EASY VIETNAM FAMILY TRIP FOR 11 DAYS
Overview
This 11-day Vietnam Family Trip offer you the unique experience of getting together to enjoy the best time with family members in Vietnam. In Ho Chi Minh city, you have the interesting chance to visit Cu Chi Tunnel to learn about the history and local people. Relish the chance to visit Hoi An ancient town while staying by the beach. You will travel to Hanoi – the green capital and then take a one day trip to UNESCO recognized Ha Long Bay and Hanoi city tour before flying home.
Tour Route Map
Day 1: Arrival – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Half Day Ho Chi Minh City in Group Tour
Day 3: Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels in Group Tour – Flight to Da Nang – Hoi An
Day 4: Hoi An – Free
Day 5: Hoi An – Free
Day 6: Hoi An – Free
Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Night Train to Ha Noi
Day 8: Ha Noi – Full Day Ha Long Package Tour
Day 9: Ha Noi – Free
Day 10: Ha Noi – Free
Day 11: Ha Noi Half Day Walking Tour – Departure
Day 1 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Arrival – Ho Chi Minh city (-/-/-)
On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. ( If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life.
Day 2 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Half Day Ho Chi Minh City – Group Tour (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be guided to discover Ho Chi Minh City.
Morning: A half-day city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City , still called Saigon by many locals, includes the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Sai Gon Post Office, the Chinatown, the former Presidential Palace .
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels in Group Tour – Flight to Danang – Hoian (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be picked up from the hotel then transferred about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The Cu Chi tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels, the tunnels are between 0.5 to 1m wide, just enough for a person to crawl along.
Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City then escort to Tan Son Nhat airport for a departure flight to Da Nang on VN124 (17:05 – 18:20)
Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, you’ll be welcome by our tour guide & driver then accompanied to your hotel in Hoi An for a check-in.
O/N at hotel in Hoi An.
Day 4 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hoian – Free (B/-/-)
After having breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to relax at hotel or explore Hoi An town by yourself (No guide & No Guide)
Optional: Hoian Sightseeing Tour
In this morning, We’ll start exploring Hoi An ancient town which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant market.
We include these sites in an enchanting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past.
* Inclusions: English speaking guide, private car transfer, Entrance fee at mentioned travel sites, cold water & wipes
O/N in Hoi An.
Day 5 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hoian – Free (B/-/-)
After having breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to relax at hotel or explore Hoi An town by yourself (No guide & No Guide)
Optional: Hoian Tour to My Son Sanctuary:
At 8.00 am our guide and driver are ready in your hotel’s lobby for the half day tour today. Vietnam’s most evocative Cham site, My Son, lies 40km southwest of Hoian, in a bowl of lush wooden hills towered over by the aptly named “Cat’s Tooth Mountain”. It has been recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List and richly deserves its place on the tourist map.
It is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam.
It is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a Must-See for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations. We return to the hotel around noon.
The rest of time, you’ll be free on your own
* Inclusions: English speaking guide, private car transfer, Entrance fee at mentioned travel sites, cold water & wipes
O/N in Hoi An.
Day 6 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hoian – Free (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to discover the hidden charms of Hoi An or laze on the beach (No Car & guide)
O/N in Hoi An.
Day 7 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hoian – Danang – Train to Hanoi (B/-/-)
In this morning, after having breakfast at hotel you will be at leisure till picked up at your hotel then transferred to Da Nang Railway Station for an afternoon train departure to Hanoi on SE4 (14:05 – 04:30)
Overnight on the train.
Day 8 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hanoi one-day tour to Halong (seat-in-coach tour) (B/L/-)
At 04:30, upon arrival at Hanoi Railway Station, you’ll be welcome by our tour guide & driver then escorted to your hotel for an early check-in. Right here, you will take a chance to get a hot shower and buffet breakfast before starting the trip to Halong Bay.
7:50 – 8:40: Our cruise’s shuttle bus and tour guide pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, then take about 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay.
12:15: Arrive in Bai Chay tourist wharf, welcomed by crew on our cruise and enjoy welcome drinks, take photos
12:45: Sailing forward to looking stunning scenery with thousands of limestone mountains and have seafood lunch while cruising through the emerald water passing by the Dog Stone, the Burning Incense Islet, stop at fishing village for kayaking – you will have 30 – 35 minutes to explore some grottoes and islets by yourself.
After that visit Fighting-Cock rock and the Heavenly Palace (Thien Cung cave) – which has opened to the public since 1998 with stalagmites and stalactites. Back to Cruise. Our staff serves you cold tissues and fresh fruits.
16:15: Back to Tourist wharf and get on bus to Hanoi.
20:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 9 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hanoi – Free (B/-/-)
In this morning, after having breakfast you could be free on your own to discover some significant travel sites in Hanoi by yourself. (No Guide & No Driver)
In this afternoon or evening: We’ll arrange tickets for your “Water Puppet Show” at the most suitable time and you’ll walk on your own to the theatre to attend the show on time.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 10 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hanoi – Free(B/-/-)
In this morning, after having breakfast you could be free on your own to discover some significant travel sites in Hanoi by yourself. (No Guide & No Driver)
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 11 – Vietnam Family Trip from Saigon to Hanoi via Hoi An, Halong bay : Hanoi Haft-Day Group Walking tour – Departure (B)
After having breakfast at hotel, You will be picked up at hotel to commence our walking tour to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts.
Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. Later on, we will take a short visit at Hilton Prison where Vietnamese soldiers did captured & detained American pilots from 1967 till 1973 to learn more about the history of Vietnam war against American Imperialists.
The rest of time, you’ll be free on your own till the time to pick up from your hotel then transfer Noi Bai airport for a flight home.
—End of the Trip—
*Inclusion:
- Transportation in private with air-condition
- Accommodation in double/twin shared room
- Local English speaking guides
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Air-tickets: (Saigon – Da Nang)
- Train tickets on 4-soft sleeper Cabins with A/C: (Da Nang – Hanoi)
- Meals: Daily breakfast at hotel + Lunch in Halong Bay.
- Early check-in at 2-star hotel with breakfast + shower
- 1 bottle of local wine for the lunch on boat in Halong Bay
- 1-Day Cruise Trip in Halong Bay (S.I.C)
- Half-day Group Tour in Saigon
- Half-day Group Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Private Half-Day Walking Tour in Hanoi
- Water Puppet Show
- Gov’t tax and service charge
- Luggage handling and drinking water
*Exclusion:
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Single room (quoted separately)
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
* List of 3 & 4-star hotels in use:AND
– Saigon: Saigon Signature hotel (Superior room) or similar ones
– Hoi An: Hoi An River Beach **** Resort (Deluxe room)
-Hanoi: Noble Boutique hotel (Deluxe room) http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293924-d6581317-Reviews-Noble_Boutique_Hotel-Hanoi.html or Oriental Suites Hotel (Superior room) http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293924-d943311-Reviews-Oriental_Suites_Hotel-Hanoi.html
