Discover Vietnam with Family: From North to South - 14 days
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
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Duration: 14 days
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Destinations: Vietnam
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Start: Hanoi, Vietnam
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Finish: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
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Tour type: Private tour
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Meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Embark on a memorable 14-day family journey through Vietnam, from the cultural charm of Hanoi and the scenic beauty of Ninh Binh to the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Discover Hoi An’s ancient town, ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills, and unwind on the sun-kissed beaches of Phu Quoc. End your adventure in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City and the peaceful Mekong Delta — the perfect mix of culture, fun, and relaxation for the whole family.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a Hanoi street food tour and explore the city’s iconic landmarks and Water Puppet Show.
- Discover Ninh Binh’s natural beauty with Mua Cave hike and Trang An boat trip.
- Cruise overnight in the breathtaking Halong Bay with swimming and kayaking.
- Join a Hoi An cooking class and explore the lantern-lit Ancient Town.
- Visit Ba Na Hills and the iconic Golden Bridge, plus family fun at Fantasy Park.
- Relax on Phu Quoc Island’s beaches with optional snorkeling or island excursions.
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s highlights and experience local life in the Mekong Delta.
- A family-friendly journey combining culture, relaxation, and adventure.
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Travel style:
Cultural & Classic
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Your guide:
English speaking
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Meals:
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Tour type:
Private tour
You will visit
Route map
Itinerary
B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)
Upon arrival, tour guide and driver of SVietnam Travel will welcome you. Tour briefing and transfer to city centre.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a leisurely walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. Your guide will lead you on a culinary adventure, giving you the chance to sample a wide variety of local street foods — the kind of dishes you’ve seen but might not have known how to try!
Start your Hanoi Street “Eats” Tour at Bia Hoi Corner, where you can try bia hoi, a light draft beer that originated from Eastern Europe and has become a Hanoi staple. Continue your food journey with some of Hanoi’s best-loved specialties such as:
- Phở bò, Bún thang, or Bún bò Huế (Vietnamese noodle soups)
- Bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls) or Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette)
- Local snacks such as Nộm bò khô (dried beef salad) or Nem chua rán (fried fermented pork rolls)
- Finish the evening with a signature Cà phê trứng (egg coffee), a rich and creamy Hanoi original.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Dinner
Private car & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before starting a guided city tour of Hanoi. Having celebrated its 1,000-year anniversary in 2010, Hanoi boasts a rich and fascinating history reflected in its architecture and culture.
Your tour will take you to the city’s main attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex (with Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt House), the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature — Vietnam’s first university. You’ll also visit one of Hanoi’s most notable museums, either the History Museum or the Museum of Ethnology, depending on your preference.
In the late afternoon, relax with a cup of coffee at the Train Street Café, where you can watch trains pass just inches away, and then enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese art form dating back centuries.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & guide
Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for your journey to Ninh Binh Province, often described as "Halong Bay on Land" due to its spectacular limestone karsts rising from lush green rice fields and winding rivers. Upon arrival, climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Mua Cave Mountain, rewarded by breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc. Along the way, admire charming stone animal sculptures showcasing Vietnamese spiritual culture.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Embark on a relaxing sampan boat ride, weaving through picturesque mountain scenery, lush green fields, and exploring beautiful caves. This remarkable ecosystem offers numerous photo opportunities and moments of tranquility. Transfer to your hotel in Ninh Binh for check in.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private car & guide
At 8.00, the car will pick you up for the journey to Halong Bay and arrive at around midday for 2 days 1 night program on cruise.
Halong Bay is celebrated as one of the world’s natural wonders, with thousands of towering limestone pillars sculpted by sea and wind.
After lunch on board, explore several of the bay’s impressive caves and visit a floating fishing village. Later, the captain will anchor in a secluded spot where you can swim, relax on the sundeck, or try kayaking (subject to weather conditions). In the evening, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner on board.
Accommodation: Cruise on Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private car & guide on cruise
Enjoy an early morning swim (in season) and a leisurely breakfast as the cruise navigates more of Halong Bay’s spectacular scenery. The cruise will arrive at the harbour by noon.
You will be transferred to Hanoi’s airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Check in and enjoy free time to relax or explore the ancient town at your own pace.
The detailed cruise itinerary will be provided once guests select the preferred cruise category.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Private car & guide in Hoi An
This morning, you will join in a cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School. Visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. You will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
After that, board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. On arrival, you explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef’s, before you prepare the same dish yourself. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, you can enjoy what you have cooked.
After lunch (your own creations), take a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, visiting historic houses, assembly halls, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy free time for shopping or tailoring before heading back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private car & guide
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will take you to Ba Na Hills, a famous mountain resort complex in Da Nang. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride, one of the longest in the world, offering stunning views of forests and waterfalls.
Visit the iconic Golden Bridge, held up by two giant stone hands, and capture amazing photos. Continue to Le Jardin d’Amour, a romantic French-inspired garden, and Linh Ung Pagoda with its peaceful Buddha statue.
Spend time at Fantasy Park, Vietnam’s largest indoor amusement zone, full of fun games and activities. Explore the charming French Village, designed like a European town with cobbled streets and unique architecture.
After the tour, return to your hotel in Hoi An. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
Today is at your leisure to explore charming Hoi An independently.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island. Known as Vietnam’s "Pearl Island," Phu Quoc is famed for its crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, lush forests, and lively night markets. Upon arrival, the hotel shuttle bus will pick you up for transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time at your leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
Private car in Hoi An – Hotel bus in Phu Quoc
Enjoy leisure time exploring Phu Quoc Island, with activities such as snorkeling, diving, visiting national parks, savoring fresh seafood, or simply relaxing on the beaches.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
Depart Phu Quoc and fly to Ho Chi Minh city (HCM city), Vietnam’s bustling commercial hub. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will escort you on a half-day city tour, visiting key landmarks such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market.
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh city
Meals: Breakfast
Private car – tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city
Today, you will discover Mekong delta. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho – Ben Tre, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant.
After the lunch, you have a chance to cyclo around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta or hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Back to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
You have free time until be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. End of the trip. Thank you for using our service.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Private car
Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
- Private transportation with AC
- Private boat trip in Ninh Binh and Mekong delta
- Flight tickets Hanoi – Da Nang, Da Nang – Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc – HCM city (Operated by Vietnam Airlines with 23kg checked bag + 10kg hand bag and Vietjet Air with 20kg checked bag + 7kg hand bags. Economy Save ticket so the rate may be changed because of the availability)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary
- Taxes and services charges
Exclusions
- International flight tickets and airport tax.
- Visa stamping fee.
- Early check in and late check out.
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Insurance.
Notes
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Tour Price
The tour rate is based on twin/double sharing rooms at 3* hotel category, quoted for a private group of 6 guests. The price will vary slightly depending on the number of people in your group. For an accurate tour price, please click the "INQUIRE NOW" button to discuss with our sales consultant.
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Deposit & Payment
After you have agreed on the tour itinerary and pricing, we will send you an email to confirm and provide information on our payment policy. You can choose your preferred payment method and make payment to us according to the following regulations:
- With tour bookings, you do not need to pay total in advance, we just need 30% for deposit. The balance will be settled before your trip or upon arrival.
- With flight, hotel or train ticket bookings, we require 100% total payment in advance.
The balance will be settled before or upon arrival by cash, credit card or bank transfer. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master, JCB and Amex. If you pay by credit card, please add 3% of bank commission.
After receiving your deposit, our team will process your booking and send you the confirmation by email within 1 - 2 working days.
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Food Requirement
If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
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Cancellation
We apply non refundable deposit of 10 USD for hotel, air ticket booking, 100 USD/per person for tour package upon service confirmation. Cancellations will be charged as following:
- 30 days before arrival: No cancellation charge.
- 29 - 14 days before arrival: 10% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 13 - 7 days before arrival: 40% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 6 days before arrival: 100 % of the tour cost is forfeited.
- No show: 100% of the tour cost is forfeited.
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Child Policy
- Infant under 2-years-old free of charge land tour and 25% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult without extra bed charge 50% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult with bed charge 80% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Upon 12-years-old - 100% charge of tour cost.
