About this trip
A 12-day family route through Vietnam, running from the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City up to the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay. It's built around comfort and covers a lot of ground, so expect a proper mix of cities, history and food along the way.
You'll get stuck into local life through food stalls, water puppet theatre, a cyclo ride and a home-cooked meal with a local family, alongside the bigger sights like Hoi An's old town and Hue's imperial ruins.
What you'll do
- Eat at hole-in-the-wall eateries in Ho Chi Minh City
- Stroll the Old Quarter in Hanoi
- Watch a water puppet show at Hoan Kiem
- Ride a cyclo past temples, pagodas and modern houses
- Make lanterns in Hoi An
- Explore the Forbidden Purple City in Hue
- Temple visits mean covering arms and knees — a light scarf helps in the heat
- Day 7 involves a long overnight train from Hue to Hanoi; bedding is supplied but some families bring their own sleep sheets
Worth it if you want a genuinely well-paced family trip with standout local guide support. Think twice if you need guaranteed beach time or flexible weather contingency.
- Guide Tham went beyond duties: managed severe allergies, lost luggage, and kept kids engaged throughout.
- Itinerary balances early starts with slower days; hits both cultural sites and natural experiences effectively.
- Weather disrupted beach plans; rainy stretches meant some activities didn't run as scheduled.
- Tham's exceptional standard suggests quality depends heavily on your assigned guide; results may vary.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £971, about 48% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 6 Aug – 7 Aug
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