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Family Discover Vietnam

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 14 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    30 Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam (Nesta Hanoi Hotel, Hotel Reception, 15:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Flower Garden Hotel), Hotel (Luxe Paradise Premium Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Quarter and its narrow lanes
    • Sample street food and local snacks
    • Dinner with tour group (optional)
    Landmarks
    Old Quarter
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Flower Garden Hotel), Hotel (Luxe Paradise Premium Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Hanoi including One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literatures, and Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
    • Traditional water puppet performance

    Optional Activities

    • Cookery class
    • Explore French Quarter on foot
    Landmarks
    One-Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literatures
    Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
    French Quarter
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  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Served onboard shortly after embarkation), Dinner (Fresh seafood and regional dishes served onboard)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Overnight Junk in Halong Bay), Berth / Cabin (Overnight Junk in Halong Bay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus journey to Ha Long Bay
    • Overnight junk boat cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay
    • Visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat or kayak
    • Exploration of Ha Long Bay islands, caves and grottoes
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Bai Tu Long Bay
    Vung Vieng Fishing Village
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  4. Day 4

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi to Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee), Brunch (Served onboard)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue), Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Thien Canh Son caves
    • Return cruise in Ha Long Bay
    • Train journey to Hue in soft sleeper compartments

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at 6:30am
    Landmarks
    Thien Canh Son Caves
    Hon Gai Harbour
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  5. Day 5

    Hue

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel), Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Royal Palace
    • Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Traditional Vietnamese kite making lesson at national champion kite flier's house
    • Kite flying at Citadel grounds (Imperial City)
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Citadel (Imperial City)
  6. Day 6

    Hue to Hoi An

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wood painting masterclass in Sinh village
    • Cycle ride through countryside (approximately 6km)
    • Visit to Thanh Tien village (paper flowers)
    • Cruise boat return from Tien Non village to Hue
    • Martial arts demonstration at Vietnamese Kinh Van school
    Landmarks
    Sinh Village
    Thanh Tien Village
    Tien Non Village
    Perfume River
    Truong Son Mountains
    Hai Van Pass
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  7. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning visit to Hoi An fish market
    • Visit to Japanese Bridge
    • Explore traditional wooden houses
    • Visit Chinese temples
    • Bicycle rental to explore surrounding countryside
    • Gentle river cruise
    • Beach visit
    • Visit to tailor shops
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Ancient Town
    Hoi An Fish Market
    Japanese Bridge
    Chinese Temples
  8. Day 8

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Coffee (Traditional Vietnamese coffee (brewed coffee served sweet with condensed milk)), Snack (Banh Mi - Vietnamese take on French baguette, freshly baked with traditional and exotic ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Huong Sen Hotel), Hotel (Huong Sen Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Marble Mountains
    • Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
    • Exploration of District 3 by cyclo and on foot
    • Visit to local markets
    • Traditional Vietnamese coffee stop with Banh Mi
    • Visit to secret weapons bunker
    Landmarks
    Marble Mountains
    District 3
    Secret Weapons Bunker (TET Offensive Site)
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  9. Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Huong Sen Hotel), Hotel (Huong Sen Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Lunch (Served onboard after cycle ride), Dinner (Homecooked meal at homestay)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay), Guesthouse (Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to cycle starting point
    • Cycle ride through Cai Thai village (approximately 10-12 kilometres)
    • Visit to Mrs Nani's home for rice paper making demonstration
    • Visit to Mr and Mrs Chin's home for refreshments
    • Boat lunch onboard
    • Transfer by sampan to homestay
    • Vietnamese cooking lesson
    • Homecooked dinner
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Cai Thai Village
  11. Day 11

    Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Bình Hoà Phước, Long Hồ District, Vinh Long, Vietnam (Ut Trinh Homestay, Hotel reception, 15:00)

    Included Activities

    • Mekong Delta cruise return journey
    • Floating markets viewing
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta Floating Markets
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    April 12th, 2023
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    Hanoi rickshaw, cycle tour at Hue, overnight train, home stay and boat trip in rowing boat. Visit to sweet maker was...
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    April 14th, 2023
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    May 17th, 2019
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    May 17th, 2019
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    This has been our best holiday ever. Fantastic in every way.
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    May 17th, 2019
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    We all had an excellent holiday, one that we will remember for a life time.
    Traveled in August 2018
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    May 17th, 2019
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    I would ( and already have ) recommend your business to anyone interested in this kind of a trip.
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    May 17th, 2019
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    It was a fantastic trip, very action packed. The two best bits were the more relaxed 'countryside' bits - Halong Bay...
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    2 children aged 17 and 14. very mature. Can we get an expection for this tour, by chance? they are mature, and the date fits in well with their schooling.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      On this tour (and any family tour we have), the minimum age for a child to join is 7+, so with your children being 14 and 17 - they can travel with you on this tour. It is our 'Discovery' range of tours that children under the age of 17 cannot travel on.

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    Do you provide the option for gluten free meals for him whilst on this tour?

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    Leanne

    Asked on July 2nd, 2023

    We are a family of 4 travelling to Vietnam. 2 children aged 16 and 14. We want this tour but wish to leave late December 2023 or early January 2024. Is this possible?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2023

      Our Family Discover Vietnam trip is available to book for Sun 17 Dec 2023 - Wed 27 Dec 2023. Unfortunately we do not currently have this trip running in January 2024, the earliest dates we have for next year are Sun 31 Mar 2024 - Wed 10 Apr 2024.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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