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Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand · 40 days · Moderate
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Gifted with a staggering abundance of flavourful food, fascinating culture, untouched nature, and disarmingly friendly people, Vietnam has more than earned its rep as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. This fun-focused family trip packs as much of the good stuff into 12 days as humanly possible – including cruising Halong Bay, exploring the Imperial Citadel, and even a boat trip to a floating market – yet still offers more than enough time to relax. Don’t forget to pack your smile; you’ll be needing it often here.
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Vietnam
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalIf you have time take a walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter – a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry.
If you have time take a walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter – a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry.
Day 2Enjoy a guided cyclo tour of the Old…
Enjoy a guided cyclo tour of the Old Quarter before seeing a Water Puppet Theatre performance. Opt to visit a museum or do some shopping.
Day 3Halong Bay cruise
Halong BayHalong Bay cruise, cave visit and island lookout. Seafood lunch and dinner.
Day 4Continue on the cruise of Halong Bay…
Halong BayContinue on the cruise of Halong Bay to Man's Head Island and Tortoise Island. Visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat. Overnight train to Hue.
Day 5Guided tour of the Imperial CitadelWe arrive in Hue mid morning and take a tour of the Imperial Citadel which also contains the Forbidden Purple City. Afterward, there is free time to explore the city. Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour (please note that riders must be at least 12 years old).
We arrive in Hue mid morning and take a tour of the Imperial Citadel which also contains the Forbidden Purple City. Afterward, there is free time to explore the city. Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour (please note that riders must be at least 12 years old).
Day 6This morning take a scenic drive to Hoi
This morning take a scenic drive to Hoi An. After arriving enjoy free time to explore the city.
Day 7Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch…
Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Afterwards enjoy some free time to explore Hoi An.
Day 8Enjoy a free day to explore
Enjoy a free day to explore. Optional activities include taking a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike riding, heading to the beach, visiting the tailors or the UNESCO World Heritage listed My Son ruins.
Day 9Morning flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi…Ho Chi Minh CityA short flight takes us to Ho Chi Minh City, the sprawling metropolis that once was the capital of South Vietnam and remains the country’s commercial center.
Ho Chi Minh CityA short flight takes us to Ho Chi Minh City, the sprawling metropolis that once was the capital of South Vietnam and remains the country’s commercial center.
Day 10Take a boat trip along the Mekong DeltaA boat trip through small villages shows a different side of Vietnamese life. Be amazed at how the locals rely on the Mekong for everything! We spend the night in a small village in the delta—a great chance to interact with the locals.
A boat trip through small villages shows a different side of Vietnamese life. Be amazed at how the locals rely on the Mekong for everything! We spend the night in a small village in the delta—a great chance to interact with the locals.
Day 11Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityReturn to Ho Chi Minh City; free afternoon. Option to visit War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and Ben Thanh Market.
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