📍 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Danang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City
Embark on a journey designed for active families with older kids—where history comes alive, meals are adventures, and every day brings a new surprise. From bustling Hanoi and magical Ha Long Bay to charming Hoi An and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll cycle, kayak, cook, and explore together—making memories that last a lifetime.
🛬 Day 1 – Arrival in Hanoi
Welcome to Vietnam! Your guide greets you at Noi Bai Airport and transfers you to your hotel in the heart of Hanoi. Take a stroll around the neighborhood or simply rest after your flight. Tonight, dream of the adventures ahead.
🏯 Day 2 – Hanoi Orientation & Cyclo Ride
Ease into Hanoi’s rhythm with a gentle exploration. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and admire its peaceful courtyards. Later, climb aboard a cyclo to weave through the buzzing Old Quarter, then wander around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. As the sun sets, enjoy a Water Puppet Show—an enchanting performance loved by kids and adults alike.
🍜 Day 3 – Hanoi’s Street Food Adventure
Start the day visiting Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda by serene West Lake before diving into Hanoi’s food scene. With your guide leading the way, taste the capital’s most famous dishes: steaming pho, smoky bun cha, crispy pancakes, and sweet “che” desserts. The bustling markets and lively streets will spark every sense.
🚴 Day 4 – Cycling the Countryside
Today, trade city streets for open fields. A short drive brings you to Bat Trang ceramic village, where you try your hand at pottery before cycling along peaceful riverside paths. Ride through vegetable gardens and craft villages, meet friendly locals, and enjoy home-cooked lunch in a family house. Return to Hanoi by late afternoon, energized and full of countryside memories.
⛴️ Day 5 – Cruise into Ha Long Bay
This morning, head east to the legendary Ha Long Bay. Board your stylish cruise and set sail among towering limestone islands. Spend the afternoon kayaking, swimming, or simply soaking in the views from the deck. As evening falls, enjoy a seafood feast on board and watch the sunset paint the bay in golden light. Overnight on the water.
🛶 Day 6 – Lan Ha Bay Adventure
Wake up early to the magic of the bay. Join a tai chi session on deck, then continue sailing into quieter Lan Ha Bay. Explore hidden lagoons by kayak, discover caves, and relax on pristine beaches. Tonight, enjoy cooking demonstrations, stargazing on deck, or squid fishing—fun for the whole family.
🌅 Day 7 – Morning Cruise & Flight to Danang
Savor breakfast with the rising sun before your cruise sails back to port. After disembarkation, transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight south to Danang. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to Hoi An, Vietnam’s most charming ancient town. Evening free to settle in and stroll lantern-lit streets.
🏖️ Day 8 – Hoi An Treasures & Basket Boats
Spend the morning wandering Hoi An’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage gem with colorful lanterns, Japanese bridges, and centuries-old merchant houses. Later, head to Cam Thanh Village for a fun basket-boat ride through water coconut groves. Try net fishing with locals before enjoying a hands-on cooking class where you prepare (and devour!) classic central dishes.
🚐 Day 9 – Danang Highlights & Marble Mountains
Explore Danang’s seaside charm today. Visit the Marble Mountains with their pagodas and hidden caves, then stop by Non Nuoc beach for a refreshing dip. Families can choose to spend the afternoon at Sun World Ba Na Hills with its iconic Golden Bridge—or simply relax by the sea. Evening return to Hoi An.
✈️ Day 10 – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Say goodbye to central Vietnam as you fly south to lively Ho Chi Minh City. Check in to your hotel, then head out with your guide to explore French-colonial landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. In the evening, enjoy a taste of Saigon’s modern energy—whether it’s shopping, dining, or simply soaking up the city’s buzz.
🔦 Day 11 – Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon by Night
Step back in time with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network used during wartime. Kids will marvel at the hidden passageways and clever survival tricks. Return to Saigon and relax before your evening adventure: a thrilling Vespa ride through hidden alleys, street markets, and live music cafés, sampling Saigon’s best street food along the way.
🌏 Day 12 – Farewell Vietnam
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast before your guide transfers you to the airport for your onward flight. Say goodbye to Vietnam—with hearts full of stories, flavors, and laughter to take home.
✨ Trip Highlights for Families:
Taste authentic street food on a Vespa night tour
Cycle the countryside & try pottery in a village
Cruise & kayak through Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay
Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes together
Ride basket boats in Hoi An’s coconut groves
Explore Cu Chi’s hidden tunnels