Vietnam for Families

Why Vietnam is perfect for Families!

• Safe country to Travel

• Friendly Locals

• Fun, engaging and interactive experiences

• All year round destination

• Good beach options

• Variety of family friendly hotels

Vietnam Info

Population 90 million/54 Ethnic

Groups

The ‘S Shaped’ country

1,650 kms from North to South

Nearly 3,300 kms of coastline

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS

3 main International airports:

Hanoi, Saigon, Danang. Daily direct

international flights to Hanoi and

Saigon from worldwide airports

VISAS

Visa Exemption for France, Germany,

Italy, Spain, UK and Nordic

Holiday Seasons- Where is best?• Summer Holiday’s- Hot & Sunny in the central regions, Dry in

Sapa, showers in Hanoi & Saigon

• Christmas Holiday- Hot & Suny in Saigon & the South, Cool and

dry in Hanoi and the central regions, cold in Sapa.

• Easter Holiday- Cool and dry in Hanoi & Sapa. hot and sunny

throughout the rest of the country

Cam Rahn Bay

• Located 30km south of the city of Nha Trang in central Vietnam.

• International airport and a new terminal is under completion, scheduled to open early 2018.

• Cam Ranh Northern beach is a beautiful 20km stretch of white sands bordering crystalline turquoise waters.

• The northern stretch has seen the recent development of some world class resorts such as The Anam Villas & Fusion Maia NhaTrang.

Phu Quoc Island• Located in the golf of Thailand. The island is closer to the

shores of Cambodia than that of Vietnam.• International airport and a short 1 hour flight from Ho Chi

Minh.• Main beach is Long beach which house most of the islands

hotels, restaurants & Bars.• For clients wanting seclusion then the north of the island is

recommended.• The island is famous for it’s prison, fish sauce factories

and pepper farms. All of which can be visited on islandtours.

• The island is seeing a lot of development with new hotelsbeing constructed at a rapid rate. Mostly along long beach to the south of the airport.

The North

Connectivity

• Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport with direct flights to;

- All major cities in Europe

- Regional hubs

- Flights to all domestic

• Haiphong – Domestic Airport (Haiphong Cat Bi Airport in process of upgrade & to be International soon)

• Train and Road to Sapa

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• Northern Vietnam - where East meets West

• Vietnam’s capital city –government

• Romantic, elegant & charming• 1000 years old – traditional &

historic• Vibrant local life, culture &

history• Authentic - life is lived on

the Streets

• Hanoi Airport –approx. 45 minutes from city (allow 1 hour for transfers!)

• Hanoi weather -High Season –Nov to Feb/Mar is

winter so cool/cold damp, misty, foggy, drizzly…

May to Sept is summer – very hot and very humid

• Vehicle access to Old Quarter can be difficult & slow, and larger vehicles cannot access all streets

Hanoi

A Family Day in Hanoi

This Hanoi family trip ticks all the boxes, from hands-on activities to educational experiences. Learn to make pottery in a local village, dine for a good cause and explore the fascinating history and culture of a charming ancient village. Wrap up the day by perfecting the art of making banh cuon pancakes, a traditional dish of northern Vietnam.

Hanoi Culture Lens Water Puppet Dance Behind The Scenes

Take a look behind the scenes of one of Vietnam’s most beloved art forms: Water puppetry. Meet with a puppet maker in his workshop, paint a personalized puppet and learn the secrets of the performers, gaining deep insight into local craft and rural traditions.

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• Located 60km from Hanoi, 1.5 hour by road.

• Unique opportunities to experience rural life in Vietnam

• Activities include farming, making local craft products, cycling and soft trekking.

•Moon Garden offers clients the opportunity to stay in traditional house, set in beautiful gardens which overlook a lake and countryside.

Kyson- Moon Garden Home Stay

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• Located 170 km (105 miles) east of Hanoi, 4-hour road transfer each way.

• Famous for scenic ocean karst topography and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Overnight cruises - visit a fishermen’s floating village, visit a cave, kayaking or swimming in the bay, enjoy panoramic views from the top of a hill, sunset cooking demonstration, sunrise Tai Chi…

Halong Bay

The Centre

Connectivity

• Airports

Danang – International (Regional Flights) & Domestic

Hue – Domestic Airport

• Road Transfers

Hue-Danang by road 100 km – 2.5 h

Danang-Hoi An by road 30 km 30 to 45 minutes

Click to edit Master title style• UNESCO World Heritage site - Charming

historic trading port with well-

preserved architecture influenced by

the Chinese, Japanese and Dutch traders

during the 16th & 17th centuries.

• Surrounded by beautiful countryside.

• A couple of years back, this was

coupled with the beautiful beaches of

Cua Dai and An Bang. Unfortunately this

is no longer the case as Cua Dai beach

has been totally washed away by sea

erosion.

Hoi An

From Farming to Fishing

Get out of town and discover the authentic charm of the Hoi An countryside. Bike through rice paddies and organic farms, waving to friendly farmers and dodging lazy water buffalos on the way. Join fishermen as they cast their nets then relax with a cruise through palm-fringed waterways.

Paper Mask Making & Folk Performance

This tour allows for exclusive access to the century-old tradition of mask painting in Vietnamese culture, which is gradually fading away with time. Begin with an informative and hands-on lesson in creating masks. Then, watch a private traditional opera performance with these masks. Afterwards, take some time to engage with the artists and performers and learn how this art form is preserved for future generations.

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• Capital of the Nguyen Dynasty (from

1802 to 1945).

• Low key & ‘sleepy’ – located on the

banks of the Perfume River

• Previously Vietnam’s centre of

Royalty, Religion, Education and

Culture

• UNESCO World Heritage site.

- Citadel

- pagodas,

- Emperors’ tombs

Hue

Hue Cyclo Street Food with local food blogger

The old imperial capital of Hue is popular not only for its attractive historical monuments of the Nguyen Dynasty but also for its richness in culture and cuisine. Explore what Hue has to offer in terms of gastronomy and local culture by vintage cyclo with a local food blogger who loves and understands her hometown and know’s where to find the best local family run venues that serve the best local dishes.

Hue Cultural Lens Kite Making Artisanry

Be immersed in Hue’s rich culture with a kite-making course. Step into the workshop of a third-generation kite maker for an in-depth look at this ancient art form. Learn about the legends of emperors who used the kites to contact god.

The South

Connectivity

Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport - main Airport in Vietnamwith direct flights to

• Most Europe’s capital cities

• US Destinations

• Most regional hubs

• Daily domestic flights

Driving distance from:

• Mekong Delta (1-5h)

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Largest city in Vietnam with 10 million inhabitants, Saigon is a modern booming city on the move. The center of Vietnam’s business and economic activities, and of Vietnam’s vibrant nightlife.

Ho Chi minh City (Saigon)

A Family Day in Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy a family day out in Ho Chi Minh City while partaking in great family-friendly activities guaranteed to please kids of all ages. Take a thrilling speedboat journey along the Saigon River, crawl through the tunnels of Cu Chi, travel through the city streets by cyclo and enjoy an afternoon music performance in a private home.

Ben Thanh Market Discovery Challenge

Ready, set, go! Join a treasure hunt through Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, a fun and educational challenge. Use Vietnamese language to navigate through the market, collecting clues, purchasing treasures and answering riddles. Interact with the locals and get a truly authentic market experience.

Click to edit Master title styleThe Mekong

• The legendary Mekong River ends its journey in Southern Vietnam, splitting into a multitude of tributaries of all sizes before reaching the sea

• The Delta – ‘Vietnam’s Rice Bowl’ – rice fields, orchards & waterways

A day in Cai Thia Cai Be

Discover remarkable Cai Be. Cruise the many tributaries of the Mekong Delta, wandering through vibrant tropical fruit gardens as well as visiting the town’s cottage industries. Step into a family’s house for an experience making banh tieu, the perfect conclusion to a fabulous day in the Delta.

Ben Tre In Depth

Go beyond the usual tourist stops to get an in-depth look at life in the Mekong Delta. Travel to Ben Tre Province and explore its fruit orchards and coconut groves. Weave through countryside roads and discover the hidden charms of Ben Tre, chat with locals and observe their lifestyle.

Click to edit Master title styleTravel by boat and bicycle to explore Ben Tre and Tra Vinh areas of the Mekong. Get a true local experience with a homestay with a Khmer family and learn about their cuisine and everyday way of life. Visit different family-run businesses like tropical fruit orchards, coconut broom making and many more.

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – TraVinh.

-Road transfer from Ho Chi Minh City Centre to Ben Tre: 2 hours

-Road transfer Ben Tre to TraVinh: 2 hours

Day 2 Tra Vinh - Can Tho- Road Transfer: 2 Hours

Day 3 Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City- Road Transfer to Ho Chi Minh

Multi-Day in the MekongPeddle & Paddle the Mekong-3days, 2 nights

Click to edit Master title style• DAY 1: Arrive in

Hanoi.

• Day 2: City Tour

• Day 3: Travel to Ky Son Village. 1 h 30 min by road

• Day 4: KY SON –HALONG. 4 h 30 min by road

– Enjoy a two night cruise around Halong Bay

• DAY 5: Halong Bay cruise

• Day 6: Return to Hanoi and fly to Da-Nang

– Overnight in Da Nang

• Day 7: HOI AN

– Transfer to hotel in Hoi An and spend the morning exploring the ancient town.

– Paper Mask Making & Folk Performance

North to South Family itinerary

• Day 8 : Hoi-An

– At leisure or From Farming to Fishing Tour.

• Day 9: HOI AN – HUE 3 h by road

– Hue Cyclo Street Food with local food blogger

• Day 10: Hue Cultural Lens Kite Making Artisanry

• DAY 11: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

– At leisure.

• Day 12: A Family Day in Ho Chi Minh city

• Day 13: A day in Cai Thia Cai Be

• Day 14: Return flight home.

HEN GAP LAI…. SEE YOU AGAIN!