From North to South Vietnam Family Holidays 11 days

• Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will directly pick you up from the airport to your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
• After finishing your check-in procedures at your hotel, you have free time for the rest of the day. You might want to visit the Hanoi Old Quarter, a maze of tiny streets called after the city's artists' numerous trades and specialties
• If you need a guide to introduce some must-see places in this city, you can choose one of our optional tours below:

Welcome To Hanoi Old Quarter

Morning/ Afternoon

• Our guide will accompany you on a Hanoi sightseeing trip to the must-see attractions:

  • One Pillar Pagoda: Pay a visit to a historic Buddhist temple located in the heart of Hanoi. You will witness one of the most unique pagodas in Asia, which looks like a lotus flower growing from the pond.
  • Temple of Literatures: The next destination is a temple dedicated to Confucius, which is also the first national university in Vietnam.
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Witness the resting place of the great leader and also the president of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh.
  • The rest of the day is to relax, you can walk around Hanoi's exquisite French Quarter, witness the local life here, and try some street food/ have a cup of coffee along the way.

NOTE: The city tour will begin in the morning or the afternoon, depending on your demand.

Go To The Temple Of Literatures

Morning

• Leave Hanoi after breakfast and head for Ha Long Bay for about 2.5 hours, then you can embark on a Halong overnight cruise with a welcome drink from the cruise staff team.
• When the cruise sets sail for Halong Bay, you will have a tasty lunch on board and have an amount of time to relax before the excursion in the afternoon.

Afternoon

• Your afternoon trip will begin by visiting the fishing village or sea kayaking to one of the most beautiful wet caves in Halong Bay (The detailed activities will depend on the cruise itinerary.
• After that, you will return to the main cruise and enjoy your delicious dinner served on board. Have an overnight stay on the cruise and enjoy the night activities together with your family members such as squid fishing, card games, etc.

Explore Halong Bay By Kayaking

Morning

• Continue the second-day excursion after a small breakfast of pastries and tea.
• You will be taken to one of the most famous caves in Halong, such as Trung Trang and Surprise Cave, which have various unique stalactite and stalagmite limestone formations.
• After the tour, you return to the main cruise, and the boat continues cruising through the bay
• Do the check-out procedure and prepare your luggage. Brunch is available onboard, and guests will have the last meal on board while the cruise is heading back to the harbor
• Around 12:00: Reunite with our car and return to Hanoi from Halong. The remainder of the day is up to you.

Evening

• Head to Hanoi's central railway station to join the overnight sleeper train to Hue. You will have a chance to tour like a local - travel in four-passenger soft sleeper cabins, with all bedding provided.

NOTE: Breakfast will not be given on the train; thus, it is recommended that you purchase snacks for the morning before boarding.

Morning

• Arrive in Hue and take in some of the attractions of this historic city. First, your family will explore the Royal Palace, where Terracotta Warriors guard. Then move to the landmark Thien Mu Pagoda, which houses the city's oldest monastery.

Afternoon

• Visit the home of a Vietnamese national champion kite flies. You can have an opportunity to learn how to manufacture traditional Vietnamese kites. Spend time decorating kites with famous motifs like dragons, birds, and peacocks before flying them on the neighboring Citadel grounds
• Walk along with the Imperial City and admire its ancient structure. Located in the center of the Citadel, The Citadel is a magnificent landmark that spans approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. There are four entry gates to the Imperial City, although the King only utilizes the Noon Gate.
• Back to your hotel and take a rest in your private room. You should consider enjoying the optional Hue Night Culinary Tour Half day (Only from US $48 /pax) to explore more about Hue's traditional cuisine.

Imperial Citadel A Must See Attraction For Tourists In Hue

Morning

• Cycle through the countryside, traditional wood painting, and a martial arts class. For a boat trip, you head to Trieu Son hamlet, which is located along the Perfume River 

  • The first visit is to Sinh village, you meet a local family that specializes in wood painting 
  • Learn how to create these traditional artifacts
  • Next, cycle around the hamlet and via country lanes to Thanh Tien village, known for its paper flowers
  • Continue through paddy fields and the Vietnamese countryside to Tien Non hamlet
  • Board the cruise boat to Hue (total cycling distance is approximately 6km)

Afternoon

• The next trip is to a dedicated martial arts school. Learn about the Vietnamese art of Kinh Van, which is similar to Kung Fu and is centered on tiger, cobra, and bird defense tactics
• Next, proceed to Hoi An, an ancient merchant coastal town across the Truong Son Mountains and the Hai Van Pass
• Enjoy Hoi An on your way, or try the local food with this reference: Hoi An Motorbike Street Food Tour Half Day (Only from US $49 /pax). You can taste many authentic Hoi An cuisine during the trip. Have an overnight in Hoi An.

Morning

• Explore your Hoi An free day by yourself. You can start your day with a visit to Hoi An ancient town that provides the ideal scene for some fantastic photos and unforgettable interactions with the locals. 
• Before roaming around the city's historical collection of traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples, pay a visit to the city's famed Japanese Bridge.
• Relax after an energetic day. You can stretch yourself through massage services around your accommodation.
• There are some optional Hoi An tours for you:

Enjoy Cold Drinks In Hoi An Town

Morning 

• Drive to Danang and then take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the 'Secret Weapons Bunker' in Old Saigon
• This morning's trip to Danang takes you by the Marble Mountains' five peaks, which were once thought to be islands and were considered to symbolize the five elements of water, wood, fire, gold, and earth.

Afternoon

• See a different aspect of Ho Chi Minh City this afternoon. Go to District 3 and pull off the major highway into the maze of little alleyways that make up this vibrant district. The trip leads you past run-down storefronts through local markets selling everything:

  • Stop at a local stand for a typical Vietnamese coffee (brewed coffee served sweet with condensed milk) and 'Banh Mi,' a Vietnamese variation on the simple French baguette
  • The trek brings you to the end of the so-called 'secret weapons' bunker. A trap door in the floor of a little inconspicuous 'tube home' hidden in a calm neighborhood conceals a basement loaded with guns, grenades, and ammo. 
  • The bunker was the base from which the Viet Cong's "Team 5" launched their attack during the Tet Offensive in 1968, and its location was only revealed after the war ended
  • You have some time to go about the home and bunker, loaded with deactivated weaponry, pictures, news clippings, and military souvenirs

Evening

• Take your romantic night together with your family on a Luxury Dinner Cruise on the Saigon River (From US $46 /pax). After that, return to your hotel and have an overnight in Saigon

Morning

• Visit the notorious Cu Chi Tunnels, which were first built by the Vietnamese during their colonial fight with the French, and were subsequently considerably developed and became famous during the Vietnam War when they functioned as an underground command post for 10,000 Viet Cong forces
• Get an insight into the conditions that the Vietnamese and their American foes faced (the tunnels are narrow and can be pretty claustrophobic)

Afternoon

• The afternoon offers visitors extra time in the city, including an optional trip to the waterpark, a terrific way to beat the midday heat. You can join Ho Chi Minh City Half-day - Small Group (Only from US $39 /pax) to explore Saigon deeply.
• Spend your night on Bui Vien Street, known as Southern Vietnam Lan Kwai Fong.

Discover The Underground Cu Chi Tunnels

Morning

• Leave the city and go to the Mekong Delta. Board a boat to the start of our cycling journey and ride about 10 - 12 kilometers along the flat Cai Thai village route.

  • The path is frequently shaded, which helps to keep the humidity at bay (the boat can pick up cyclists at various stopping points if required)
  • Stop by a local house for a demonstration on how to create rice paper through the traditional method
  • Visit other houses of local people here for refreshments, including her renowned 'Banh Tieu' (traditional doughnut)

• Return to the boat, you will have lunch on board

Afternoon 

• Set sail for our night stop. Conclude your journey to your homestay nearby by transferring from our cruise boat to a sampan craft
• The apartment is en-suite (shower and toilet) and has traditional décor throughout. It is placed in a nice garden setting with the main sitting area and dining room
• Get a Vietnamese cooking class in the early evening. Taste your cooking results and enjoy your dinner

Admire The Beauty Of Mekong Delta On A Boat

• After leaving the homestay, sail back through the Mekong Delta. Pass by tiny floating marketplaces
• Take in the ambiance of this unique trading hub, an extensive network of waterways and islands that crisscross agricultural communities, rice fields, and mangrove swamps
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a flight. The trip ends.