Vietnam Beach Break Tour For Family in 8 Days

On arrival at Ho Chi Minh’s Tan Son Nhat International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel in town.

Choose Paradise Travel and enjoy the exclusive benefit of fast-track service at Tan Son Nhat airport, making your arrival seamless and efficient.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

This morning, depart for Tay Ninh to visit the remarkable Cao Dai Temple, the central place of worship for the unique Caodaism religion. The temple is a stunning blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles and features the Divine Eye, the official symbol of Caodaism. Followers of this faith worship a fusion of spiritual leaders including Jesus Christ, Buddha, Confucius, and Lao Tzu.

You will have the chance to observe the vibrant midday ceremony, a colorful and spiritual experience unlike any other.

After lunch, continue to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network stretching over 200 kilometers. Originally built during the resistance against French colonial rule and expanded during the Vietnam War, the tunnels served as hideouts, living quarters, supply routes, and even field hospitals.

Explore parts of this intricate system and gain a deeper understanding of the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese people during wartime. The site is now a major historical attraction, offering visitors a first-hand glimpse into life underground during the conflict.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.

This morning, begin your city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll uncover the city’s turbulent history and experience its vibrant cultural diversity.

Your tour includes visits to several of the city’s most iconic landmarks:

• The Reunification Palace, a symbol of the end of the Vietnam War
• The historic Notre Dame Cathedral and the adjacent Central Post Office, both fine examples of French colonial architecture
• The moving War Remnants Museum, offering deep insights into the Vietnam War
• The peaceful and ancient Giac Lam Pagoda, one of the city’s oldest temples
• A walk through Chinatown (Cho Lon), where you’ll explore traditional pagodas and temples
• A stop at the lively Binh Tay Market, perfect for experiencing local trade and daily life

Following the tour, you’ll be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Enjoy your free time at the hotel or resort in Nha Trang, where you can relax by the beach or pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or simply unwind at your own pace.

If you’re in the mood for exploration, consider optional activities such as island-hopping, snorkeling, visiting the Po Nagar Cham Towers, soaking in a mud bath, or discovering the vibrant local markets.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Free time at the resort. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Amiana Resort & Spa Nha Trang

Today, you will depart Nha Trang for Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Cam Ranh Airport for your domestic flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in the city center.

Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Diving in Nha Trang

Invitations from Paradise Travel:

– Try local coffee

– Try local beer (Hanoi fresh beer)

– Visit Paradise Travel office and have dinner with us

Optional activities in the evening in Hanoi:

– Enjoy drinks at nearby café/ bar/ pub

– Wandering around Hanoi down town area (Weekend walking streets from Friday night until Sunday around Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter area)

– Take an evening motorbike/ scooter/ walking tour

In the morning, depart from Hanoi for a scenic drive to Ha Long Bay City, located approximately 3 hours away.

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed aboard a cruise for a four-hour cruise through the breathtaking landscape of Halong Bay, known for its towering limestone islands and emerald waters. During the cruise, you’ll stop to explore one of the bay’s fascinating limestone caves, filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

While cruising, enjoy a delicious local seafood lunch prepared by the boat crew, as you take in the serene beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After the cruise, return to the harbor and board your vehicle for the drive back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

The colonial capital city of Hanoi is a captivating blend of Asian tradition and European charm, known for its tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and ancient pagodas and temples.

Today’s full-day tour will take you to some of Hanoi’s most remarkable landmarks. Begin with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his humble Stilt House, the grand Presidential Palace, and the symbolic One Pillar Pagoda.

Next, explore the vibrant Old Quarter, famously known as the “36 Streets and Guilds,” where each street historically specialized in a specific craft or trade.

Continue your journey with a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which offers fascinating insights into the cultures and traditions of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.

After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Farewell, and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon!