The Best of Vietnam for Families: 15-Day Private Tour

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our tour guide and driver will warmly greet your family and transfer you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

As Vietnam’s most dynamic city, Ho Chi Minh is a vibrant blend of commerce, culture, and history. Its lively streets, historic landmarks, French colonial architecture, bustling markets, and peaceful pagodas offer a perfect start to your Vietnam adventure.

Enjoy your free time to rest or explore at your own pace.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

18:00 Embark on a unique adventure through Saigon’s vibrant nightlife on a vintage Vespa scooter.

Your evening begins at Café Zoom, a Vespa-themed café, where you’ll enjoy drinks and soak in the lively atmosphere. Experience Saigon from the back of your scooter as you zoom past iconic sights, navigating the bustling streets like a local.

Along the way, you’ll sample some of Saigon’s best street food at two local restaurants and enjoy a variety of authentic Vietnamese delicacies. Visit a Vietnamese-style coffee shop with live music, followed by a stop at an exciting rock music bar, where you’ll discover the new generation of Vietnamese locals unwind and express their unique styles.

The tour includes unlimited drinks and food, so come hungry! The fun wraps up with a drop-off at your hotel around 20:00.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, your guide will take you on the trip to Cai Be via Trung Luong Freeway.

Arrive at Cai Be pier, take a boat trip to discover Mekong river delta. Visit the local workshops to see the locals making rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice… it will be so amazing to take a walk or a bike ride on village paths to see the local daily life: orchards, school, church, pagoda, traditional.

Then, take a rowing boat ride to go deeper into the countryside on canals to enjoy the peaceful time. Back on the boat to go across the Mekong River, go to An Binh Island to visit a local home, enjoy the traditional music in the ancient house during your lunch.

Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city.

Meet our vehicle for a trip to Can Tho.

Overnight in Can Tho.

In the early morning, take a boat trip to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, known for its bustling activity and numerous rowing boats. This is a highlight of any Vietnam tour, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and witness the daily lives of locals living along the Mekong canals.

Later, visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodle-making shop to get a deeper insight into the traditional practices of the Mekong Delta.

Go back to the hotel for breakfast, check out the hotel and drive back to Ho Chi Minh to catch a flight to Nha Trang.

Upon arrival in Nha Trang, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

8:00 Our guide and driver  will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Nha Trang Port to board the local cruise to explore Nha Trang Bay. 

Begin your cruise through the stunning landscapes of Nha Trang Bay, passing the Tam, Mot, and Mun Islands. Your destination is Bai Cau in Dam Bay Lagoon, close to the renowned diving site near Mun Island. Here, you can opt for some scuba diving or enjoy the tranquil environment.

Arriving at a secret beach in Bai Cau, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as snorkeling, swimming, fishing, kayaking (both normal and glass-bottomed), or even try a basket boat ride.

After your adventures, enjoy lunch on board as the boat anchors near Hon Tam Island, surrounded by its serene lagoon and fish farms.

Following lunch, the cruise heads back to Nha Trang Harbor, passing the floating village, Vinpearl Island, and Tri Nguyen Aquarium.

Next, visit Mieu Island for a walking tour of the local fishing villages. Learn about the villagers’ way of life, interact with them, and explore the beautiful landscape by basket boat as you head to the fish farms.

Go back to the boat and returning to port. Get on the vehicle and go back to your hotel.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Today, enjoy a free day at leisure. A variety of water sports such as parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing await to be discovered, or take relaxing boat trips to the nearby islands.

If you prefer to stay on land, explore Nha Trang by taxi or take a traditional cyclo for a leisurely tour around the city.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

After a relaxing morning, your tour guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to Hoi An,  check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring this charming UNESCO World Heritage site at your own pace.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptional example of a South-East Asian trading port dating back from the 15th to the 19th century, making it a must-see on any Vietnam tour. With its well-preserved buildings and street plans.

Today is free for you to explore at your leisure. Cycle through the peaceful rice paddies surrounding Hoi An, shop for souvenirs at antique shops and art galleries, or simply relax at one of the town’s sidewalk cafes and soak in the ambiance. Alternatively, unwind on the white sandy shores of Cua Dai Beach.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Optional Tours:

1. Hoi An Biking Tour: Cycle through the countryside and visit local artisans making traditional bricks, wooden boats, and colorful straw mats. Experience life away from the usual tourist spots, and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese meal at a local home. After a relaxing break under a mango tree, ride back to Hoi An.

2. Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An: Visit My Son Holy Land, once the spiritual capital of the Champa Kingdom, which thrived from the 2nd to the 16th century. In the afternoon, return to Hoi An and visit the former merchant homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, and the riverside market.

3. Tra Que Vegetable Village Tour: Cycle to Tra Que Vegetable Village where you’ll take part in traditional farming activities, such as picking seaweed, digging, and planting. Afterward, relax by soaking your feet in herb-infused water and enjoy a light meal. You’ll also visit a rice paper-making village and finish your day with a cooking class to learn traditional Vietnamese recipes.

After breakfast, leave Hoi An for Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam, renowned for its majestic architecture, ancient pagodas, and royal tombs nestled in small villages and surrounding hills. Hue is one of the most popular destinations on any Vietnam tour, offering a glimpse into Vietnam’s rich royal history.

On the way, make a stop to admire the famous My Khe Beach and visit the Cham Museum, which houses the world’s finest collection of Cham sculpture.

Upon arrival in Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel and explore the Purple Forbidden City, once the home of the Nguyen emperors and a symbol of Vietnam’s royal past.

Overnight in Hue.

A full-day exploration of Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. Enjoy a scenic dragon boat ride along the Perfume River, one of Hue’s most picturesque waterways, to Thien Mu Pagoda.

Located on the riverbank, this iconic pagoda is admired for its elegant architecture and deep spiritual significance. It is also closely associated with Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc, whose historic self-immolation in Saigon in 1963 became a powerful symbol of Buddhist protest during that period.

Afterward, visit the royal tombs of King Minh Mang and King Khai Dinh, two of the most stunning examples of Nguyen dynasty royal architecture.

Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast, meet your guide and driver and transfer to the airport for your morning flight with to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, our tour guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

Enjoy some free time to explore at your leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi

Today is free for you to explore Hanoi at your own pace.

Optional Tour:

Hanoi is a beautiful stop on your Vietnam journey. Today, do a full-day city tour to explore the highlights of this charming capital. The tour includes:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays and Fridays), the resting place of the nation’s founder.
• Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s House on Stilts, where the leader lived and worked.
• The One Pillar Pagoda, a unique Buddhist structure dating back to the 11th century.
• Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, dedicated to Confucius.
• The Ethnological Museum (or the Museum of Fine Arts, Army Museum, History Museum, Women’s Museum, or Hoa Lo Prison).
• West Lake, a scenic area with lovely views and temples like the Tran Vu Pagoda.
• The peaceful Restored Sword Lake, with its charming legend and the Ngoc Son Temple.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy a cyclo tour through the bustling streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where each street is named after the goods that were traditionally sold there. Finish with a refreshing glass of “Bia Hoi” (draught beer) at the local bar.

End the day with a traditional water puppet show, a unique cultural performance of Vietnamese heritage.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meet your guide and driver, then depart for Halong Bay – a World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice. Upon arrival, embark on the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while having the tour briefing and safety instructions.

A seafood lunch will be served on board while the ship sails out to the Bay, with time to admire its dramatic karst formations.

Take a rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, decide whether to swim in the warm, calm water or get on kayaks to discover the wonders. Our expert and experienced guides will surely instruct you on the basics of paddling before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay.

After 01 hour exploring the bay, you will embark on the cruise again before attending a cooking class in the late afternoon.

Enjoy your dinner and overnight on board.

Note: The detailed itinerary of the cruise will be provided upon confirmation. The program may be subject to change depending on the weather or management.

Begin the morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck, followed by breakfast as the cruise continues through Halong Bay. Then relax on the upper deck, enjoy the sightseeing, and take photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water.

After breakfast, you will explore Sung Sot cave – one of the finest and widest grottoes in Halong Bay.  Get back on board and keep cruising through the fishing village, and witness its unique way of life.

10:30: The boat cruises back to the jetty. Enjoy your last time on the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

11: 30: Disembark the cruise, get ashore, meet your guide and driver, and transfer to Hanoi.

Upon arrival in Hanoi, do 3 hour Hanoi street food tour, begin by visiting a local market where you’ll explore a variety of foods that make up the everyday meals of the Vietnamese people. Learn about their cooking ingredients and daily food traditions.

Next, we take a walking tour through the bustling streets of Hanoi to try some of the city’s most beloved and distinctive dishes:

1. Bánh Rán – Sticky rice pancakes
2. Fried Tofu and Vermicelli Shrimp Sauce
3. Bún Chả – Hanoi-style vermicelli with grilled pork
4. Hanoi Grilled Pork on Sticks
5. Bia Hơi – Draught beer
6. Trứng Vịt Lộn – Fertilized duck eggs
7. Egg Coffee
8. Mixed Fruits

Go back at your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Enjoy your free time at leisure before meet getting a transfer to the airport for your departure. LuxeTravel Asia hopes you’ve had a memorable and enjoyable time on your Vietnam family holiday with us.

Thank you for choosing us to be part of your journey. We look forward to organizing your next adventure!