14 Days in Vietnam
Ancient towns, limestone karsts rising from emerald bays, and the world's most vibrant street food scene. Vietnam is a destination that will stay with your family forever.
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
4 stops across 14 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of Vietnam.
Stop
01
Hanoi
3 nightsFly into Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Highlights
- Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Old Quarter walking food tour: pho, banh mi, bun cha
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda
- Temple of Literature
- Hoa Lo Prison museum (age 10+ recommended)
Local tips
- Grab app is essential for transport — avoid street taxis
- Egg coffee at Giang Cafe is a Hanoi institution — try it
- The Old Quarter streets are chaotic and wonderful — keep kids close
Suggested stayBoutique hotel in Old Quarter
Stop
02
Ha Long Bay
2 nightsShuttle bus from Hanoi to Ha Long City (3.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Kayaking through limestone caves and lagoons
- Floating fishing villages
- Cooking demonstration on board
- Sunrise over the karsts
- Ti Top Island beach stop
Local tips
- A 2-night cruise is worth it — 1 night feels rushed
- Book a reputable cruise: Indochina Junk, Paradise, or Bhaya
- Kids under 12 often get 50% off cruise prices — check when booking
Suggested stayMid-range overnight cruise (Indochina Junk)
Stop
03
Hoi An
4 nightsFly from Hanoi to Da Nang (1.5 hrs), transfer to Hoi An (30 min)
Highlights
- Hoi An Ancient Town lantern-lit streets
- Cooking class at Morning Glory Restaurant
- Bicycle ride through rice paddies
- My Son Sanctuary UNESCO ruins day trip
- An Bang Beach 10 min from town
Local tips
- The Ancient Town is best explored on foot in the evening when lanterns are lit
- Have clothes tailor-made — 24-hour turnaround, extraordinary quality, incredible prices
- My Khe Beach (Da Nang) is great for a half-day beach trip
Suggested stayFamily villa with pool near Ancient Town
Stop
04
Ho Chi Minh City
5 nightsFly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City (1.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Cu Chi Tunnels (book the half-day tour)
- War Remnants Museum (age 12+ recommended)
- Ben Thanh Market street food
- Mekong Delta day trip
- Reunification Palace
Local tips
- Cu Chi Tunnels are genuinely fascinating — the kids' tunnel is 100m and most can do it
- The Mekong Delta day trip is one of the best in Vietnam — take the boat, cycle, and eat
- Fly home from Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Suggested stayFamily hotel in District 1
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what Vietnam costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) ₫18,334,000 per person | ₫73,336,000 |
Accommodation 4 stops | ₫41,800,000 |
Activities & local transport Domestic flights HAN→DAD and DAD→SGN (family), Hoi An cooking class, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta day trip, My Son Sanctuary ₫5,459,000 per person | ₫21,836,000 |
Daily food & local transit 14 nights × family of 4 | ₫37,352,000 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | ₫174,324,000 ~A$10,459 |
What it covers
The ~A$9,239 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 4 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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