VIETNAM FANTASTIC FAMILY – 12 DAYS

Itinerary: Hanoi – Ha Long – Da Nang – Hoi An – Can Tho – Saigon

Tour code XSEV0040 - FAMILY & BEACH TOURS

Highlights:

Hanoi for kids – a special tour offered only for your children, stay away from the boring and tiring museum. Enjoy the famous water puppet show in Hanoi.
Take part in a home hosted dinner to interact with local kids, local family and enjoy a cozy atmosphere feeling like home
Stay on board of an elegant junk in Ha Long Bay, enjoy all activities which delight your kids such as kayaking, rowing boat, or fishing
Cycling along Hoi An countryside to reach TraQue vegetarian village, become truly farmers and enjoy foot massage
Experience the local life of fisherman through his daily activities such as: casting the net, go fishing, rowing the basket boat, cutting the fishing rope… in Cam Thanh village
Learn how to make a symbol of Hoi An by joining an lantern making class
Attractive by unlimited adventure games in Ba Na Hill...

Overview

Vietnam is famous for a kid-friendly destination, a safety country, long white sandy beautiful beaches and a lot of exciting activities. For these reason, we have designed Vietnam Family Holiday for your beloved family. This medium long trip perfectly balances between both parents and kids; there is always something for everyone. For families with teenagers may enjoy adventure activities such as adventure games in Ba Na hill &Vinpearl Amusement Park, or kayaking in Ha Long Bay, and biking. For other families with the aim of education, this tour also is a perfect choice for interacting with local kids, local family to understand more about Vietnam traditional culture. Take part in a cozy dinner with local family, try to become a truly farmer in TraQue village, join in a lantern making class, and witness the river life along the Mekong delta… All these activities are surely attractive your kids and it will become their most unforgettable memories. Last but not least families with small children will be looking for a beach gateway with a lot of fun in the water and time to relax after a long trip. Feel like home on this perfect balance of our trip!.

Tour summary:

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Private driver

Arrival in NoiBai airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center for check-in
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Check in hotel and overnight in Hanoi
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI SIGHTSEEING – FOOD TOUR (B, L, D)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Morning: visit Ho Chi Minh’s House & His Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-Pillar Pagoda. Then visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, QuocTuGiam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. 12:00: After visiting, you will have a meal at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. In the afternoon: Continue to visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam) and then Ly Thai To monument. Walk to visit HoanKiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower). Enjoy with TrangTien Ice Cream, Thuy Ta Ice Cream or some famous café shop/restaurants nearby (pay by yourself around 1 usd /person). You will continue walking tour around the Old Quarter,
18:00pm: We start for street food at Hanoi old quarter. Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI - DUONG LAM VILLAGE - BAT TRANG CERAMIC (B, L)

Private driver & guide

Distance: 50km = 1hours
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08.00AM. Our tour guide & driver pick you up from your hotel to visit the ancient villages of Hanoi.
09.45AM. Arrive in Duong Lam village, then riding a bicycle along the small old alleys to admire the ancient looking of village. Stop at MongPhu temple and MongPhu hamlet for sightseeing its long-standing village gate that was built by “ThươnggiaHạMôn” structure. After that, we bike around the village to observe the daily life and farming, practice of Vietnamese peasants along the paddies. Next, we stop in the biggest ancient house was build 200 years ago and the most ancient house dates back to 400 years ago. Final morning, we explore the Mia Pagoda, built in 15th century.
12.00. p.m. Enjoy the lunch at an ancient house in the village.
In the afternoon, the bus takes you again to the Capital, then going to Bat Trang ceramic village that is placed along Hong River. Local artisans are renowned the world over for ceramic arts and have won many international awards. This is a very good chance for you to witness these artisans at work as we roam down narrow alleys into shops where you’ll be able to buy their refined ceramics at the reasonable prices.
Turn back to the center of Hanoi .You will continue walking tour around the Old Quarter, Enjoy water puppet show. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
SUGGGESTION: you can walk and try dinner with Bun Cha and authentic Northern Spring roll at “Nem” restaurant (other’s name is Obama spring rolls and pay by yourself)

DAY 4: HANOI - HON GAI HARBOR – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND – TRA SAN (B, L, D)

Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise

Distance: Hanoi – Ha Long: 160 km ~ 4 hours
Explore Ha Long Bay by deluxe cruise.
Notes: Ha Long Itinerary is subjected to change based on weather conditions and each Cruise.
08:00 – 8:30: We will pick you up from your hotel and head to northeast of Vietnam
12.30: Arrive Ha Long, transferred a by tender to Cruise on BaiTu Long bay
12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink with all staffs on board, listen briefly to safety on boat and activities included then check in cabin.
13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive to Cap La Island the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing
17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy sunset tea (enjoy tea and fresh fruit). This time is regarded as “Happy hour”- Buy two get one free while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
20.30: Free time for joining games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
(Please inform our guide if you want to join in karaoke activity)
Overnight in Bai Tu Long bay cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight on Ha Long cruise

DAY 5: TRA SAN – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR - FLY TO DA NANG - HOI AN TOWN (B, L)

Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise

Distance: Ha Long- Hanoi: 160 km ~ 4 hours
06.30: Freshen up your new day with doing Tai Chi
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. Tea and coffee is available
08.00: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature
09.30: Back to your boat by tender then finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10.30: Cooking demonstration is organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine- “BanhCuon” by yourself.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier
12.30: Say goodbye Halong Bay then returns back to Hanoi and NoiBai airport for flight to Da Nang
Upon arrival Da Nang our driver will welcome you and transfer you to Hoi Am hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An

DAY 6: HOI AN TOWN TRA QUE VILLAGE – CAM THANH COCONUT VILLAGE (B, L, D)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel Start cycling to TraQue village, Known for its vegetables. Greeted by a local family, you will be learning farming techniques and help the villagers in their daily tasks. We will do a Bike ride in the surroundings with a surprise on the way: a buffalo ride an unforgettable experience. Continue your ride on beautiful routes to the jetty of the Cam Thanh village. Boarding on a traditional boat you will try different fishing activities: raising a large plaice net, learn how to bait fishs and practice hawk net fishing. Back to Cam Thanh to enjoy delicious local meal prepared by a fisherman’s family. Boarding on a basket boat known as “Thung Chai” for a ride on the canals lined with coconut trees. possibility to fish the famous coconut crabs. Taking the road back to Hoi An. For dinner you taste the “Cao Lau”noodle soup, pork and vegetables, culinary specialty of the town. Stay overnight in Hoi An Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An

DAY 7: DA NANG BA NA HILL & GOLDEN BRIDGE - DA NANG (B, L)

Private driver & guide

Distance: Da Nang-Ba Na hill : 40 km à 1 hours
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
In the morning
At 8:00 AM: Transfer direct to Ba Na Hills.
At 9:30 AM: Upon arrival Ba Na Hills, the tour guide will lead you to get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. From The Cable Car, you can get a bird’s-eye view, see the vast forests, contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
Arrive at Station 2, our guide will take you to Debay Wine Cellar and Le JardinD’Amour Flower Garden. Le JardinD’Amour is a huge flower garden, And a highlight in this tour is the Golden Bridge ( also called” Hands of God”). This bridge was built with a very special structure with 2 hands holding the bridge. From the bridge, you can see the panoramic view of Ba Na mountain
Afterward, you will have the chance to visit LinhUng Pagoda, the highest pagoda among the three as it is located at around 1,500 meters above sea level.Have lunch at a restaurant at French village and take a short rest to continue exploring all Ba Na Hills
In the afternoon
Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua LinhTu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.
Next place is the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Free fall tower, 4-5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park,..
Back to your cabin down the mountain by cable car up, we drive back to Da Nang , Free and easy in Da Nang beach. Stay overnight in Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Nang

DAY 8: DA NANG FREE & EASY ON BEACH (B)

Breakfast is served at your hotel.
You have half day free & relax in Da Nang beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Nang

DAY 9: DA NANG – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH (B)

Private driver

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free and easy in Da Nang beach until transfer to airport for flight to Saigon.
Upon arrival Ho Chi Minh city, our driver will pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - BEN TRE- HO CHI MINH (B, L)

Private driver & Tour guide
Distance: 130km – 2,5 hours for transferring
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08.00 Meet tour guide at hotel in HCM city and transfer to Ben Tre On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier. Boating on Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river- is along mangrove tree from town to country. Witness lively activities in the morning as fishing, coconut cargo boats carrying on river…. Stop at traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Go on by boat to My Long village, walking to hamlet to see making rice paper and enjoy some rice cake. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stage of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at a bee garden, enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music as well. Visit candy milk making workshop and enjoy some sweet by the way. Continue short walking to visit farmer houses who making sleep mats. Cycle rural tracks or drive tuktuk through coconut grove, vegetable plains (cucumber, bitter melon…). Keep going by row boat on shady palm tree canal. Boating back Hung Vuong pier by motorboat and get on the car back to Saigon. Overnight at Hotel in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 11: SAIGON SIGHTSEEING – CU CHI TUNNEL (B,L)

Private driver & guide
Distance Saigon-Cu Chi tunnel 70km-> 2 hours
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08:00AM- 12:00: Start your tour with The Reunification Palace,
Then our tour guide will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street to visit Notre Dame Cathedral (The hundreds Years Red Cathedral)and Old Post Office, 2 most famous and oldest of classical French colonial architecture construction was built more than 100 years ago, War Museum then visit The People’s Committee Hall.
Enjoy lunch at Pho Hoa Pasteur – one of the best places to sample Vietnam’s most popular noodle soup. The restaurant has been run by successive generations of the same family which adds a little history to your meal. The broth recipe here is a family secret which helps create a little mystique around the flavors. Served with your bowl of pho is a plate of deep fried bread called “qouy”. This bread is actually of Chinese origin but it is finding favor as a daytime side dish. Return to your hotel to rest & relax.
12:00: lunch is at the local restaurant.
In the afternoon, Transfer to Cu Chi Web -like tunnels system which were never discovered by American Force . These tunnels are stretching over 200 km and were important Viet Cong base during the American War. This underground network, dug by hand connected command posts hospital shelter and weapon factories
Free and easy in Saigon. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon

OPTIONAL TOUR: ENJOY DINNER ON SAIGON CRUISE 6:45pm: Boarding on the Junk, then All of delicacies and drinks will be served & enjoyed the traditional music which be performed by Vietnamese artists. 7.45pm: Junk departures, starting journey on Saigon River to Thu Thiem Bridge, then back to NhaRong Wharf along the Saigon piers. 9:15pm: We will come back Boat Station, and then Driver transfers you to your Hotel. Finish Trip Indochina Junk Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 12: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)

Private driver

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free morning. Then driver will take you to the airport. Departure to the next destination. Saying goodbye to Vietnam & Xuan Son Travel see you again.

Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

NOTES

1/ He weather & our latest advice on the weather

Light clothes regardless of the season in the south but for the visit of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee. From November to March it can get pretty cold in the North, make sure to have warm clothes for mornings and evenings.

Northern Vietnam:

Dec – Feb: 10°C to 25°C, mostly dry, grey.
March: 15°C to 30°C, season change, dry.
April – June: 25°C to 35°C, some heavy showers.
Sept – Oct: 25°C to 35°C, clear weather, occasional showers.

Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.

Central Vietnam : Hoi An, Hue

Dec – Feb: 15°C to 30°C, mostly dry, grey.
March – Aug: 25°C to 35°C, dry, ideal.
Sept-Nov: 23°C to 32°C, rain risk due to atmospheric depressions.

Note: Occasional bad weather on the beaches from October to January.

Southern Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta

All year: 25°C to 30°
Nov – June: 22°C to 34°C, dry and enjoyable especially from December to February.
July – Oct: 25 to 35°C, showers late afternoon, especially in September.

2/ Visa

To go to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on Vietnamese Entry Visa Waiver for Citizens of Five European Countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 15 days regardless of passport categories and purpose of entry into Vietnam, and is valid until June 30, 2021.
For any stay lasting more than 15 days, or for a multiple entry stay in a period of less than 15 days, a visa is required. A period of 30 days is required after the last exit from Vietnam in order to once again benefit from the visa waiver measure for a stay not exceeding 15 days.

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3/ International flight

Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Vietnam for two reasons:
International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.

4/ Which language?

The official and most widely spread language is Vietnamese.
English is spoken in all touristic areas.

5/ Cancellation Policy:

More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited

6/ What to Bring

Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
Original Passport

ACCOMMODATION

LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.

Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)

CITIES /AREAS	HOME STAY	HOTEL-STANDARD	HOTELS-SUPERIOR	HOTEL-DELUXE	HOTELS- LUXURY
HANOI	….	Maison d’Orient Hotel..	Hong Ngoc Dynastie/ Icon 36/ Flower / Hanoi Era/Gondola hotel..	La Siesta Classic Premium / Golden Silk/ Pearl/ Thang Long opera/Flower Garden	Sofitel Legend Metropole / L’Opera/ Movempick Hotel
CRUISE	….	….	Oriental Cruises/ V’Spirit Cruises….	Swan Cruises/ Renea cruise/Calypso cruise/ Victory cruise ….	Dragon Legend cruise/ Heritage/Dynasty/Orchird/ Genesis cruise……
DA NANG	….	….	Hung Anh/ Maison Phuong hotel or similar	Eden hotel/ Phuoc My An beach/Le Hoang beach/ Cicilia resort or similar	Golden bay hotel/Rosamia /Muong Thanh luxury/Hilton/ Fullman resort or similar
HOI AN	An Bang homestay	….	Kim An hotel / Pho Hội riverside /HT village/ Hoi An ancient house resort or similar	Le pavilion Boutique/ Muca resort / Belle Maison/ Hoi An ancient Village or similar	Sunrise Premium resort/ Palmy Garden resort or similar
SAIGON	….	….	Chez Mimosa Petite / Queen Ann hotel / Bloom hotel or similar	Cicilia hotel/ Silverland Charner/ Grand Silverland / Eden Star hotel or similar	The Mys Dong Khoi hotel/ Hotel des Arts/ Majestic / Caravel Hotel or similar

SERVICES & PRICE

SERVICES & PRICE

TRAVEL PRICE: VIETNAMFANTASTIC FAMILY 12 DAYS 11NIGHTS
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Excluding international flights

Inclusion

The English speaking guide as guided time
Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
1 night on Ha Long Bay Junk (sharing cruise, not private) in private cabin with ensuite bathroom
Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
Private boat trips in Mekong Delta
Cable car 2 ways at Ba Na hill
All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip.
Government taxes & service charge

Exclusion

International Flight tickets from/to your Home
2 Internal Flights: Hanoi- Da Nang, Da Nang –Ho Chi Minh
Early check in/ late check out
Meals, drinks & beverage not indicated
Vietnam visa stamp fee (about 25$/pax) & personal travel insurance
Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills
Tips and gratuities

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This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.

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My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.