Glorious Vietnam Family Tour

Trip code: VN04
Tour starts at (city): Hanoi
Destination: Vietnam
Tour duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
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Let’s start a family-friendly tour through the best of Vietnam, including nature exploration and culture experience of modern life, with more traditional gems that you will never forget. Starting in the sedate capital Hanoi, your kids will be amazed by joining the busy traffic of Hanoi in a cyclo trip and the skillful performance in the Water Puppet Show before the challenging days when you will go trekking and learn more about the ethnic life in mountainous Sapa. Then, your family will cruise, kayak, learn Tai Chi, join cooking class in magnificent Halong Bay - the UNESCO Heritage site. Don’t miss the chance to walk along the lantern street of Hoi An ancient town, boat along Mekong River and experience the floating life. Your family will be rewarded with thousands of memories to last a lifetime.
 

HIGHLIGHTS

 
  • Brave the famous crossings of busy Hanoi traffic by a traditional cyclo ride
  • Trekking among magnificent mountainous area of Sapa and learn more about ethnic life
  • Cruise at Halong Bay and explore an astonishing destination with limestone islands
  • Cycling out of Hoi An town and have fun in Water Coconut Forest boat trip
  • Visit local market to buy the vegetables and spices for cooking lesson of Vietnamese dishes
  • Stretch out on those alluring white-sand beaches of fascinating Phu Quoc - the destination for family beach relaxation

DAY 1: HA NOI (D)

 
Arrive in Hanoi, relax at the hotel, watch Water Puppet Show, have dinner at local restaurant
 
Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties. 
 
At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in. 
 
After relaxation, our guide will take you walk to the theatre and we will enjoy Water Puppet Show – A traditional art performance of Vietnam. After that, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
 

DAY 2: HA NOI (B, L)

 
►Join city tour around Hanoi, have a cyclo trip before taking night train to Lao Cai
 
08.00 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will come to the hotel and pick you up, then we will start the Hanoi city tour 
 
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
 
We will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex. Here you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho kept there. Next you will visit the Presidential Palace - a nice French architecture in the garden and Ho Chi Minh House on stilt. Visiting the house you will see the simple life of Ho Chi Minh - the president in Vietnamese's spirit forever. We will finish this area with One Pillar Pagoda - one of the most attractions in Hanoi you cannot miss with the special in architecture.
 
Having lunch and you will continue to the Temple of Literature - The first University of Vietnam. The next destination will be Museum of Ethnology to learn more about Vietnam Culture. Next we will explore Hanoi by traveling through the Old Quarter with 36 ancient streets in a traditional cyclo. This slow - speed tour will give your great chance to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital. We will end the tour at about 04.00 PM then it is your free time to go shopping, relax in Hanoi.
 
In the evening, about 08.30 PM, our guide will come to your hotel and transfer you to Hanoi train station for Lao Cai departure and spend whole night on train.
 

DAY 3: SAPA (B,L)

Bac Ha Market
 
Visit Bac Ha Market (only open on Sunday), H'Mong King Palace, Ban Pho village, Transfer to Sapa
 
H’mong King’s palace
05.30 AM: You arrive at Lao Cai station, our driver and guide will meet up and drive about 1.5 hours to Bac Ha Market which opens only on Sunday. Along the way, we will have chance to enjoy beautiful mountainous scenes and rice paddy fields.
 
After having breakfast in a local restaurant, we will head to Bac Ha Market. In the Market, we will see the local selling and exchanging their goods and products, witness the traditional clothes and daily custom of them. 
Next, it is the time to visit H’mong King’s palace, an old building built by the French and Chinese. The afternoon time is devoted to a light trekking to a village of Flower H’mong minority, Ban Pho. Local families will welcome and offer you some green tea, corn wine and short brief of their custom. Then, we will enjoy dramatic landscapes of the surroundings. 
 
After the tour, about 04.00 PM, we will transfer to Sapa and spend overnight time here.
 

DAY 4: SAPA- HANOI (B,L)

 
►Go trekking to minority village, Explore Sapa Town, Back to Hanoi by Eco Limousine Shuttle bus
 
09.00 AM: After having breakfast at the hotel, you will start trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, to a home of H’mong ethnic people. The road is very easy and interesting route to go trekking in the peaceful sceneries of mountainous area with rice field and learning about ethnic minority’s culture while visiting the traditional houses and observing the daily activities of local people. You can have good chance to buy the souvenir and handicraft from the craftmen.
 
Sapa
Enjoy lunch in a local house to understand their life and custom then we will return the the town by car for your free time walking and shopping around in the local stores. 
 
About 03.30 PM, our Eco Limousine shuttle bus will come to your hotel and take you back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
 

DAY 5: HA NOI- HA LONG BAY

Halong Bay
08.00 AM: Our driver will pick you up at the hotel, departing 3.5 hours to Halong Bay – the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice. Upon arrival, embark the cruise and enjoy welcome drink while having tour briefing. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board while the ship sailing further to the Bay, make your time to admire its dramatic limestone islands. 
 
You can rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will have time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on kayaks of your choice. Kayaking is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, we will get back to the cruise for relaxation before attending Cooking class in the late afternoon.
 
Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.
 

DAY 6: HALONG BAY- HA NOI- HOI AN

 
►Enjoy last moments on the bay, Fly to Danang, Drive to Hoi An
 
We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on cruise. 
Sitting on the upper deck; you can relax, sight-seeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. 
After breakfast, we will explore one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Next keep cruising and passing the bay with magnificent scene.
 
At 10.30 AM, our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, depending on the availability of time after disembarking, our driver will take you go straight to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi for a short flight to Danang City.
Upon arrival at Danang Airport, a private vehicle will be waiting for you for the 50 minute drive to your hotel in Hoi An to check in and relax. Overnight in Hoi An.
 

DAY 7: HOI AN (B, L)

 
►Cycle from Hoi An to Tra Que Herb Village Van lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest, enjoy lunch at local family
 
Hoi An
08h30am: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, than you will cycle  around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village - About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli and many more. From the more than 40 hectares of land 8 tons of Village Tra vegetables are sold every year. The vegetable growers do not use pesticides or GMOs, using natural fertilizers instead, including seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.
Walk in Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden. During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet road, far away from the tourist trails. You will see the activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoian.
The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.
Continue riding through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten ... until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest - about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf . This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood products.
You will be warmly welcomed at Mr. Han – a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
Back Mr. Han’ family for enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
After lunch, free time and take a short rest before returning to your hotel about 15h30. Free time at your leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
 

Day 8: HOI AN

 
►Free day at your leisure
 
Free time at your leisure. You can stroll around Hoi An ancient town or go to An Bang beach or Cua Dai beach to take a swim.
 
Overnight in Hoi An.
 

DAY 9: HOI AN- HO CHI MINH

 
►Free time in Hoi An, fly to Ho Chi Minh city
 
After breakfast, is your free time to walk around the Hoi An ancient town, go shopping, admiring the ancient architecture or relax at the beach. 
 
the Hoi An ancient town
About 02 hours before the flight, our driver will come to your hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
 
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City - one of the most modern cities in Vietnam which give you a fascinating insight into rich culture and history . When arriving at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel to check -in. 
 
Free to discover the city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
 

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH (B, L)

 
►Visit the highlights in the city centre, join street food tour by motorbike tour in the eveing
 
06.00 PM: Our staff comes to your hotel, pick you up and introduce you on how to get onto the motorbike - Riding on the back of a motorbike with a local Vietnamese driver who is trained in customer service and speaks fluent English. Travel Saigon eating local Vietnamese food during a 4 hour tasting menuSee different districts of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam while traveling on the bike. Learn about Vietnamese food, culture, and the life of Vietnamese people through fun and interesting conversation with our guides.
 
09.00 AM: You will have a city tour including the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, China town and Ben Thanh Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
 
 
About 01.30 PM, the tour finshes and you will be dropped off at your hotel and then you are free to relax.
 
 

DAY 11: HO CHI MINh- MEKONG- HO CHI MINH  (B, L)

 
►Explore Mekong Delta
 
 
07.30 AM: Heading out of the town, we set forth to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest granary. 
The program will start with a visit of Cai Be floating market. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time. Back to our boat to go across one of the longest river in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Bình Island. Travel on a handmade canal to Ut Trinh home & have an optional lunch. After lunch, we can walk around this orchard & enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music in the ancient house. Walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Optional biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses and maybe the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in Mekong Delta... Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at VinhLong city! Then transfer to Ho Chi Minh city by your private car.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
 

Day 12: HO CHI MINH- PHU QUOC (B)

 
►Fly to Phu Quoc Island, relax at beaches
 
After breakfast, is your free time to walk around the vibrant Ho Chi Minh city, go shopping, or relax at the hotel
 
 
About 02 hours before the flight, our driver will come to your hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc – which is among top 5 hidden Islands of the world. Welcome on arrival and check in your hotel. 
 
Relax on the beach. Dinner on your own. Overnight on Phu Quoc Island.
 

DAY 13: PHU QUOC (B)

 
►Free to relax at Phu Quoc beaches
 
Today you are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisine. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
 

Day 14: PHU QUOC (B)

 
►Free to relax at Phu Quoc beaches
 
Today you are totally free at leisure to relax at your resort or on the charming beach. Enjoy delicious seafood and other cuisine. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
 

Day 15: PHU QUOC- HO CHI MINH (B)

 
►Fly to Ho Chi Minh city for your next flight. Say goodbye to Vietnam.
 
Have breakfast and free at leisure until transfer to the airport for the flight back Ho Chi Minh City to connect your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until 12:00 noon only. Meals on your own. End of services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

INCLUSIONS

 
  • Meals: 14 breakfasts 8 lunches 2 dinners
  • Accommodation: Hotel (13 nights), Cruise (1 night)
  • Transport: Car, Walking, Train, Trekking, Cruise, Plane, Bikking, Boating, Motorbike
  • Flights
1. Fly from Hanoi to Danang (01 hour 20 minutes)
2. Fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City (01 hour 20 minutes)
3. Fly from Ho Chi Minh city to Phu Quoc (60 minutes)
4. Fly from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh city (60 minutes)
 
 

INCLUDED SERVICES

 
  • Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
  • Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned
  • Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • Water on coach per tour days
  • Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursionsInternal flights
 

EXCLUSIONS

 
  • ExclusionsInternational in/out flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
  • Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
  • Single supplement surcharges
  • Peak season surcharges
  • Christmas Eve surcharges
  • New Year Eve surcharges
  • New Year surcharges
  • Lunar New Year surcharges
  • Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification DayWeekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
  • Beverage
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Other services not mentioned above

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