Vietnam Family Holiday

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Tour Provider	Intrepid Travel
Number Of Days	13
Price From	RRP: $2,580 Our price: $1,935
Start Location	Hanoi, Vietnam
End Location	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 16
Tour Style	Standard
Tour Themes	Family
Physical Rating	Easy to Moderate

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Day 1: Hanoi

Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins in Hanoi – famous for its beautiful lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks and thriving Old Quarter. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight to meet your trip leader and the other families you’ll be travelling with. If you arrive early, why not head out and explore the Old Quarter at your own pace, maybe searching for a fresh banh mi or a cup of refreshing nuoc mia (sugarcane juice). After the meeting, maybe head out to dinner with your family and fellow travellers – your local leader will be ready with some great recommendations.

Day 2: Hanoi

Embark on a full day of exploration today. Visit the Museum of Ethnology to learn more about the diverse heritage of Vietnam, then head to the Temple of Literature – an oasis of calm in the heart of Hanoi. Enjoy some lunch at KOTO restaurant – a longtime friend of Intrepid that lives by the philosophy of 'know one, teach one'. This social enterprise supports underprivileged local youth by giving them a chance to start a career in the hospitality industry. In the evening, sit down to a traditional water puppet performance. This northern tradition, dating back nearly a thousand years, is performed alongside traditional Vietnamese music that features drums, wooden bells, horns and bamboo flutes.

Day 3: Halong Bay

Travel by minibus to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed site of Halong Bay. The bay is a breathtaking and secluded harbour with about 2000 limestone islands jutting out of the waters of the Bac Bo Gulf. When you arrive, hop aboard your private boat and cruise among the dramatic limestone peaks. Today, you’ll also have an opportunity to swim in the famous Vietnam East Sea and explore caves filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Spend a peaceful night on board, beneath a sky alive with stars. Your junk boat has twin-share cabins that have air-conditioning and private facilities. There's also a dining room and bar on board.

Day 4: Hue

If you’re keen, wake up for sunrise this morning and watch the bay come alive with light from the deck. Have breakfast on the boat, then maybe head out for an optional early morning kayak. Return to Hanoi by bus, then board an overnight train bound for Hue. As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam's royal past. It's a curious mix of bustling streets and tranquil settings. Although conditions are basic on your train journey, overnight trains are a classic South East Asian experience and the best way to travel long distances with the locals. Lie back and enjoy the ride! Most trains have a dining carriage serving simple food, but it's a good idea to stock up on supplies like fresh bread, cheese and fruit before you head off.

Day 5: Hue

Arrive in Hue early this morning. Your leader will help you chose a local, tasty breakfast after you disembark, then you’ll have some free time to freshen up before an afternoon cyclo tour. Journey through the streets of Hue, travelling around the citadel and passing through the local fruit and vegetable markets before stopping over at Ho Chi Minh’s house – this traditional stilt house was preserved following the late president’s death in 1969 and features a fishpond and garden.

Day 6: Hue

This morning, visit the Imperial Citadel – the best-preserved remnant of the royal centre that once existed on this fortified site. You’ll also visit the Forbidden Purple City, which was almost completely destroyed during the Tet Offensive of 1968. The gaping holes left by bombs give an idea of the shocking destruction that wreaked upon the country during the war. See Emperor Tu Duc’s tomb and the central lake, then visit the Thien Mu Pagoda – this active Buddhist monastery is widely considered to be the unofficial symbol of Hue. Later, stop by a local non-government organisation that supports Hue’s deaf community by providing training, employment and a place to connect. Meet the hosts and learn a few words in sign language so you can communicate (something priceless to take home with you!), then take part in a paper flower-making workshop. Your hosts will help you and the kids to make paper flowers that you can then take home as souvenirs.

Day 7: Hoi An

Travelling by bus this morning, head south through coastal rice paddies, then through the Hai Van Pass in the mountains to Hoi An. Recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hoi An is beautifully preserved and is perfect for strolling, with many beautiful Japanese houses and Chinese temples lining the narrow lanes. Parts of Hoi An look exactly as they did more than a century ago! It's also a shopping haven – even the kids are sure to love the many shops and markets selling original paintings, handcrafted woodwork, ceramics, embroidery and lanterns. Hoi An has also become famous for its tailoring – there’s a great variety of fabrics and tailors to choose from.

Day 8: Hoi An

After breakfast, spend the morning at a local beach lying back on the palm-fringed white sands and taking in the views of the Cham Islands. Transfer back to town and pop into a local restaurant where you’ll learn how to make banh bao banh vac (AKA ‘white rose cakes’) – a Hoi An specialty. These tasty savoury dumplings are made with rice paper filled with minced shrimp or pork and are named after their resemblance to a white flower. Once your local instructors have taught you how to make these delicious parcels, sit down together and tuck into your creations for lunch. This hands-on experience gets the whole family involved!

Day 9: Hoi An

Today is a free day to explore Hoi An’s Old Town at your own pace. Maybe take a cooking class and learn the secrets of preparing local specialties like cao lau (dark pork broth with thick yellow noodles, sliced pork, bean sprouts, green vegetables and croutons). For something more active, hire some bikes and take the family out on a cycling trip into the gorgeous surrounding countryside. Another great activity for the kids is a bamboo basket boat ride down the waterways of the jungle – to organise any optional day trips and activities, just chat to your leader.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Take a short flight to the economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, this city is characterised by a vast array of sights and sounds – a fascinating blend of old and new, East and West. Check out Ben Thanh Market and tuck into a local lunch of street food during an orientation walk with your leader. After, you're free to explore the city on your own. Your leader will have plenty of interesting and fun ideas for you and the kids. Consider scooting off on cyclos to Cholon – the Chinatown area of Ho Chi Minh City – for a bit of temple-hopping. Or visit the Vietnamese version of a department store for some shopping.

Day 11: Mekong Delta

Head down to the Mekong Delta and visit Ben Tre, where coconut is everything! The fertile delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits and flowers. When you arrive at the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, board your private boat and cruise along the maze of waterways to visit some local cottage industries. This is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the local economy. Then, head to your homestay for tonight by the water, where you’ll be invited into a family home for a true local experience and a chance to see daily life from the inside.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City

Life in the delta wakes with the sun, so embrace an early start today. You’ll visit a local market before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City for one last night. You should arrive in the afternoon, which will give you time to explore at your own pace and check out anything you didn’t have a chance to do the first time. Tonight, why not head out with your fellow families for an optional farewell dinner, where you can celebrate a trip well-travelled!

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City

With no activities planned after breakfast, your adventure comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to extend your stay in Ho Chi Minh City, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Inclusions Expand

Meals: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners.
Transport: Boat, Minibus, Cyclo, Tuk Tuk, Overnight sleeper train, Plane.
Accommodation: Hotel (9 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Homestay (1 night).
Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer.
Hanoi - Temple of Literature.
Hanoi - Water puppet show.
Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO.
Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology.
Hue - Cyclo Tour.
Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc.
Hue - Imperial City Full Day Tour.
Hue - Lavin Home paper flower making.
Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda.
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour.
Hoi An - White Rose Cake cooking class.
Ho Chi Minh City - Orientation Walk.
Mekong Delta - Homestay and Boat Cruise.
Mekong Delta - Local market visit.

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Start	End	Availability	Price AUD
27 Mar 2026	08 Apr 2026	5	$2,750 $2,475
28 Mar 2026	09 Apr 2026	9	$2,620 $2,096
29 Mar 2026	10 Apr 2026	3	$2,750
30 Mar 2026	11 Apr 2026	5	$2,580 $2,322
01 Apr 2026	13 Apr 2026	2	$2,895
02 Apr 2026	14 Apr 2026	1	$2,895
03 Apr 2026	15 Apr 2026	3	$2,895
04 Apr 2026	16 Apr 2026	5	$2,650
05 Apr 2026	17 Apr 2026	4	$2,750
08 Apr 2026	20 Apr 2026	2	$3,020
10 Apr 2026	22 Apr 2026	12	$2,580 $1,935
11 Apr 2026	23 Apr 2026	1	$3,030
01 Jul 2026	13 Jul 2026	9	$2,580
02 Jul 2026	14 Jul 2026	12	$2,455
04 Jul 2026	16 Jul 2026	14	$2,450
05 Jul 2026	17 Jul 2026	10	$2,640
06 Jul 2026	18 Jul 2026	16	$2,580
24 Jul 2026	05 Aug 2026	3	$2,870
26 Jul 2026	07 Aug 2026	8	$2,580
30 Jul 2026	11 Aug 2026	12	$2,450
02 Aug 2026	14 Aug 2026	1	$2,795
07 Aug 2026	19 Aug 2026	9	$2,795
14 Aug 2026	26 Aug 2026	16	$2,640
19 Sep 2026	01 Oct 2026	12	$2,760
20 Sep 2026	02 Oct 2026	2	$2,950
21 Sep 2026	03 Oct 2026	14	$2,680
22 Sep 2026	04 Oct 2026	16	$2,680
23 Sep 2026	05 Oct 2026	16	$2,680
25 Sep 2026	07 Oct 2026	16	$2,680
26 Sep 2026	08 Oct 2026	12	$2,760
28 Sep 2026	10 Oct 2026	7	$2,860
29 Sep 2026	11 Oct 2026	12	$2,760
01 Oct 2026	13 Oct 2026	12	$2,580
02 Oct 2026	14 Oct 2026	16	$2,580
03 Oct 2026	15 Oct 2026	16	$2,580
19 Oct 2026	31 Oct 2026	16	$2,580
12 Dec 2026	24 Dec 2026	11	$2,595
15 Dec 2026	27 Dec 2026	8	$2,580
18 Dec 2026	30 Dec 2026	12	$2,580
19 Dec 2026	31 Dec 2026	13	$2,580
20 Dec 2026	01 Jan 2027	12	$2,580
22 Dec 2026	03 Jan 2027	13	$2,580
23 Dec 2026	04 Jan 2027	16	$2,580
24 Dec 2026	05 Jan 2027	16	$2,580
26 Dec 2026	07 Jan 2027	16	$2,580
27 Dec 2026	08 Jan 2027	16	$2,595
29 Dec 2026	10 Jan 2027	16	$2,580
30 Dec 2026	11 Jan 2027	16	$2,580
31 Dec 2026	12 Jan 2027	11	$2,580
01 Jan 2027	13 Jan 2027	16	$2,675
03 Jan 2027	15 Jan 2027	12	$2,675
06 Jan 2027	18 Jan 2027	16	$2,675
08 Jan 2027	20 Jan 2027	16	$2,675
10 Jan 2027	22 Jan 2027	16	$2,675
15 Jan 2027	27 Jan 2027	16	$2,675
26 Mar 2027	07 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
27 Mar 2027	08 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
28 Mar 2027	09 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
29 Mar 2027	10 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
30 Mar 2027	11 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
31 Mar 2027	12 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
01 Apr 2027	13 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
02 Apr 2027	14 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
03 Apr 2027	15 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
04 Apr 2027	16 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
05 Apr 2027	17 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
06 Apr 2027	18 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
07 Apr 2027	19 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
09 Apr 2027	21 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
10 Apr 2027	22 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
12 Apr 2027	24 Apr 2027	13	$2,675
13 Apr 2027	25 Apr 2027	16	$2,675
21 Jun 2027	03 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
25 Jun 2027	07 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
27 Jun 2027	09 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
28 Jun 2027	10 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
29 Jun 2027	11 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
30 Jun 2027	12 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
01 Jul 2027	13 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
02 Jul 2027	14 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
03 Jul 2027	15 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
04 Jul 2027	16 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
05 Jul 2027	17 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
06 Jul 2027	18 Jul 2027	16	$2,675
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27 Jul 2027	08 Aug 2027	16	$2,675
29 Jul 2027	10 Aug 2027	16	$2,675
31 Jul 2027	12 Aug 2027	16	$2,675
02 Aug 2027	14 Aug 2027	16	$2,675
06 Aug 2027	18 Aug 2027	16	$2,675
08 Aug 2027	20 Aug 2027	16	$2,675
13 Aug 2027	25 Aug 2027	16	$2,675
18 Sep 2027	30 Sep 2027	16	$2,780
19 Sep 2027	01 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
20 Sep 2027	02 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
21 Sep 2027	03 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
22 Sep 2027	04 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
24 Sep 2027	06 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
25 Sep 2027	07 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
26 Sep 2027	08 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
27 Sep 2027	09 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
28 Sep 2027	10 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
30 Sep 2027	12 Oct 2027	16	$2,780
01 Oct 2027	13 Oct 2027	16	$2,675
02 Oct 2027	14 Oct 2027	16	$2,675
23 Oct 2027	04 Nov 2027	16	$2,675
11 Dec 2027	23 Dec 2027	16	$2,675
14 Dec 2027	26 Dec 2027	16	$2,675
17 Dec 2027	29 Dec 2027	16	$2,675
18 Dec 2027	30 Dec 2027	16	$2,675
19 Dec 2027	31 Dec 2027	16	$2,675
21 Dec 2027	02 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
22 Dec 2027	03 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
24 Dec 2027	05 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
26 Dec 2027	07 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
28 Dec 2027	09 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
29 Dec 2027	10 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
30 Dec 2027	11 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
31 Dec 2027	12 Jan 2028	16	$2,675
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15 Apr 2028	27 Apr 2028	16	$2,550
17 Apr 2028	29 Apr 2028	16	$2,550
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27 Jun 2028	09 Jul 2028	16	$2,550
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22 Jul 2028	03 Aug 2028	16	$2,550
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26 Jul 2028	07 Aug 2028	16	$2,550
28 Jul 2028	09 Aug 2028	16	$2,550
30 Jul 2028	11 Aug 2028	16	$2,550
06 Aug 2028	18 Aug 2028	16	$2,550
10 Aug 2028	22 Aug 2028	16	$2,550
13 Aug 2028	25 Aug 2028	16	$2,550
16 Sep 2028	28 Sep 2028	16	$2,550
18 Sep 2028	30 Sep 2028	16	$2,550
20 Sep 2028	02 Oct 2028	16	$2,550
22 Sep 2028	04 Oct 2028	16	$2,550
23 Sep 2028	05 Oct 2028	16	$2,550
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25 Sep 2028	07 Oct 2028	16	$2,550
27 Sep 2028	09 Oct 2028	16	$2,550
29 Sep 2028	11 Oct 2028	16	$2,550
30 Sep 2028	12 Oct 2028	16	$2,550
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20 Dec 2028	01 Jan 2029	16	$2,550
22 Dec 2028	03 Jan 2029	16	$2,550
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25 Dec 2028	06 Jan 2029	16	$2,550
27 Dec 2028	08 Jan 2029	16	$2,550
29 Dec 2028	10 Jan 2029	16	$2,550
30 Dec 2028	11 Jan 2029	16	$2,550

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