Highlights of Vietnam for Family Tour 10 Days

Duration: 10 Days/ 9 Nights

Hanoi > Ha Long > Hue > Da Nang > Hoi An > Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong delta

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Overview

A classic and easy Vietnam tours for family in 10 days covers almost all attractive destinations from North to South. There are not so many land transfer or long sightseeing, so it is suitable for kids. The tour starts from Hanoi capital then to the famous UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay. Hue Imperial City and Hoi An Ancient Town in the central are added between. Then we come to the south with cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Mekong delta.

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Tour Highlights

  • Hanoi: Capital of Vietnam with French style old buildings, lakes, Old Quarter Area
  • Ha Long Bay: UNESCO world heritage site, famous for its fresh and calm water filled with thousand of islands and islets
  • Hue: Once the imperial capital of Vietnam, famous with monuments, temples and specially the Forbidden City
  • Hoi An: Only 30KM from Da Nang, Hoi An is a beautiful, old town with historic architecture, traditional culture and textiles.
  • Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon: the biggest city of Vietnam was once ‘pearl of Far East”. The city is now still the most attractive travel destination in Vietnam for foreigners.
  • Mekong Delta: Vietnam’s biggest agricultural region, the country’s rice basket with colorful floating markets, fruit orchards, rice paddies, bird sanctuaries and quaint villages

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival - Hanoi

Dinner

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transfer to hotel in Hanoi for checking in.

Welcome buffet dinner will be served at restaurant

Overnight at proposed hotel.

Hoan Kiem Lake – Hanoi

Day 2 : Hanoi city tour

Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, you are picked up and start for city tour; visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One pillar pagoda, continue to visit Ethnology Museum.

Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi

PM: Visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century then have cyclo in the old quarter, enjoy water puppet show in the afternoon

One Pillar Pagoada – Hanoi

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

Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong bay on cruise

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

07:45 – 08;00: Shuttle from cruise pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay.

12h30 – 13h00 Embark on  Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.

13h30 – 14h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.

15h00 – 16h00 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

16h00 – 17h00 Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.

17h00 – 17h30 Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.

17h30 – 19h00 Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.

19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on board.

Sunset in Halong Bay

Day 4 : Halong - Hanoi - Hue

Breakfast & Lunch

06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.

07h00 – 07h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.

08h30 – 09h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.

09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.

10h00 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

11h45 – 12h00 Check out.

12h15 – 12h30 Return to in the harbor around noon then drive back to Hanoi airport for flight to Hue in late afternoon

Halong Bay

Day 5 : Hue city tour

Breakfast & Lunch

AM: we visit Royal Citadel, which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century visit Khai Dinh Tomb

PM: A boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang tomb, visit Dong Ba market

Citadel Hue – Imperial City

Day 6 : Hue - Da Nang - Hoian

Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the ancient town of Hoi An over the Hai Van Pass to Da Nang, stopping at Lang Co Beach, the Cham Museum and Marble Mountain en route.

Lunch in Hoian.

In the afternoon, take a walking tour of Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries, and enjoy the traditional architecture and relaxed lifestyle. Visit the centuries-old homes of merchants, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful, bustling market…..

Evening free to have dinner and explore the town

Hoian Ancient Town

Day 7 : Hoian - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city

Breakfast

AM: free at leisure

PM: Take flight to HCMC in afternoon, arrive in HCMC you are picked up to hotel for relax

Sai Gon – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 8 : Ho Chi Minh City tour

Breakfast & Lunch

Full day city tour from 8AM; visiting the former Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the famous architecture and buildings in the city center including Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Municipal Theater, and Xa Loi pagoda, ending with stops at Ben Thanh market and China town, Cholon

Saigon – Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 9 : Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

Breakfast & Lunch

08:00: Pick up at hotel, this morning we set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for its floating market.

Here we will board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long.

Cai Be Floating Market

We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of ‘Elephant ear fish’, before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta.

Drive back to HCMC for overnight

Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh - Departure

Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Depend on your flight, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home . Finish your unforgettable trip with us. Goodbye and see you again!

Saigon River

Prices

Prices are in USD, per person.

Hotel / Group 2 guests 3-4 guests 5-6 guests 7-8 guests 9-12 guests Single surcharge
3 Star 1197 998 940 866 863 270
4 Star 1494 1294 1226 1161 1148 482
5 Star 1919 1717 1646 1581 1565 801

What's included

  • Accommodations (Hotels, resorts or homestays as mentioned in program)
  • Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
  • Airport and land transfers
  • Flight tickets: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Sai Gon
  • Ha Long Bay cruise package
  • Mekong, Hue boat trip
  • Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request)
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

What's excluded

  • Visa/ passport
  • International flight to and/ or from our countries
  • Travel Insurances
  • Meals/ drinks not mentioned in program
  • Peak season surcharges (if any)
  • Tips, laundry and gratuities
  • Other personal expenses

Cancellation by Customer

– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.

– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:

  • Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 15% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or during tour or No-Show: 20% of total package tour charged + Used services (if any) + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)

Children Policy

  • Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 1 full paying client, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
  • 75% charged for child from 5 – under 11 years accompany with 1 full paying clients, using services as an adult
  • Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate

Customer Reviews

9.9
Excellent 18 Reviews
Itinerary
10.0
Food/Drink
9.9
Activity
9.8
Tour guide
10.0
Accomodations
9.9
USA March 7, 2020
10.0 Recommend without reservations.
We recently utilized the services of Paradise Travel for a family trip to Vietnam. The services provided by Helen in planning and coordinating our private tour were excellent and a would recommend Paradise Travel without reservations. Though there were a few hiccups encountered, they were to be expected as we were traveling during the Covid19 outbreak. Helen was quick to respond with itinerary changes and our overall experience was wonderful.
USA August 16, 2019
10.0 Vietnam Trip of a Lifetime
Our family of 11 traveled to Vietnam last week and booked most of our trip through Paradise Travel. I dealt with Ms. Helen Dang to book the hotels, cruise, and transportation (flights and van) for the entire 10 day trip. Ms. Helen was very accommodating during the entire planning process and gave us a very favorable price for the trip. Although there were a couple small things that I wasn't pleased about, these were minor compared with the entire experience. Vietnam is a wonderful place to visit and I would highly recommend Paradise Travel as they provided services for us all over the country.
USA April 19, 2019
10.0 Details taken care of, so we could enjoy
Home safe and reflecting on what an amazing trip we had. Thank you Paradise for taking care of ALL THE DETAILS, so we could enjoy. Every hotel booked, every excursion, every tour guide, every driver was great. And planning everything with Alex was a breeze - he was courteous, replied quickly and was patient with all of our questions. We really felt taken care of every step of the way, which added a great comfort considering we were in a country far from home and didn't speak the language. Everything went so smoothly - it is hard to believe that a 2 wk trip could be so smooth, but it was. And all expenses were included and affordable. Such a breeze. We are still smiling from all the amazing experiences. Thank you. We will be recommending Alex and the whole team to anyone and everyone we know traveling to Vietnam. THANK YOU!
Australia April 8, 2019
10.0 Vietnam – a great holiday with our family
We have just returned home from 18 days in Vietnam travelling from north to south. Alex from paradise Travel in Hanoi helped to put together all airport transfers, the Sapa train tickets a Halong Bay boat trip, internal flights, a street food tour in Hanoi and 2 day tours to Mekong and cu chi tunnels. I cannot praise Alex and his company highly enough with every component of the trip working without a hitch The transfers were a godsend and the drivers were always there when required and usually early. The company was so professional and did exactly as requested. Thank you Paradise Travel I would not hesitate to recommend to use for your Vietnam trip. Kind regards Chris from Qld Australia with 11 and 13 year old
USA March 1, 2019
10.0 10 lads from the Victoria Public House, Gateshead travelled from South to North. Paradise organised all of the transport
It was great. Drivers were all there on time & did exactly what we wanted. We overcame any translation problems quickly and saw a beautiful country through our own eyes and the perspective of some of the locals. Fabulous.
Argentina February 18, 2019
10.0 Perfect!
I selected this company based on opinions on Tripadvisor and we had contact Helen, a lovely consultant who knew how to respond quickly and efficiently to each of my questions. It was very good to contact via Whatsapp, which allowed us to be directly connected with her for any questions. The visit was spectacular and it was very wise to have a private tour to Saigon and Hanoi. Very good car and driver in Saigon, particularly we want to mention the tour guide Mr Hung (or I think James) who spoke English very well and was always attentive to our questions and needs. The transfers to the airport were very punctual and the tours with lunch were very good and the recommended hotels were very excellent. In short, highly recommended to organize a tour to Vietnam with Paradise Travel.
Sydney, Australia January 24, 2019
10.0 Perfect Trip
Paradise Travel has provided myself and my family to see Vietnam through the eyes of both its unique history, and dazzling city. This service was well planned by Alex, where our designated driver/s, tour guides as well as activities throughout the trip, reflect Alex’s ability to organise an itinerary that suited us. As an important part of any travel experience, the tour guide will always contribute to how we, as tourists understand and appreciate the culture of any country, where our guides from Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An as well as from Ho Chi Minh City express their excellent knowledge and skill with each activity, creating a very great experience for us. It is this contribution, that encourages my next trip to Vietnam in the very near future.
Australia January 16, 2019
10.0 Fantastic travel agent
Had never used Paradise travel before or met anyone who had, from the first email to them Alex our agent had prompt replies and good advise for us travelling with a 4yo and 6yo. The price was significantly cheaper for similar itinerary made by local Australian agents. On travelling to Vietnam Qantas delayed our flight, gave us terrible service and made us miss our connecting from Hong kong to Hanoi meaning we missed about 24 hours of time in Hanoi with a night in hong kong, We were extremely disappointed but one phone call and email to Alex and paradise travel meant he did his best to accommodate sending the guide to airport and we didnt miss a beat. We were so appreciative. All accomm, meals in the tour, transfers and transport were fantastic.
Geneve, Switzerland January 11, 2019
10.0 Hoi An, Hue and Halong Bay, everything was perfect! Thank you Ms. Huong Le!
All French tour guides, Mr. Michel and Mrs. Zingh, were knowledgeable and friendly. Excellent drivers who were attentive to our needs. The buses were comfortable and clean. Thank Ms. Huong Le and the organization!
France November 8, 2018
9.8 A well-organized trip for our Golden Wedding
Very pleasant stay with very nice attention from Paradise Travel's staff (swan towels in our room) - We liked Halong Bay on the junk (very nice and professional crew team) and land (beautiful caves) and especially the day in Hoi An (biking, riding boats, cooking class, making lanterns). Thank you and we definitely recommend your company to all of our friends.
France October 20, 2018
10.0 A professional agency with serious staff
Huong who took care of the itinerary and arrangement of our trip fully understood our interests and demands. Well done!
Brighton, United Kingdom October 17, 2018
10.0 Great Trip Arrangement
My family and I used Paradise Travel for a recent trip to Vietnam. They arranged everything for us, from hotels, land transportation (flights, trains, vans), and city tours. We can easily contacted them via email and Whatsapp. They responded really quickly to any last minute changes. Everything went super smooth when we were in Vietnam. The guides were punctual for airport pickups and city tours. The hotels are clean and beautiful. We tried many traditional dishes at their recommended restaurants. Everything was wonderful. I would definitely use this company again.
USA August 22, 2018
10.0 Everything matches our expectations
We arranged our 10-day tour with Paradise Travel on the internet. They planned an amazing itinerary for us with many fascinating experiences. Our guides were very knowledgeable and they showed us many interesting aspects of our culture. The hotels were nice and drivers were extremely careful.
France April 10, 2018
10.0 Very good service
Hello Ms. Huong Le, Everything went very well. The guides were very good, the restaurants were great (Vietnamese cuisines are very very delicious) and the choice of hotels was excellent. I keep your address for our future trips and I will recommend your services to my friends. Again, thank you for everything.

Yours sincerely.

France February 2, 2018
10.0 Extraordinary Trip

Hello Mrs. Huong Le,

I am writing to let you know about the progress of our trip to Vietnam.

We are very satisfied with the delivery of your agency and your follow-up before and during the trip. The route, transportation, and hotels were very good in general.

Sapa, Hoi An, and Hue are extraordinary. The two nights in Halong Bay are worth spending!

We are satisfied with all the drivers. For tour guides, we could recommend Phuon and Lian.

Your country is really beautiful, the food is excellent and, most importantly, the people are very welcoming.

Thanks again for making an interesting trip for us.

Nicole Dumont

Melbourne, Australia October 12, 2017
9.4 Very Impressive, Customer Focused Service
My Parents referred myself to Alex Duy's services as they had previously arranged their Vietnam experience through him 10 years ago and highly recommended him to arrange a comprehensive itinerary for my daughter and I that covered everything we wanted to see - all at a leisurely, relaxed pace. We visited Ho Chi Minh, Danang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Halong Bay and many surrounding areas. Absolutely everything went according to schedule, with no “hiccups” and not a single thing to complain about. Our guides were warm, personable, extremely knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. They took time to explain the significance and history of each place we visited, which greatly enriched the experience for us. My daughter and I felt very safe through our duration of travel especially with our designated drivers who navigated the chaotic traffic to get us where we needed to be without any stress and all on time when it came to airport transfer. The hotels selected by Paradise Travel were excellent and well located for some independent exploring during free time. Similarly, the restaurants providing the included meals were first class, with ample servings of a large selection of very fresh, local dishes.We have no hesitation, what-so-ever, of highly recommending Vietnam Paradise Travel to everyone as a trustworthy and customer-focused company and I shall be returning to Vietnam and using Alex's services again.
Cerny, France August 17, 2016
9.8 A fantastic trip
The travel agency was of a very good quality. The guide was very good. I could visit every destination that I had requested by mail. The tour program was perfectly developed according to my desires. The whole trip was in every respect extremely satisfactory.
Macedonia March 29, 2013
10.0 Amazing Trip
One of the best trip we have ever had! We were extremely satisfied with all the arrangements. Everything ran soothly, all the guides and drivers were prompt and attentive. We felt like we were very well looked after. Special thanks to our guide - Hung ( polite, friendly and exellent guide knowledge). All the guides are wonderful, much knowledge and looked after us very well. Hotels were comfortable and clean, and for 3 star very adequate. All the included lunches were fantastic, some of the restaurants were amazing. I thank you again for arranging our holiday, and I have already recommended you to some friends planning a holiday.

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