Vietnam & Cambodia Family Holiday 14 Days

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, with time to rest after your journey or begin exploring the city independently.

After breakfast, meet your guide at your hotel for a brief safety orientation before setting out on a family-friendly jeep tour of Hanoi. The open-air ride offers an engaging way to explore the city’s historic landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and everyday scenes.

Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important national landmark, then continue to Tran Vu Temple and the Temple of Literature to learn about Hanoi’s religious and educational heritage.

Ride through the bustling Old Quarter, passing local markets and streets filled with everyday activity, before continuing to the elegant French Quarter. Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi Opera House, then visit Long Bien Bridge, a historic landmark associated with Hanoi’s development and modern history.

Continue around West Lake and Truc Bach Lake to see a quieter side of the capital before concluding the tour with a selection of local dishes at a restaurant.

NOTE: The group tour size is between 1 and 6 people.

Morning

Between 08:00 and 08:30, meet your driver at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and transfer to Halong Bay via the Hanoi–Hai Phong Expressway. Upon arrival, board your cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and attend a brief safety briefing before settling in for lunch as the cruise sails among the bay’s limestone karsts.

Afternoon

Spend some time relaxing onboard or arrange an optional spa treatment, with advance reservation recommended. Later, visit a selected cave in Halong Bay to see its distinctive rock formations before returning to the cruise for activities such as a Vietnamese cooking demonstration or fruit and vegetable carving.

Evening

Enjoy dinner onboard while taking in the peaceful surroundings of the bay. After dinner, try night squid fishing, join a board game, relax at the bar, or spend a quiet evening on deck before settling in for the night.

NOTE: Each cruise offers a different itinerary, which may vary depending on the cruise you book.

Morning

Start the day with an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast with coffee or tea. Continue cruising through Ha Long Bay before stopping at a selected attraction, where you can hike to a viewpoint for panoramic views or relax on the beach and swim.

Return to the cruise for brunch as the boat heads back to the harbour. Use the remaining time to pack your belongings or enjoy the final views from the deck.

Afternoon

Disembark at around 12:00 and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet your driver and continue by road to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in.

The remainder of the evening is free to relax or explore Hoi An independently.

Morning

After breakfast, meet your guide at around 08:00 and cycle to Cam Thanh Village, a green rural area just outside Hoi An. Meet a local host and learn about traditional rice farming through hands-on activities, including ploughing and raking the soil with water buffalo, transplanting rice seedlings, and processing rice using traditional methods.

Continue to a nearby fishing village to observe local fishing practices and try your hand at casting a fishing net. Then board a traditional basket boat and travel through the coconut forest before enjoying a home-cooked lunch at a local house.

Afternoon

Return to your hotel and spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Relax after the morning’s activities or explore Hoi An independently.

Morning

Between 07:45 and 08:00, meet your driver at your hotel and transfer to Ba Na Hills. Begin at Suoi Mo Cable Car Station and enjoy a scenic ride over forested mountains to Marseille Station.

Continue to the iconic Golden Bridge, known for its distinctive design supported by giant stone hands. Take in the surrounding mountain views before visiting Jardin D’Amour, a landscaped garden with colourful flowers, fountains, and sculptures.

Continue to Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a large statue of the Goddess of Mercy and a peaceful Buddhist setting. Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring a selection of Vietnamese and international dishes.

Afternoon

Spend the afternoon at Fantasy Park, an indoor amusement area with rides, games, and entertainment for both children and adults. Later, take the cable car to King Peak, located at an altitude of 1,487 metres, for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Return by cable car and transfer back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

NOTE: The ticket includes round-trip cable car rides as well as access to key attractions such as the Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park, and Moon Castle (apart from the wax museum, Debay wine cellar, and several games).

Morning & Afternoon

Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Hoi An. Known for its well-preserved architecture, riverside charm, and vibrant local culture, the town offers plenty of options for families. You might choose to stroll through the Old Town, sample local cuisine, relax at a café, or shop for unique handmade souvenirs.

Evening

For a memorable experience, consider attending the Hoi An Memories Show (additional cost). This impressive outdoor performance combines music, lighting, and large-scale visual effects to showcase over 400 years of Hoi An’s history as a thriving trading port.

Your ticket also includes access to the Hoi An Impression Theme Park, where you can explore cultural exhibits and interactive experiences before the show.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the renowned Angkor temple complex. Upon arrival, meet your driver at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

The remainder of the day is free to relax after the journey or explore Siem Reap independently. Families can browse local markets, sample Cambodian cuisine, or enjoy the city’s relaxed atmosphere.

Morning

After breakfast, set out by traditional tuk-tuk (remork) to explore the Angkor temple complex. Begin at Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, entering through its South Gate before continuing to Bayon Temple, known for its distinctive towers decorated with serene stone faces.

Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King, where detailed carvings depict scenes from Khmer history and mythology. Explore parts of the former Royal Palace grounds before visiting Ta Prohm, renowned for its temple ruins intertwined with large tree roots. Alternatively, visit Preah Khan for a quieter temple experience.

Return to Siem Reap for lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon

Travel into the countryside by private vehicle for a closer look at rural Cambodian life. Visit a local market to observe everyday activities, interact with residents, and learn a few basic Khmer phrases.

Continue to Phnom Bok, where those who wish can climb approximately 635 steps to the summit for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and visit the small temple at the top. On the return journey, pass through rural villages and rice fields before stopping at a local evening market or fairground.

Morning

After an early pickup, travel approximately 25 minutes to Ta Brak Village to experience rural Cambodian life. Enjoy a packed Western-style breakfast from your hotel while visiting a local family and learning about everyday activities in the village.

Continue with a traditional ox cart ride (approximately 30 minutes) to a nearby local market, where you can observe everyday trading and explore local produce.

Then, take a short walk (about 0.6 miles / 1 km) through scenic countryside filled with rice paddies and sugar palm trees. Along the way, you may have the chance to interact with villagers and take part in seasonal activities such as rice planting, weaving, or crafting fish traps.

Conclude the morning at a local pagoda, where your family can receive a traditional water blessing from Buddhist monks.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, visit Bakong Temple, a 9th-century temple and an important site of early Khmer civilization.

Next, continue to Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve. From here, take a boat trip to Kampong Phluk, a traditional floating village known for its stilt houses and flooded mangrove forest.

Cruise through the waterways to observe daily life on the water, including floating homes and fishing communities, offering a unique and immersive perspective of local living.

Enjoy a home-hosted meal in one of the floating houses before returning to Siem Reap.

NOTE: Due to low water levels during the dry season, boat trips are only possible from June to March. However, an alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Siem Reap before transferring to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore the city independently. For an easy evening outing, visit Nguyen Hue Walking Street, a pedestrian-friendly area with street performances, local food, and a lively atmosphere suitable for families.

Morning

After breakfast, travel to Cai Be, where you’ll board a boat to begin your Mekong Delta experience.

Your first stop is Com Candy Craft Village, where you’ll see how traditional sweets are made and sample fresh products. Continue to a nearby bee farm to learn about honey production and enjoy a cup of honey tea.

Next, cruise to Tan Phong Island, known for its lush fruit orchards. Stroll through the gardens filled with tropical fruits such as durian, longan, and jackfruit while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Visit a local home to experience traditional folk music performed by regional artists, accompanied by fresh fruit and tea.

Continue with a relaxing boat ride through narrow canals, offering a closer look at daily life along the waterways.

Arrive at Mekong Ecolodge, where you’ll take part in a cooking activity followed by a delicious lunch featuring Mekong Delta specialties.

Afternoon

After lunch, take a leisurely walk through the ecolodge’s gardens, where tropical fruit trees and flowers provide space for families to relax and children to explore. At approximately 13:00, return by boat to Cai Be Pier before transferring back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Morning & Afternoon

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore local landmarks, browse the city’s shops and markets, sample Vietnamese cuisine, or simply relax at a café.

For families looking for additional activities, the following optional tours are available at an additional cost:

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and spend some time at leisure before your departure. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your family journey through Vietnam and Cambodia.