Day 01: HO CHI MINH CITY

• Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, where a complimentary airport transfer takes you to your hotel, subject to the stated arrival conditions.

• Attend the 05:00 p.m. welcome meeting to meet your leader and the other families travelling with you.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included welcome dinner together and sample your first local Vietnamese flavours.

• If arriving early, an optional visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels can be arranged separately before the trip begins.

• Accommodation: Huong Sen Hotel or similar | Meals: Dinner.

Day 02: MEKONG DELTA, BEN TRE, HO CHI MINH CITY

• Travel south by private minibus to the Mekong Delta and board a private boat to explore its intricate waterways.

• Disembark at Ben Tre to visit coconut gardens and a local home, where you can sample tropical fruits and coconut jams.

• Paddle through the waterways aboard traditional sampans, small local rowing boats.

• Take a tuk-tuk through nearby villages while learning about rural life and local livelihoods.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included lunch with a local family in the heart of the Mekong Delta.

• Return by boat to Ben Tre pier before travelling back to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Accommodation: Huong Sen Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 5 hours.

Day 03: DA NANG, HOI AN

• Fly north to Da Nang, then continue by road to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hoi An.

• Join your leader for an orientation walk around Hoi An’s beautifully preserved Old Town.

• See the historic architecture, colourful lantern displays and boats lining the river.

• Meet a local artisan for an included hands-on lantern-making workshop and create your own lantern to take home.

• Highlight: Experience one of Vietnam’s best-preserved heritage towns through its architecture and traditional lantern craft.

• After the workshop, head into town for dinner before returning to the hotel.

• Accommodation: Golden Pearl Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 04: HOI AN, AN BANG BEACH

• Head to An Bang Beach, known for its palm-fringed sands and views towards the Cham Islands.

• Spend time relaxing by the beach and enjoying the coastal surroundings with the family.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included picnic lunch during your family beach day.

• The afternoon is free to relax, explore independently or spend more time by the hotel pool.

• Optional activities include a Thu Bon River boat trip or a countryside bicycle tour.

• Accommodation: Golden Pearl Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 05: HOI AN

• Enjoy a free day in Hoi An and explore according to your family’s interests.

• Return to the Old Town to browse its preserved streets, shops, ceramics, paintings and famous tailoring businesses.

• You may choose an optional family-friendly cooking class that includes a boat ride and farm visit.

• An optional excursion to My Son Sanctuary is also available.

• Highlight: Spend the day discovering more of Hoi An’s culture, cuisine and heritage at your own pace.

• Accommodation: Golden Pearl Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 06: HAI VAN PASS, HUE

• Travel north towards Hue, crossing the scenic Hai Van Pass on the way to Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

• Enjoy some free time before exploring the city aboard an included traditional cyclo.

• Travel around the citadel area, pass the local fruit and vegetable market and stop at Ho Chi Minh’s house.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included home-cooked dinner with a local family and experience authentic flavours and local hospitality.

• Accommodation: Rosaleen Boutique Hotel Hue or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 4 hours.

Day 07: HUE, HANOI OVERNIGHT TRAIN

• Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel, one of the best-preserved remnants of the city’s former royal centre.

• Walk among the fortified complex and foliage-covered historic ruins.

• Visit the Forbidden Purple City, much of which was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

• Highlight: Gain an insight into Vietnam’s imperial past and the impact of the country’s more recent history.

• In the evening, board the overnight sleeper train bound for Hanoi.

• The overnight train journey takes approximately 13 hours, with bedding supplied onboard.

• Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 08: HANOI

• Arrive in Hanoi early in the morning, with a day room provided so the family can freshen up after the overnight train.

• Visit Vun Art, a local social enterprise providing vocational training and employment opportunities for people living with disabilities.

• Learn about the organisation’s work and join an included hands-on art activity to create your own artwork.

• In the evening, experience an included traditional water puppet performance, one of Vietnam’s longstanding performing arts.

• Highlight: Combine a meaningful community visit with one of Hanoi’s most distinctive cultural traditions.

• Accommodation: Foreign Relations Hotel or similar.

Day 09: HANOI

• Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the country’s diverse ethnic communities and cultural heritage.

• Continue to the historic Temple of Literature, one of Hanoi’s significant cultural landmarks.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included lunch at KOTO, a social enterprise supporting disadvantaged young people through hospitality training.

• Spend the remainder of the day experiencing more of Hanoi.

• Accommodation: Foreign Relations Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 10: HA LONG BAY

• Travel by minibus to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

• Board a private boat and cruise among approximately 2,000 dramatic limestone islands rising from the Bac Bo Gulf.

• Explore caves featuring impressive stalactites and stalagmites, with an opportunity to swim when conditions allow.

• Highlight: Spend a peaceful night aboard the boat surrounded by Ha Long Bay’s limestone landscape.

• Enjoy included lunch and dinner onboard.

• Accommodation: Overnight Junk Boat | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11: HA LONG BAY, HANOI

• Enjoy breakfast onboard, with an optional early-morning kayaking experience available at additional cost.

• See Ha Long Bay’s limestone karsts and calm waters from a different perspective before returning to Hanoi by bus.

• Check into your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax or explore independently.

• Highlight: Gather with the group for an included final dinner celebrating your family journey through Vietnam.

• Accommodation: Foreign Relations Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 12: HANOI

• Enjoy breakfast before the organised journey comes to an end, with no further scheduled activities.

• Additional accommodation can be arranged separately if you would like more time to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

• Highlight: Extend your stay independently to experience more of Vietnam’s capital.

• Meals: Breakfast.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

• Group Size: 2 to 16 travellers.

• Minimum Age: 5 years old.

• Family Requirement: Bookings must include at least one child under 18 years old.

• Child Discount: Travellers aged 17 years and under are eligible for a 20% discount from 1 January 2026.

• Children & Supervision: Children must remain accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the trip; the group leader does not provide babysitting or childcare.

• Family of Two: Family groups of two are accommodated in a twin room.

• Family of Three: Triple rooms are provided wherever possible but may consist of a twin room with a rollaway bed or floor mattress; where unavailable, one family member may need a separate single room.

• Family of Four or More: Families will most likely use two twin rooms, with quadruple rooms provided where possible.

• Adjoining Rooms: Families are accommodated close together where possible, but adjoining or immediately adjacent rooms cannot be guaranteed.

• Single Supplement: The hotel single supplement excludes the Day 07 overnight train and Day 10 overnight boat; a separate sleeper-train single supplement may be requested, subject to availability.

• Overnight Train: The Hue to Hanoi journey is approximately 13 hours; bedding is supplied, and train compartments accommodate four people.

• Temple Dress: Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting religious sites.

• Arrival Transfer: Complimentary for Day 01 arrivals or eligible pre-tour accommodation; flight details must be supplied at least 14 days before travel.

• Passport Details: Full names must exactly match passports for train and flight ticketing; amendments within 45 days of departure may incur fees or require new tickets.

• Internal Flight: The itinerary includes a scheduled flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang; no specific baggage allowance is stated on the current trip information.

• Luggage: A small-to-medium wheeled suitcase is recommended. Pack lightly, as travellers need to handle their own luggage and large suitcases may be difficult to store on the overnight train.

• Day Bag: Carry a small daypack for water, clothing and activity-specific items.

• Water Activities: Travellers participating in swimming or open-water activities are expected to be able to swim and have experience in open water.

• Seasonal Operations: Heavy rain, flooding, landslides or typhoons may cause short-notice changes to transport, activities or destinations; Tet can also affect transport, accommodation and itinerary order.

• Vietnam Digital Arrival Card: Travellers should complete the applicable digital arrival declaration before travel and present the generated QR code during immigration procedures where required.

• Travel Insurance: Compulsory for international travellers, with at least medical expenses and emergency repatriation cover required; specific waiver provisions apply to travellers residing in the EU, Switzerland or USA.

• Emergency Funds: Access to an additional USD 500 is recommended for emergencies or unavoidable itinerary changes.