Vietnam Family Vacation
With great food, lush scenery and lots of warm, friendly locals, the whole family will fall in love with Vietnam. Sail beautiful Halong Bay. Delight at water puppets in Hanoi. Learn about rich emperors in Hue. Get a new outfit tailor-made in Hoi An. Maybe even take a dip in the Vietnam East Sea. With so much to share and do together, you’ll experience the culture, flavours, and highlights of a Vietnamese adventure your family will always remember.
Why you’ll love this trip
A cyclo tour of Hanoi is an excellent introduction to bustling inner-city Vietnam, and the novelty of travelling on these three-wheeled wonders is a thrill for all ages
There’s a great mix of included activities and free time, which is perfect in atmospheric destinations like Hoi An, with the beach just a short bike ride away
Halong Bay is not only an amazing and unique natural wonder – it’s a proper escape from the world around you. Sleep under the stars on a comfortable cruise boat and enjoy a sumptuous lunch and dinner on board
By dining at KOTO in Hanoi, you and your family will not only feast on dellicious northern specialties, you’ll be supporting an excellent cause that helps connect street kids with careers in hospitality
One of the many advantages of group travel is the social aspect, and kids often have playmates, giving you a little more time to relax
Is this trip right for you?
This is Vietnam, so days are hot and sticky and nights can get quite cool! Be sure to wear layers, use adequate sun protection and drink plenty of water.
You and your family will visit a number of temples on this trip, and it’s important to respect the local custom. Arms and knees should be covered. A light scarf is a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
Be prepared for basic shared facilities at your Mekong Delta homestay (Day 11). The lack of creature comforts is, of course, a small price to pay for such an authentic local experience.
Your overnight train journey from Hanoi to Hue (Day 4) is quite long. The upside is you’ll wake up in a thrilling new destination and experience travelling like a local. Whilebedding is supplied some families opt to bring their own sleep sheets.
Inclusions
Included activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Hanoi – Temple of Literature
- Hanoi – Water puppet show
- Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh, Stilt House and Museum
- Hanoi – Koto Restaurant lunch
- Hanoi – Museum of Ethnology
- Halong Bay – Overnight boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
- Hue – Perfume River cruise
- Hue – Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue – Imperial Citadel
- Hoi An – Orientation walk
- Hoi An – Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An – White Rose Cake cooking class
- Ho Chi Minh City – Orientation Walk
- Mekong Delta – Boat cruise and homestay
- Mekong Delta – Soya bean workshop
- Mekong Delta – Local market visit
Guide
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
Detailed Itinerary
- Accommodation:Â Hong Ngoc Cochinchine Hotel or similar (1 night)
- Included Activities:Â Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
- Accommodation:Â Hong Ngoc Cochinchine Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi – Temple of Literature
- Hanoi – Water puppet show
- Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh, Stilt House and Museum
- Hanoi – Koto Restaurant lunch
- Hanoi – Museum of Ethnology
Meals Included:Â Breakfast, Lunch
Special Information
Please note that the Ethnology Museum is closed on Mondays. If you are on a departure that falls on a Monday in Hanoi, you will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead. If you are arriving into Hanoi before the trip departs, we highly recommend you take the time to visit the Ethnology Museum in your own time as it is a real highlight. Â
Notes:Â Due to recent, unforeseen changes by local authorities, many boats are no longer permitted to stay overnight on the bay. This has resulted in a boat shortage. To ensure Intrepid travellers are all accommodated, a larger boat, usually with 12 cabins, may be used, and passengers may be split across multiple boats. An Intrepid group leader will be present on each boat, and the route and onboard inclusions will remain the same.
Accommodation
- Halong Bay Junk (1 night)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay – Overnight boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Notes: Sleeper trains typically have four-berth compartments (occasionally six-berth, depending on seasonal variations) which have bench seats that convert into sleeping bunks. A sheet, pillow and blanket are provided, although some travellers prefer to bring their own sleeping sheet. On occasion, passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and there will be occasions where you’ll be sharing with local travellers or travellers who are not part of your group.
Optional Activities
- Halong Bay – Kayaking – VND250000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
In order to safely participate in the optional kayaking children must be a minimum of 8 years old. All kayaks are two seater and the experience will last for approximately 1-1.5 hours. Note that kayaking is restricted to designated zones within the bay.
- Thanh Lich Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue – Perfume River cruise
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.
- Thanh Lich Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue – Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue – Imperial Citadel
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Le Pavillon Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An – Orientation walk
- Hoi An – Old Town walking tour
Optional Activities
- Hoi An – Cooking Class, Central Vietnamese – VND420000
- Hoi An – Thu Bon river boat trip – VND100000
- Hoi An – Countryside bicycle hire – VND40000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Le Pavillon Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An – White Rose Cake cooking class
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Le Pavillon Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lavender Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City – Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City – Reunification Palace – VND40000
- Ho Chi Minh City – War Remnants Museum – VND40000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Homestay (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta – Boat cruise and homestay
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lavender Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta – Soya bean workshop
- Mekong Delta – Local market visit
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel Experience Urban Adventure – USD43
Meals Included
- Breakfast (2)
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Schedule your complimentary planning session. Use our online scheduler to find a time that is convenient for you
Step 2
During our phone planning session, We will listen to your desires, and design custom itineraries based on your unique needs
Step 3
We will take care of all the details and ensure you have an amazing organized trip. Start packing and enjoy your stress-free
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