Meet Vietnam’s welcoming people and explore its natural and cultural treasures

13 Days

Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City

From $2,425 per person

With great food, lush scenery and lots of warm, friendly locals, the whole family will fall in love with Vietnam. Sail beautiful Halong Bay. Delight at water puppets in Hanoi. Learn about rich emperors in Hue. Get a new outfit tailor-made in Hoi An. Maybe even take a dip in the Vietnam East Sea. With so much to share and do together, you'll experience the culture, flavours, and highlights of a Vietnamese adventure your family will always remember.

This is Vietnam, so days are hot and sticky and nights can get quite cool! Be sure to wear layers, use adequate sun protection and drink plenty of water.

You  and your family will visit a number of temples on this trip, and it's important to respect the local custom. Arms and knees should be covered. A light scarf is a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.

Be prepared for basic shared facilities at your Mekong Delta homestay (Day 11). The lack of creature comforts is, of course, a small price to pay for such an authentic local experience.

Your overnight train journey from Hanoi to Hue (Day 4) is quite long. The upside is you'll wake up in a thrilling new destination and experience travelling like a local. Whilebedding is supplied some families opt to bring their own sleep sheets.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A cyclo tour of Hanoi is an excellent introduction to bustling inner-city Vietnam, and the novelty of travelling on these three-wheeled wonders is a thrill for all ages
• There's a great mix of included activities and free time, which is perfect in atmospheric destinations like Hoi An, with the beach just a short bike ride away
• Halong Bay is not only an amazing and unique natural wonder – it's a proper escape from the world around you. Sleep under the stars on a comfortable cruise boat and enjoy a sumptuous lunch and dinner on board
• By dining at KOTO in Hanoi, you and your family will not only feast on dellicious northern specialties, you'll be supporting an excellent cause that helps connect street kids with careers in hospitality
• One of the many advantages of group travel is the social aspect, and kids often have playmates, giving you a little more time to relax

INCLUSIONS:

• Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
• Hanoi - Temple of Literature
• Hanoi - Water puppet show
• Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex
• Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO
• Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology
• Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
• Hue - Perfume River cruise
• Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
• Hue - Imperial City Full Day Tour
• Hue - Lavin House Craft Experience
• Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
• Hoi An - White Rose Cake cooking class
• Ho Chi Minh City - Orientation Walk
• Mekong Delta - Boat Cruise and Homestay
• Mekong Delta - Soya bean workshop
• Mekong Delta - Local market visit

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