Happy Family Adventure Tour in Vietnam in 12 Days

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, renowned for its blend of traditional and modern beauty.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will warmly welcome you and assist with check-in at your hotel.

After settling in, our guide will escort you on a short walk to the theater where you'll enjoy a Water Puppet Show - a cherished traditional art form of Vietnam. Following the show, indulge in a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Hanoi.

08:00 AM: After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, our tour guide will arrive to pick you up, and we will commence our exploration of Hanoi.

Our first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the resting place of Uncle Ho. Next, we will visit the Presidential Palace, a splendid example of French architecture set amidst beautiful gardens, and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, offering insights into his simple lifestyle - a symbol of Vietnamese spirit.

We will conclude this part of the tour with a visit to the One Pillar Pagoda, a must-see attraction in Hanoi renowned for its unique architecture.

After lunch, our journey continues to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. Our next destination will be the Museum of Ethnology, providing deeper insights into Vietnamese culture. We will then explore Hanoi's Old Quarter, navigating its 36 ancient streets aboard traditional cyclos.

This leisurely-paced tour offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the classic and modern charms of the capital. The tour will conclude around 04.00 PM, giving you free time to shop or relax in Hanoi.

08:00 AM: Our driver will pick you up from the hotel for a 3.5-hour journey to Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Upon arrival, board the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while receiving a tour briefing.

A delicious lunch will be served on board as the ship sails further into the bay, allowing you time to admire its stunning limestone islands.

You can relax on the sundeck or in your cabin at your leisure. In the afternoon, there will be opportunities to swim in the warm, calm waters or embark on a kayak adventure of your choice.

Kayaking is suitable for all ages and skill levels, and our expert guides will provide basic paddling instructions before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay.

After an hour of exploration, return to the cruise for relaxation before participating in a cooking class later in the afternoon.

Enjoy a superb dinner on board and stay overnight.

Our exploration of Halong Bay continues early in the morning with a Tai Chi Class on the sun deck - an experience not to be missed during your cruise.

From the upper deck, you can relax, sightsee, and capture photos of the breathtaking beauty of the rocky islands emerging from the emerald waters of the bay.

After breakfast, we will visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most impressive grottoes in Halong Bay. We will then continue cruising, passing by the fishing village with its distinctive way of life.

At 10:30 AM, our boat will cruise back to the jetty, allowing you one last memorable moment in the bay before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

You will disembark around noon and transfer back to Hanoi. By approximately 4:30 PM, you will arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter.

Our private car will be waiting at the hotel to transfer you directly to the airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, our tour guide and driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

08:30 AM: Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, and you will embark on a cycling tour around Hoi An towards Tra Que Vegetable Village.

This village is home to about 150 farmers and 400 owners who cultivate over 20 types of vegetables and herbs, including mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, and broccoli. Spanning more than 40 hectares, Tra Que produces 8 tons of vegetables annually. The farming practices here eschew pesticides and GMOs, using natural fertilizers like seaweed collected from the nearby river every morning.

Stroll through Tra Que Vegetable Village, interacting with local farmers as they work in the gardens. The walk will take you past expansive rice fields and tranquil countryside roads, away from the typical tourist paths. You'll witness the daily activities of village life in Hoi An.

Local farmers will share insights into cultivation methods, including techniques to protect vegetables from pests. You'll have the opportunity to participate in gardening tasks such as soil preparation, sowing, watering, transplanting, and nurturing the greens.

Continue cycling through paddy fields, Ba Le Market, and a kindergarten until reaching Van Lang Fisherman Village and Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest - an area of about 7 hectares surrounded by mangrove forests and canals. During the Vietnam War, this area served as a refuge for locals and soldiers, and today, it is renowned for its abundant seafood.

You'll receive a warm welcome at Mr. Han's, a family spanning three generations. Enjoy green tea and a guided tour of the village. Experience paddling a basket boat with skilled locals and learn about their traditional fishing techniques in the water coconut forest.

Return to Mr. Han's family for a foot bath with medicinal herbs, a traditional therapeutic practice, before joining a local family to prepare lunch. Lunch will feature local delicacies such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf, and more.

After lunch, enjoy free time to relax before concluding the biking tour with the highlight of the day: visiting a lantern shop where artisans craft Hoi An's famous lanterns. Observe the entire lantern-making process and have the opportunity to create your own lantern. Choose your bamboo frame and colorful silk to personalize your lantern, which folds easily for convenient transport.

Overnight in Hoi An.

08:00 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel as we depart Hoi An for Ba Na Hills. Take the Cable Car, renowned for its world-record-breaking features, to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and the Old Villas of the French colonial era.

Continue ascending via cable car to Nui Chua Mountain, the peak of Ba Na range, where you can explore Nghinh Phong Peak, Le Nim Villas, and the Orchid Garden. Experience the hill-climbing train, Vietnam's first and only funicular, and visit the ancient French cellar, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, and the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.

Don't miss walking along the famous Golden Bridge amidst the misty hills, offering breathtaking views of Da Nang City. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.

In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time participating in games at Fantasy Park, the third-largest indoor games zone in Vietnam, featuring a variety of entertaining activities such as 4-5D films, skiing, The Death Race, and Dinosaur Park.

Around 3:00 PM, transfer from Ba Na Hills to Danang airport. Take a flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City.

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City - one of Vietnam's most modern cities, offering a captivating glimpse into its rich culture and history. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

08:30 AM: After having breakfast at your hotel, your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. A drive of approximately one and a half hours will take you to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you will experience a web-like tunnel system spanning over 200km in length. These tunnels served as shelters for guerrillas during the war against American troops.

After lunch at a local restaurant, your afternoon will be dedicated to a city tour, beginning with the Reunification Hall (formerly known as the Presidential Palace). This modern building holds significant historical importance, as it was here that Communist tanks entered on the morning of April 30, 1975, marking the fall of Saigon.

The tour also includes visits to the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, Chinatown, and Ben Thanh Market—the vibrant heart of the city.

Around 04:30 PM, the tour concludes, and you will be dropped off at your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

07:30 AM: Today, our guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start our journey to the Mekong Delta, where we will immerse ourselves in the unique local life.

Our program begins with a visit to Cai Be floating market. From there, a rowing boat will take us deeper into the countryside through smaller canals, allowing us to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Returning to our boat, we will cross the Mekong River, one of the longest rivers in the world, to reach An Binh Island. Here, we'll travel along handmade canals to Ut Trinh's home and have the option for lunch.

After lunch, we can stroll around the orchard, sipping tea while listening to traditional music in the ancient house. A walk through the local village will take us to workshops where we can observe the making of rice paper, coconut candy, and pop-rice, enjoying these treats with hot tea.

For leisure, there's an optional biking excursion along village paths, offering glimpses into local daily life: orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, traditional houses, and perhaps ancestral fruit-picking methods in the Mekong Delta.

We'll also visit brick kilns to see how locals craft beautiful pottery from clay. The cruise concludes in Vinh Long city around 03:30 PM, followed by our return drive to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

At 08:00 AM, your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to transfer you to Mui Ne. After a 4-hour drive, you will arrive at your accommodation in Mui Ne. Check-in and enjoy free time at your leisure.

Lunch and dinner are not included.

Overnight in Mui Ne.

At the appointed time, our driver will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel. Join an engaging half-day tour by Jeep.

Bau Trang, or the White Sand Dunes, stretch across an expansive Saharan-like landscape of golden and snow-white dunes, a 45-minute drive from Mui Ne. Along the way, enjoy the picturesque jungle and beach roads. Upon arrival, our driver will guide you to ascend the dunes for a sunrise or sunset view (depending on timing).

You'll also have the option to rent a quad bike to explore the tallest dunes. After the White Sand Dunes, our driver will take you to the Red Sand Dunes, where you can slide down the sands and admire the stunning natural scenery.

Next, visit the Fishing Village to observe and learn about local daily life activities. After exploring the Fishing Village, proceed to The Fairy Stream for the remainder of the time. This stream meanders through red, golden, and silver sand dunes, cutting through the countryside. Freshwater crabs and mud-fish inhabit the stream, while dollar birds and kingfishers perch in the branches above.

The round-trip walk takes about 45 minutes. Leave your shoes in the jeep; our driver will assist with them. You'll wade through ankle-deep cold water along the natural stream, marveling at the canyon-like sand formations adorned with vibrant natural colors.

Afterward, the driver will return you to your accommodation.

Free day at your leisure.

Overnight in Mui Ne.

At the arranged time, you will be transported from Mui Ne to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. From there, you can catch your departing flight back home or to your next destination.

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