16 Days Adventurous Vietnam Family Tour

Welcome to your holiday with Vietnam Travelette!
Upon arrival at the airport, either Domestic or International arrival, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your guide who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it. Transfer to hotel for check in. (Time for check in: 14.00. Early check-in is NOT included and subject to hotel’s availability)

Then, you are free exploring the city's charming Old Quarter:
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake: This beautiful lake is located in the heart of the city and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. You can take a stroll around the lake, visit the Ngoc Son Temple, or simply sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Explore the Old Quarter: The Old Quarter is a maze of narrow streets and alleyways, filled with shops, cafes, and historical sites. You can explore the area and learn about its history, or simply wander around and discover the many hidden gems.
Try the local street food: Hanoi is famous for its delicious street food, and the Old Quarter is the perfect place to try some. From pho (beef or chicken noodle) to banh mi (bread) to Bun Cha (spring rolls).
Try the famous egg coffee: This unique coffee drink is made with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk, and coffee. It's a popular local specialty and there are many cafes in the Old Quarter that serve it.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Having breakfast at your hotel. This morning, you’re free to relax at your hotel after a long flight. Then, 12.00, You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for safety briefing, we will have lunch then begin our adventure!
Leave the busy streets of Hanoi via a scenic road winding through the city’s Old Quarter, through the urban outskirts, and into the countryside. We’ll cross the bridge to the other side of the Red River where you could immerse yourselves into to tranquil countryside.
Experience the beauty of Vietnam’s countryside as you ride through back roads and along the banks of the Red River on our Hanoi village tour. See local villagers at work as your guide will engage you with traditional rural activities and sights.
We’ll continue our motorcycle journey by riding through the tranquil banana and vegetable farming area of Red River. There will be lots of opportunities to stop and take photos of the beautiful surroundings and the locals working on their farms.
We then head off to the 1000-year-old ceramic village of Bat Trang, the biggest pottery village in Vietnam where we visit an old artisan family to learn about Vietnamese art of ceramics. You also have a chance to directly make pottery products by yourself as a gift for family or friends.
After vising Bat Trang Village, we go ahead to have lunch at Hidden Gem Coffee where we will try the savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes and local delicacies. Vegan & Vegetarian options are available.

This morning, having breakfast at your hotel then you will have free time to refresh after a long flight. In the afternoon, our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at around 16.00pm and then take you to Hoan Kiem Lake (The Lake of the Returned Sword) that shows the traditional architecture style of the Old Quarter.
Leaving Hoan Kiem Lake, tour guide will take you along the Hanoi streets and learn more about Hanoians, visit Bach Ma Temple, lying in the heart of the Old Quarter. It is said to be the oldest temple in the city. Nowadays, the temple still retains many of its original relics such as stone steles, altars, shrines and statues. Along with architectural and artistic merit, Bach Ma Temple is also a valuable resource for researching and studying about the history of Hanoi.
The trip will take you inside the alleys and explore the fascinating and confusing narrow streets of the Old Quarter where local markets are located. On the way, you will have a chance to enjoy some traditional tasty foods in the market. You can choose among three light dinner dishes, from the extremely popular “Phở” (Noodle soup), “Bún chả” (grilled pork with vermicelli) and lastly, our personal favorite “Bún Bò” (Beef soup).
To conclude our day, the guide will take you to a traditional puppet show on water - a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It reappears the daily life of Vietnamese farmers (cultivating, tending buffalo, catching fishes…), communal entertainment (swimming contest, dragon dancing…), or historical legends.
Back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at hotel.
7.30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel and start 110km modern journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-break enroute.
10.45: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
12.00: Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
13.30: Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, ... and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
15.30: Arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature (reaching the top of this mountain involves climbing 500 steps. If you find it challenging to climb, don't worry; just inform your guide, and suitable arrangements will be made)
17.15: Return to our van and then come back to Hanoi.
19.30: Drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi

Having breakfast at your hotel.
08.00 – 08.30: Our sharing limousine bus will pick you up from your hotel. Departure to Ha Long Bay for around 2.5 Hours with 20 minutes short break.
11:30 – 12.00: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor
12:00 – 12:30 Get transfer to Cruise by a tender boat.
Around 13:00 Warmly welcome to Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
Enjoy the lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor were belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on the cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
– Heading back toward the sleeping area
Check-in your cabin.
15:30: Explore Tra Bau Floating Village
Option 1: Swimming Ba Trai Dao Island
Option 2: Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “Tra Bau” to Join the Kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17.30: Come back to Cruise and participate in our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
18.30: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 2 get 1 free” drink program at the Sky Bar
19.00: It is time for your romantic dinner. Celebrate your honeymoon on cruise.
21.00: You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Cruise.

06.30: Early morning sun risers and you can enjoy Tai-chi lesson on the sundeck.
07.00-07.45: Have breakfast while cruising on the beautiful bay.
08.00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09.30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10.00: Enjoy the brunch on the cruise with Vietnamese cuisine.
10.45: You will be transferred by tender to Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.
15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, you have free time to relax, go shopping or explore Hanoi by yourself before checking out and transferring to airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check in and relax on beach.
Overnight in Da Nang.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
After your breakfast, 8.00, the guide and car will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Ba Na Hills. Upon arrival at Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. You will visit the Golden Hand Bridge that has recently gone viral, Le Jardin D’amour (consists of 9 gardens) and Linh Ung pagoda.
Then visit the French Village Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple & Tru Vu Tea Shop. Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome... Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Alpine Coaster.
Lunch at the buffet restaurant.
Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying a 4D death race ride, watching 3D Mega 360 degrees, riding on a journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower, participating in an adventure in Horror House, and playing over 90 free games.
Take the Cable Car to leave Ba Na Hills at 15.30.
Meet our guide at the meeting point the get on car transfer back to Da Nang to visit local Han Market and browse the stalls of this sprawling compound, seeing fresh produce and dried goods unique to the area. This is also a great place to get a glimpse of local life, watching the shoppers and vendors as they negotiate deals.
Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.
In the evening, you are free to explore Da Nang’s vibrant spots: watch the fire show at Dragon Bridge (weekends), stroll along My Khe Beach, or take a scenic Han River cruise. Visit the bustling Son Tra Night Market for local food and shopping, or relax at a rooftop bar with panoramic city views.

Have breakfast at hotel & Check out.
Meet our guide at hotel lobby, take a walking tour in Hoi An & visiting a lovely old house, still occupied by the descendants of the merchants who built it over 200 years ago, before seeing the elaborate Japanese Bridge, a Chinese temple, the bustling market.
This morning, enjoy some free time exploring Hoi An’s famous tailor shops, where skilled artisans can create personalized clothing or shoes to fit your style perfectly.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, take a boat trip along Thu Bon river to visit
It will take a 30-minute car ride to the Kim Bong Carpentry Village. This is a traditional craft village in Hoi An, formed in the 15th century by the Northerners. Visit and learn about the shipbuilding area, where wooden fishing vessels are built using traditional techniques. You will also have a chance to stop at the carpentry workshop, where carpenters create handcrafted furniture and sculptures.
Continue taking another boat ride to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where you will observe how the villagers make pottery products such as vases, pots, and kettles. Thanh Ha Pottery Village has over 500 years of history, from the establishing period up to now. We then visit the Thanh Ha Terra Cotta Park Museum. Many works of human architecture and sculpture, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy), Taj Mahal (India), Sydney Opera House (Australia), White House (USA), Pyramid of Giza (Egypt), Notre Dame (France), and others, are vividly recreated entirely of clay by the village artisans.
The tour concludes with a visit to a local lantern craftsman's home to learn about the traditional art of lantern making.
Evening, free at your leisure to explore the town and visit the night market. Overnight in Hoi An.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 Depart from your hotel, your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, then you will cycle around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village (if your child could not cycling, please let me know) - About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli and many more. From the more than 40 hectares of land 8 tons of Village Tra vegetables are sold every year. The vegetable growers do not use pesticides or GMOs, using natural fertilizers instead, including seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.
10:00 During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet road, far away from the tourist trails. You will see the activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoi An.
11:00 Walk in Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden.
The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.
12:00 Continue riding through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten... until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest - about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf. This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood products.
You will be warmly welcomed at Mr. Han – a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
13:30 Back to Mr. Han’s family where you will enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
14:30 After lunch, free time and short rest before returning to your hotel about 16h00.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Having breakfast at your hotel. This day you will have free time to relax or explore Hoi An by yourself.
You can visit famous tailor-made shops in here or nearby beaches as An Bang Beach or Cua Dai Beach. Enjoy the unique cuisines of Hoi An such as: Cao Lau (a pork noodle dish), Mi Quang (Quang Noodle), Chicken Rice Hoi An, Banh Dap, Mot’s traditional Herbal drink…
*In the evening, Hoi An offers a charming atmosphere with various attractions to explore. Here are my recommendations for places to visit in the evening:
Hoi An Ancient Town: Take a leisurely stroll through the beautifully lit streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the lantern-filled alleys, ancient buildings, and vibrant riverside. Don't miss the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and the bustling Night Market.
Riverside Restaurants: Enjoy a delightful dining experience at one of the many riverside restaurants. Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine while enjoying the scenic views of the Thu Bon River. The riverside area becomes even more magical in the evening with lanterns reflecting on the water.
Night Market: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Hoi An Night Market. Browse through a wide range of stalls selling handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, and local street food.
Traditional Cultural Performances (Ky Uc Hoi An): Catch a traditional performance at one of the cultural centers in Hoi An. Experience captivating shows featuring traditional music, dance, and storytelling that showcase the rich heritage of the region.
Boat Ride on the Thu Bon River: Embark on a relaxing boat ride along the Thu Bon River. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance and admire the illuminated lanterns along the riverbanks. Enjoy your evening exploration of Hoi An!
Overnight in Hoi An.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, you have free time to relax, go shopping or explore Hoi An by yourself before checking out and transferring to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check in.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ben Tre. After arriving at Phong Nam Bridge, board the boat & cruise along the Chet Say River. The cool breeze from the river and lush tropical islands along its banks immediately excite you to explore all the great things ahead.
Arrive and visit various local workplaces to find many wonderful examples of how local people use ageless techniques to create their crafts, dried coconut, handy coconut husk brooms, and many family businesses using coir, or coconut fiber, to create amazing art. Drive around the village roads by “Xe Loi”, the local vehicle, a motorized rickshaw.
Perfect your day with a delicious and filling lunch at a local host house.
Break time, treating yourself to a relaxing time to relish the beautiful countryside.
time relaxing while rowing in a small boat slowly through the natural canals to get a sense of how truly beautiful this area is.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Brick Factory in Ben Tre. This is a fascinating cultural experience that takes you into the heart of traditional craftsmanship in the Mekong Delta. Ben Tre, well-known for its coconut products and rural charm, is also home to numerous brick kilns that have been producing bricks using age-old techniques for generations.
During your visit, you’ll witness the entire process of brickmaking, from the initial shaping of the clay into bricks to their drying in the sun. Local workers meticulously shape each brick by hand or with simple molds, reflecting the region’s reliance on manual labor and artisanal skill. Once the bricks are dried, they are fired in towering brick kilns, which are often located along the riverbanks. The sight of these red-brick kilns dotting the landscape adds to the industrial yet traditional ambiance of the area.
Transfer to your homestay. Overnight in Ben Tre.

Having breakfast at your homestay. You’re free to relax in the countryside. At noon, after lunch and checking out, we will transfer to Can Tho.
Overnight in Can Tho.

04.00, Meet our tour guide & we will take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) in sunrise, then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the daily activities along the Mekong canals, visit a rice husking mill.
Then visit the traditional village making noodle soup to learn about the process of making noodles, which is famous all over the land of Can Tho. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits.
Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Having breakfast at hotel. Your will be free for last-minute sightseeing. Then, transfer to airport for the flight back to your hometown or to the next destination. We hope you have taken back many beautiful memories in Vietnam. Tour ends!