Experience the beauty, culture, and warmth of Vietnam together on the Timeless with Vietnam family tour in 12 Days. From the bustling southern cities to the peaceful northern landscapes, this journey is designed for families who want to explore, learn, and create unforgettable memories across the country. Begin your adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s vibrant economic hub, where modern skyscrapers stand alongside historic landmarks. Visit Ben Thanh Market, the city’s iconic trading spot, where parents and kids alike can enjoy shopping for souvenirs, tasting local snacks, and feeling the lively energy of Saigon.
Continue to the Mekong Delta for a day of discovery among winding canals, lush orchards, and floating villages. Cruise along the river, visit local workshops, and experience the warm hospitality of southern Vietnamese people — a day filled with color and culture for the whole family. Fly to central Vietnam and explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where time seems to stand still. Wander through lantern-lit streets, try a family cooking class, or take a peaceful boat ride on the Thu Bon River. Then, visit Ba Na Hills, a mountaintop resort famous for its cool climate, flower gardens, and the iconic Golden Bridge — an attraction that kids and adults will both adore.
Conclude your family adventure in the north, starting with Hanoi, the capital of a thousand years of culture. Explore the Old Quarter by cyclo, visit Hoan Kiem Lake, and watch a traditional water puppet show that brings Vietnamese folklore to life. Finally, travel to Ninh Binh, known as “Ha Long Bay on land,” where your family will take a relaxing boat ride through limestone caves and rice fields, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty — a perfect way to end this meaningful journey. With Avex Vietnam Travel, your travel to Vietnam becomes more than just a vacation — it’s a heartwarming family story filled with laughter, culture, and unforgettable experiences from south to north.
Welcome to Vietnam!
At the arrival at the airport, you will be welcome by the driver and tour guide then travel to the hotel for check-in.
Free time to walk around Ho Chi Minh City’s street to see the daily lives of the local and comtemplate the major culture of Vietnam.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.
TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to My Tho Pier. The boat picks you up at the pier, and the trip begins on the Tien River. You'll have the opportunity to see the local village and enjoy the scenery of green gardens on both sides of the river.
We'll visit a coconut candy factory. You'll learn about the production process and enjoy the sweets.
We'll visit locals' homes to enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to southern folk music.
We'll explore the western canals in a three-leaf canoe.
In the afternoon, the boat travels to Ben Tre Province. Here, you'll cycle for about 4-8 km to visit the coconut garden along both sides of the road and experience the lives of the local people.
Return to the starting point. Return your bike.
We'll enjoy fresh coconut on the boat as you return to My Tho Pier.
Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.
B, L TRANSPORT
Breakfast in the hotel
Today, we will visit Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, where we will see: Reunification Palace (exterior visit), the old Central Post Office, the War Museum, St. Joseph's Cathedral,.
Our last stop is the city's most famous market, Ben Thanh Market. The market not only caters to the daily needs of the local population, but is also a great place to buy cheap souvenirs and enjoy local Vietnamese street foods.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.
B TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel
At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang
Arrive in Da Nang, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to the hotel in Hoi An
Overnight in Hoi An.
Note: English-speaking guide in Da Nang. Private transportation.
B TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will be picked up from the hotel reception and taken to Ba Na Hills, where you will take a cable car ride, enjoying panoramic views of Quang Nam and Danang City from above.
You will visit the Golden Bridge, the Jardin d'Amour, and Linh Ung Pagoda. You will return by cable car to visit the French Village Campanile, the Nine-Story Goddess Shrine, the Tombstone Temple, Ling Phong Monastery, and more.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Free time to enjoy Fantasy Park. We will return by cable car to Ba Na Hills.
Transfer to Hoi An and free time.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.
B, L TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, we visit Hoi An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. We walk to visit the highlights of the old quarter, such as the typical Hoi An local market, Phuoc Kien Temple, built in 1697 and used as a place of worship for the Goddess of the Sea, the Japanese covered bridge, built in the 17th century by Japanese traders, and a typical house in the quarter: Tan Ky.
Then, we move to a local house to make lanterns. Hoi An has over 400 years of history in lantern making. For the local people, a lantern is not only a traditional light, but also the soul of their culture. With the help of our local artisans, you can make your own lantern.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Free afternoon on your own.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.
B, L TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel
At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: English-speaking guide in Hanoi. Private transportation.
B TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel.
The day begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior) (open every day except Mondays, Fridays, and September and October), Ho Chi Minh's residence, which includes the Government Palace (exterior) and a simple two-room dwelling where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1948 until his final days. Then, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, one of the symbols of the ancient capital.
We then visited Tran Quoc Temple on the shores of West Lake.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we continue with a visit to the Temple of Literature, known as the First University of Vietnam, which remains the most visited site by both foreign and local tourists.
To conclude the tour, we take a rickshaw ride in the Old Quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.
B, L TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pickup at the hotel and a 2-hour transfer to Mua Cave. There, it's approximately an hour's climb (500 steps) to the mountain where we'll enjoy spectacular views of the area.
Then we visit Trang An, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Upon arrival at the pier, we board a private traditional sampan, gently rowed by a local. We cross a poetic river through a series of caves, some of them 300-400 meters long. Each section offers a new world hidden within secluded valleys of tranquility. We disembark from the boat for a walk past peaceful pagodas and temples that worship the most famous mandarin oranges of the Tran Dynasty. We immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature as we return to the pier.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrive at the Bich Dong pagoda, one of the most special and mystical sites to visit in Ninh Binh. The temple is divided and built on different levels: the lower pagoda, the middle pagoda, and the upper pagoda, which are accessed by stairs that go up and through part of a cave, until reaching the top, from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.
B, L TRANSPORT
After breakfast, depart by shared minivan to reach Halong Bay, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and included on the list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will encounter one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. A collection of more than 3,000 limestone islands and islets, each with imposing shapes that rise above the sea.
Arrive at the port and board on the cruise.
You will have lunch on board the boat and begin your island-hopping cruise, where you will have the opportunity to explore magnificent caves or visit a fishing village.
In the evening, enjoy a special sunset dinner, followed by an onboard activity session.
Overnight on board.
Note: English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation.
B, L, D TRANSPORT
6:00 AM: We start the day full of energy with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun rising over the horizon. We visit the bay according to the cruise itinerary.
9:30 AM: We check out.
Brunch is served at the restaurant
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Disembark the cruise ship and transfer back to Tuan Chau Port. Relax and wait for your luggage.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Return to the hotel in Hanoi by shared limousine
Free time on your own
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation.
B, Brunch TRANSPORT
Breakfast at the hotel
Free time to relax.
At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
End of our services!
Note: Private transportation.
B TRANSPORT
3 Noches
Elios Hotel
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
https://elioshotel.vn/vi/
3 Noches
Thanh Binh Riverside
Hoi An, Vietnam
https://thanhbinhriversidehotel.com/
3 Noches
MK Premier Boutique
Hanoi, Vietnam
https://mkpremier.vn/
1 Noches
Mila Cruise
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
https://milacruises.com/
1 Noches
Tam Coc Wonderland Bungalow
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
https://tamcocwonderlandbungalow.vn-hotels.com/vi/
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Vietnam Airlines Economy |
Ho Chi Minh |
VN 126 1h25' |
Da Nang | Available |
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Vietnam Airlines Economy |
Da Nang |
VN 6080 1h25' |
Hanoi | Available |
| PAX | Price per person in USD |
| 6 | 967 |
- Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
- Internal flight ticket in economy class: Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang, Da Nang - Hanoi.
- Local English speaking guide as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Entrance fees to the attractions mentioned in this program
- All visits and excursions mentioned in this itinerary
- Transportation used in the program. Note: For tours with more than 10 people, private car will be used every day of the itinerary.
- International round-trip flight from your country
- Tips
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, drinks, etc.
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Bank charges related to payment
- Entry visa
- Other services not clearly indicated in the "included" section
- Comprehensive insurance (recommended)
