Vietnam Family Beach Rest 15 Days

Meet your tour guide on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel in the city center and check-in. (Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 but an early check-in would be guaranteed with a surcharge.). Rest of the day is at leisure.

Optional: We introduce two one-of-a-kind traditional performances which are found nowhere else than in Vietnam. You can choose one of below options:

- Water Puppet Show where puppets are performed on water stage with folk music, presenting ancient tales, folklores and daily life in Vietnamese countryside.

- Tu Phu (Four Palaces) Show - a very unique show about ritual of spirit practiced in the Vietnamese indigenous religion with music, colors and lively dance performance. The Four Palaces Shows take place on Thursday and Saturday every week.

If you're interested in the shows, please contact our travel consultants to book.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Half day Hanoi city tour (by car or by motorbike – upon client’s interest) - Routes can change subject to client’s interest.

Begin the first day of the trip with a tour of Hanoi.

Depart from the hotel at 08:30 for a visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. Continue with a visit to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Nearby is the mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov)

Wrap up the morning with a visit to the picturesque West Lake and its sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. You will experience lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. Free time at leisure for rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Just a couple hours’ drive outside of Hanoi and the tour heads deep into Vietnam’s picturesque countryside. Discover Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties, before taking a sampan trip down the Tam Coc River. Also called the ‘Halong Bay on Land,’ this region is famous for its charming grottoes and limestone karst mountains.

Depart from the hotel around 08:00 for the 2-hour drive through rural northern Vietnam. Stop off at Hoa Lu, where there are temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). If time permits after visiting Hoa Lu, take a half-hour walk up one of the surrounding limestone karst hills; a difficult but highly rewarding climb with spectacular views. (A moderate level of physical fitness is required.)

Continue on for Tam Coc Town where a Vietnamese-style lunch will be waiting; there will be ample opportunity to stop for photographs of the villages and landscapes along the way. For those feeling adventurous, climb up to the 15th century Bich Dong Pagoda on nearby Ngu Nhac Mountain, comprising three structures: Ha, Trung, and Thuong Pagodas (in ascending order). Then get on bus and our driver will take you back to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as a Wonder of Nature by the New7Wonders Foundation. You will have a night staying in this world famous bay.

Be ready for pick-up at your hotel lobby at 08:00. Halfway to Halong City we will have a stop at Hong Ngoc Humanitarian Centre. Apart from having clean western style toilet facilities we will be able to see local craftsmen at work and have time for relaxation. Upon arrival at the pier, embark on the boat and set sail on a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, taking in the spectacular scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch is served as you cruise by impressive rock formations with unusual names and shapes. In the afternoon you will start to discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty, known in Vietnamese as “Dragon descending to the sea“. Depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you may visit a beautiful cave, have some swimming at Titop or Soi Sim beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay

Kayaking

Wake up to the sound of ocean. Spend the morning exploring Halong Bay and join activities available. Have lunch while cruising back to the mainland. Upon disembarkation, our driver will be waiting to provide transport to Hanoi for the departing flight. Take a short flight to Da Nang. On arrival at airport, you’ll take a forty-five minute ride to Hoi An then check in hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Hoi An

Guide welcome at the hotel lobby, Then ride a bicycle to a herb village - a little charming village lies on the edge of Hoi An . It is named after the sweetly scented vegetable. There you can get the wonderful farming life scenery with plenty of vegetables and local farmers hard-working on their own garden. Nearly 60% of Vietnam’s population engages in farming. In order to get a real insight into the hardship of growing vegetables, spend some hours helping the local farmers with their daily tasks. On the edge of Hoi An Ancient town lays Cam Thanh Eco village, known for scented vegetables that spice up local dishes. Upon arrival, take a tour around the vegetable gardens and join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens and many more gardening activities. Your work will be rewarded with a delicious locally prepared meal. Have a lunch at the local family. All of these farming activities make up an unique and special tour that will be an unforgettable experience on your trip to Vietnam. Back to hotel by bike. End of the tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Have breakfast at hotel. Free at hotel untill driver pick up at hotel then transfer to Da Nang train station for day train to Nha Trang Arrival Nha Trang at night. Check - in hotel and relax

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang

Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang

Have a breakfast at hotel Nha Trang is a perfect choice which offers very nice weather and good reasons for travelling! Just one free day in this city is still not enough! You can enjoy another day in this beautiful beach city. You can consider some of our suggestions below:

+ Boat trip cruising in Nha Trang Bay to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium

+ Snorkeling in Hon Mun Island

+ Having a fresh meal at the Con Se Tre Restaurant on Hon Tre Island.

+ Shopping

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang

Vinpearl Land Nha Trang

Free until time transfer to airport for your flight to Saigon. Our driver waiting you at airport transfer to hotel for check in.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Nha Tho Duc Ba

Formerly known as Saigon, todays Ho Chi Minh City is the bustling and vibrating economic centre of the South. Over the past few centuries, Saigon was called the “Pearl of the Far East” and was an important trading centre for Chinese, Japanese and Western merchants who travelled along the Saigon River. Gain an insight into the city’s development through a walking tour to the most significant landmarks including the Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office (all magnificent sights from the French colonial period). Your next stop will be the famous Ben Thanh Market, where you can purchase some souvernirs Rest of the day at leisure

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Saigon Central Post Office

8;00 car & guide ready for starting tour today. We will transfer to cruise ship terminal in Cai Be, the car stops at Cai Be Cao Dai Oratories, which is the religious symbol of local uniqueness.

Then you are picked up by the tourist boats to visit the floating market of rice in An Cu commune, Cai Be district – where is the largest rice trade exporter Southwest region of Vietnam, we will chat to learn more about daily life of the trader.

The next destinations are the ancient village of Dong Hoa Hiep commune and Cai Be floating market.

Leaving the floating market, tourist boats take you to Tan Phong islet and enjoy a rowing boat via small canals to the Chin’s house. Here, guests and homeowners drink tea together, chat and learn more about the daily life of the people Tan Phong islet and how to make lotus tea, lotus jam. Then, enjoying a lotus tea, lotus jam while listening to Vietnamese traditional music called “tai tu music” performed by Mr. Chin.

Goodbye Mr. Chin, we continue visiting the orchard of Ms. Hang and enjoy the fruits in the garden picked by yourselves. The next destination is Mekong Eco restaurant where the diners have a chance to participate in cooking process and enjoy lunch. Following the break, you can try to pull the fish hooves, experience the foot bridge – the unique feature of the Southern of Vietnam and take a rest on the hammock woven by banana rope. It will be certainly interesting.

Next, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the rowing boat via small canals and stop at Mekong Eco-lodge to check-in rooms and take a rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay with local

8a.m: After breakfast, taking bike to begin the how to make the rice paper used to make the spring roll dishes.

Then, we continue going to Ms. Sau’s house to see the method to knit the banana hammock from the rope of dry banana journey in which you will have an opportunity to enjoy the daily life and participate in a lot of activities with local people in Tan Phong Island.

First of all, we will visit Ms Ba’s house to learn leaves. The next destination is Ms Yen’s house - the place where you can learn the way to make jackfruit leaf cake - a special cake of Tan Phong Island.

After that, we will visit Ms Muoi- a very old woman- to see the method to make the nipa leaves that can roof Vietnamese house.

Say goodbye to Ms Muoi, we cycle to Thao’s house to know how to knit water hyacinth, you can also enjoy your first handmade lovely gift with the guidance of Ms. Thao. Next, we visit a school to interact with the children before coming back to Mekong Ecolodge to take a rest and check out.

At around 12 p.m: You have an opportunity to take a ferry with the local people going through Tien River and the car will pick you up at the opposite side.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Have leisure time before your departure. You are welcome to join our interesting optional excursions in and around Ho Chi Minh City, such as our Good Morning Saigon! tour. Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00.

A late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will be applied. Transfer to the airport in Ho Chi Minh City for your onward flight. Tour ends after arriving at the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA