Overview

Gifted with a staggering abundance of flavourful food, fascinating culture, untouched nature, and disarmingly friendly people, Vietnam has more than earned its rep as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. This fun-focused family trip packs as much of the good stuff into 12 days as humanly possible – including cruising Halong Bay, exploring the Imperial Citadel, and even a boat trip to a floating market – yet still offers more than enough time to relax. Don’t forget to pack your smile; you’ll be needing it often here.

Trip Highlights

the cruise of Halong
Head Island and Tortoise
Visit Luon cave
Tien Mu Pagoda
visit War Remnants Museum,

Day 01 :

Hanoi

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included

Day 02 :

Hanoi

Enjoy a guided cyclo tour of the Old Quarter before seeing a Water Puppet Theatre performance. Opt to visit a museum or do some shopping.

Day 03 :

Hanoi/Ha Long

Halong Bay cruise, cave visit and island lookout. Seafood lunch and dinner.

Day 04 :

Ha Long/Huế

Continue on the cruise of Halong Bay to Man’s Head Island and Tortoise Island. Visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat. Overnight train to Hue.

Day 05 :

Huế

Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel. Opt to visit to the Royal Tombs and Tien Mu Pagoda.

Day 06 :

Huế/Hoi An

This morning take a scenic drive to Hoi An. After arriving enjoy free time to explore the city.

Day 07 :

Hoi An

Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Afterwards enjoy some free time to explore Hoi An.

Day 08 :

Hoi An

Enjoy a free day to explore. Optional activities include taking a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike riding, heading to the beach, visiting the tailors or the UNESCO World Heritage listed My Son ruins.

Day 09 :

Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City

Morning flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Cyclo city tour of Central Saigon.

Day 10 :

Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong Delta

Take a boat trip along the Mekong Delta, later enjoy a homestay and traditional dinner with a local family.

Day 11 :

Mekong Delta/Ho Chi Minh City

Return to Ho Chi Minh City; free afternoon. Option to visit War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and Ben Thanh Market.

Day 12 :

Ho Chi Minh City

Depart at any time.