AMAZING FAMILY VIETNAM EXPERIENCE – 14 DAYS

Itinerary: Hanoi – Ha Long – NhaTrang – Da Lat – Saigon- Ben Tre – Can Tho – Saigon

Tour code XSEV0043 - FAMILY & BEACH TOURS

Highlights:

Weaving in and out of the busy traffic of Hanoi in a very leisurely pace with a cyclo trip around Hanoi Old Quarter
Enjoy the traditional Water Puppet Show - a tradition show that will tells you more about the countryside of Vietnam in the old time
Peaceful hideaways from the hustle and bustle of the city to an excellent cruise trip in Ha Long Bay
Get tones of laugh and fun when joining together in outdoor activities in Ha Long Bay: go kayaking, go swimming, visit caves, or attend Tai Chi class in the morning
Unwind in the picturesque NhaTrang beaches which is adjacent to numerous restaurants, deckchairs and umbrella for your relaxation
Return home with your kids and beautiful memories of snorkeling tour in the most beautiful coastal city of Vietnam
Da Lat is really well-known for its beauty, purity and peacefulness & city of love
Surprise your kids with homestay experience in Mekong Delta when they have chance to cook the meals, ask the house owners hundreds of questions to learn more about the history, the custom and the lives in different country.

Overview

Welcome to Vietnam – a charming and friendly destination with pretty things that makes your family never want to leave. Marvelous natural beauty, plentiful traditional values, superb local cuisine, the start of the holiday awaiting you from North to South of Vietnam.

Tour summary:

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Private drive

Distance: NoiBai Airport – Hanoi Central: 35 km ~ 45 minutes
Arrival in NoiBai airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center and transfer you to your hotel for check-in
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Stay overnight at htel 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 waking tour around the Old Quarter,
18:00pm: we star 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 - 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 BaiTu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive to Cap La Island the beautiful area in BaiTu 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 4: TRA SAN – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR - FLY TO NHA TRANG(B, L) BY FLIGHT

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 ThienCanh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, BaiTu 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 NhaTrang
Upon arrival NhaTrang our driver will welcome you and transfer you to hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in NhaTrang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in NhaTrang

DAY 5: NHA TRANG FREE & EASY ON BEACH (B)

Breakfast is served at your hotel. You have half day free & relax inNhaTrang beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in NhaTrang
Note: Well recognized as a beautiful beach city with great natural climate, NhaTrang is listed among the most outstanding destination in Vietnam for beach lover year round.When In NhaTrang, don’t miss the valuable chance to snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments or just relax on thewhite sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea view)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in NhaTrang

DAY 6: NHA TRANG FREE & EASY ON BEACH (B)

Breakfast is served at your hotel. You have half day free & relax inNhaTrang beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in NhaTrang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in NhaTrang
OPTIONAL : MUN ISLAND SNORKELING TOUR
At 08h00am: our car and guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in NhaTrang city. Take a speedboat to MunIsland.Named Hon Mun because its stones are as black as ebony, Hon Mun is not only a place where tourists can observe andexplore the sea creatures’ life but also is the best place for snorkeling in Vietnam. At Hon Mun, tourists can dive or
take the glass-bottom boat to admire colorful corals and sea creatures. (On own expenses)
Go around Mot Island. Hon Mot is one of the attractive islands in NhaTrang bay. It is a spot for snorkeling and escaping from NhaTrang. Have a look Tam Island. Tam Island is famous with its green tropical forest throughout 4 seasons and the long white sandy coastline. Visit Tri Nguyen aquarium. This is a lake on the sea with hundreds of special marine creatures. Relax and enjoy lunch at a Con Se Tre restaurant. This is a waterfront restaurant located in the Bamboo Island. While enjoying Vietnamese seafood, Tourists can contemplate the beautiful sights of NhaTrang City.
The tour ends at about 15h00-16h00. Back to the pier by speed boat and be transfered to your hotel by private car

DAY 7: NHA TRANG FREE & EASY ON BEACH (B)

Breakfast is served at your hotel.
You have half day free & relax inNhaTrang beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in NhaTrang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in NhaTrang
OPTIONAL TOUR : NHA TRANG VINEARLAND (B)
Morning: Have breakfast at hotel, the driver take you to the boat station to visit NhaTrang Bay, visit Hon 1, Hon Mun… Lunch at the fishing village restaurant on NhaTrang Bay – Con Se Tre Restaurant. 12h30: Arrive at mainland, return to the hotel for lunch break. 15h30: VisitVinpearl Land, the driver takes you to cable station, go round-trip cable, arrive to Vinpearl Land, you join the games at Vinpearl Land’s amusement park such as:

Thrilling game like Swing…
Other games like racing, cars hitting, exploring the Universe.
Enjoy a modern 4D movie show.
You are free to have dinner. Enjoy dancing water show at 21:00, then go to the cable car station to return to the mainland. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8: NHA TRANG – DA LAT BY ROAD (B)

Private driver

Distance: 135 km= 3,5 hours
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Mornig: Free and easy on beach before our driver will pick up and transfer direct to Da Lat,
Afternoon: Transfer to Da Lat– famous tourist area in Viet Nam
Arrive in Da Lat check in and relax at flower city & love. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Da Lat
In the evening, if you like to hike around, remember that coffee and cake in Da Lat are some of the best in Vietnam and easily to be found in any finer cafes (at own expense)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat

DAY 9: DALAT VISIT CITY OF LOVE FULL DAY (B, L)

Private driver & Tour guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Today, you will take a tour Da Lat Sightseeing. Take to visit Dalat Old train station: the oldest train station in Vietnam and also the most beautiful train station of Vietnam which was built by the French. Come to here you can see a steam train which is designed by Japanese and Swiss engineers. Transfer to Cable car station of Robin Hill to get the panorama view of the city and Tuyen Lam Lake, visit flower and vegetable fields on the way. Surrounding by pine forest, Tuyen Lam lake looks like a paradise with Truc Lam meditation monastery which is built on the top of Phoenix Hill. Visit Datanla Waterfall. Lunch is at a local restaurant.
Walking to visit Da Lat city, Domaine de Marie church, Domaine de Marie Church is also called Mai Anh church or Cherry Church. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dalat,
And then visit Crazy House (Hang Nga Guest House and Art Gallery) and some coffe shop…
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat

DAY 10: DA LAT FREE & EASY–FLY TO SAIGON (B)

Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
You have halfday free and eay in Da Lat.
Afternoon our driver will pick up and transfer to airport for flight to Saigon.
Upon arrival Saigon our driver pick up and transfer to hotel for check. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon

DAY 11 : SAIGON- BEN TRE – CHO LÁCH (B,L,D)

Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Departure to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta –knwon as the “capital of the coconut trees.” Arriving in Ben Tre we will take a boat in the heart of the delta. After visiting a brick factory, wewill continue discovering other businesses like factories making handmade crafts out of coconut fiber… we will take a Walk in a small village throughout schools, rice plateau, orchards and local houses, there, you will meet the warmly and welcoming locals. You will have lunch in your homestay with the specialty of the delta the “elephant ear fish“. Cruising along the arroyos in a traditional row boat, relax and enjoy the charming landscape and the scenery the area offers. Visit a bonsai garden and a nursery on the way road to Cho Lach. We will stay for the night in the cottage of Mr. Nam Hien. Possibility to assist locals in the preparation of the traditional dishes that will be served during the dinner duck cooked in coconut milk, the specialty of the house. Night at the cottage (private room).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Cho Lach

DAY 12 : CHO LACH – CAN THO (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Bicycle ride to the nearby local market filled with fresh products from the delta. taking the road back throughout the little trails to a cottage where we will eat lunch. We will have a typical meal with agricultural products from the region. Departure to Can Tho which is the largest city of the Delta. In order to cross the river of the Delta, we will take a ferry with locals. Later on we will Visit a Khmer pagoda with a typical and unique architecture. Dinner in a restaurant on the lively river banks. Night walk in the port of NinhKieu. Night at hotel in downtown.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Can Tho

DAY 13 : CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – SAIGON SIGHTSEEING (B, L)

Private driver & guide

We will take the boat on the canal NongCai to discover the river activities and the Cai Rang floating market. You will have the opportunity to taste fresh fruits of the area, directly bought from a boat on the river. Return to Ho Chi Minh city. Lunch along the way.
In the afternoon: Walking tour around the old colonial district. Photo stop in front of the Reunification Palace. Visit of the central post office, designed by Gustave Eiffel’s workshop, followed by Notre Dame Cathedral. Walk on the ex-Catinat street to the city hall, the municipal theatre and the historic “Continental” hotel. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 14: 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 : Da Lat

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.

NhaTrang :

All year: 25 to 35°C
Nov – Dec: occasional showers.

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……
NHA TRANG	….	….	Starlet hotel / Majestic hotel or similar	Majestic Premium / Michelia Hotel / Novotel or similar	Sunrise hotel/ Sheraton hotel/ Diamond bay hotel /Intercontinental or similar
DA LAT	Da Lat homestay	….	Mai Vang / Pho Nui/ Rum Vang/ Daisy Gold or similar	La Sapinette /Gold Valley/TTC Ngoc Lan or similar	Dalat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa/Ladalat or similar
CAN THO	Can Tho homestay	….	Anh Dao Mekong2 hotel/ Kim Tho/Hau Giang/ Ninh Kieu or similar	Nam Bo boutique/ Irish Can Tho/West hotel/ Ninh Kieu riverside or similar	Azerai Can Tho resort / Vinpearl Can Tho or similar
CHO LACH	….	….	Gite Nam Hien homestay or similar	Mekong Lodge / Forever green 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: AMAZING FAMILY VIETNAM EXPERIENCE 14 DAYS 13NIGHTS
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Excluding international flights

Inclusion

The English speaking guide as guided time
Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
2 days 1night 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 at Da Lat
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- NhaTrang, Da Lat- Saigon
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.