Family Escapade: Discover Vietnam’s Highlights 14 Days

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, where you’ll be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Your city tour begins at 08:30 from your hotel lobby. Start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in 1070.

After lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant, explore the Museum of Ethnology, renowned for its extensive displays on Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet performance.

Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and from June 15 to August 15 for maintenance. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

After breakfast, travel for two hours through picturesque countryside to Hoa Lu. Discover the ancient capital of Vietnam from the Dinh and Le Dynasties, and visit the Dinh and Le Temples. Enjoy a 10km gentle bike ride through scenic landscapes, rice fields, and streams. After lunch at a local restaurant near Tam Coc, embark on a three-hour sampan ride along Tam Coc’s waterways, often referred to as the ‘Halong Bay of the land.’ Visit the Bich Dong Pagoda, situated on a green mountain, and featured in the French film ‘Indochine.’

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay and board a traditional wooden junk. Enjoy lunch as the boat sails towards secluded islands. Explore ancient limestone caves, go sea kayaking, and swim if the weather allows. Relax on deck with a drink while watching the sunset, and enjoy a seafood dinner under the stars.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Start your day with an early morning swim (if weather permits) and breakfast. Visit one of the famous caves in the bay before cruising back to the main harbor. Drive back to Hanoi for a 3.5-4 hour journey. At 18:00, transfer to Hanoi Train Station for an overnight train to Danang.

• Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
• Accommodation: Overnight Train
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat, Overnight Train

Arrive at Danang station at 10:31 a.m., where you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore Hoi An on a walking tour, visiting the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, a local museum, and the vibrant market. Wander through narrow streets featuring a mix of Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architecture. After the tour, enjoy some free time for shopping or relaxing.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Enjoy a free day in Hoi An to explore at your own pace.
Optional activities (at extra cost) include:Vespa Street Food Tour: Experience Hoi An’s street food scene by Vespa, visit local markets, and learn to make traditional dishes with a local family.Cu Lao Cham Island ½ Day Tour: Explore the island, snorkel at Xep Beach, and visit Chong Beach for lunch and relaxation

Farming & Fishing Life Tour: Discover local farming and fishing communities with a bike ride through rice fields and a boat cruise for traditional fishing experiences.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation

Enjoy a free morning before flying to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the city center.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane

Drive 1.5 hours to the Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. After lunch (at your own cost), return to Ho Chi Minh City for a guided tour of the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Old Post Office. Continue with a walk through Chinatown, visiting Thien Hau Temple and Binh Tay Market (or Ben Thanh Market). Return to your hotel around 17:00.  Optional evening activity: Join a Vespa food tour to experience Saigon’s nightlife and local cuisine.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Depart for Vinh Long in the Mekong Delta. Visit Vinh Long Market and embark on a private boat to see brick kilns, a nursery garden, and sample fruits and homemade local vodka. Take a rowing sampan ride and cycle along village paths. Arrive at your homestay on An Binh Island, enjoy a traditional music show, and help prepare dinner.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Homestay
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Visit Cai Be floating market, cruise among local barges, and explore workshops producing rice paper, coconut candy, and pop-rice. Visit local handicraft villages before returning to Ho Chi Minh City by road. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Travel 2.5 hours to Ho Tram Resort & Spa in Vung Tau. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Resort
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Enjoy a full day of relaxation at Ho Tram Resort & Spa.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Resort
• Transportation

Enjoy your last morning at leisure before being transferred to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure flight. Farewell from Vietnam!

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation
• Transportation: Private vehicle