Vietnam Family Holiday

Hanoi

More and more people from Australia are discovering Vietnam as a holiday destination. To give people an idea of what types of things they can experience in Vietnam I am including the travel itinerary of one tour to Vietnam I came across.  There are other tours available from different agencies that feature different sight seeing options or shorter/longer tours. I have not been to Vietnam as yet, but I hope to travel their sometime in 2012.

11 Days Vietnam Family Holiday

Travel: Australia / Hanoi / Halong Bay / Hue / Hoi An / Saigon / Australia

Fly Thai Airways, price from $2627/per adult, $2028/per child,

     

Inclusions: 

Return economy international airfare with taxes, private English speaking guides, 7 nights selected hotels, 1 night Halong Bay cruise, 1 night train, 1 domestic flight, listed meals (B-Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner), all transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles, sightseeing, associated entry fees and evening entertainment. 

Halong Bay

On this family holiday explore the Old Quarter and enjoy the traditional water puppet show in Hanoi, the ancient capital city of Vietnam, cruise the scenic Halong Bay on an overnight Junk boat, experience a clcyo ride to the impressive Imperial Citadel in Hue, wander around the ancient harbour town of Hoi An, crawl through the Cu Chi tunnels and discover the tranquil waterways of Mekong Deltas in Saigon.

Itinerary:   (B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)

Day 1 Hanoi

Upon arrival, airport / hotel transfer.

Day 2 Hanoi

Morning visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and explore his former home, the House of Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Discover the streets of the fascinating Old Quarter, visit the ancient Temple of Literature and infamous Hanoi Hilton, enjoy local specialty dinner and an evening water puppet performance. (B/D)

Day 3 Halong Bay

After breakfast, sit back and enjoy your first view of the northern countryside as we drive to Halong Bay - one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Sail among thousands of limestone islands rising mystically from the water, explore caves and grottos and relax on the beach.  Stay overnight on the traditional junk boat. (B/L/D)

Day 4 Halong Bay / Hue

Hue

Morning relaxing sail, after lunch, relaxing drive back to Hanoi, free time to explore local market before transfer to the railway station for your overnight soft sleeper train to Hue.  (B/L)

Day 5 Hue

Morning arrive, your family will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon tour of the former imperial city of Hue, starts with an enjoyable cyclo ride to the impressive remains Imperial walled Citadel, then take a boat cruise through the centre of Hue on the romantic Perfume River to the iconic Thien Mu pagoda before visiting the vast and ornate tombs of Vietnam’s last imperial dynasties, sample local specialty dinner. (B/D)

Day 6 Hue - Hoi An

Hoi An

Morning take a scenic drive over the stunning Hai Van Pass to Hoi An, feast your eyes with spectacular coastal scenery, visit Cham Museum and Marble Mountain on the way. Afternoon walking tour of historic Hoi An, visit ancient merchants’ houses, a Hokkien Temple, Japanese covered Bridge and the colourful riverside market. (B/D)

Day 7 Hoi An

Today explore the ancient harbour city of Hoi An at your own leisure. Enjoy the wonderful cuisine at local cafés, hire a bike to explore local streets or buy some handmade clothes. Hoi An has nearly 100 silk shops offering same-day services for tailor-made clothes at incredibly low prices. (B)

Day 8 HCMC

After a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City-Vietnam’s largest city, explore Saigon’s famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing underground network of tunnels which stretches over hundreds of kilometres. You’ll have the opportunity to crawl in a section of the tunnels to learn how the brave men and women of Cu Chi built underground hospitals, kitchens and meeting rooms during their struggle for a unified Vietnam. (B)

Day 9 Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta

Explore the lush countryside of the Mekong Delta, the “rice bowl” of Vietnam. Cruising through the canals, rivers and backwaters, you’ll learn about the daily lives of the local people. Taste exotic fruits along the way and learn how to make delicious coconut candy, sample a Mekong specialty lunch, walk on the island’s trails and go on a sampan ride through some of the small creeks and canals. Afternoon walking tour of Saigon’s historic Dong Khoi Street, visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and Gustav Eiffel designed Central Post Office. Enjoy a dinner cruise along the Saigon River (B)

Day 10 Depart HCMC

Hotel / Airport Transfer

 

*Must departure between 01-May-2012 and 20-Jun-2012

*Prices are valid till 29th Feb 2012

From Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney to Hanoi (via Bangkok)

Return flight from Ho Chi Minh city to Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney (via Bangkok)

For further information about this particular tour contact Selective Tours in Australia on 1300 760 208, or email info@selectivetours.com