A 13-day family trip throughout Vietnam is a great option for the whole family to experience the best of what Vietnam has to offer. From the modern cities to the ancient towns, from the Delta to famous beaches, there will always be something for children and parents.

Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Hoi An/Da Nang – Hue – Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay 

Duration: 13 Days/ 12 Nights

Date: No fixed dates


Start/ End: Ho Chi Minh City
/Ha Noi

Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent


Tour Type: Nature and Landscape, History and Experience

Highlights

  • Learn about a part of Vietnam’s history in the city and the historical site of the Cu Chi tunnels.
  • Discover the Mekong Delta, experience nature, local culture, and witness the daily activities of the floating market.
  • Biking tour to rural villages in Hoi An.
  • Join the practice cooking classes and enjoy local food.
  • Allow all family members to have a joyful time together with swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
  • Visit the most highly recommended attractions in Hanoi to better understand its history and culture.
  • Explore the scenic Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex – the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • Halong Bay trip to enjoy the relaxing time during the cruise.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2: City tour and Cu Chi tunnels

Day 3: Mekong Delta – Dong Thap

Day 4: Mekong Delta – Cai Rang Floating Market

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Hue

Day 6: Hue City Tour

Day 7: Hoi An

Day 8: Cham Island

Day 9: Hoi An – Ha Noi

Day 10: Trang An – Scenic Landscape Complex

Day 11 – 12: Ha Long Bay overnight cruise

Day 13: Ha Noi and departure

Tour Details

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City and arrival

When you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be welcomed by a driver, taken to your hotel, and, if time permits, the tour driver will take you to a water puppet show and enjoy your dinner on a cruise on the Saigon River, then overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

dinner cruise in Saigon river

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city tour and Cu Chi tunnels (B/L)

In the morning, visit Independence Palace, which was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975. 

Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times, such as the historic Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Next stop is the War Remnants Museum , which has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

war museum in HCMC

Break time for lunch at a local restaurant before going to the Cu Chi Tunnels, considered a significant site for its crucial role in the American War in Vietnam.

Cu Chi tunnels

The network of over 220km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the war. Finish the first-day trip, then return to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Classic Mekong delta visit Ben Tre – The Kingdom of Coconut Trees (B/L)

Depart from the hotel and drive southward to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival in Dong Thap, embark on a motorized boat trip along the scenic Ben Tre River, viewing various local industries along the way.

Ben Tre tour

Have some stops to visit local workshops that produce coconut products and make bricks in traditional kilns. Then take a motor cart through fruit and vegetable fields and ride a short sampan boat through a creek lined with water-coconut trees. Lunch at a garden restaurant.

After your lunch, take a break and treat yourself by cycling around the village or walking around to relish the beautiful countryside. Afterward, move to Can Tho City, considered the Delta’s capital, and overnight at a hotel here.

Day 4: Mekong Delta – Cai Rang floating market (B/L)

In the early morning, the tour guide will bring you to Ninh Kieu harbor, where you board a motorized boat to visit Cai Rang market – one of the busiest floating markets in the Mekong Delta.

cai rang floating market

Followed by a short ride through small creeks to a local orchard, and enjoying tropical seasonal fruits. Lunch is served on the way.

Cai Rang floating market

In the afternoon, continue driving toward Ho Chi Minh City and stay overnight in the city.

Day 5: Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City – Hue (B/L)

Join a half-day cooking class in the afternoon, then take a flight to Hue and check into the hotel.

Day 6: Hue – Historical city tour (B/L)

Take a journey through Hue’s eventful past as you explore its ancient imperial architecture, including the Solemn Tomb of Minh Mạng, the Majestic Tomb of Khải Định, the Poetic Tomb of Tự Đức, the Vietnamese Kungfu Shown of Võ Kinh Vạn An, the traditional Conical Hat & incense Making Village. Return to the city for lunch at a restaurant.

In the afternoon, discover the Imperial City of Royal Family. The walk through the complex is very interesting and informative. Followed by a short transfer to visit the charming Thien Mu Pagoda, which sits on the bank of the Perfume River, offering a great view of the river.

Thien Mu Pagoda

Ending the day by boarding a private boat, cruising on the romantic Perfume River back to the city center.

DAY 7: Hoi An – Ancient town (B/L).

In the morning, the drive to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass will occupy half of your day. There are a few stops for photo opportunities, such as at Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, you may want to take. Arrive to Ba Na hill, take a cable car (cabin) to visit Ba Na mountain, where you can see the endless tree lines of the forests, can enjoy breathtaking views of the lush jungle, good air and waterfalls along the way, some beautiful village by France style, Linh Ung pagoda-Buddha, and join some action games at Fantasy Park.

Ba Na Hill

Then, transfer to Hoi An town and stay overnight in a local homestay or hotel near the beach.

Day 8: Hoi An – Cham Island: Diving and snorkeling tour (B/L).


Relaxing day on Cham Island, a tour guide and driver bring you to the meeting point to join with other tourists. Depart from Cua Dai harbor for Cham Islands. Upon arrival, you arrive at the first dive and snorkel site.

Cham island

After arriving at the second site, enjoy your lunch of Vietnamese seafood and take some time to relax before returning to the mainland. Transfer back to the hotel, overnight in Hoi An.

Day  9: Hoi An – Ha Noi.

You have free time in the morning to wander through the town, then take a short flight to Ha Noi, and transfer to the hotel in the Old Quarter.

Day 10: Trang An – Scenic Landscape Complex

In the morning, the tour guide will take you to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam, with 500 La Han statues, the largest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam, 10 meters high and 100 tons in weight.

Bai Dinh Pagoda

Have lunch at a local restaurant with local specialties such as goat meat with elderberry, pork, and a storage vessel. Continue to visit Trang An; take a boat trip to the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou. In mystery and wildness, see the scenery of the mountains and rivers in Halong Bay, in the land of Ninh Binh.

Ninh Binh tour

Take the afternoon drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 11 – 12: Ha Long Bay – the World Heritage

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, get picked up for the morning transfer to Ha Long pier. In the afternoon, board your boat and start the cruising itinerary with lunch and dinner aboard. Some interesting activities are available, including kayaking, swimming, and sunbathing on the sun deck. Overnight on the trip on a traditional wooden junk.

Also, you have a chance to visit the most famous spots in Ha Long Bay, such as Thien Cung cave, Thien Canh cave, Sung Sot cave, Reef island, Ti Top island, Sim Sim island, Bai Tu Long island

Ha Long bay trip

 

On the second day, return to Hanoi and stay overnight at the hotel here.

Day 13: Departure from Hanoi (B)

Today is your last day. Enjoy the last moments in the North of Vietnam. About 03 hours before your departure time, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight. End of the Vietnam Family Trip.

CUSTOMIZED TOUR

Note:

  • Tour price requests a minimum of 2 people per booking; all rates are in US$ per person.
  • The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
  • Special requests (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation standard 3* hotel, based on 2 guests sharing a Twin or Double room
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
  • English-speaking tour guides (Other languages are available on request)
  • A/c car/van for pick up, transfer, and sightseeing as per the program.
  • All the entrance fees
  • Boats in the Mekong River, Perfume River, and Halong Bay…
  • 01 bottle of mineral water/person/day

EXCLUSIONS

  • Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Drinks and other meals
  • Visas arrangement
  • Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Viet Nam Public Holiday surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day, Lunar New Year, and New Year’s Eve
  • Single supplement surcharges
  • Others that are not mentioned clearly in the INCLUSION list


Children Policy:

  • Free of charge for children under 4 years sharing a bed with parents.
  • Surcharge 75% rate for adults for children (4-9 years) sharing a bed with parents.
  • Over 9 years is an adult’s rate.
  • A couple travels with 2 children. The 2nd Child will be charged the adult ticket price.

Cancellation Policy:

  • If you cancel your booking, your deposit will not be refunded.
  • More than 45 days prior to your departure day: the deposit is forfeited.
  • Between 10 and 44 days prior to departure: 50% of the tour price is charged.
  • Less than 10 days prior to or if you are a “no-show” from the beginning of your trip, for whatever reason, you will lose your deposit, and 100% of the tour price will be charged.
  • In most cases, reservations paid by wire transfer, cash deposit, or money order/traveler’s check/cashier’s check will be refunded via PayPal. FOR REFUNDS PROCESSED BY PAYPAL WITH ANY ASSOCIATED FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE OVERALL REFUND AMOUNT.