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Are you looking for a trip with your Teenager children? If your answer is yes, let’s come to our package designed to be suitable for your family. Our 12 days trip covers most of Vietnam’s highlighted attractions and provide some spectacular experiencing activities for your teenager like: being a farmer, catching fish, trying local food... I believe that our tour will bring you a wonderful experience.
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12 days / 11 nights
Private tour
Departure: daily
Theme: Interaction with local, Traditional culture
Suitable: Family with children
Highlights
- Chat and learn more about the daily life of the people Tan Phong islet and how to make lotus tea, lotus jam.
- Taking bike to begin the how to make the rice paper used to make the spring roll dishes.
- Get the wonderful farming life scenery with plenty of vegetables and local farmers hard-working on their own garden.
- Walking/street food tour through Hanoi’s best culinary spots alongside a renowned food blogger.
- Have a night staying in this world famous bay - Halong Bay.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your local guide and transferred to the city and to your hotel. The room is at disposal from 14.00
Formerly known as Saigon, todays Ho Chi Minh City is the bustling and vibrating economic centre of the South. Over the past few centuries, Saigon was called the “Pearl of the Far East” and was an important trading centre for Chinese, Japanese and Western merchants who travelled along the Saigon River.
Check in your hotel and have free time in the evening to explore the city.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your local guide and transferred to the city and to your hotel. The room is at disposal from 14.00
Formerly known as Saigon, todays Ho Chi Minh City is the bustling and vibrating economic centre of the South. Over the past few centuries, Saigon was called the “Pearl of the Far East” and was an important trading centre for Chinese, Japanese and Western merchants who travelled along the Saigon River.
Check in your hotel and have free time in the evening to explore the city.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh Half day city tour
Discover the streets of Ho Chi Minh City tour; it’s a relaxing and most economical ways. Gain an insight into the city’s development through a walking tour to the most significant landmarks including the Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office (all magnificent sights from the French colonial period). Your next stop will be the famous Ben Thanh Market, where you can purchase souvenirs for your beloved ones.
Free at leisure to relax in the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- Saigon Central Post Office
- War Museum
Discover the streets of Ho Chi Minh City tour; it’s a relaxing and most economical ways. Gain an insight into the city’s development through a walking tour to the most significant landmarks including the Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office (all magnificent sights from the French colonial period). Your next stop will be the famous Ben Thanh Market, where you can purchase souvenirs for your beloved ones.
Free at leisure to relax in the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Homestay
8:00 AM car & guide transfer you to Mekong Delta start the trip.
Before going to the cruise ship terminal in Cai Be, the car stops at Cai Be Cao Dai Oratories, which is the religious symbol of local uniqueness. Then you are picked up by the tourist boats to visit the floating market of rice in An Cu commune, Cai Be district – where is the largest rice trade exporter Southwest region of Vietnam, we will chat to learn more about daily life of the trader. The next destinations are the ancient village of Dong Hoa Hiep commune and Cai Be floating market. Leaving the floating market, tourist boats take you to Tan Phong islet and enjoy a rowing boat via small canals to the Chin’s house. Here, guests and homeowners drink tea together, chat and learn more about the daily life of the people Tan Phong islet and how to make lotus tea, lotus jam. Then, enjoying a lotus tea, lotus jam while listening to Vietnamese traditional music called “tai tu music” performed by Mr. Chin. Goodbye Mr. Chin, we continue visiting the orchard of Ms. Hang and enjoy the fruits in the garden picked by yourselves. The next destination is Mekong Eco restaurant where the diners have a chance to participate in cooking process and enjoy lunch. Following the break, you can try to pull the fish hooves, experience the foot bridge – the unique feature of the Southern of Vietnam and take a rest on the hammock woven by banana rope. It will be certainly interesting. Next, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the rowing boat via small canals and stop at Mekong Eco-lodge to check-in rooms and take a rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eco Lodge
8:00 AM car & guide transfer you to Mekong Delta start the trip.
Before going to the cruise ship terminal in Cai Be, the car stops at Cai Be Cao Dai Oratories, which is the religious symbol of local uniqueness. Then you are picked up by the tourist boats to visit the floating market of rice in An Cu commune, Cai Be district – where is the largest rice trade exporter Southwest region of Vietnam, we will chat to learn more about daily life of the trader. The next destinations are the ancient village of Dong Hoa Hiep commune and Cai Be floating market. Leaving the floating market, tourist boats take you to Tan Phong islet and enjoy a rowing boat via small canals to the Chin’s house. Here, guests and homeowners drink tea together, chat and learn more about the daily life of the people Tan Phong islet and how to make lotus tea, lotus jam. Then, enjoying a lotus tea, lotus jam while listening to Vietnamese traditional music called “tai tu music” performed by Mr. Chin. Goodbye Mr. Chin, we continue visiting the orchard of Ms. Hang and enjoy the fruits in the garden picked by yourselves. The next destination is Mekong Eco restaurant where the diners have a chance to participate in cooking process and enjoy lunch. Following the break, you can try to pull the fish hooves, experience the foot bridge – the unique feature of the Southern of Vietnam and take a rest on the hammock woven by banana rope. It will be certainly interesting. Next, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the rowing boat via small canals and stop at Mekong Eco-lodge to check-in rooms and take a rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eco Lodge
Day 4: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
8a.m: After breakfast, taking bike to begin the how to make the rice paper used to make the spring roll dishes. Then, we continue going to Ms. Sau’s house to see the method to knit the banana hammock from the rope of dry banana journey in which you will have an opportunity to enjoy the daily life and participate in a lot of activities with local people in Tan Phong Island. First of all, we will visit Ms Ba’s house to learn leaves. The next destination is Ms Yen’s house - the place where you can learn the way to make jackfruit leaf cake - a special cake of Tan Phong Island. After that, we will visit Ms Muoi- a very old woman- to see the method to make the nipa leaves that can roof Vietnamese house. Say goodbye to Ms Muoi, we cycle to Thao’s house to know how to knit water hyacinth, you can also enjoy your first handmade lovely gift with the guidance of Ms. Thao. Next, we visit a school to interact with the children before coming back to Mekong Ecolodge to take a rest and check out.
At around 12 p.m: You have an opportunity to take a ferry with the local people going through Tien River and the car will pick you up at the opposite side transfer to Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
8a.m: After breakfast, taking bike to begin the how to make the rice paper used to make the spring roll dishes. Then, we continue going to Ms. Sau’s house to see the method to knit the banana hammock from the rope of dry banana journey in which you will have an opportunity to enjoy the daily life and participate in a lot of activities with local people in Tan Phong Island. First of all, we will visit Ms Ba’s house to learn leaves. The next destination is Ms Yen’s house - the place where you can learn the way to make jackfruit leaf cake - a special cake of Tan Phong Island. After that, we will visit Ms Muoi- a very old woman- to see the method to make the nipa leaves that can roof Vietnamese house. Say goodbye to Ms Muoi, we cycle to Thao’s house to know how to knit water hyacinth, you can also enjoy your first handmade lovely gift with the guidance of Ms. Thao. Next, we visit a school to interact with the children before coming back to Mekong Ecolodge to take a rest and check out.
At around 12 p.m: You have an opportunity to take a ferry with the local people going through Tien River and the car will pick you up at the opposite side transfer to Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City - Fly to Da Nang - Hoi An
Enjoy your free day before transfer Ho Chi Minh airport for flight to Da nang. Pick up at airport in Da Nang then transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check - in
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
- Hoi An Town
Enjoy your free day before transfer Ho Chi Minh airport for flight to Da nang. Pick up at airport in Da Nang then transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check - in
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An Farming Tour
Guide welcome at the hotel lobby, Then ride a bicycle to a herb village - a little charming village lies on the edge of Hoi An . It is named after the sweetly scented vegetable. There you can get the wonderful farming life scenery with plenty of vegetables and local farmers hard-working on their own garden.
Nearly 60% of Vietnam’s population engages in farming. In order to get a real insight into the hardship of growing vegetables, spend some hours helping the local farmers with their daily tasks. On the edge of Hoi An Ancient town lays Cam Thanh Eco village, known for scented vegetables that spice up local dishes.
Upon arrival, take a tour around the vegetable gardens and join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens and many more gardening activities.
Your work will be rewarded with a delicious locally prepared meal.
Have a lunch at the local family. All of these farming activities make up an unique and special tour that will be an unforgettable experience on your trip to Vietnam.
Back to hotel by bike. End of the tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
- Cam Thanh Village
Guide welcome at the hotel lobby, Then ride a bicycle to a herb village - a little charming village lies on the edge of Hoi An . It is named after the sweetly scented vegetable. There you can get the wonderful farming life scenery with plenty of vegetables and local farmers hard-working on their own garden.
Nearly 60% of Vietnam’s population engages in farming. In order to get a real insight into the hardship of growing vegetables, spend some hours helping the local farmers with their daily tasks. On the edge of Hoi An Ancient town lays Cam Thanh Eco village, known for scented vegetables that spice up local dishes.
Upon arrival, take a tour around the vegetable gardens and join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens and many more gardening activities.
Your work will be rewarded with a delicious locally prepared meal.
Have a lunch at the local family. All of these farming activities make up an unique and special tour that will be an unforgettable experience on your trip to Vietnam.
Back to hotel by bike. End of the tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An - Free day
Enjoy your free day in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Enjoy your free day in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang Flight to Hanoi - Hanoi Street food tour
Transfer to the Airport in Da Nangto take a flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our driver will wait and transfer you to the hotel in the center of city.
Check-in hotel and free at leisure to relax.
At 17:30 Join in a Walkie Foodie tour. We will take you to go inside the small lane and alleys inside the Hanoi Old Quarter and show you how real Hanoians live, work and eat.
The old quarter of Hanoi formed the core of the legendary “Hanoi of 36 guild streets” where goods and crafts were traded in specialized streets formed by traders and craftsmen from clans and villages all over the country. In the course of their migration to the city they brought along their culture, habits and local delicacies that were gradually adopted in the Hanoians’ way of life. So, it is here that the street food scene is overwhelming and should not be missed during your journey of life time to Vietnam as a whole and to Hanoi in particular.
Embark on a walking/street food tour through Hanoi’s best culinary spots alongside a renowned food blogger. This local insider possesses an enormous passion for his country's cuisine, resulting in a blog that has gained a large following both in Vietnam and internationally.
Join the specialist street food guide with the walking street food tour of Hanoi; a comfortable pair of walking shoes is recommended!
By far our most popular tour, this tour is great fun and perfect way to discover some of the lesser known dishes that the locals love to eat. From Bun Bo (Sauteed Beef Rice Vermicelli), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), “Banh Mi” and end with unique Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) which will round off our four courses perfectly. Local life, local stories; local food and local drink tasting. It's the little things that make all the difference in your travel experience!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Transfer to the Airport in Da Nangto take a flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our driver will wait and transfer you to the hotel in the center of city.
Check-in hotel and free at leisure to relax.
At 17:30 Join in a Walkie Foodie tour. We will take you to go inside the small lane and alleys inside the Hanoi Old Quarter and show you how real Hanoians live, work and eat.
The old quarter of Hanoi formed the core of the legendary “Hanoi of 36 guild streets” where goods and crafts were traded in specialized streets formed by traders and craftsmen from clans and villages all over the country. In the course of their migration to the city they brought along their culture, habits and local delicacies that were gradually adopted in the Hanoians’ way of life. So, it is here that the street food scene is overwhelming and should not be missed during your journey of life time to Vietnam as a whole and to Hanoi in particular.
Embark on a walking/street food tour through Hanoi’s best culinary spots alongside a renowned food blogger. This local insider possesses an enormous passion for his country's cuisine, resulting in a blog that has gained a large following both in Vietnam and internationally.
Join the specialist street food guide with the walking street food tour of Hanoi; a comfortable pair of walking shoes is recommended!
By far our most popular tour, this tour is great fun and perfect way to discover some of the lesser known dishes that the locals love to eat. From Bun Bo (Sauteed Beef Rice Vermicelli), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), “Banh Mi” and end with unique Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) which will round off our four courses perfectly. Local life, local stories; local food and local drink tasting. It's the little things that make all the difference in your travel experience!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 9: Hanoi Half day city tour
Begin your Hanoi sightseeing tour with pick-up from your hotel and head Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and during the months of September and October), Ho Chi Minh Museum, his house-on-stilts, Presidential Palace and the unique One Pillar Pagoda. Then visit Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam and built more than 1,000 years ago.
Tour end at the local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Hoan Kiem Lake
Begin your Hanoi sightseeing tour with pick-up from your hotel and head Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and during the months of September and October), Ho Chi Minh Museum, his house-on-stilts, Presidential Palace and the unique One Pillar Pagoda. Then visit Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam and built more than 1,000 years ago.
Tour end at the local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 10: Hanoi - Halong - overnight on Cruise
Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as a Wonder of Nature by the New7Wonders Foundation. You will have a night staying in this world famous bay.
Be ready for pick-up at your hotel lobby at 08:00. Halfway to Halong City we will have a stop at Hong Ngoc Humanitarian Centre. Apart from having clean western style toilet facilities we will be able to see local craftsmen at work and have time for relaxation.
Upon arrival at the pier, embark on the boat and set sail on a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, taking in the spectacular scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lunch is served as you cruise by impressive rock formations with unusual names and shapes.
In the afternoon you will start to discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty, known in Vietnamese as “Dragon descending to the sea“. Depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you may visit a beautiful cave, have some swimming at Titov or Soi Sim beach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cruise in Halong
- Halong Bay
Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as a Wonder of Nature by the New7Wonders Foundation. You will have a night staying in this world famous bay.
Be ready for pick-up at your hotel lobby at 08:00. Halfway to Halong City we will have a stop at Hong Ngoc Humanitarian Centre. Apart from having clean western style toilet facilities we will be able to see local craftsmen at work and have time for relaxation.
Upon arrival at the pier, embark on the boat and set sail on a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, taking in the spectacular scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lunch is served as you cruise by impressive rock formations with unusual names and shapes.
In the afternoon you will start to discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty, known in Vietnamese as “Dragon descending to the sea“. Depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you may visit a beautiful cave, have some swimming at Titov or Soi Sim beach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cruise in Halong
Day 11: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Wake up by the sounds of the sea. After breakfast, cruise will take tourists to explore the most stunning caves in Halong.
At around boat starts cruising back to the harbor while brunch is served. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations.
Back on shore we will then transfer back to hotel in Ha Noi
Spend leisure time to relax or discover Ha Noi on your own
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Rowing Boat
Wake up by the sounds of the sea. After breakfast, cruise will take tourists to explore the most stunning caves in Halong.
At around boat starts cruising back to the harbor while brunch is served. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations.
Back on shore we will then transfer back to hotel in Ha Noi
Spend leisure time to relax or discover Ha Noi on your own
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 12: Hanoi Departure
Have leisure time before your departure. Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00. A late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will be applied.
Transfer to the airport in Hanoi for your onward flight. Tour ends after arriving at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Have leisure time before your departure. Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00. A late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will be applied.
Transfer to the airport in Hanoi for your onward flight. Tour ends after arriving at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
Price & Inclusion
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01 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
Private Tour |
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US $999 |
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US $1076 |
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US $1296 |
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Information
Meals
11 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, 1 Brunch, 3 Dinner
Transportation
Airplane, Car, Cruise, Bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Mekong Eco Lodge (1 night), Cruise in Halong (1 night)
Price Includes
- Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except sharing cabin on train and overnight at local homestay
- All transport within Vietnam (including airport pick up and see off), as per itinerary
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- 2 domestic flights Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang and Da Nang – Hanoi
- Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the program
Price Excludes
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
- International flight to or from Vietnam with taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Price Excludes
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
- International flight to or from Vietnam with taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
