Vietnam family tour 12 days

Vietnam family tour 12 days
Overview
  • Tour style: Private
  • Duration: 12 Days
  • Start from: Hanoi
  • End at: Ho Chi Minh city
  • Destinations: Hanoi city - Ninh Binh and biking - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta river
Highlights

Traveling to Vietnam with your kids is easier than ever. This 12 day Vietnam family tour aim to enhance your family vacations by providing not only enjoyable and rejuvenating experiences but also educational and motivating ones. Exploring the historic and cultural sites such as: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hoi An and a new 300 year old city - Ho Chi Minh ( Saigon city). Discovering the peaceful and rural Mekong Delta River.

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  • Day 1 : Hanoi arrival - Pick up to hotel

    Your family arrives in Noi Bai airport, our tour guide will welcome and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
    Check in at your hotel (check in time after 14.00), take a rest after your flight or enjoy a walk around to discover the 36 streets city followed by a welcome dinner at a restaurant in the old quarter.
    Overnight in Hanoi

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Private transportation
    Meal: Dinner
    Private English speaking guide

  • Day 2 : Hanoi family tour

    After breakfast at your hotel, at 8.00 our private tour guide and driver will meet your family for a full day exploring this charming city.
    Starting to visit the Ho Chi Minh memorial complex where the body of the “great father of nation” is preserved. Then nearby is Presidential Palace – a very nice colonial style architecture, the house on stilts where HCM lived and worked, walking to the small bridge to see the fish pond will lead you to the One Pillar Pagoda – an ancient Buddhist temple and cultural significance in Hanoi.
    Next, we will explore a thousand-year architecture work, the first university of Vietnam: The temple of Literature built in 1070. This is also a temple to worship Confucius.
    Lunch is served at a restaurant and back to the old quarter to enjoy a 1-hour cyclo trip to explore the local life in some famous streets such as Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Ta Hien, Ma May, Hang Ma, Bat Su…
    Enjoy the water puppet show in the late afternoon that will be a highlight for your kids.

    Return your hotel for your free time and relaxation

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Private transportation
    All entrance fees

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

    Hanoi family tour
    Hanoi family tour
  • Day 3 : Hanoi - Explore Bai Dinh pagoda - Trang An boat trip

    At 8.30 Pick up your family and transfer to Ninh Binh.
    After a 2-hour drive, arrive at Bai Dinh pagoda. This is one of the most impressive and biggest pagodas in southeast Asia, a Buddhism center in Vietnam. Walking along the 500 stone Arhats statues lead to the main pagoda.
    Discover the 13 storey tower by a lift to enjoy the panoramic view.
    Travel to Trang An area for lunch and relaxing before a sampan rowing boat trip on the clear water of the stream where you can see the bottom or many fishes. Rowing through the grottoes, some of them are 100 – 200-meter long that really bring you an impression.
    On the boat trip, we will stop and get off the boat to discover some pagodas and temples which were built to worship the Tran dynasty’s mandarins.
    After a 2-hour boat trip. Return to the Trang An pier then take the transfer to Tam Coc. Check in your hotel and relax.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
    Private transportation
    All entrance fees
    Boat trip
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

  • Day 4 : Ninh Binh biking in the countryside

    Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel. Our tour guide meets your family for a biking tour in Ninh Binh
    Start your biking tour to Thai Vi temple first, which is surrounded by lush greenery and is an important historical and cultural site in the region.
    After visiting Thai Vi temple, continue biking to Bich Dong Pagoda, which is only a few kilometers away. This pagoda is built into a cave system and offers stunning views of the surrounding karst landscape. Take some time to explore the pagoda and climb up to the higher levels for panoramic views.
    After visiting Bich Dong Pagoda, continue your biking tour to Thung Nham bird park, which is about 5 km away.
    Lunch will be served in Thung Nham before exploring this area. This park is home to a wide variety of bird species, including storks, herons, and kingfishers. You can take a boat ride around the park to get closer to the birds, exploring the grottoes in the area.
    Later, leisurely biking back to your hotel and enjoying the rural landscapes on the way.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
    Private transportation
    All entrance fees
    Boat and bikes
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

    Ninh Binh biking in the countryside
    Ninh Binh biking in the countryside
  • Day 5 : Ninh Binh - Transfer to Halong Bay for overnight cruise

    Breakfast at your hotel in Ninh Binh. Pick up and transfer to Halong Bay. After a 3 hour transfer, arrive in Tuan Chau island, welcomed by cruise’s staff, enjoy a welcome drink and check in procedure for an overnight cruise in Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay.
    A sumptuous lunch will be served on the cruise while cruising through the Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay. Explore the Dave and Bright Cave – famous for natural beauty in the pristine area of Lan Ha Bay. This will be the best time for some interesting activities such as kayaking, bamboo boat rowing, swimming or simply relaxing.
    In the evening, Enjoy a delicious dinner on the cruise before join in some fishing activities and overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Overnight on a cruise
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    English speaking guide on board

  • Day 6 : Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Danang - Hoi An ancient town

    Get up in the morning. Tai Chi lessons are available before a nice breakfast. Then discover the Trung Trang cave – one of the most impressive caves in the middle of Cat Ba island. This is the natural limestone cave with thousand beautiful stalagmites and stalactites in different amazing shapes.
    Lunch is ready on the cruise after checking out the room and cruising back to the pier. Meeting our driver and transferring back to Hanoi. Directly to the airport for your flight to Danang.
    On arrival, get a pick up to Hoi An ancient town.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
    Private transportation
    Flight Hanoi - Danang
    Entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    English speaking guide on board

    Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Danang - Hoi An ancient town
    Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Danang - Hoi An ancient town
  • Day 7 : Hoi An family tour

    Start from the morning to explore this charming town for a full day tour:
    The first place is Cam Pho, an ancient communal house. This is a non-touristic destination. An ancient and beautiful temple with pure Vietnamese character and well preserved to this day.
    Enjoy a leisure walk to the symbol of Hoi An: Chua Cau (Japanese bridge) that allows the Japanese quarter to access the Chinese quarter of the town. This temple bridge was well preserved in its original style for mostly 400 years.
    Continue the walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town to visit Quan Thang ancient house, which is more than 150 years old. The house is still quite intact in terms of architectural design and interior decoration. The entire architecture and wood carvings are very lively and delicate, made by artisans of Kim Bong carpentry village, Hoi An.
    Followed by a visiting Phuc Kien or Fujian Assembly Hall built from the 17th century. This is the religious site to honor deity Thien Hau. Admiring its ornate gates surrounding. And beautiful carved dragons in the main room.
    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then go to an exciting lantern making class. Listening to the history and the development of lanterns in the Hoi An that you can see everywhere in the town. Your tour guide and an artisan will instruct you and your kids step by step to make and decorate the lantern following your style.
    The next will be a boat trip to Thanh Ha pottery village, discover the activities of making a product and visit the pottery museum in the village.
    These activities will be unforgettable memories for your family on this trip.
    Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

  • Day 8 : Hoi An - Exploring Tra Que Village - An Bang beach and street food tour in the evening

    In the morning, meet our tour guide and driver for a transfer to Tra Que organic vegetable village.
    A large variety of vegetables is produced to supply the demand of the local community in this Hoi An town. In this village, you will be shown an environmentally sustainable practice on how to plant the vegetable which is the way that the farmers used for centuries till today.
    Lunch will be on your own in Tra  Que Village

    Do not forget to bring your swimming suits for relaxation at An Bang Beach in the afternoon.
    Return to your hotel in the later afternoon for a Hoi An street food tour
    Our tour guide will lead you to weave in and out the tiny alleys in this old town that you could never do on your own. Interact with locals and explore the street foods. Every late afternoon, there are many food carts and food vendors in the street.
    This street food tour is the great way for you to enjoy our local specialities in Hoi An, know about the local chefs, how their cooking skills and the ingredients that made the specialities.  We recommend you should try: Cao Lau Hoi An, Beo cake, Quang Noodle, Hoi An chicken rice, Bread Hoi An, Grilled pork with fresh rice paper and dessert with Sweet Soup.
    The tour will end by 8PM and drop you off at your hotel.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
    Private transportation
    All entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Dinner (street foods)
    Private English speaking guide

    Hoi An - Exploring Tra Que Village - An Bang beach and street food tour in the evening
    Hoi An - Exploring Tra Que Village - An Bang beach and street food tour in the evening
  • Day 9 : Hoi An - Danang - fly to Ho Chi Minh city

    Free in the morning to relax or be lazy at hotel with your family.
    In the afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city

    Upon arrival, get pick up to your hotel in the city center and enjoy some highlights of the city: Notre Dame Cathedral,  Opera House, the Central Post office, the city hall now it is the people's committee building.
    Return to your hotel in the later afternoon and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
    Private transportation
    Flight: Danang - Ho Chi Minh city
    All entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast
    Private English speaking guide

  • Day 10 : Discover Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) city

    Enjoy a full day tour to explore this vibrant city that was considered the Pearl of Far East. This private tour is on your pace, tailor - made activities on your requirement and we suggest you to discover the highlights of the city such as:
    The Reunification Palace and then moving to visit the War Remnant Museum that allows you for an insightful look into the history of Vietnam war that may bring you a big surprise than you used to know or hear about it.
    Continuing on the trip to visit Ben Thanh market - the biggest vibrant market in Ho Chi Minh city for exploring the locals and their daily business life. You may find some interesting souvenirs.
    Lunch will be served in the restaurant.
    Relaxing after lunch and travelling to explore the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the most beautiful pagodas in Ho Chi Minh city that worships the Jade Emperor and other gods in the oriental religion.
    In the end, visit Thao Cam Vien Zoological Park: a 1.5-hour walk through the greenery of the botanical garden where peace reigns, to discover the exotic world of plants and flowers, including orchids, and a variety of animals.
    Return to your hotel in the later afternoon and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
    Private transportation
    All entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

    Discover Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) city
    Discover Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) city
  • Day 11 : Mekong family tour - Discover Ben Tre

    Our tour guide and driver will meet your family after your breakfast and transfer to Mekong which is famous for its vast rice fields, countless waterways and beautiful idyllic landscapes.
    Arrive in Ben Tre town after a 2-hour drive, take a motorboat trip to explore the narrow channels among the coconut forest. On the boat trip, we will stop to visit some traditional handicraft villages such as brick village, weaving sleeping mats village to see their local life and how they make their products.
    Take a leisure walk along the village path under the coconut's shade, visit the locals and taste the fresh fruits, honey tea.
    Ben Tre is famous for Coconut Candy, you will visit the workshop that produces this delicacy of candy and other products that are skillfully handcrafted from coconut husk and fiber.
    After that, take a sampan boat through the canals along the hidden waterways surrounded by an immense variety of tropical plants. The peaceful rural place is great for recovering from a busy life.
    Lunch will be served with local specialities at the restaurant.
    After lunch, enjoy the motor cart that will take you through the local hamlets, rice fields, coconut groves and orchard farms.
    Return to the pier and take our transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
    Private transportation
    Boat trip
    All entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

    Mekong family tour - Discover Ben Tre
    Mekong family tour - Discover Ben Tre
  • Day 12 : Ho Chi Minh - Fly home

    Free your last day in Ho Chi Minh city till meet our driver and tour guide for a transfer to airport for your flight home
    Note: Hotel check out time before 12.00

    Included:
    Accommodation: N/A
    Private transportation
    Private English speaking guide

What included?
  • Accommodations with daily breakfasts.
  • Private English speaking guides.
  • Flights: Hanoi - Danang, Danang - Ho Chi Minh city by Vietnam airlines.
  • Halong Bay overnight cruise.
  • Bikes and boat trip.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Private A/C transportation during the trip.
  • 2 bottles of water each person/day.
  • One time entrance tickets in each sight seeing destination.
What excluded?
  • International flight from/to Vietnam.
  • Vietnam visa.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Bank fees (if any).
  • Drinkings and other meals not mentioned.
  • Tips and gratuities for tour guides and drivers.
Policy

Cancellation policy:

  • Cancellation request made more than 40 days prior to arrival will not incur any charge.
  • More than 30 days prior to arrival: 5% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 30 - 20 days prior to arrival: 10% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 19 - 15 days prior to arrival: 30% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 14 - 10 days prior to arrival: 50% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 09 - 05 days prior to arrival: 70 % of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 04 - 02 days prior to arrival: 90 % of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 1 day prior to arrival or No show: 100 % of the tour price will be forfeited.

Children policy:

  • Children from 12 years old will be charged as adult.
  • Please contact us for more details if your kids are under 12 YO.
Price
Quoted in USD - Based on 3 star accommodations - twin/double sharing
Private group sizePrice / Person
2 pax$ 1,499
( 35,520,000 vnd )
Kid (6-11 years old)$ 615
( 14,599,000 vnd )
Kid (1-5 years old)$ 285
( 6,750,000 vnd )
Other group sizeOn Request

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