Vietnam Family Adventure

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Hanoi

Explore Vietnam's picturesque capital, with its green parks, tree-lined streets and lovely lakes. Jump on board a cyclo and take a ride through the Old Quarter where vendors trade painted t-shirts, watches and shoes. Then it's off to an evening water puppet show, a type of traditional Vietnamese entertainment that started in rice fields centuries ago.

Days 3-4 Halong Bay

Cruise the warm waters of Halong Bay with its towering limestone peaks and stalactite-filled caves. Legend has it the bay was created by the flailing tail of a dragon. Keep an eye out for that other legendary creature, the Tarasque, a 6-legged dragon with a turtle shell back and a lion's head that is said to live among the islands!

Days 5-6 Hue

A former imperial capital and important Buddhist centre, Hue is filled with pagodas, royal tombs and ancient sites. Explore the lively Dong Ba Market and search for 'poem hats' between the fruit, vegetable and fish stalls. These hats have shadowy scenes of everyday life that can only be seen when held up to the light. Then swap the bustle of the markets for the tranquility of the Perfume River with a cruise on a dragon boat.

Days 7-9 Hoi An

Travel past fantastic coastal scenery on the way to the ancient town of Hoi An. Meet the local kids on a school visit, get some clothes tailored or head down to the beach on bicycle.

Days 10-12 Nha Trang

Cruise the turquoise waters among nearby islands, before visiting an outdoor aquarium and lazing on a private beach. Back in Nha Trang, head down to the beachfront in the early morning for a unique exercise experience - you'll find the whole town out and about here!

Days 13-15 Ho Chi Minh City

There is so much to do in Vietnam's largest city. Scoot off on cyclos to the lively Chinatown area, have a local-style lunch in the Ben Thanh Market or do some temple-hopping, the choice is yours! For some final Vietnam fun, beat the heat at the Dam Sen Water Park.