Itinerary Details
It's worthwhile to start an enjoyable family vacation to charming Vietnam with those who always stand beside you. We have particularly chosen the most popular places and activities from South to North in Vietnam during the following 13 days. What's more important, we will create a cozy and smoothing rhythm for you and your family. We want to let you learn, adventure, experience and enjoy, together with your loved ones.
Vietnam welcomes you!
Our tour guide will meet you upon your arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal. Having a rest or starting a little adventure on your own, either can be a good choice.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will discover Ho Chi Minh City’s popular sights. You will find our sophisticated local guide very helpful to you. On the tour list, you will find the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace). Have a relaxing stroll in Dong Khoi Street.
In the afternoon, you will explore the Cu Chi tunnels and you will be definitely amazed by the underground network spreading over about 150 miles. The tunnels were built by Vietnamese soldiers during war times. Admiring the remaining tunnels, you will be absolutely impressed by the wisdom and courage of the people. Then transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Notre Dame Cathedral
Cu Chi tunnels
breakfast and lunch
Today you will be the early bird in order to admire Mekong Delta Area. We first leave the chaotic city. Stop by My tho city to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the most historical one in the region. Then you will be stunned by the tool in front of you. It’s called sampan: a kind of boat that has been used in Vietnamese for generations. Now start the cruise with the sampan on the Mekong river. What to explore? The fish floating market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix are waiting for you.
Drop by Unicorn island, stroll on the village road. A visit to an orchard of tropical fruits is pleasant. Then enjoy honey-tea in a bee-farm and visit a Mekong Delta style house. Taste fresh candies in coconut candy workshop. Southern Vietnam traditional music will also add a special flavor to your tour.
It’s almost lunch time. Let’s try a homemade lunch in a local family. The family members will share their cooking time with you. You will be more than happy to practise a little with your own hands. After lunch, say bye-bye to the hospitable people and you will go back to the boat pier. Home stay for overnight in Can tho.
Accommodation option:
- Muong Thanh Luxury Can Tho Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Mekong Delta
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will be cruising along the Mekong River. You will experience the well-known Cai Rang Floating Market. Hundreds of boats gathering here from the dawn till before noon makes the area extraordinary animated and the water surface colorful with numerous tropical fruits. And you will have chance to discover production process of Vietnamese rice noodles at the Bun Tau Noodle Factory. Afternoon you will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City.
You will take the flight to seaside Nha Trang with the assistance of your private guide. In Nha Trang, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You can have a good rest in the hotel or start a little adventure on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Havana Nha Trang Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Cai Rang Floating Market
breakfast
Morning, today is a family day at Vinpearl Land Amusement Park in Nha Trang. Round-trip transfers and hotel pickup are included. Then you can spend whole day participating & enjoying all attractive, exciting activities & games there such as Compact coaster, Swing Carousel, Evolution, Merry-go-round, 4D Movies, Bumpers Cars, Crazy Bull riding, all 3D & Video games and Children Paradise & Kid Garden.
Transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation option:
- Havana Nha Trang Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Vinpearl Land
breakfast
You can arrange the time by yourself today. Having a good rest in the hotel or exploring nearby areas, either can be a good decision.
Accommodation option:
- Havana Nha Trang Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
Today you will start a new adventure. You will be transferred to the airport and you will fly to Da Nang. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Hoi An. Starting a little adventure on your own or just having a rest , either can be nice.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
Da Nang's Beaches
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and start the discovery tour of Hoi An. Hoi An, the ancient city, is on the central coast of Vietnam. The Old Town of Hoi An is a must for every tourist. It’s an remarkably well-preserved South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. You will visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, also known as the Cau Chua Pagoda, one of the most visited landmarks in the city. The bridge was built in the 17th century, allowing the Japanese quarter of Hoi An to be accessible from the Chinese neighborhoods. The bridge is covered and resembles a Japanese pagoda, and its original style has been carefully preserved for the last 400 years.
In the afternoon, you will learn traditional handicraft to make a lantern of your own through the guidance of local craftsmen. You can blend professional skills of craftsmen with your own creativity to make your work more memorable.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
The Old Town of Hoi An
breakfast and lunch
Today you will have a try of rickshaw ride and get an intimate touch with the food market and vegetable gardens from which fresh food sources come. Fresh local food sources are the guarantee of Vietnam cuisine. Then immerse yourself in the flavors of Vietnam with a cooking class. A rich melange of local, neighbouring, Chinese and French influences, Vietnamese cuisine is known for its freshness and variety from north to south. Learn to make some of your favourite dishes in a step-by-step class. Enjoy the fruits of your labour and return home with inspirations to try out.
At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hoi An.
Accommodation option:
- Hoi An River Beach Resort & Residences
- (4 Ratings)
Have a cooking class
breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the airport at Da Nang and you will fly to Hanoi. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Hanoi. The rest of the day is at your own will.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will visit the Museum of Ethnology, where you can get the vivid information of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Next you will visit some symbolic places related to Ho Chi Minh (known as Father of Vietnam), including the mausoleum, the former residence, one-pillar pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison and the Temple of Literature, which was the first university in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy an hour’s tricycle ride on busy streets of the old quarter, which a tourist can’t miss! A strong local coffee will make you refreshed while you are discovering the old city. Finally, a wonderful performance of the Vietnamese water puppet show will help you better understand the traditional culture.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Old Quarter
breakfast and lunch and dinner
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Halong Bay. Halong Bay is famous for the largest marine limestone 'karst' landscape in the world and the whole area is awarded as UNESCO World Heritage. Your won’t be bored during the three-hour ride as your eyes enjoy a feast of wonderful landscape of the countryside.
The crew will assist you board the traditional Vietnamese sailboat. The amazing water adventure starts. On board all meals are included. You will drop by a fishing village where you can still see a rowing-boat. You can communicate with local residents and visit the school on water. Don’t forget to enjoy the nice sunset with a refreshing drink on hand. Later, taste fresh seafood for dinner.
A series of optional arrangements such as diving are also available. Overnight on board.
Accommodation option:
- Lavela Premium Cruise
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast
You’d better be an early bird if you don’t want to miss the sunrise over the Halong bay. You will also be awarded with a Tai Chi lesson for your early getting up on the deck if weather condition allows. After breakfast, you will be energetic to continue your discovery of charming water life. You can even communicate with local residents and know about their daily life.
Once on shore at about 10:30 am, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Hanoi (about 3 hrs). You will take the flight to depart.
Halong Bay