amusement Park, enjoy the Cable Car experience (3,320m) crossing beautiful Nha Trang bay to Vinpearl Land:
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Outdoor games: Extreme Carousel, Swing Carousel, Merry-go-round, Pirate ship, Roller Coaster, Circle Carousel, Animal Circus…
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Indoor games: 4D Projection Room, Bumper cars, Kid’s Garden, Kid’s Paradise, Game Supermarket, Karaoke Room…
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Vinpearl Underwater World: Regarded as a miniature ocean, Covering an area of 3,400m2, housing over 300 species of pretty, rare and strange-looking fish.
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Water park: 6-lane Waterslide, Space Hole, Free Fall, Kid’s Pool, Lazy river …
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Vinpearl Amphitheater: with its 5000-seat capacity, intelligent design and excellent sound and lighting equipment prides itself on being the biggest and most modern amphitheater in Vietnam.
Have a buffet lunch on Vinpearl Land.
Back to Nha Trang city by cable car and then your driver will transfer you to your hotel.
Dinner on your own. Free to explore Nha Trang by night.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 7. Full day Nha Trang bay exploration.Overnight in Nha Trang (B, L)
At 08h30am : Your driver and guide will come to your hotel and take you to the port for a 06-hour snorkeling and fishing tour.
Once in the port, take a speedboat to Mun Island. Named as Hon Mun because its stones are as black as ebony. Hon Mun is not only a place where tourists can observe and explore the sea creatures’ life but also is the best place for snorkeling in Vietnam. At Hon Mun, tourists can dive or take the glass-bottom boat to admire colorful corals and sea creatures. (On own expenses)
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Cruising around Nha Trang bay, which is one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world. Cruising around the bay, watching a magnificent view of native islands and the city, enjoying fresh air… it’s an unforgettable trip.
Fishing while enjoy fresh fruits on board. Stop at fishing spots nearby Hon Tre Island for fishing. There are over 84 species of fish in Nha Trang Bay. All of them can be caught on rod and line. However, the exotic, rare, special fishes or baby fishes should be returned to the sea.
Relax and enjoy meals at Con Se Tre restaurant. This is a waterfront restaurant located in the Bamboo Island. While enjoying Vietnamese seafood, Your can contemplate the beautiful sights of Nha Trang bay.
After the tour, be transfered back to Nha Trang. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 8. Nha Trang Free & Easy.Overnight in Nha Trang (B)
Today is a free day at leisure in Nha Trang for relaxing. Snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in a pool, indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 9. Nha Trang - fly to HCM city.Overnight in HCMC (B)
Today, you are totally free on your own till transferring to the airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, the local guide will welcome you at the arrival lobby, transfer to your hotel in the downtown to check in and relax. Discover the streets corners at your leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10. HCM City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour. Overnight in HCM city (B,L)
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.
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After the lunch in the local restaurant, in the afternoon, you will have a city tour including the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas.
About 04.30 PM, the tour finshes and you will be dropped off at your hotel and then you are free to relax.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11. A day tour to visit Mekong Delta.Homestay in local family (B,L)
07.30 AM: After breakfast, your guide will take you to the trip to Cai Be pier ( 86km ) from HCMC by car / van via Trung Luong Freeway.
The program will start with a visit of Cai Be floating market. Then, we’ll come to Tan Phong island for biking / walking 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... On the way, we can make some stops to see how they make rice-net for spring-rolls, sewing coconut-leaves for cottage roof and specially see how they wave the dried water-hyacynth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes...
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Then, the rowboat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time.
Lunch can be served at Ba Kiet / Muoi Huong
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 Muong Lo handmade canal to check in at Út Trinh homestay
Have a fresh shower before cooking some special dishes with the members of local family. We’ll enjoy dinner & overnight at homestay.
Day 12. Mekong delta sightseeing & HCMC departure (B,L)
Have a breakfast and check-out for a walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning & arrive the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop- rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea.
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Boat trip to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. Our boat will go along the floating village. We will see how to farm catfish on Mekong river. Also, we can visit Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetables... The cruise will end at Vinh Long city around 10:00AM!
Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city and go straight to Tan Son Nhat airport for your next flight. Lunch en-route at a local restaurant. Ends of services.
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