Family Vietnam In Depth

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 7-95 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-21767
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Ends Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 15-day family adventure delving deep into the countryside and cities of magical Vietnam
  • Bike alongside the rice paddies of Mai Chau before taking the Reunification Express sleeper train
  • Cruise Halong Bay on our junk boat and try out sea kayaking in this stunning location
The "Family Vietnam In Depth" trip starts from Hanoi and ends in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a family trip that takes 15 days taking you through Hanoi, Bai Tu Long Bay, Mai Chau and 4 other destinations in Vietnam. "Family Vietnam In Depth" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Join us on an in depth journey through magical Vietnam, traversing the country from north to south. Bike alongside the rice paddy fields of Mai Chau and explore the intricate network of waterways in the Mekong Delta. Witness the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, the old-world charm of Hanoi, ancient neighbourhoods of Hoi An and dramatic limestone pinnacles of Halong Bay.



Mai Chau - Cycle along rice terraces and through villages dotted with stilt houses



Ho Chi Minh City - Learn about the resourcefulness of the Viet Cong at the Cu Chi Tunnels, visit an underground weapons bunker and explore old Saigon's bustling back alleys



Mekong Delta - Navigate the delta by bike and boat. Stay in a traditional homestay and take part in a Vietnamese cooking lesson
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in Hanoi.
  • Day 2 : Hanoi. Watch locals take lakeside yoga classes, explore night markets.
  • Day 3 : Scenic drive to Mai Chau, bike through paddy fields past tranquil traditional villages.
  • Day 4 : Drive to Xam Khoe Village, home to Thai ethnic minority, home cooked lunch with a local family.
  • Day 5 : Continue to Ninh Binh, likened to an inland Halong Bay.
  • Day 6 : Bike ride through paddy fields to visit Dong Tam Village. Afternoon boat trip to explore cave complex.
  • Day 7 : Morning drive to Ha Long Bay. Overnight cruise on a traditional junk boat, visit fishing village, sea kayaking.
  • Day 8 : Witness sunrise over Halong Bay. Visit Thien Canh Son caves. Return to Hanoi to take the Reunification Express overnight train to Hue.
  • Day 9 : Travel to the Tu Duc Royal Tombs. Try kite making (and flying!) and visit the Imperial Palace.
  • Day 10 : Hoi An. Martial arts lesson. Make traditional wood paintings, cruise on the Perfume River.
  • Day 11 : Free day in Hoi An, opportunity to spend the day on the beach.
  • Day 12 : Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the old quarter in cyclos (cycle carriages with a seat).
  • Day 13 : Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels which the Viet Cong used as a hideout during the Vietnam War.
  • Day 14 : Drive to the Mekong Delta, overnight homestay, explore villages by bike.
  • Day 15 : Morning cruise on the Mekong Delta. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City where the trip ends.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Flower Garden Hotel (2 nights)
  • Mai Chau Ecolodge (2 nights)
  • Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel (2 nights)
  • Halong Bay Junk (1 night)
  • Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue (1 night)
  • Thanh Lich 2 Hotel (1 night)
  • Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (2 nights)
  • Huong Sen Hotel (2 nights)
  • Ut Trinh & Ut Quynh Homestay (1 night)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Boat
  • Minibus
  • On Foot
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
Others
  • Bicycle
  • Rickshaw
  • Tuk Tuk
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh City are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Family Vietnam In Depth tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Family Vietnam In Depth tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 26 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Family Vietnam In Depth tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Family Vietnam In Depth tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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