Enjoy a Happy Family Tour in Vietnam and Cambodia
Duration
14 days, 2 country
Destinations
Vietnam, Cambodia
Travel Type
Private | Customizable
Places You’ll Visit
Tour Overview
Welcome to our 14-day Southeast Asia tour to Vietnam and Cambodia with your family. This journey combines cultural exploration and natural beauty at a very relaxing pace. Firstly, travel to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, stroll through the historic old streets, cruise the emerald waters of Halong Bay, and visit the world heritage town of Hoi An. In Da Nang, enjoy by the seaside and step into the fairy tale world of Ba Na Hills. Before the Vietnam trip ends in Ho Chi Minh City, you and your kids will embark on a sampan down the Mekong River.
Afterward, take a plane to Cambodia to explore ancient temples, marvel at the wonders of Angkor Wat, and experience unique Apsara Dance Show. Your family will leave unforgettable memories within 2 weeks.
Highlights of This Tour
- Discover the heritage in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature.
- During the Halong Bay cruise, visit caves and swim in the tranquil waters.
- Wander the enchanting Hoi An Ancient Town and learn lantern-making.
- Relax on Da Nang’s beaches, soaking up the sun.
- Have a family fun at Ba Na Hills by taking the cable car and walking on the Golden Bridge.
- Hop on a sampan on Mekong River. Visit Turtle Island and learn coconut candy-making.
- Witness the amazing Angkor Wat and enjoy the Apsara Dance Show.
- Admire intricate carvings at Banteay Srei and explore the Ta Prohm Temple.
Itinerary
HELLO! So glad to see you on this private Vietnam and Cambodia family tour for 14-day! Upon your arrival, the local driver will meet you and then transfer you to your well-selected hotel. Check in to your hotel and recover from your journey.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore the old street on your own.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: in Hanoi
After breakfast, your tour guide will lead you to several landmarks to start your Vietnam tour in Hanoi, including:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Located in the middle of Ba Dinh Square, it was built to commemorate the great Ho Chi Minh.
Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House: This was the place where Ho Chi Minh worked and lived in Hanoi during his lifetime. Follow your guide to visit his bedroom, study, office and more to learn about his simple lifestyle.
One Pillar Pagoda: It was named after a large stone pillar built in the middle of a pool. The original temple was built in 1049 and was blown up in 1954 when France withdrew its troops, leaving only the stone pillar. What we see now was rebuilt on the same site in 1955 in its original form.
Temple of Literature: It is a well-preserved 11th century building that was once a place for the children of the royal family of the Li Dynasty to study. There is a statue of Confucius enshrined in the temple.
After the morning sightseeing, sample a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense).
In the afternoon, your guided trip continues to:
Museum of Ethnology: divided into two parts: indoor and outdoor. The indoor section has two floors and introduces all the ethnic groups in Vietnam. Outside, there are many aboriginal houses, burial chambers and bungalows.
Cyclo tour through Hanoi Old Quarter: Experience the energy of the Old Quarter when riding in a traditional cyclo, a three-wheeled bicycle taxi.
Hoan Kiem Lake: Enjoy a leisurely walk around this lake, known as the “Lake of the Restored Sword.”
Ngoc Son Temple: Located on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.
In the evening, watch the Water Puppet Performance, a traditional Vietnamese art form. A stage is set up over a pool and puppets are manipulated by actors hidden in the background using long strings or bamboo poles.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Hanoi
After breakfast, say goodbye to Hanoi and leave for the Halong Bay for a relaxing 3-Day 2-Night cruise. Ha Long Bay is a typical limestone karst bay, covering an area of 1,553 square kilometers, with beautiful mountain and sea scenery.
Upon arrival, follow the guidance of the staff to check into your cabin. Appreciate the beautiful emerald green waters of Lan Ha Bay standing limestone karst peaks while having your buffet lunch. After the meal, you will go to explore the Trung Trang Cave, one of the largest caves in the Cat Ba Island. It is said that the cave was formed during the Palaeozoic Era of 541 to 252 and is famous for its stalactites and stalagmites dating back millions of years.
After that, take a refreshing swim in the beautiful Tra Bau Area.
Return to the cruise ship to experience a cooking class to learn Vietnamese cuisine and enjoy amazing sunset views over the bay. In the evening, you can go squid fishing under the evening sky.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: on the Ship
Wake up early to take a Tai Chi class on the deck. Tai Chi is a traditional martial arts program. People can exercise their bodies and hearts through slow, continuous movements and breathing exercises. After that, enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee.
Your cruise continues with a visit to Viet Hai Village, a remote gathering place for ethnic minorities, surrounded by pastoral scenery. You and your children can see the traditional way of life of the local villagers, such as planting rice, raising pigs and chickens.
In the afternoon, head to the Ba Trai Dao Islets, which consists of three smaller islands, like three giant peaches on the sea. There, you can hop on a kayak and explore limestone formations.
In the evening, join another cooking class on board and then watch a movie.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: on the Ship
Wake up early and take pictures of the beautiful sunrise over Halong Bay. Today you will experience kayaking in Ao Ech area to explore the hidden caves.
Return to the cruise ship for a delicious brunch before say good bye to Halong Bay. Return to Hanoi for your domestic flight to Da Nang. Upon landing, your local driver will transfer to your hotel. You can explore the area on your own.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Da Nang
In the morning, your family tour will take you to a charming UNESCO-listed town with a 40-minute drive. Hoi An Ancient Town is filled with Chinese and Japanese style architecture.
The Japanese Covered Bridge was built in 1593 by the Japanese and rebuilt by the Chinese in the Ming Dynasty. It’s interesting that one end of the bridge is guarded by monkeys and the other end is guarded by dogs.
Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation was built in 1845, which has distinctive characteristics of Chinese Chaozhou culture. The vermilion doorposts and green glazed tile roofs look very exquisite. It is said that all the materials used in its construction were transported from Chinese Chaoshan area.
After the visit, go to see the local bustling markets. And you will witness the lantern-making from a skilled local artisan. In the end, drive back to Da Nang in the evening.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Da Nang
Today, you and your family will enjoy a leisurely day on the beautiful beaches of Da Nang. You can bath in the sunshine, swim in the refreshing sea, or simply relax by the seaside entertainment facilities.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Da Nang
If you choose to take this optional adventure, your family will spend the whole day at Ba Na Hills. Your kids will love it! Located 40 kilometers west of Da Nang, it is a mountain resort at an altitude of 1,487 meters. Nowadays, it has become a comprehensive entertainment attraction integrating high-end hotels, aerial cable cars, and theme parks.
After arrival, take a cable car from the foot of the mountain to the top. The cable car in Ba Na Hill holds the world record for single track length, with a length of 5,801 meters. When you ascend, you can enjoy the panoramic view below.
One of the highlights of today’s itinerary is the famous Golden Bridge, also known as the Buddha’s Hand Bridge. This is a architectural miracle supported by two huge stone hands.
Then, wander through Le Jardin D’Amour Gardens, filled with pretty flowers and romantic designs. After that, stop by Linh Ung Pagoda, halfway up the mountain, to see the towering statue of the goddess Guan Yin.
Have lunch at one of the park’s restaurants. By late afternoon, you’ll head back to your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Da Nang
After breakfast, take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will pick you up and then transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Ho Chi Minh
Today’s Vietnamese family tour will take you to the Mekong Delta. After arrival at My Tho, you will board a sampan and sail along the Mekong River to explore the four small islands – Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island. Turtle Island is a highlight, where you will be led to visit a local farmer’s family, explore their lush orchards, and taste tropical fruits.
Continue your journey in the Mekong Delta to a local coconut candy workshop, and learn how coconut candy is made.
In the afternoon, you can leisurely ride a bicycle in a local village and observe the local lifestyle up close. After the visit, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for the night.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Ho Chi Minh
This mroning check out from your hotel and drive to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, the largest Vietnam underground tunnels. They are remnants from the Vietnam War when they once served as a base for Viet Cong soldiers, provided shelter, transportation routes, and strategic advantages that made great contributions to the war efforts.
Then go back for city sightseeing of some landmarks. Built in the late 19th century as a product of the French colonial period, Notre Dame Cathedral is also known as the Red Church because it was built using red bricks. Adjacent to it is the Saigon Central Post Office, which at first glance looks like an imposing station. In fact it is a well-preserved building with a strong French flavor.
Continue your trip to the Reunification Palace, also known as the Independence Palace, which was once the office of the French Governor General of Vietnam and was destroyed during the Vietnam War. It was later rebuilt and became the official residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
Afterwards, taste a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee at a nearby café before your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Siem Reap
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the highlight of your Southeast trip in Cambodia – the world-famous Angkor Wat. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is the largest temple style building in the world and also the earliest Khmer style architecture in the world. Our expert tour guide will take you on a deep understanding of how it was discovered and built.
Enter the magnificent Angkor Thom, an ancient walled city. Bayon Temple, located in the center of the city, consists of 49 high towers, plus 5 on the city gate, totaling 54 stone towers, symbolizing the 54 provinces of the Angkor Dynasty at that time. The four sides of each tower represent four expressions: joy, anger, sadness, and happiness. There are a total of 216 Buddha statues with different expressions, which are known as the “Khmer Smile”.
Terrace of the Elephants was once a place where the King of Angkor selected mounts and held celebration ceremonies. It has three platforms, about 350 meters long and 2-3 meters high, with many lifelike elephant heads and long trunks carved.
In the evening, you will watch the amazing Apsara Dance Show, a classical palace dance of the Angkor dynasty. This dance originated from Hindu dance and was later combined with Khmer culture in the sixth century to form the unique “Apsara dance”. After the show, we will return to your hotel to rest well.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Siem Reap
Today continue your Angkor Wat tour to Banteay Srei Temple, 35 kilometers away from Angkor Thom. It is famous for its small and exquisite architectural style, known as the “pearl of Angkor Wat”. As you explore, you will be drawn to the reliefs on pink sandstone that tell stories of Hindu mythology.
Next, be transferred to visit Ta Prohm Temple. Here, there is a unique fusion of nature and architecture. This temple is famous for its striking tree roots surrounding stone buildings.
In the afternoon, you will meet Cambodia’s special heroes – APOPO Rats. More than 60 countries around the world still have hidden landmines and other explosive remnants of war, which often cause tragic accidents. APOPO Rats can detect landmines and save lives. Understand how they work! Afterwards, experience a 1-hour quad bike ride to a remote village and admire the sunset scenery of Cambodian countryside.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Siem Reap
Enjoy your free morning at leisure after breakfast. Your private driver will pick you up at the agreed time and then escort you to Siem Reap International Airport according to your flight schedule. Our 14-day family tour in Vietnam and Cambodia comes to an end here. Hope you and your kids had a happy time with us!
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
What’s Included
Dates & Availability
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
