Family Golden Package

Itinerary

Itinerary in details:

DAY 1: ARRIVE HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
You arrive at Tan Son Nhat (Saigon) International Airport. Welcome by our tour guide then transferred to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for checking in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNELS. (B, L)
This morning enjoy a city tour that includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the Old Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, China town and Binh Tay Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas. Next we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the incredible network of tunnels that once stretched for 210 miles. This underground complex was built by guerrilla fighters beginning in 1940 and construction continued throughout the Vietnam War. We return to our hotel where the evening is free.

DAY 3: FULL DAY TO MEKONG DELTA/RIVER BOAT TRIP. (B, L)
Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. A boat trip will bring you along small cannals and Mekong river. Back to Ho Chi Minh city. Check in hotel & stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 4: FLY TO HUE. (B, L)
Today you leave Ho Chi Minh City fly to Hue in the morning, Vietnam's political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam's cultural, religious and educational centers. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hue City.

DAY 5: HUE CITY TOUR. (B, L)
Today your family will have a full day to explore Hue. First, visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, built in 1840, which is known for its magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations and is considered one of Hue's most beautiful tombs. Visit Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty It has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons, ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes. The last tombs is Tu Duc Tomb, which was built for meditation, reading and theater performances in a tranquil setting of forested hills and lakes. Enjoy Vo Kinh Van An - traditional Kungfu of Vietnam.
After lunch, we will explore the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the Perfume River, which was a hotbed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Return to your hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Overnight in Hue City.

DAY 6: TO DANANG/CITY SIGHTSEEING – HOI AN. (B, L)
Today, journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Lang Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the South China Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Da Nang, visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of open air sandstone carvings. Stop at China Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone hillocks - once islands made of marble - and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Arrive Hoi An Town, check in hotel & overnight in Hoi An.

Note: If your family has kids under 13 years, we will drive directly to Hoi An. Free time at beach or go shopping.

DAY 7: HOI AN - TRA QUE VILLAGE - FISHING TOUR (B, L)
This morning, your family will ride bicycles along the fields to Tra Que village (option transfer by car).
Gather at Tra Que Vegetable village, you can enjoy local welcome drink (mixed of basil, honey, ginger...). You and your kids will be taken around the garden, you get knowledge of herbs and its usefulness for disease treatment.
Experience one day living and working as a local people at Tra Que vegetable village where you can have a chance to discover the daily life of farmers. Your children can play with buffaloes, waterwheel, ...
Lunch is prepared at the village.
Afternoon, continue to take bicycles to An Bang Fishing village. Here you will have a brief introduction to the history , daily life of fisherman here such at casting net , mending net..
Join fishing activities at Co Co River such as casting net, catching fish with fisherman here and join a mini racing competition.
Ovenight in Hoi An.

DAY 8: HOI AN - HANOI (B)
You leave Hoi An transfer to Da Nang Airport in the morning fly to Noi Bai International Airport. Pick up & transfer to a hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
Free time to discover Hanoi 36 streets and local cuisine with various delicious dishes.
Enjoy Water Puppet show - one of the most interesting activities in Hanoi.
Option: 1 hour cyclo tour around Hanoi Old quarter and Hoan Kiem lake
Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 9: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L,D)
Morning, enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then ready at the lobby to transfer to Halong Bay.
Halong Bay of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast on board, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.

DAY 10: HALONG BAY - HANOI. (B, L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for overnight. Arrive Hanoi at 4:30pm.

DAY 11: HANOI CONCLUDE/ DEPARTURE. (B)
You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your unforgettable trip or you can extend some days in Sapa or Siem Reap (Cambodia)