Family Fun & Beach Bliss in Vietnam 12 Days

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you’ll be greeted by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel in downtown Hanoi. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, is known for its blend of modernity and old-world charm, with striking colonial architecture, serene lakes, and lush parks.

• No meals
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Begin your day with a city tour starting at 08:30 a.m. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former stilt-house residence, and the Presidential Palace. Next, explore the Museum of Ethnology, renowned for its extensive display of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore on your own.

In the late afternoon, embark on a walking tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, delving into the rich traditions of Vietnamese street food. Discover local specialties, learn about the ingredients and history of northern dishes, and explore bustling street stalls and quiet residential lanes. After the tour, you’re free to continue exploring or return to your hotel with assistance from your guide.

• Meals: Breakfast, Street Food Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

At 09:00 a.m., pick up your bike and ride towards Bat Trang Village. Cross the Red River via the historic Long Bien Bridge, cycling through picturesque countryside and rural villages with lush rice fields and farms. In Bat Trang, explore the traditional ceramic markets and local life.

Continue cycling along the Red River dyke, then take a short local ferry ride to Thanh Tri Village, known for its rolled rice pancakes. Learn to make these pancakes from a local villager and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring this specialty. After lunch, return to your hotel and, in the evening, enjoy a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter followed by a traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance.

• Meals: Breakfast, Home Lunch
• Cycling distance: ~30 km
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Road BicycleTop of Form

At 08:00 a.m., depart for a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. Board your cruise ship and enjoy lunch as you sail towards secluded islands. Explore ancient limestone caves, go kayaking, and swim if the weather permits. Relax on deck with a drink and watch the sunset before savoring a seafood dinner under the stars.

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

Start your day with a morning swim (weather permitting), followed by breakfast. Visit a fishing village by rowing boat, explore floating schools and pearl farms, and cruise back to the harbor. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a late afternoon flight to Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

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

At 09:00 a.m., your guide will meet you at your hotel for a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit key sites like the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the museum, and the local market. Wander through narrow streets with a blend of Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architectural influences. After the tour, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore or shop.

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

This half-day adventure provides an intimate look at local farming and fishing communities. Cycle through rural roads, visit an organic vegetable village, and engage in traditional farming activities. Then, take a boat cruise to experience traditional net fishing and paddle a bamboo basket boat in a coconut palm paradise. After lunch on the boat, return to your hotel for a free afternoon.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Shuttle Bus, Boat

Enjoy a full day of leisure in Hoi An. Explore the town’s heritage architecture, visit My Son Cham Ruins, take a cooking class, or join a photography tour. Alternatively, visit Cu Lao Cham Island for snorkeling and relaxation (best from March to September).

• Meals: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Hotel

Transfer to Danang Airport for a flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, continue to the coast and take a speedboat to Whale Island Resort, where you’ll stay in a beachfront bungalow for three nights.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Resort
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat, Plane

Enjoy a day of leisure on Whale Island, relaxing on the beach or exploring the resort’s surroundings.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Resort

Another free day to relax or explore Whale Island at your own pace.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Resort

Enjoy your final morning at the resort before transferring to Cam Ranh Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Connect with your departure flight, concluding your Vietnamese adventure.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane