There's no better Vietnam introduction for your children than a journey from north to south. You will spend full days exploring the busy cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, or pedaling outside Hoi An to beat the crowds and get a first-hand experience of rural life.
A highlight is the Halong Bay cruise, with kayaking, tai chi at sunrise, a cooking session, cave exploration, and squid fishing—activities that connect the whole family. From astonishing nature to authentic local encounters, this Vietnam trip is sure to put a smile on your family's face.
Arrive on Hoan Kiem Lake for Old Quarter markets, artists, a journalist meetup, and a countryside cycle to a mandarin home.
Arrive at Hanoi Noi Bai. Upon exiting the aircraft, meet your escort for VIP expedited immigration and transfer to your hotel on central Hoan Kiem Lake (about 50 minutes). After check-in, dinner with your guide for orientation.
Full-day sightseeing in Hanoi. (B, L)
Sunrise at Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter markets, meet journalist Nguyen Qui Duc, cafes and street food, personal encounters in the Old Quarter, dinner with your guide, and the night pedestrian events on the lake.
Full-day sightseeing in Hanoi. (B, L)
Meet a musician family, take a cyclo ride with Mr. Vinh, and visit lacquer artists Hanh and Khuong.
Cycle to Lai Da Village and a mandarin home for a greeting and lunch. (B, L)
An overnight cruise among the karsts, with kayaking, caves, sunrise tai chi, cooking, and squid fishing.
Drive to Halong Bay and board your overnight cruise. Afternoon on the water among limestone karsts, with time for kayaking or a swim before dinner on board.
A full day on the bay: kayaking, cave visits, a cooking session, and squid fishing. Optional sunrise tai chi on deck.
Morning on the bay, then return to Hanoi. Evening free in the Old Quarter.
Three hours west through towns and countryside to the river valley, then cycling in Pu Luong and a hill-tribe dinner.
After breakfast, a three-hour drive through small towns, villages, and countryside (with stops) to the Mai Chau River Valley. On arrival, a light hike or cycling orientation, then a hill-tribe dinner and traditional dance show. (B, L, D)
A full day of cycling in Pu Luong Nature Preserve, pausing at local farms and villages. (B, L)
After breakfast, explore the far reaches of the Mai Chau Valley on foot. After lunch, return to Noi Bai for your one-hour flight to Hue. Transfer to the hotel (about one hour). Dinner along the Perfume River. (B, L)
Royal tombs and the citadel, then over Hai Van Pass to Hoi An for cooking, cycling, and a river sunset.
Full-day sightseeing in Hue. (B, L, D)
Cycle to the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Minh Mang; visit monks at Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel; cruise the Perfume River; mandarin dinner with Mr. Vinh.
Drive the countryside outside Hue and over Hai Van Pass after lunch at Lang Co Lagoon. Afternoon stroll through central Hoi An. Sunset cruise on the Thu Bon River. (B, L)
Market tour and private cooking class, collecting ingredients with engaging staff and a walk through the herb garden. Afternoon free to explore Hoi An. (B, L)
Local cycling outside Hoi An, with a school and monastery visit. (B, L)
Fly from Danang to Angkor: Roluos, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and the Kulen elephant sanctuary.
Morning free before transfer to Danang Airport (30 minutes). Fly to Siem Reap (one hour). Expedited immigration, transfer to the hotel (15 minutes). Afternoon orientation with your guide, exploring the Roluos Group, followed by the street circus. (B)
Sunrise cycling at Ta Prohm, Bayon Temple, Kulen elephant sanctuary and a light trek, then the night bazaar. (B)
Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your onward flight. (B)
B = Breakfast · L = Lunch · D = Dinner
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