Day 01: HANOI

• Arrive in Hanoi, where a complimentary airport transfer and fast-track arrival service are included.

• Transfer to your hotel and settle in before meeting your leader and the other travelling families.

• Attend the important 05:00 p.m. welcome meeting, where insurance and emergency contact details will be collected.

• If arriving early, you may independently explore Hanoi Old Quarter or the Museum of Ethnology.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included welcome dinner at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed restaurant and sample your first flavours of Vietnamese cuisine.

• Accommodation: Heritage Ham Long or similar | Meals: Dinner.

Day 02: HA LONG BAY

• Leave Hanoi and travel approximately 3.5 hours to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

• Board The Au Co Cruise or similar, a traditionally decorated overnight boat equipped with modern conveniences.

• Cruise among the towering limestone karsts and islands while enjoying lunch onboard.

• Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach, swimming or joining an optional family kayaking experience.

• Highlight: Watch the scenery unfold across one of Vietnam’s most famous natural landscapes before enjoying dinner onboard.

• Main luggage can remain at the hotel in Hanoi during the overnight cruise.

• Accommodation: The Au Co Cruise or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 03: HA LONG BAY, HANOI

• Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing through the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay.

• Return to port and travel approximately 3.5 hours back to Hanoi.

• Join your leader for an included walking tour through Hanoi Old Quarter.

• Sample typical sweet or savoury local snacks as you explore the historic streets.

• Enjoy the evening at leisure, with plenty of local dining options available independently.

• Highlight: Experience Hanoi through its atmospheric Old Quarter and traditional street flavours.

• Accommodation: Heritage Ham Long or similar | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 04: PHONG NHA

• Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for an included domestic flight to Dong Hoi, then continue by private vehicle to Phong Nha.

• Check into Blue Diamond Retreat, your Feature Stay for the next two nights on the outskirts of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

• Enjoy lunch at the retreat before a free afternoon to relax among the surrounding jungle, mountains and river.

• You may swim in the river or underground pool or unwind in one of the treehouses nestled among the greenery.

• Highlight: Visit a nearby village for a home-hosted dinner and join a local family in preparing authentic Vietnamese dishes.

• An optional nighttime wildlife experience is available in Phong Nha.

• Accommodation: Blue Diamond Retreat or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 3.5 hours.

Day 05: TAN HOA, PHONG NHA

• Visit Tan Hoa, recognised as a UN Best Tourism Village, and learn how the community adapted to severe seasonal flooding by developing floating houses.

• Begin a family-friendly jungle hike along trails with minimal elevation gain.

• Enter the Tu Lan cave system and explore Hung Ton Cave and Secret Cave.

• The hike covers approximately 6 km, with an elevation gain of around 110 m and includes some river crossings.

• There is also an opportunity to swim in the river during the day.

• Highlight: Combine village life, jungle trekking and cave exploration on one of the itinerary’s most adventurous family experiences.

• Optional evening kayaking is available for travellers aged 12 years and above.

• Accommodation: Blue Diamond Retreat or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 2 hours.

Day 06: HUE, HAI VAN PASS, DA NANG, HOI AN

• Set out on a longer travel day, first driving to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

• Stop in Hue for an included lunch before boarding the Heritage Train towards Da Nang.

• Travel across the spectacular Hai Van Pass, with sweeping views of the coastline, mountains and Lang Co Bay.

• Disembark in Da Nang and continue by road to Hoi An, where you will spend the next three nights.

• Highlight: Experience one of Vietnam’s most scenic rail journeys as the Heritage Train winds across Hai Van Pass.

• Accommodation: Grand Signature by M Village or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 8 hours.

Day 07: HOI AN

• Travel by electric vehicle into Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Join a guided walk through lantern-lit streets lined with colourful heritage houses and temples.

• Sit down for an included lunch at a local restaurant before enjoying free time with your family.

• You may choose to join a chocolate-making workshop and learn about local cacao before creating your own chocolates.

• Regroup in the evening for the spectacular Hoi An Memories Show.

• Highlight: Experience Hoi An’s historic streets by day before an included cultural performance brings its heritage to life in the evening.

• Accommodation: Grand Signature by M Village or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 08: HOI AN

• Enjoy a free day to explore Hoi An with your family at your own pace.

• You may independently visit the nearby beaches or UNESCO World Heritage-listed My Son Sanctuary.

• A family-friendly cooking experience including a boat ride can also be arranged locally.

• Alternatively, join a guided bike ride through Tra Que Village, passing rice paddies and quiet country paths.

• Continue towards An Bang Beach, with photo stops along the way and a support vehicle accompanying the bike ride.

• Highlight: Gather with the other families for an included farewell dinner and reflect on your Vietnam adventure.

• Accommodation: Grand Signature by M Village or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 09: HOI AN, DA NANG

• Enjoy breakfast before the organised journey comes to an end.

• There are no further scheduled sightseeing activities today.

• A complimentary transfer to Da Nang International Airport is included for eligible departures.

• Additional accommodation can be arranged separately if you would like to extend your stay in Hoi An.

• Highlight: Finish your family journey with a convenient included airport transfer.

• Meals: Breakfast.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

• Group Size: 2 to 16 travellers.

• Minimum Age: 6 years.

• Family Requirement: Each booking must include at least one child under 18 travelling with an adult.

• Child Discount: Travellers aged 17 years and under at the time of travel receive 20% off the full trip price.

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

• Cave & Jungle Walk: The Tan Hoa experience includes a 6 km hike, approximately 110 m elevation gain and some river crossings.

• Kayaking: The optional evening kayaking experience has a minimum age of 12 years.

• Single Supplement: Available for adults wishing to have their own room, applies to all nights and is subject to availability.

• Family Rooming: Families of two use a twin room; families of three are accommodated in a triple room where possible, which may be a twin with a rollaway bed or mattress; families of four or more will generally use two twin rooms, with quadruple rooms used where available.

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

• Domestic Flight: An included flight operates from Hanoi to Dong Hoi; passenger names must be provided exactly as shown on the passport.

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

• Departure Transfer: Complimentary transfer to Da Nang International Airport is included for Day 09 departures or eligible post-tour accommodation; flight details must be provided at least 14 days before travel.

• Ha Long Bay Luggage: Main luggage can remain at the Hanoi hotel during the overnight cruise.

• Ha Long Bay Operations: Boat arrangements and routing may vary due to local regulations and operating conditions; on rare occasions travellers may share a larger boat or the group may be divided between vessels, with the same onboard route and inclusions.

• Luggage: Families are encouraged to pack lightly and should generally be able to carry their own luggage; a small daypack is recommended for sightseeing.

• Seasonal Conditions: Flooding, landslides or typhoons between June and December can occasionally affect transport, activities or destinations at short notice.

• Tet Festival: Departures around Lunar New Year may experience closures, busy attractions and changes to transport, accommodation or itinerary order.

• Travel Insurance: Insurance and emergency contact details are collected at the Day 01 welcome meeting. Travel insurance is 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