13-Day Family Trip with Beach Break in Vietnam

Upon your arrival at Hanoi Airport, our local guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Please note that the room will be available for you to use from 2:00 PM onwards. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. Meals are not included, and you can explore local dining options on your own. You will spend the night at the hotel.

In the morning, our local guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast and we will start the city tour with some famous highlights of Hanoi.

First, we will visit Hang Be Market, which is located in the heart of the Old Quarter and offers a wide variety of goods such as uncooked and cooked meat, fruits, dry food, and worshiping items. It will give you an interesting insight into the daily life of the locals in the Old Quarter.

Next, we will visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can see the traditional stilt house and the One-Pillar Pagoda, a unique pagoda with a distinctive structure. We will also visit the Temple of Literature, which is the first university in Vietnam and a popular spot for graduation photos.

You will have lunch on your own before we head to the Vietnamese Ethnology Museum in the afternoon. This museum will provide a deeper understanding of the lives of different ethnic groups in Vietnam throughout history.

At around 4:00 PM, we will take a walking street food tour in the Old Quarter. You will try seasonal fruit and French-inspired snacks from street vendors. You will also taste some famous Hanoi dishes, such as Bun Cha Ta and Banh Cuon, at a local eatery. Afterward, we will stop at outdoor BBQ stalls and sample various meat, vegetable, and bread specialties. For dessert, we will visit Banh My Hanoi, a hidden street food restaurant, where you can try Vietnamese Rice Wine and the famous Egg Coffee.

Finally, before we transfer you back to your hotel, we will enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. Meals are on your own, and you will stay overnight at the hotel.

Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements

After having breakfast, we will depart from Hanoi without a guide and head towards Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting 2000 islands surrounded by limestone in the Gulf of Tonkin. Halong Bay’s natural beauty and various stunning landscapes are bound to leave visitors awestruck.

You will spend the night aboard a beautiful boat cruising along Halong Bay, relishing in a special menu of fresh seafood that will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable moments of your trip.

Lunch and dinner will be served on the boat, featuring local and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian options are also available upon request. You will spend the night onboard.

fter having breakfast, you can spend some leisure time soaking up the sun and relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of the bay. After brunch, around 11:30 am, you will return to Hanoi by private car and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Danang.

Once you arrive in Danang, our local guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Dinner on your own. You will stay overnight at the hotel.

At 8:00-8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel in Danang and transferred to Ba Na Hills, which is about 35km away. You will take a cable car ride that holds 5 world records and stops at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, the Old Villas of French, the Golden Bridge and other attractions.

After that, you will continue your cable car journey to Nui Chua Mountain – the highest peak of Ba Na range. You will visit Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, and experience a hill climbing train, the first and only funicular in Vietnam. You will also visit an old French cellar, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, and the flower garden, Le Jardin D’amour. A buffet lunch will be served at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, you can spend your time playing games at Fantasy Park, which is the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with interesting games such as 4-5D film, skiver, The Death Race, and Dinosaur Park. You will have around two hours to enjoy the park or explore Ba Na Hills on your own.

At 3:00 PM, you will be transferred back to the cable car to return to your hotel in Danang. Dinner will be on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel.

Today, your tour guide will come to your hotel and bring you to the designated meeting spot.

We’ll ride bikes through serene green rice paddies until we reach the local market, known as Ba Le market. Your guide will show you where the cooking ingredients come from and explain how the market operates. You’ll also have the opportunity to do some shopping. Afterward, we’ll go to the restaurant where the chef and cooking course are ready for you.

Upon arrival at the cooking school, you’ll have a break and enjoy a refreshing Vietnamese coffee. Then, you’ll go on a fun bamboo basket boat ride through small creeks in water coconut fields and play the traditional game “bit mat dap noi”.

After the boat ride, you’ll start cooking a variety of local dishes according to the menu provided. Our Chef and Tour Guide will give you instructions and help you during the class. You’ll get to taste what you’ve made during lunch after the cooking course.

Later, we’ll take a relaxing boat transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Our tour guide will lead us on a walking tour of the charming Hoian port town. During the 16th century, Hoian was the national trading center for the East-West commercial itinerary. It’s now a gathering place for a range of ancient streets and homes, including the quaint cobblestone streets with Chinese houses dating back over two centuries.

As we explore the area on foot, you’ll see the old houses built with Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architecture along the narrow lanes. Some essential places you should visit in Hoi An include the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge built by Japanese merchants in the 16th century, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, and the local fish market. If you’re interested, we can stop at a tailor-made shop to have your favorite clothes, suits, or dresses made in just a few hours.

Finally, we’ll transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in. You’re free to have dinner on your own, and you’ll stay overnight at the hotel.

Today, you have the opportunity to discover the vibrant city at your leisure. You can explore the city’s attractions, indulge in shopping, taste local delicacies, or simply relax and soak up the city’s atmosphere. Meals are not included today, and you can choose to dine at your own preferred place. You will spend the night at your hotel.

You have the day to yourself before being taken to the airport without a guide for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

When you arrive, our local guide will greet you and accompany you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy as you please. Meals on your own. You will spend the night at the hotel.

Our driver and guide will come to your hotel to pick you up and drive you for 1.5 hours to My Tho, with a break for refreshments and toilet along the way.

Once we arrive, we will board a motor-boat to explore the extensive network of canals and channels, offering stunning views of the Mekong River and the four well-known islands – Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix. During the trip, we will stop at a floating fish house where villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp, which is a major export product of the region.

After that, we will cross the river to reach a traditional workshop where you can witness the process of making coconut candy and honey farming while enjoying some samples and listening to traditional music. We will then ride a sampan to experience the tranquil, cool canal and continue the village journey with a local transportation called Xe Loi.

At lunchtime, we will dine at a riverside restaurant with a five-course set menu of Vietnamese cuisine. Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or if you are a vegetarian or halal.

After lunch, we will take a rest before returning to My Tho by motor-boat. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh city, we will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a splendid architectural work built in the mid-19th century that houses numerous Buddha statues, some of which are over a century old.

Finally, we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh city and drop you off at your hotel. You can have dinner on your own and stay overnight at the hotel. Note that the lunch served in Mekong Delta is local/Asian food, but vegetarian options are available upon request.

In the morning, you will travel to Phan Thiet, a coastal town that is famous for its fish sauce and boasts a beautiful beach. The journey will take approximately 4 hours by private vehicle.

Phan Thiet is a relatively large town with a wide range of accommodation options and a variety of restaurants offering seafood at affordable prices. The town is also home to golf courses, stunning pagodas, and red and white sand dunes. You can also participate in various water sports.

Upon arrival, you will have free time to relax and enjoy the 10 km-long beach surrounded by a picturesque palm grove. Meals on your own and you will spend the night at the hotel.

You have the entire day to yourself to either relax on the beach or explore the town at your own pace. You can choose to engage in any activities you like. Meals on your own. You will spend the night at the resort.

On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred to Ho Chi Minh. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Take your time to relax and enjoy your last moments in Ho Chi Minh City until it is time for your departure. Your room will be available for you to use until noon. When it is time to leave, our team will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Meals are on your own today. We hope you had a wonderful trip with us and we wish you safe travels back home. This marks the end of our services.