Vietnam family holiday: culture, cities & islands

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    Taste spicy noodles in Hoi An, Vietnam | Travel Nation

    Dig into a dish of spicy noodles in Hoi An

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    Sail through the turquoise waters of Halong Bay | Travel Nation

    Explore Halong Bay in style

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    Kayak through Halong Bay

    Go kayaking in Halong Bay

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    Shop for silk lanterns in Hoi An | Travel Nation

    Revel in the beauty of Hoi An's lantern shops

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    Swim in the blue waters off Phu Quoc island | Travel Nation

    Relax on the stunning beaches of Phu Quoc

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    Explore the Temple of Literature in Hanoi | Travel Nation

    Wander through the colonial streets of Hanoi

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    Fly into Ho Chi Minh City and discover Vietnam

    People watch on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City

Tailor-made holidays

Duration(in days): 16

From: UK - Hanoi

To: Ho Chi Minh City - UK

From

£2,325

Inc. International flights (pp - based on 2 adults, 2 children)

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    Enjoy a Vietnam family holiday in two weeks. Head from the cultural hub of Hanoi in the north, all the way down the beaches of the south. One day kids will be learning how to make rice pancakes and the next – they’ll be kayaking safely through the magnificent karst peaks of Ha Long Bay! Enjoy the relaxed pace of life and pretty colonial architecture in Hoi An before continuing south to Ho Chi Minh City to explore the Cu Chi tunnels. Finish on the paradise island of Phu Quoc for a few days of snorkelling, kayaking and playing on the beach – the perfect end to your family holiday.

    This itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.

    This holiday includes

    • International flights
    • All transfers
    • All accommodation in Vietnam
    • Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

    Highlights

    • Wander through the Old Quarter of Hanoi
    • Learn about local crafts and cuisine in the northern countryside
    • Kayak and cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay
    • Explore the colourful lantern shops in Hoi An
    • Discover how to cast a fishing net with local villagers
    • Learn about the Vietnam War in the Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Play on the beach as a family on the idyllic island of Phu Quoc
    • Snorkel, kayak and watch the sunset over the white sands
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    Itinerary in brief:

    • 2 nights Hanoi
    • 2 nights Halong Bay
    • 3 nights Hoi An
    • 3 nights Ho Chi Minh City
    • 3 nights Phu Quoc

     

    Day 1: Depart UK

    Depart the UK from your chosen airport.

    Included: International flight

    Day 2: Arrive Hanoi

    On arrival in Hanoi you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel, where you will check in for two nights. Your evening is free so why not head into the city to try famously delicious Vietnamese food?

    Included: transfer, hotel

    Day 3: Hanoi

    Today you’ll enjoy a morning tour of Bat Trang, a traditional porcelain and pottery community around 30 minutes from Hanoi – perfect for introducing your family into the local culture of Vietnam. The children will love sinking their hands into the soft clay whilst they create some pottery! As well as learning about the local crafts you’ll also gain some insight into northern Vietnamese food – banh cuon, or rice pancakes, in particular. The master chef will explain the art of these delicacies and is sure to reward whichever family member can prepare the best banh cuon!

    In the afternoon you’ll head back to the city and enjoy a tour of Hanoi, visiting the ancient Temple of Literature and walking through the pretty Old Quarter before finishing your day at the water puppet theatre where you children will enjoy watching the uniquely Vietnamese show!

    Included: Breakfast, touring, hotel​

    Day 4: Hanoi to Halong Bay

    After breakfast you’ll be driven to Halong Bay, which takes around 4 hours, with a few stops on the way. When you arrive, you’ll check into the Chinese Junk boat which will be your family’s home for the next 2 nights and enjoy lunch on board as you cruise through the water. This afternoon you’ll either enjoy some activities or just spend some time relaxing on board enjoying the views, depending on the boat’s itinerary. Nearer the end of the day the boat will anchor amongst the karst peaks and go to sleep to the sound of the waves outside.

    Included: Breakfast, dinner, touring, transfers, overnight on boat

    Day 5: Halong Bay

    Today you’ll climb aboard the day boat and head out for day of exploring with the crew – whether your swimming next to quiet beaches, visiting water tunnels, making friends in the fishing villages or kayaking across the emerald green water, the whole family is sure to have a whale of a time discovering beautiful Halong Bay.

    You’ll sleep on the main boat, and enjoy your meals on deck as you watch the sun set over the water.

    Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, touring, overnight on boat  

    Day 6: Halong Bay to Hoi An

    Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, watching the sun rise over the water whilst you enjoy breakfast. You’ll cruise through the rock formations back towards the mainland where you will be picked up and driven to the airport for your flight to Danang. On arrival you’ll be taken to your hotel where you will check in for three nights.

    Included: Breakfast, transfers, flight, hotel

    Days 7 & 8: Hoi An

    Hoi An is wonderful little town to explore with a family, full of tiny shops, colonial buildings and friendly locals. On your first morning we’ve included a walking tour, so you can get to know the lay of the land and be shown around the silk workshops and wooden fronted houses around town. The rest of your day is at leisure to enjoy this pretty place where life goes slow.

    On your second day we’ve included a trip into the local countryside, where your family will join a larger group to cycle through the country lanes past rice paddies and vegetable farms, seeing Vietnam at its best – quiet and charming. Stopping into a few villages, your family will meet some local fishermen who will take you all for a bamboo boat ride and teach the children how to cast a fishing net. Continuing through the coconut groves you’ll finish the day with a scenic boat trip back to Hoi An, enjoying a seafood lunch on board.

    Included: Breakfast, touring, hotel, lunch on day 8

    Day 9: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Today you’ll have the morning at leisure to finish off your shopping, before being driven to the airport in the early afternoon for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where you will check in for three nights.

    Included: Breakfast, transfers, flight, hotel

    Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

    This morning you’ll be up early to head to the Cu Chi Tunnels before the crowds. Driving away from Ho Chi Minh City you’ll watching the skyscrapers fade away as you go deeper into the countryside where villages and rice paddies abound. You’ll spend the morning exploring the Cu Chi tunnels, an underground network constructed during the French and American wars. It’s a very interactive way to teach your kids about the Vietnam war – imagining living in the tunnels and hearing stories of the food that was eaten and even a baby born under the ground will get them really interested in this era.

    In the afternoon you’ll all head back into the city to enjoy a tour of the main highlights of Ho Chi Minh, from the former Presidential Palace to the colonial Opera House.

    Included: Breakfast, touring, hotel         

    Day 11: Mekong Delta

    Today your family will enjoy a day tour into the Mekong Delta, where they can learn about local life in the “rice bowl of Vietnam”. You’ll be driven out of the city and out towards Ben Tre Province and the maze of waterways that make up the delta. Cross the Cai Cam River and you’ll come to the first stop, a coconut pressing workshop where you’ll learn all about the coconuts and see the different uses they have in everyday life. Next, you’ll stroll through the village to Uncle Tam Thu’s house, where his famous fruit orchard has been tended for generations and eat lunch at Mrs Mai’s house, two local legends.

    In the afternoon you’ll enjoy kayaking, cycling and another short cruise through the canals before leaving the lush landscape of the delta behind you as you return to the city.

    Included: Breakfast, touring, hotel         

    Day 12: Fly to Phu Quoc

    After breakfast you’ll be driven to the airport to take a short flight to Phu Quoc, a beautiful island off the south coast of Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. On arrival you will take a shuttle to your hotel, where you’ll check in for three nights of beach fun.

    Included: Breakfast, transfers, flight, hotel

    Days 13 & 14: Phu Quoc

    In the final few days of your holiday you’ll be relaxing at the beach with the family, on the idyllic island of Phu Quoc. After a busy itinerary exploring Vietnam you’ll probably spend your time here enjoying the sun, playing on the sand and watching the sunset over a bowl of noodles. If you want to explore further though, you’ll find lots to do on this tiny island – from browsing the night market to snorkelling in the turquoise water.

    Included: Breakfast, hotel  

    Day 15: Depart Vietnam

    After breakfast you’ll be driven to the airport in time for your flight home.

    Included: Breakfast, departure transfer, international flight

    Day 16: Arrive UK

    What's included
    • International flights
    • Domestic flights within Vietnam
    • Return airport transfers
    • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

    The climate in Vietnam varies dramatically depending on the region you are visiting and is incredibly diverse with weather ranging from snow and frost in the northern hills to tropical conditions in the south. There are two monsoons in Vietnam; the winter monsoon arrives between October and March and brings cold and wet winters to the north and dry and warm conditions in the south. From April to October the summer monsoon brings humid weather to the whole country apart from those regions sheltered by mountains. For the best balance we recommend visiting in either April, May or October.

    This itinerary is purely a suggestion, and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.

    Not included
    • Any meals not mentioned
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips & gratuities

    13 nights in 3* standard accommodation.

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