VIETNAM TIMLESS CHARMS FAMILY EXPLORATION 8 DAYS

Begin your Vietnamese adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s bustling metropolis. Upon arrival, a driver will greet you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel. Enjoy lunch at your leisure.

In the afternoon, set out to explore the city’s iconic landmarks: The Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, and Jade Emperor Pagoda.

After that, you’ll be transported back to your hotel for a restful night’s stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Our guide and driver will collect you from your hotel and embark on a 1.5-hour journey to My Tho, with scheduled stops along the way for refreshments and restroom breaks.

Upon arrival, we’ll board a motorboat and navigate through a vast network of canals and channels, providing picturesque views of the Mekong River, including the renowned Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix islands.

We’ll pause at one of the floating fish houses, where villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp in nets and wire baskets, a significant export of the region.

Crossing the river, we’ll visit a traditional workshop, observing the meticulous process of making coconut candy, honey farming, and indulging in local delicacies while enjoying traditional music.

Experience the local lifestyle firsthand by hand-rowing a sampan along the serene canal. We’ll then transfer to a Xe Loi, a local form of transportation, to explore the surrounding villages.

Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant, featuring a Vietnamese 5-course set menu.

Following lunch, enjoy a brief respite before returning via motorboat to My Tho. We’ll proceed to Vinh Trang Pagoda, an architectural marvel dating back to the 19th century, adorned with numerous Buddha statues, some of which are over a century old.

We’ll then embark on a 1.5-hour journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner arrangements will be at your discretion, and you’ll spend the night at the hotel.

This morning, embark on a scenic 1.5-hour drive through the countryside, leading to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. This extensive underground network, spanning over 250 km, served as a vital hideout for Vietnamese soldiers during war time.

After lunch, we will return to the hotel for checking out.

Subsequently, you’ll head to the airport for a brief flight to Danang city, unaccompanied by a tour guide.

Upon landing in Danang, our driver will be there to welcome you and escort you to your hotel for check-in. You will have the evening to yourself, with meals independently arranged. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel in Danang.

Enjoy a day of leisure, taking the opportunity to explore the city at your own pace. Here are some notable sites in Danang apart from the beach: Marble Mountain, Bana Hills, Lady Buddha, Cham Museum, Asia Park.

With meals arranged independently, you have the freedom to choose your culinary adventures. Conclude your day with a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Today marks the day of your journey to Hanoi. You will be escorted to the airport for your domestic flight. Upon arrival, our driver will extend a warm welcome and facilitate your transfer to the hotel for check-in. Your room will be ready for you starting from 02:00 PM. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure, with meals self-arranged. Your overnight accommodation is arranged at the hotel.

Set off from Hanoi in the morning and make your way to the enchanting Halong Bay, arriving by midday. Step aboard and commence your voyage through this magical destination, a jewel of Southeast Asia. Savor an exquisite seafood lunch and dinner freshly prepared on the boat. Spend the night on the serene waters, comfortably nestled in your charming onboard accommodation.

Rise with the dawn to witness the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay’s aquamarine waters. Following breakfast, the boat will glide peacefully among the bay’s majestic limestone formations. Revel in the solitude and splendor of the bay’s distinctive islands. Conclude your journey with a return trip to Halong harbor and a transfer back to Hanoi. Arrange your meals independently and enjoy another restful night at your hotel.

Relish the leisure time at your own pace until it’s time for your airport transfer (no tour guide) for your outbound flight. Your accommodation is available until noon. Dining arrangements are to be made independently. This concludes your tour.