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15-Day Family Vietnam Holiday

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Trip Overview

Embark on an adventure-filled family Vietnam holiday, the perfect destination for adults with children who love to be active and explore new places!

Beginning in the cultural capital of Hanoi, you'll explore the city's highlights, learn about the wet rice-growing industry and embark on a two-day cruise around Halong Bay.

You'll then fly to Central Vietnam where you'll explore the beautiful ancient town of Hanoi, enjoy a lantern-making lesson and even learn about the farming and fishing trades here from local people.

Next, you'll fly down to the mega-metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it's also known, to enjoy a street food tour on the back of a Vespa after dark, explore the mighty Mekong and then venture to the coastal resort of Mui Ne for your final few days!
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Beach & Sea
Cruising

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Hanoi!

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Welcome to Hanoi!

Your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. With a millennium-long history, Hanoi is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks dotted with French-style buildings and historical monuments. The city centre is an architectural museum piece, retaining the air of a quaint and peaceful provincial town, contrary to the fast-paced atmosphere of Saigon.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Anise3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hotels in Hanoi - Hotel Anise

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    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi's Historical Highlights

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Hanoi's Historical Highlights

The morning is free at your leisure. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Hanoi's cultural and historical highlights, comprising of the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter and a water puppet show. This becomes a uniquely Vietnamese artistic endeavor. Performances can be seen throughout Vietnam, but Hanoi is the best place to see one.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Anise3 star

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    Activities

    Temple of Literature

    Hoan Kiem Lake

    Hanoi Old Quarter

    Water Puppet Show

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    Breakfast

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    Hanoi

Day 3

Wet Rice Growing & Hanoi Eco Tour

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Wet Rice Growing & Hanoi Eco Tour

Today you will take part in a Wet Rice Growing Private Tour and Hanoi Eco Tour. Rice is the staple diet in many Asian countries, especially in Vietnam. Through this tour, your guide will instruct you on how to cultivate rice in the fields and help you experience the hardships of Vietnamese farmers. You will complete the day leisurely cycling along the countryside road, witnessing local Vietnamese life. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Anise3 star

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    Activities

    Wet Rice Growing Private Tour with Hanoi Eco Tour

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Hanoi

Day 4

Travel to Halong Bay & Begin Two-Day Cruise

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Travel to Halong Bay & Begin Two-Day Cruise

Today, you will transfer to Halong Bay where a wonderful two-day, one-night cruise awaits you. Halong Bay is a picturesque bay with almost 2,000 islets rising from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. You'll check-in and begin your two-day cruise in the tranquillity of Halong Bay. You'll enjoy the scenery as you cruise from destination to destination enjoying wonderful meals onboard.

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    Accommodation

    Halong Phoenix Cruiser4 star

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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Private Driver from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

Day 5

End of Halong Cruise & Flight to Da Nang

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End of Halong Cruise & Flight to Da Nang

Today, you'll continue cruising around Halong Bay until you disembark in the late morning. Afterwards, you'll transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hoi An, the beautiful yellow ancient town 45 minutes from the city. You'll check into your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day however you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Hoi An Hotel & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hạ Long Bay to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Da Nang Airport

    Private Driver from Da Nang Airport to KIMAN HOTEL - Hoian Hotel Khách sạn tại Hội an

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    Breakfast

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    Quảng Ninh Province

    Quang Nam Province

Day 6

Hoi An Walking Tour & Lantern-Making Lesson

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Hoi An Walking Tour & Lantern-Making Lesson

Today, you'll visit Hoi An's old quarter with stops at the History Museum, Chinese Assembly Hall, Japanese covered bridge and historic old house. In the afternoon, you will ride by bicycle through a village with simple homes to the lantern-making house where people produce colourful cylinder-shaped and pumpkin-shaped lanterns. A young worker will help you make a small lantern that you can keep after the lesson.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Hoi An Hotel & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Walking Tour of Hoi An & Lantern-Making Lesson

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 7

Farming & Fishing Experience Tour of Hoi An

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Farming & Fishing Experience Tour of Hoi An

In the morning, you will set off on the farming and fishing life tour which provides you with a close-up and intimate exposure to both the local farming and fishing communities. Accompanied by your tour guide, you commence the day leisurely cycling along country roads, witnessing local Vietnamese rural life. Later, you will board a private boat for a river cruise to meet local fishermen and enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. The afternoon is free to spend at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Hoi An Hotel & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Farming & Fishing Life Tour in Hoi An

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 8

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City & Saigon After Dark Vespa Tour

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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City & Saigon After Dark Vespa Tour

This morning, you'll check out and drive to Da Nang Airport to catch your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you'll be collected and taken to your hotel. After a few hours to relax, you'll start off your Saigon night tour by Vespa! Throughout the night, you'll try a variety of food and drinks at two local restaurants and samplings of Saigon’s best authentic street food. This tour includes free-flowing drinks and all you can eat, so come with an appetite!

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    Accommodation

    Sanouva Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Vespa Tour Saigon After Dark

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Airport

    Plane from Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Quang Nam Province

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 9

Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour & Free Time in Ho Chi Minh City

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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour & Free Time in Ho Chi Minh City

This morning, you'll visit the Cu Chi Tunnel Complex – a national symbol of Vietnamese courage! Cu Chi was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200-kilometre-long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Today, the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction, giving visitors a unique experience and a feeling of what underground life in the war must have been like.

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    Accommodation

    Sanouva Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnel

    Private Driver from Cu Chi Tunnel to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 10

Suoi Tien Theme Park

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Suoi Tien Theme Park

Today, you will visit Suoi Tien Theme Park. There’s an enchanted castle, although ‘cursed’ might be a better adjective. There are rides, characters, shows – all the things you would expect at a theme park. Yet, there’s just something a little odd. It is a burst of fun, terror, humour and angst – all at once. In the late afternoon after a fun and exciting day of your family Vietnam holidays, you'll transfer back to your hotel in Saigon.

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    Accommodation

    Sanouva Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Suối Tiên Theme Park

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    Breakfast

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    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Full-Day Tour to Can Gio

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Full-Day Tour to Can Gio

This morning, you'll be transferred to Can Gio. Upon arrival at Dan Xay Bridge, you'll take a boat or canoe to visit the Vam Sat Eco–Tourist zone. You'll enjoy some crab fishing and crocodile fishing on a boat before having lunch at the Carrot Restaurant. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit the Forest Park (Monkey Island), the Can Gio Museum and the Mangrove Forest Park Fauna Conservation then take a canoe to visit the Mangrove Forest before you travel back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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    Accommodation

    Sanouva Hotel3 star

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    Full-Day Can Gio Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast

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    Ho Chi Minh

Day 12

Travel to Mui Ne

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Travel to Mui Ne

Today, you will travel to Mui Ne, the seaside resort in Southern Vietnam known for its mighty sand dunes and for being the centre of adventure. Upon arrival at your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to enjoy the beautiful beach and explore the area on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Blue Ocean Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Mui NeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sanouva Saigon Hotel to Blue Ocean Resort

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    Breakfast

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    Ho Chi Minh

    Bình Thuận Province

    Phan Thiet

Day 13

Free Day in Mui Ne

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Free Day in Mui Ne

Today, you'll have the entire day free to enjoy the beach of Mui Ne or explore the surrounding areas. Once a quiet fishing village, Mui Ne rose to fame because of its strategic position next to Vietnam's sand dunes – one of only three of its kind in the world as the dunes are partly formed from sand deposits from the Mekong. You can while away the day on the beach or by the pool if the coastal wind is too strong.

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    Accommodation

    Blue Ocean Resort4 star

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    Mui NeOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Bình Thuận Province

    Phan Thiet

Day 14

Another Day to Relax in Mui Ne

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Another Day to Relax in Mui Ne

Today, you have yet another day to make the most of this beautiful beach resort. If you're feeling a little more active, you can hit the dunes for a sand-boarding adventure or perhaps a sand buggy ride! Alternatively, you can head to the hotel's pool or private beach and while away the day enjoying the view and the sunshine. Today is the last day of your Vietnam trip, so whatever you do, make the most of it!

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    Accommodation

    Blue Ocean Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Mui NeOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bình Thuận Province

    Phan Thiet

Day 15

Transfer Back to Ho Chi Minh City & Departure

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Transfer Back to Ho Chi Minh City & Departure

Today, after breafkast, your driver will pick you up and take you back to Ho Chi Minh City where you'll head to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mũi Né to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bình Thuận Province

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What’s included?

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits