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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.

14 nights
Family of 4
~A$9,000
4 stops
Hanoi3n
Ha Long Bay2n
Hoi An4n
Ho Chi Minh City5n
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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.

1

Hanoi

3 nights
Fly 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 stay: Boutique hotel in Old Quarter
2

Ha Long Bay

2 nights
Shuttle 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 stay: Mid-range overnight cruise (Indochina Junk)
3

Hoi An

4 nights
Fly 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 stay: Family villa with pool near Ancient Town
4

Ho Chi Minh City

5 nights
Fly 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 stay: Family hotel in District 1

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