Day 1Hanoi arrival • Dinner
Noi Bai airport pickup by private van, welcome by guide. Cyclo tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter – fun for kids. Welcome dinner at family-friendly restaurant. Check-in at Hanoian Central Hotel & Spa.
Overnight: Hanoian Central Hotel & Spa (family room)
Day 2Hanoi city tour • Breakfast, Lunch
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Temple of Literature. Water Puppet Show – kids love it. Family pace with egg coffee and ice-cream breaks. Explore Hoa Lo Prison.
Overnight: Hanoian Central Hotel & Spa
Day 3Halong Bay – Starlight Cruise • B/L/D
3.5h scenic drive to Halong, board Starlight Cruise at 11:30. Kayak at Luon Cave, swim at Titop Island. Mini-golf on deck, cooking demonstration, sunset party. Deluxe cabin with sea view.
Overnight: Starlight Cruise (deluxe cabin)
Day 4Halong – night train to Hue • B, Brunch
6:30 Tai Chi on deck, visit Sung Sot cave (Surprise Cave). Brunch served, disembark at 11:00, return to Hanoi. Free evening in Hanoi. Overnight train to Hue (soft sleeper 4-berth family cabin).
Overnight: train (family cabin)
Day 5Hue Imperial City • Breakfast
Arrive Hue early morning, transfer to Eldora Hotel (early check-in if available). Visit Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and a royal tomb. Free evening – enjoy hotel’s indoor pool.
Overnight: Eldora Hotel (family suite)
Day 6Hue – Hoi An via Hai Van Pass • B/L
Scenic drive over Hai Van Pass, stop at Lang Co Beach. Visit Marble Mountains (elevator up, caves for kids). Arrive Hoi An, check-in Bon Sand Villa & Spa. Free evening in Ancient Town.
Overnight: Bon Sand Villa & Spa (family room with kitchen)
Day 7Hoi An countryside • B/L
Basket boat ride in Bay Mau Coconut Forest – spinning boats! Tra Que vegetable village, farming & water buffalo interaction. Lantern making class in the evening (take home souvenir).
Overnight: Bon Sand Villa & Spa
Day 8Hoi An free day • Breakfast
Free beach day at An Bang (hotel provides free bikes). Explore Hoi An Ancient Town at your own pace. Optional: family cooking class or simply relax by the pool.
Overnight: Bon Sand Villa & Spa
Day 9My Son Sanctuary – Da Nang • B/L
Sunrise visit to My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO), learn Cham history. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to Da Nang, check-in Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort.
Overnight: Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort (family room)
Day 10Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge • B/L
Cable car to Ba Na Hills, walk the famous Golden Bridge (giant hands). French Village, Fantasy Park indoor amusement (kids’ paradise). Stunning mountain views, return to resort late afternoon.
Overnight: Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort
Day 11Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City • Breakfast
Leisurely morning at resort’s private beach and children’s pool. Afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City (economy class). Check-in Pullman Saigon Centre, evening explore walking street.
Overnight: Pullman Saigon Centre (family room)
Day 12Cu Chi Tunnels & city tour • B/L
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels – kids can crawl through sections. Afternoon: Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral. Enjoy a local ice-cream break.
Overnight: Pullman Saigon Centre
Day 13Mekong Delta Discovery • B/L/D
Boat trip on Mekong River, visit Ben Tre. Honey farm, coconut candy workshop, horse cart ride. Traditional music performance. Farewell dinner in HCMC.
Overnight: Pullman Saigon Centre
Day 14Departure • Breakfast
Free time for last-minute shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Private airport transfer to Tan Son Nhat for departure. End of unforgettable Vietnam family holiday.