HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM 12 DAYS
Overview:
With a 12 day private family tour, you and your kids may capture the essence of Vietnam by visiting the quaint cities of Hoi An, Hanoi, and the breathtaking Halong Bay while passing through the lush Mekong Delta and busy Ho Chi Minh City. On this journey, your kids can participate in fun activities like fishing, farming, and cooking classes, among others, which will help your family make lifelong memories.
Tour highlight:
Discover the daily routine of those who live in the Mekong Delta and take part in entertaining activities like fishing.
Take part in family-friendly pursuits like cooking spring roll meals and cycling.
Let your child experience the wonderful farming lifestyle of diligent farmers in their gardens.
A well-known food blogger will lead you on a walking street food tour of Hanoi’s greatest dining destinations.
Enjoy a peaceful family vacation on a luxurious boat across the revered Halong Bay.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Morning
Your guide will greet you upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and you’ll then be taken directly to your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.
NOTE:
Because it could be busy at the airport during the day, please wait for our guide at Pole No. 10 (outside the terminal gate) or call us if you can’t find our staff.
Everyday check-in is required by 14:00; early check-in is subject to a surcharge.
Afternoon:
Free time for the rest of the day to rest and have a good nap.
For choices, your family can join one-of-a-kind traditional performances in Saigon or have dinner on a cruise together:
Luxury Dinner Cruise on Saigon River FROM US $46 /pax
Must See Cultural A O Show Saigon Ticket FROM US $32 /pax
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh Half-day City Tour
Morning/Afternoon
Eat breakfast at the hotel. When it is most convenient for your family, choose a departure time between 8:00 and 8:00 or 12:30 and 13:30 to visit the following Saigon must-see attractions:
The War Remnants Museum is a children’s educational facility with more than 20,000 records, artifacts, and videos about criminal activity evidence and the effects of the Vietnam conflicts.
Visit Reunification Palace, the former presidential house of the Republic of Vietnam that now serves as a monument to the liberation of Saigon.
Saigon’s Notre Dame church is a must-see location for tourists because of its graceful design and age-old splendor (the church is currently closed for renovations, but you can still see it from the outside).
Explore the Old Post Office, which is still operational and represents traditional French colonial architecture.
Visit a local market before your trip is through to pick up some interesting presents for your kids.
Return to the hotel. The rest of the day is your family’s to spend exploring the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Tan Phong Island
Morning
You are picked up by a Mekong Ecolodge boat at Cai Be tourist port at 8:00. Get ready for a voyage to discover the real Mekong Delta with a variety of family-friendly activities:
Your kids will be eager to observe the candy nugget production process and sample freshly baked sweet nuggets at the first destination, Cai Be Market and Com Candy Craft Village.
The bee farm is the next stop. Enjoy some tea with sweet honey now.
Visit local speciality fruit gardens for durian, rambutan, longan, jackfruit, etc. on Tan Phong Island to engage in garden tourism.
After that, go to Uncle 5 On’s house to share garden songs with local musicians and enjoy a cup of tea and some welcome fruit from the host.
Traveling by boat along a narrow canal to the Mekong Ecolodge to check in, have lunch, and rest.
Afternoon
Allow your children to wander around the lodge campus to admire the fruit and vibrant flower gardens. Apples, guavas, toads, To Nu jackfruit, and other fruits are available for visitors to harvest and consume for free right away.
16:00: Various fascinating activities that are appropriate for families with teenagers will help you elevate your wonderful trip to a new level.
working together to capture fish with their bare hands while slapping the ditch.
picking vegetables from the garden to cook for dinner.
Prepare meals with our chef at the Mekong Ecolodge using the vegetables and fish you catch.
After a busy day, treat yourself to a wonderful dinner. Sleep there the night before.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Ecolodge
Day 4: Tan Phong Island – Ho Chi Minh City
Morning
8:00: Hop on bicycles to begin a family exploration of Tan Phong Island and take part in activities with the locals:
We first visit Sister 3’s home to learn how to make rice paper rolls, after which we visit Aunt 4’s home to learn how to weave a hammock out of banana rope.
Visit Thao’s home to learn how to knit water hyacinths. With Ms. Thao’s assistance, your family can attempt to knit one together and then receive lovely gifts.
Visit Ms. Hieu’s home to witness the creation of bamboo nail files using supplies found around.
I rode back to the eco-lodge to help Ms. Tam’s class make jackfruit leaf cakes, which we then all got to sample. The cake is thought to be a Tan Phong Island specialty.
12:00: Travel to the Hiep Duc ferry station by ferry from Tan Phong with locals.
Afternoon
Navigate the Tien River.
Arriving at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be picked up by automobile on the opposite side and can unwind there.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Fly To Da Nang – Hoi An
Morning
While in Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy your spare time and get your luggage ready.
Take a look. You will be driven by the driver to the airport so you can catch a flight to Da Nang.
Afternoon
Pickup at the Da Nang airport, followed by a transfer to Hoi An to check into your accommodation. You have all day to do as you choose.
Evening
From 17:00 to 17:30, you’ll be picked up by our driver and taken to Hoi An Memories Land.
Get your tickets for the wonderful Hoi An Impression Theme Park between the hours of 18:00 and 19:00. This vibrant and powerful photo display will enthrall your children. There are several of places you can take your family:
Visit vibrant locations and shoot a variety of family pictures, such as Commercial Firm, Vietnam Village, Love Bridge, Japan Village, etc.
Restaurant: At the bamboo Conical Hat Restaurant, savor a delicious dinner with a variety of traditional Vietnamese foods.
Visit Thien Duc Pagoda to learn about the great spiritual ties that the Vietnamese people have. See the spirituality section.
Walking to Hoi An’s Memories Theater between 19:45 and 21:00 to witness one of Vietnam’s largest art performances, which comprises 500 performers and makes use of modern production methods to take over an outdoor stage.
This one-hour play, which features five magnificent acts that span the harbor town’s 400-year history, will leave your family with unforgettable memories.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6: Take your kids on a memorable farming excursion in Hoi An.
Morning
Breakfast, check in at the hotel lobby, and get ready for the day’s field tour, which will teach kids about how diligent farmers are:
Ride a bicycle to a quaint herb village on the outskirts of Hoi An. Learn about the lengthy history of farming in Vietnam and take in the awesome farming lifestyle.
Joining local farmers in their everyday activities will give you a true understanding of the difficulty of farming veggies.
Visit Cam Thanh Eco Village, a lovely location well-known for its fragrant veggies that provide flavor to regional cuisine. Take a tour of the vegetable gardens when you arrive there.
Help the local farmers by engaging in unusual farming tasks including soil preparation, fertilization, raking, seeding, watering, and selecting greens.
It’s time to enjoy lunch with a local family and sample some delectable traditional fare.
Afternoon
Ride a bike back to the hotel. You can unwind the remainder of the day with your kids.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7: Free Day in Hoi An
Spend a day at leisure with your family exploring the tranquil town.
One of the optional options listed below is a good choice for discovering Hoi An’s beauty:
Discover My Son Holly Land Half day FROM US $48 /pax
Hoi An Vespa Tour Half Day FROM US $110 /pax
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang Flight To Hanoi – Hanoi Street Food Tour
Morning
After breakfast, depart from your accommodation and make your way to Da Nang Airport to catch an aircraft to Hanoi.
Get to the hotel as soon as possible to check in. Time to yourself to unwind and calm your body.
Afternoon/Evening
17:30: Join a strolling food tour to learn about the Hanoians’ way of life and their traditional cuisine in Hanoi Old Quarter, and have a great time with your kids:
strolling leisurely to the top restaurants in Hanoi along the vibrant street.
Discover some of the lesser-known delicacies that the locals adore when you travel with the expert street food guide, a well-known local food blogger: Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee), Bun Bo, Banh Cuon, etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 9: Bat Trang Village – Hanoi Half-day City Tour
Morning
Between the hours of 8:00 and 8:30, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Bat Trang Pottery Village, where you may discover how to create a ceramic item using an heirloom formula.
You are welcome to stop by the artists’ studios to not only see them at work but also to try your hand at making pottery with their help.
Your child is welcome to participate in this engaging activity and create their own creation with the assistance of an adult.
Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a nearby eatery.
Afternoon
Your tour guide and driver will take you up from the hotel between 13:00 and 13:30. Prepare for a trip with the family to Hanoi’s most popular destinations:
Visit the Temple of Literature, Confucius’ first institution in Vietnam, where members of the elite, including kings and mandarins, received their education.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a well-known Hanoi site that served as President Ho Chi Minh’s ultimate resting place. It is open daily except Monday and Friday.
Explore Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda and One Pillar Pagoda, two of Vietnam’s most recognizable temples with their historic significance and old architecture.
Then spend some time exploring West Lake and taking in the peace and beauty of this gorgeous area.
Eat a delicious dinner at a genuine Vietnamese restaurant to replenish your energies.
You may choose to travel by vehicle or motorcycle; routes may alter depending on customer desire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 10: Hanoi to Halong and a cruise-night
Morning
Have breakfast at your accommodation and get ready to travel to Halong Bay, a wonder of the world.
Our driver will pick you up and take you to the cruise terminal between 8:00 and 8:30.
Between 11:30 and 12:00, you will board the ship and take advantage of the crew’s welcoming beverage.
As you take in the thousands of gorgeous limestone islands and grottoes, have a delicious local seafood meal served on board.
Afternoon
Start your trip by taking in the stunning natural beauty of the area. Depending on the cruise, you may participate in a variety of activities to appreciate the bay’s splendor, such as swimming, visiting a cave, or kayaking.
Return to the junk to unwind while admiring the lovely bay sunset or enroll in a cooking lesson.
Evening
Dinner is served, and you spend the night aboard.
Following each cruise’s amenities, you can participate on a variety of entertaining activities at night, such as squid fishing, karaoke, etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay
Day 11: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Morning
Early risers can practice Tai Chi on the sundeck while taking in a magnificent sunrise over Halong Bay’s karst cliffs.
Your kids will find it intriguing to kayak or get in a row boat to explore the bay more.
Back on board to check out and eat brunch as the boats gently make their way back to the harbor via the stunning rock formations.
From 11:00 to 12:00, disembark the ship. Transfer to the hotel in Hanoi so you can check in.
Afternoon/Evening
The remainder of the day is free time. You and your family might join another tour to discover this lovely capital together:
Sacred Night II: Live Like Flowers at Hoa Lo Prison FROM US $28 /pax
Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Night Tour FROM US $38 /pax
Hop-On Hop-Off Hanoi Sightseeing Bus FROM US $19 /pax
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 12: Departure from Hanoi
Morning
Spend your free time before your flight shopping for family presents. The hotel has a 12:00 check-out time (late check-out can be negotiated for an additional fee).
Transfer to the Hanoi airport for your subsequent flight. Trip is over!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Information: PROGRAMS AND SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Price & Inclusion
05 May 2023 – 04 Jul 2024
PRIVATE TOUR
Economy (2*) $1195
US $956
Superior (3*) $1305
US $1044
First Class (4*) $1585
US $1268
*Notes:
All prices are based on per adult, double or twin occupancy.
Small-group tours are offered (maximum 10 people): ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED
If you request a single room or are a solo traveler, there will be a surcharge.
Price includes:
11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 3 Dinner
Airplane, Car, Cruise, Bicycle
Hotel (9 nights), Mekong Ecolodge (1 night), Cruise in Halong Bay (1 night)
Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except sharing cabin on train and overnight at local homestay
All transport within Vietnam (including airport pick up and see off), as per itinerary
All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
2 domestic flights Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang and Da Nang – Hanoi
Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary
Meals as indicated in the program
Price exculudes
Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
International flight to or from Vietnam with taxes
Visa or Passport Fees
Travel Insurance
Tips, laundry and gratuities
Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Canelleation policy
Cancellation by Customer
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children policy
For infant (free of charge)
04 – 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
04 – 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
04 – 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
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