9 days

Southern and Central Vietnam - Family Holiday Adventures

Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang

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$1,163 $987
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Vietnam is emerging as one of Southeast Asia's most rewarding destinations for families. Over 9 days, you'll delve into Southern and Central Vietnam, engaging in diverse activities. Learn to craft lanterns and cook local dishes in Hoi An, explore the Cu Chi Tunnels' underground maze, and delight in snorkeling amidst Nha Trang Bay's marine wonders. Embark on this journey and unwind in unforgettable family moments.

 

Highlights

  • Embark on a family journey starting in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. 
  • Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, gaining insight into wartime hardships. 
  • Immerse your children in the culture of the Mekong Delta with a local homestay experience. 
  • Cycle through picturesque rice fields and rural villages near Hoi An. 
  • Learn traditional cooking methods from a local family and glide through the Bay Mau water coconut forest in a basket boat. 
  • Discover the serene charm of Hoi An's Ancient Town and observe artisans crafting colorful lanterns. 
  • Capture stunning photos at the iconic Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills. 
  • Dive into Nha Trang's vibrant underwater world while snorkeling, then unwind with your kids on the sunny beaches.
  •  Enjoy swimming time with your kids and relax on the sunny beaches of Nha Trang.
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By Day Transfer Destinations Activities Meals
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, have welcome dinner in a local restaurant D
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh Visit Cu Chi Tunnel and Join Ho Chi Minh City tour B, L
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Ho Chi Minh Explore Mekong Delta B, L
Day 4 Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An Fly from Ho Chi Minh city to Danang and be transfered from Danang to... B, L
Day 5 Hoi An Cycle from Hoi An to Tra Que Herb Village Van lang fisherman village... B, L
Day 6 Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang Visit Ba Na Hills enjoying the breathtaking views from the Golden... B
Day 7 Nha Trang Have fun and enjoyable time with snorkeling tour to observe and... B
Day 8 Nha Trang Free day in Nha Trang B
Day 9 Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh Fly from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh, connect your departure flight B
1 Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car
Activities: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, have welcome dinner in a local restaurant

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, have welcome dinner in a local restaurant.

  • Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), our guide will warmly welcome you and escort you to your downtown hotel. After checking in, take some time to explore the bustling city center at your leisure, soaking in its vibrant atmosphere.
  • In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, immersing yourself in the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Rest and relax overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
🍽️ D
2 Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car
Activities: Visit Cu Chi Tunnel and Join Ho Chi Minh City tour

Visit Cu Chi Tunnel and Join Ho Chi Minh City tour

  • At approximately 08:30 AM, your private driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel to embark on a fascinating excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, renowned battlegrounds from the Vietnam War. Explore the intricate network of tunnels, which housed trap doors, living quarters, storage areas, weapon factories, hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. Gain insights into the underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War era, offering a unique historical perspective.
  • Following lunch, continue your city sightseeing with visits to the War Remnants Museum or History Museum, as well as the former Presidential Palace. Take a leisurely stroll to iconic landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House, and City Hall.
  • After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to unwind and relax.
🍽️ B, L
3 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car Boat
Activities: Explore Mekong Delta

Explore Mekong Delta

  • At 07:30 AM, depart from the city to explore the Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam's largest granary. Begin with a visit to Cai Be floating market, followed by a tranquil rowboat journey along smaller canals deep into the countryside. Return to our boat and cross the mighty Mekong River to reach An Bình Island. Navigate a handmade canal to visit Ut Trinh's home and opt for a delightful lunch. Afterward, stroll through the orchard, savor tea accompanied by traditional music in an ancient house, and explore the local village. Witness the making of rice paper, coconut candy, and pop-rice at a workshop, enjoying these treats with hot tea.
  • For leisure, consider an optional bike ride along village paths, offering glimpses of daily life including orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, traditional houses, and local fruit-picking methods in the Mekong Delta. Visit brick kilns to observe pottery-making techniques before concluding the cruise in Vinh Long city. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City by private car and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
🍽️ B, L
4 Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An
Transfer: Air Car
Activities: Fly from Ho Chi Minh city to Danang and be transfered from Danang to...

 Fly from Ho Chi Minh city to Danang and be transfered from Danang to your hotel in Hoi An ancient town.

  • Approximately 2 hours before your flight, the driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Danang. 
  • Upon arrival at Danang airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel in Hoi An. After checking in, you'll have free time to explore this ancient town adorned with charming lanterns, soaking in its unique atmosphere. 
  • Hoi An is also renowned for its diverse and delicious local street food options, making it a paradise for food enthusiasts. 
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
🍽️ B, L
5 Hoi An
Transfer: Bicycle Boat
Activities: Cycle from Hoi An to Tra Que Herb Village Van lang fisherman village...

Cycle from Hoi An to Tra Que Herb Village Van lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest. Join in an interesting activity making a traditional lantern by yourself.

  • At 08:30 AM, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a cycling tour around Hoi An towards Tra Que Vegetable Village. This village is home to around 150 farmers and 400 landowners who cultivate over 20 types of vegetables and herbs without pesticides or GMOs, using natural fertilizers like river seaweed.
  • Explore Tra Que Village on foot, interacting with local farmers and learning about their agricultural practices amidst rice fields and quiet village paths away from tourist routes. Participate in gardening activities such as ground raking, sowing, watering, and transplanting greens.
  • Continue cycling through paddy fields, Ba Le Market, and a kindergarten until reaching Van Lang Fisherman Village and Bay Mau Coconut Water Forest, a 7-hectare area surrounded by mangrove forests and canals, historically used as a refuge during the Vietnam War and known for its seafood.
  • Meet Mr. Han, a local family spanning three generations, where you'll enjoy green tea, row a basket boat, and learn traditional fishing techniques in the water coconut forest. Return to Mr. Han's family for a foot bath with medicinal herbs before preparing lunch together, featuring local specialties like Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo pancakes, and grilled fish in banana leaf.
  • After lunch, enjoy free time and a short rest before concluding the biking tour. The highlight of the day is visiting a lantern workshop, witnessing the lantern-making process, and crafting your own lantern using bamboo and colorful silk. Take your handmade lantern as a unique souvenir.
  • Overnight in Hoi An.
🍽️ B, L
6 Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang
Transfer: Air Car
Activities: Visit Ba Na Hills enjoying the breathtaking views from the Golden...

Visit Ba Na Hills enjoying the breathtaking views from the Golden Bridge. Fly from Danang to Nha Trang

  • At 8:00 AM, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hoi An for a journey to Ba Na Hills. You'll ascend via the Cable Car, renowned for its world-record heights, to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and the historic French Villas. Continue your ascent to Nui Chua Mountain, exploring Nghinh Phong Peak, Le Nim Villas, and the Orchid Garden. Enjoy a unique hill-climbing train ride and visit the old French cellar, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, followed by the romantic Le Jardin D'amour flower garden.
  • Don't miss walking across the famous Golden Bridge amidst the misty mountain hills, offering stunning views of Da Nang City. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.
  • In the afternoon, indulge in leisure activities at Fantasy Park, Vietnam's third-largest indoor games zone, featuring thrilling games like 4-5D films, skivers, The Death Race, and a dinosaur park.
  • Around 3:00 PM, transfer from Ba Na Hills to Danang airport for your flight to Nha Trang.
  • Upon arrival in Nha Trang, transfer to your hotel, check-in, and enjoy free time at your leisure.
  • Overnight in Nha Trang.
🍽️ B
7 Nha Trang
Transfer: Car
Activities: Have fun and enjoyable time with snorkeling tour to observe and...

Have fun and enjoyable time with snorkeling tour to observe and explore the sea creatures’ life in Nha Trang

  • At 8:00 AM, your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby. Embark on a speedboat journey to Mun Island, renowned for its unique geological features including high-rise cliffs and blackstone caves where migrating swallows nest. The island's proximity to warm equatorial sea currents fosters vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, making it a prime destination for marine researchers, oceanographers, and tourists alike.
  • Hon Mun is celebrated as Vietnam's premier snorkeling spot. Explore two dive sites, marveling at colorful corals and exotic sea creatures during a snorkeling session. Refresh with fresh fruit and tea served onboard. Optionally, experience a glass-bottom boat ride (additional cost) for an up-close view of the vibrant underwater world.
  • After a fulfilling 6-hour tour, return to your hotel and enjoy leisure time at your own pace.
  • Overnight in Nha Trang.
🍽️ B
8 Nha Trang
Transfer:
Activities: Free day in Nha Trang

Free day in Nha Trang

  • Enjoy a leisurely day lounging on the beautiful sunny beaches of Nha Trang or exploring the city at your own pace.
  • Overnight in Nha Trang.
🍽️ B
9 Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Air Car
Activities: Fly from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh, connect your departure flight

Fly from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh, connect your departure flight

  • Our driver will arrive at your hotel at the specified time to bring you to Cam Ranh airport. Take a flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh. Then link your departing flight.
  • Ends of Services
🍽️ B

Inclusions

Meals 

8 breakfasts 5 lunches 1 dinner

Accommodation

Transport 

Car, Boating, Plane, Biking

Flights

1. Fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh city (01 hour 20 minutes)

2. Flight from Danang to Nha Trang (1 hour 10 minutes)

3. Flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh (1 hour)

Included services

  • Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
  • Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned
  • Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • Water on coach per tour days
  • Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions
  • Internal flights

Exclusions

  • International in/out flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
  • Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
  • Single supplement surcharges
  • Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
  • Christmas Eve surcharges
  • New Year Eve surcharges
  • New Year surcharges
  • Lunar New Year surcharges
  • Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
  • Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
  • Beverage
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Other services not mentioned above

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