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Vietnam Family Holiday

8 days

Discover the highlights of Vietnam on this 8 day group tour for families with children aged 5 years and above. See Ho Chi Minh's famous house and the '36 Streets' of Hanoi, cruise between stunning limestone islets in Halong Bay and enjoy a fun farming experience at Cam Thanh. With plenty of free time to relax by the pool or at the beach in enchanting Hoi An.

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Tour Overview

Duration

8 days

Starts

Hanoi

Ends

Hoi An

Range

Signature

Tour Guide

Yes - escorted by a tour guide

Group Size

Min 4 / Max 18

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Sundays

Hotel Rating

4 star hotels

Countries

Vietnam

Arrival Transfer

yes

Departure Transfer

yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 7, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 1
Per person from
R 25,145.00
Total From
R 50,290.00
Deposit From
Final payment
R 10,000.00
R 45,290.00

Tour Highlights

Hanoi – Cyclo ride around the ‘36 Streets' of the capital's charming Old Quarter
Halong Bay – Cruise around beautiful limestone peaks, spend the night onboard a junk boat, kayak, swim and explore the beautiful caves
Hoi An – Swim in the sea at ‘China Beach’ and enjoy some R&R in this enchanting riverside town with its cobbled streets, lanterns and iconic Japanese Bridge
Cam Thanh – Cycle through the countryside to a local farm, learn how to tend the fields and cook a delicious Vietnamese lunch before crafting a bamboo product at a local workshop

Included

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
6 nights 4 star hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)
Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves
Bicycle ride to Cam Thanh Village, farm experience and cooking demonstration
Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hoi An
Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
Economy class flight: Hanoi to Da Nang
Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 8
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Gratuity for your tour guide. We recommend USD$25 – 35 per adult for the entire tour. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$15-25pp, paid in USD or VND
Tipping Kitty: USD$25-35pp, paid in USD or VND
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Hanoi

Sunday. Xin Chao! Welcome to Vietnam and the start of your family holiday. You'll be met by our representative at the airport and transferred to our hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you and your family to explore the city, with its picturesque tree-lined avenues, scenic lakes, ancient pagodas and bustling old town, all of which are easily accessible by foot. At 6pm there will be a Welcome Meeting in the hotel lobby.

Overnight: Hanoi

Day 2 - Hanoi sightseeing

After breakfast, we head out to explore the Vietnamese capital, starting at the Ho Chi Minh complex. Here we take in Ho's mausoleum and the former leader's simple house on stilts, where he chose to live throughout the Vietnam War.

We also enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi with its '36 Streets', where skilled craftsmen and artisan guilds set up shop in what was once the beating heart of the city. After our tour, we enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to the hotel. The afternoon is free to relax or further explore independently.

Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 - Cruising Halong Bay

Hanoi - Halong Bay. Leaving Hanoi, we transfer to perhaps the jewel in Vietnam's crown - pristine Halong Bay. Here karst limestone islets dappled with green vegetation rise out of the emerald water. We'll be exploring the bay on an overnight cruise aboard a deluxe junk boat, which are based on a traditional design, combining oriental style with modern luxury.

This afternoon we visit Trinh Nu Cave to marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites. You can also go kayaking or enjoy a refreshing swim in the bay. This evening there's a Vietnamese cooking demonstration back onboard and we tuck in to a tasty seafood dinner.

Overnight: Junk boat, Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Fly to Hoi An

Halong Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An. Early risers can join a Tai Chi class on the sundeck at sunrise. There's also time to explore the beautiful Sung Sot Cave, which consists of two cavernous chambers that are big enough to hold thousands of people. After visiting the cave, we disembark our junk boat and transfer to Hanoi airport for our flight to Da Nang. From Da Nang we transfer to Hoi An, where the evening is free to relax or explore this enchanting waterfront town.

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Hoi An walking tour

Hoi An is a charming, old-world trading port, home to quaint cobbled streets, traditional Vietnamese houses and tiny shops - the perfect place to lose yourself in a bygone era. On a short walking tour we take in the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year old Tam Ky house and the even older Japanese Bridge. The rest of the day is free to relax at the hotel with your family or further explore this endearing town your way. Boutique restaurants, hip cafes along the waterfront, delightful craft shops and artisans including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors (whose services come at a nominal price), can all be found here.

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 - Cam Thanh farming experience

Today we enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride past rice paddies, local orchards and rural farm workers to Cam Thanh village (we can arrange alternative transportation at no extra cost for those who don't wish to cycle). Meeting local farmers, we enjoy a fun, hands-on farming experience. Get stuck in as we help the farmers with their daily works, including spreading organic manure, creating organic pesticides and cultivating the soil.

Our hard work deserves its rewards and after the gardening, we use some of the farms organic produce to cook a delicious lunch. Eat your meal out in the garden before we continue on our bicycles to a bamboo workshop. Here we work with a talented craftsman to make our own bamboo sculptures and products. We then transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 - Free time in Hoi An

Today is completely free of scheduled activities so that you can relax with your family or further explore however you like. Hoi An is great for shopping and there are many fantastic restaurants that foodies may wish to visit, alternatively consider heading to the beach for the day.

Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Hoi An

Hoi An - Da Nang. Today our Vietnamese family adventure comes to an end. There's an included departure transfer to Da Nang Airport for your onward flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation

Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.

Pre Tour Accommodation Hanoi

Double

R 1,065per passenger

Twin

R 1,065per passenger

Single

R 2,135per passenger

Post Tour Accommodation - Hoi An

Double

R 935per passenger

Twin

R 965per passenger

Single

R 1,865per passenger

Pre tour accommodation Teens - Hanoi

Double

R 1,015per passenger

Twin

R 1,015per passenger

Single

R 2,025per passenger

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.

The Q Hotel
Hanoi

One of the best boutique hotels in Hanoi, The Q Hotel is housed in a cosy French building in the heart of the city. The hotel restaurant is open 24/7 and offers a fine array of local and international cuisine. Rooms are modern, with wood flooring and king-sized beds, as well as ensuite bathrooms and balconies in some rooms. Amenities include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, TV, kettle, minibar and safe. There is a bar and fitness centre for guests to use and attractions including the Imperial Citadel and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are within a 30-minute walk.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Sunway Hotel
Hanoi

This ambient, boutique hotel combines traditional appeal with modern pleasures. Rooms are furnished in a contemporary fashion with an array of amenities for added comfort. Its restaurant provides a great variety of Vietnamese cuisine and you are welcome to enjoy cocktails and live music in the Jazz Bar or relax in the hotel's health spa.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Bhaya Classic
Halong Bay

These premier cruise boats, known as junks, combine contemporary luxury with oriental style. Cabins are well-appointed with large windows to create a bright and airy atmosphere. Facilities and services onboard include a dining room and bar, a sunbathing area on-deck, masseur and small library.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
Luxury Junk
Vinh Hung Riverside Resort
Hoi An

Situated right on the banks of the Thu Bon River, this upscale hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the ancient town of Hoi An. Combining Vietnamese tradition with modern facilities, its guestrooms are set in coconut tree-shaded gardens beside the water. They’re well-equipped, with free WiFi and air conditioning, as well as private balconies. The hotel also offers a riverside restaurant, serving local specialties and western dishes on the outdoor terrace. This hotel’s highlight, however, is its pool and fabulous swim up bar, which is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
ÊMM Hotel
Hoi An

Ideally located less than 200 metres from Hoi An's Old Quarter, this beautiful hotel features a mix of French colonial and traditional Vietnamese architecture. There's an outdoor swimming pool and a serene private garden to unwind in. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and other meals in the onsite restaurant and drinks at the bar. There is also free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Room are colourfully and tastefully decorated, with minibars, fridges, TV and ensuite bathrooms.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Child' prices are for children aged between 5 - 11 yrs. We also offer a triple share option on this tour, please contact us via the 'Book Now' button above. All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons.

On all of our family tours parents' and kids' rooms are interconnecting or side by side. This trip is for families only, including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who’d like to come along. As long as you’re travelling with a person under the age of 18, you’re a family in our eyes.

2024
Twin
Single
15 Dec - 22 Dec
Adult - R 25,145Child - R 24,565
R 33,435
22 Dec - 29 Dec
Adult - R 27,045Child - R 26,475
R 35,345
29 Dec - 5 Jan
Adult - R 27,045Child - R 26,475
R 35,345
2025
Twin
Single
5 Jan - 12 Jan
Adult - R 26,385Child - R 25,775
R 35,105
12 Jan - 19 Jan
Adult - R 26,385Child - R 25,775
R 35,105
16 Feb - 23 Feb
Adult - R 26,385Child - R 25,775
R 35,105
6 Apr - 13 Apr
Adult - R 26,385Child - R 25,775
R 35,105
13 Apr - 20 Apr
Adult - R 26,385Child - R 25,775
R 35,105
25 May - 1 Jun
Adult - R 25,775Child - R 25,175
R 34,015
29 Jun - 6 Jul
Adult - R 25,775Child - R 25,175
R 34,015
13 Jul - 20 Jul
Adult - R 25,775Child - R 25,175
R 34,015

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