7 – DAY VIETNAM FAMILY RETREAT

Upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, our local guide will be waiting for you at Tan Son Nhat Airport to escort you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be available from 02:00 PM onwards, allowing you time to settle in.

The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Meals will be on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel.

Between 08:00 and 08:30 AM, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to commence the city tour, which includes:

Independence Palace (formerly the Norodom Palace), a symbol of Vietnamese independence.

War Remnants Museum, showcasing artifacts from the Indochina wars.

Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office, iconic French colonial structures.

Jade Emperor Pagoda, is renowned for its tranquil ambiance and intricate details.

At 12:30 PM, you will enjoy lunch at local restaurant

Following lunch, around 02:00 PM, embark on a 1.5-hour journey through picturesque countryside to reach the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic site utilized by Vietnamese soldiers during wartime. This extensive network spans over 250 km and served as a vital shelter for soldiers.

Between 06:00 and 07:00 PM, you will be dropped off at your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner on your own. Spend the night at the hotel.

Your excursion begins with a 1.5-hour drive from your hotel to My Tho, with stops for refreshments and restrooms along the way.

Upon reaching My Tho, you’ll embark on a motor-boat to navigate the Mekong River’s expansive network of waterways, enjoying views of the four renowned islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix. You’ll visit a floating fish house to see how locals cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp, a key export of the area.

Next, you’ll cross the river to experience a traditional workshop, observing the creation of coconut candy and honey farming, sampling these delights while listening to traditional music. A sampan ride offers a closer look at life along the canals, followed by a journey on a Xe Loi through the villages.

A Vietnamese 5-course set menu awaits you for lunch at a riverside restaurant.

Post-lunch, you’ll return to My Tho and visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, adorned with centuries-old Buddha statues. The day concludes with a 1.5-hour drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for a flight to Danang.

Upon arrival in Danang, you will be escorted to the hotel for checking in. Dinner is on your own arrangement.

Following breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transported to Ba Na Hills, located 35 kilometers away. You’ll embark on a Cable Car ride, renowned for its five world records, to reach Ba Na Hills station. Along the way, you’ll pause at the By Night station to explore Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, the Old Villas of French, and the iconic Golden Bridge.

Continuing your ascent via cable car, you’ll reach the summit of Nui Chua Mountain, the highest point of the Ba Na range. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, and experience a hill climbing train, the first and only funicular in Vietnam. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to explore an old French cellar, known as Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, and admire the floral beauty of Le Jardin D’amour.

A sumptuous buffet lunch will be served at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to enjoy the attractions at Fantasy Park, the third largest indoor games zone in Vietnam, featuring a range of captivating games such as 4-5D films, skiver, The death race, and dinosaur park (2 hours). Alternatively, you can opt to explore Ba Na Hills independently.

Around 03:00 PM, we’ll return via cable car and head back to Danang. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be escorted to the hotel for checking in. Dinner is on your own arrangement.

From 07:30 to 08:30 AM, you’ll be collected by our tour guide and bus to begin your journey to Ninh Binh province. Enjoy a 20-minute break en route to appreciate Vietnamese handicrafts like lacquerware, paintings, and embroideries.

Upon arrival at Hoa Lu, once Vietnam’s ancient capital established in the 10th century, you’ll explore temples from the Dinh and Le dynasties, showcasing unique ancient architecture.

Next, visit the excavation site near Le Dai Hanh temple to witness the remnants of Royal Palaces from the 10th century. Then, continue to Tam Coc.

At 02:00 PM, embark on a shared sampan boat at Tam Coc dock. Glide along the river, passing through villages, mountains, and verdant rice fields. Navigate through three caves – Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, each offering a unique experience. Afterward, the boat will return to the dock for your trip back to Hanoi.

You’ll arrive in Hanoi at approximately 06:00 PM, return to your hotel, and have the evening free for dinner on your own, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

Your Halong Bay day trip kicks off between 08:00 – 08:30 AM with a hotel pickup. You’ll journey from Hanoi to Halong Bay in an air-conditioned bus, taking in the picturesque Red River Delta and observing the pastoral lifestyle of local farmers.

Upon reaching Halong Bay, you’ll set sail on a day cruise, starting with an introduction by your tour guide and a delectable local seafood lunch (with vegetarian options upon request). The cruise, lasting nearly four hours, allows you to soak in the UNESCO-listed bay’s stunning landscape of limestone islets and peaks.

Post-lunch, the adventure continues at Ba Hang Fishing Village with a choice of kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, steered by the villagers. This is followed by a visit to the awe-inspiring Thien Cung Cave, adorned with natural rock formations.

During a tea break, savor the northern province’s signature green bean cake as you witness a breathtaking sunset over Halong Bay.

The day concludes with a shuttle bus ride back to Hanoi, with hotel drop-off scheduled for approximately 08:30 – 09:00 PM. Dinner will be at your discretion, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

You are free to explore Hanoi in your own way. 12:00PM is the check-out time. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. End of service.