Each of our trips is tailored to your personal interests and preferences. Below you will find a sample itinerary to inspire your own tailor-made trip.
Luxury Vietnam Family Private Journey
Detailed itinerary
Day 1:
Hello Vietnam, welcome to Ho Chi Minh City
Your family arrives at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, where your Vietnam journey begins. To ensure a smooth arrival, we’ll brief you in advance about the optional Fast Track service for quicker immigration.
After collecting your luggage, your private guide and driver will welcome you with a sign bearing your family’s name and transfer you to a carefully selected luxury hotel known for its warm, family-friendly service. The afternoon is yours to rest and settle in.
In the evening, your guide will take you out for a relaxed local dinner, a gentle introduction to the flavors and lively rhythm of Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Lotte Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
After collecting your luggage, your private guide and driver will welcome you with a sign bearing your family’s name and transfer you to a carefully selected luxury hotel known for its warm, family-friendly service. The afternoon is yours to rest and settle in.
In the evening, your guide will take you out for a relaxed local dinner, a gentle introduction to the flavors and lively rhythm of Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Lotte Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2:
Ho Chi Minh City: A day of history, culture and connection (B/L/D)
Your morning begins in the historic heart of Ho Chi Minh City. With your private guide, your family will visit the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. The stories shared are simple and engaging, helping both adults and children connect with Vietnam’s past. A gentle walk along nearby Book Street adds a relaxed local touch.
Lunch is a traditional clay-pot rice experience, complete with a lively presentation that often delights younger travelers.
In the afternoon, you’ll step into the calm of Jade Emperor Pagoda. Surrounded by shade and incense, your guide will introduce the basics of Buddhism and the idea of kindness in daily life, shared in a way that feels thoughtful yet easy to understand.
After some rest at your hotel, the evening brings a special dinner at Noir - Dining in the Dark. Served by visually impaired hosts, this unique meal invites your family to slow down, heighten the senses, and share a meaningful experience together.
Overnight in Lotte Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Lunch is a traditional clay-pot rice experience, complete with a lively presentation that often delights younger travelers.
In the afternoon, you’ll step into the calm of Jade Emperor Pagoda. Surrounded by shade and incense, your guide will introduce the basics of Buddhism and the idea of kindness in daily life, shared in a way that feels thoughtful yet easy to understand.
After some rest at your hotel, the evening brings a special dinner at Noir - Dining in the Dark. Served by visually impaired hosts, this unique meal invites your family to slow down, heighten the senses, and share a meaningful experience together.
Overnight in Lotte Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3:
Into the wild - A family day in Nam Cat Tien National Park (B/L)
Your day begins early, as your family departs Ho Chi Minh City around sunrise, heading north toward Nam Cat Tien National Park. The drive allows the city to slowly fade behind you, replaced by countryside landscapes and quiet anticipation.
Upon arrival, you’ll cross the Dong Nai River by local ferry, a simple but memorable moment that marks your entry into the protected forest. From here, your guided walk begins. Moving at a comfortable pace, you’ll explore shaded jungle paths, visit the ancient Tung tree and the remarkable “hundred-trunk” fig tree, while your guide introduces the park’s ecosystem in an engaging and accessible way for both adults and children.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant in or near the park, a relaxed break before the afternoon activities. Later, your family can explore deeper into the park by jeep or bicycle, depending on your preference. A visit to the Bear and Wildlife Rescue Center offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about conservation efforts and the protection of endangered animals, often a highlight for younger travelers.
By late afternoon, you’ll begin your journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, returning in the early evening with fresh air in your lungs and a deeper connection to Vietnam’s natural world.
Overnight in Lottle Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival, you’ll cross the Dong Nai River by local ferry, a simple but memorable moment that marks your entry into the protected forest. From here, your guided walk begins. Moving at a comfortable pace, you’ll explore shaded jungle paths, visit the ancient Tung tree and the remarkable “hundred-trunk” fig tree, while your guide introduces the park’s ecosystem in an engaging and accessible way for both adults and children.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant in or near the park, a relaxed break before the afternoon activities. Later, your family can explore deeper into the park by jeep or bicycle, depending on your preference. A visit to the Bear and Wildlife Rescue Center offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about conservation efforts and the protection of endangered animals, often a highlight for younger travelers.
By late afternoon, you’ll begin your journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, returning in the early evening with fresh air in your lungs and a deeper connection to Vietnam’s natural world.
Overnight in Lottle Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 4:
Cu Chi stories & Flight to Da Nang/ Hoi An (B/L)
Your morning begins with a comfortable drive out of the city, as the busy streets of Saigon gradually give way to open countryside. Along the way, you’ll stop at a rubber plantation, where neat rows of trees stretch into the distance. Your guide will explain how rubber tapping shaped the region’s economy and daily life, a quiet introduction before stepping into a more complex chapter of history.
Arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels, your family will begin to understand the remarkable underground network that once sheltered and protected local fighters. Rather than focusing only on wartime strategy, your guide will share stories of resilience, ingenuity, and daily survival, helping both parents and older children grasp the human side of history.
A meaningful highlight of the visit is meeting Chu Nam, a former veteran who took part in digging the tunnels. In a simple and personal conversation, he shares memories of that time, what life was like underground, how communities supported one another, and what peace means to him today. It is often a quiet, reflective moment for families.
For guests who wish to explore further, there is an optional live-fire shooting experience at a supervised range within the site. This activity is carefully managed by trained staff from the management board and is entirely optional.
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City after a day filled with meaningful stories and reflection, your family’s Vietnam journey continues with new experiences awaiting in Da Nang, the next chapter of your adventure.
Overnight in Allegro Hoi An - A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, Hoi An
Arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels, your family will begin to understand the remarkable underground network that once sheltered and protected local fighters. Rather than focusing only on wartime strategy, your guide will share stories of resilience, ingenuity, and daily survival, helping both parents and older children grasp the human side of history.
A meaningful highlight of the visit is meeting Chu Nam, a former veteran who took part in digging the tunnels. In a simple and personal conversation, he shares memories of that time, what life was like underground, how communities supported one another, and what peace means to him today. It is often a quiet, reflective moment for families.
For guests who wish to explore further, there is an optional live-fire shooting experience at a supervised range within the site. This activity is carefully managed by trained staff from the management board and is entirely optional.
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City after a day filled with meaningful stories and reflection, your family’s Vietnam journey continues with new experiences awaiting in Da Nang, the next chapter of your adventure.
Overnight in Allegro Hoi An - A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, Hoi An
Day 5:
Hoi An countryside & river life (B)
Your morning is free to rest and enjoy the comfort of your hotel at your own pace. After the journey from the south, this quiet time allows everyone to recharge whether that means a slow breakfast, a swim, or simply relaxing together.
In the afternoon, your family heads into the peaceful countryside of Hoi An. A traditional buffalo cart ride takes you gently through rice paddies and vegetable farms in Cam Thanh Village. The pace is unhurried, giving children a chance to observe rural life up close and adults a moment to appreciate the simplicity of it all. Reaching the riverbank, you’ll board a local wooden boat for a relaxed cruise along the Thu Bon River. With guidance from local fishermen, your family will learn how to cast traditional Vietnamese fishing nets, a hands-on experience that often brings laughter and friendly competition. The adventure continues in a round bamboo basket boat, where you can try paddling this unique vessel that has long been part of coastal life. Before heading back, enjoy a refreshing drink on board as the boat drifts gently upstream.
Overnight in Allegro Hoi An - A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, Hoi An
In the afternoon, your family heads into the peaceful countryside of Hoi An. A traditional buffalo cart ride takes you gently through rice paddies and vegetable farms in Cam Thanh Village. The pace is unhurried, giving children a chance to observe rural life up close and adults a moment to appreciate the simplicity of it all. Reaching the riverbank, you’ll board a local wooden boat for a relaxed cruise along the Thu Bon River. With guidance from local fishermen, your family will learn how to cast traditional Vietnamese fishing nets, a hands-on experience that often brings laughter and friendly competition. The adventure continues in a round bamboo basket boat, where you can try paddling this unique vessel that has long been part of coastal life. Before heading back, enjoy a refreshing drink on board as the boat drifts gently upstream.
Overnight in Allegro Hoi An - A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, Hoi An
Day 6:
Ba Na hills: A family day in the mountains (B/L)
Your morning begins as your guide welcomes the family and heads toward Ba Na Hills. The drive takes you gradually away from the coastline and into the mountains, where cooler air and forested slopes await.
Upon arrival, you’ll board one of the world’s longest and most impressive cable car systems. As the cabin rises above the jungle canopy, children often press close to the windows, taking in wide views of the forest below. It’s a gentle adventure before the day truly begins.
At the top, you’ll walk across the famous Golden Bridge, held high by its giant stone hands, a fun and memorable photo stop for the whole family. Nearby, the Le Jardin D’Amour flower gardens offer open pathways and colorful displays, while the old Debay Wine Cellar tells a quiet story of the French presence in the region. A short visit to Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a tall Buddha statue overlooking the hills, adds a peaceful pause to the morning.
Lunch is served at a buffet restaurant on the mountaintop, offering a wide range of dishes so everyone can find something they enjoy.
In the afternoon, families can explore Fantasy Park, filled with games and attractions for different ages, or stroll through the French Village with its European-style buildings and lively street performances. There’s time to move at your own pace, choosing what interests your family most.
Later in the day, you’ll take the cable car back down the mountain and return comfortably to Hoi An, arriving in the late afternoon with plenty of stories and photos from a day spent high above the city.
Overnight in Allegro Hoi An - A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, Hoi An
Upon arrival, you’ll board one of the world’s longest and most impressive cable car systems. As the cabin rises above the jungle canopy, children often press close to the windows, taking in wide views of the forest below. It’s a gentle adventure before the day truly begins.
At the top, you’ll walk across the famous Golden Bridge, held high by its giant stone hands, a fun and memorable photo stop for the whole family. Nearby, the Le Jardin D’Amour flower gardens offer open pathways and colorful displays, while the old Debay Wine Cellar tells a quiet story of the French presence in the region. A short visit to Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a tall Buddha statue overlooking the hills, adds a peaceful pause to the morning.
Lunch is served at a buffet restaurant on the mountaintop, offering a wide range of dishes so everyone can find something they enjoy.
In the afternoon, families can explore Fantasy Park, filled with games and attractions for different ages, or stroll through the French Village with its European-style buildings and lively street performances. There’s time to move at your own pace, choosing what interests your family most.
Later in the day, you’ll take the cable car back down the mountain and return comfortably to Hoi An, arriving in the late afternoon with plenty of stories and photos from a day spent high above the city.
Overnight in Allegro Hoi An - A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, Hoi An
Day 7:
Move from the ancient town to the Binh Minh beach (B)
Your family enjoys one more peaceful morning in Hoi An’s Old Town. It’s a chance to wake up slowly, take a final stroll through the lantern-lined streets, or simply enjoy breakfast together without rushing.
Around midday, you’ll check out of your hotel. Your private driver will then transfer you to Binh Minh Beach, where three relaxing nights await at The Bliss Beach Resort & Wellness. With its beachfront setting and spacious grounds, it’s the perfect place for the family to unwind and settle into a slower rhythm by the sea.
Overnight in The Bliss Beach Resort & Wellness, Hoi An
Around midday, you’ll check out of your hotel. Your private driver will then transfer you to Binh Minh Beach, where three relaxing nights await at The Bliss Beach Resort & Wellness. With its beachfront setting and spacious grounds, it’s the perfect place for the family to unwind and settle into a slower rhythm by the sea.
Overnight in The Bliss Beach Resort & Wellness, Hoi An
Day 8 - 9:
Hoi An: slow down and enjoy the beach x 2 full-days (B)
Your family will have two full days to simply slow down and enjoy the beach.
The Bliss Beach Resort & Hoi An offers a range of thoughtful experiences for guests who wish to do more than just relax by the pool. You may choose to unwind with their signature spa treatments, join a gentle morning meditation session, or gather in the evening for an open-air movie under the stars.
For those who wake early, the beach at sunrise is especially rewarding. Take a quiet walk along the shore, collect seashells with the children, and watch local fishing boats return after a night at sea, a simple but authentic glimpse into coastal life.
These are days with no fixed schedule, just time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy being together by the ocean.
Overnight in The Bliss Beach Resort & Wellness, Hoi An
The Bliss Beach Resort & Hoi An offers a range of thoughtful experiences for guests who wish to do more than just relax by the pool. You may choose to unwind with their signature spa treatments, join a gentle morning meditation session, or gather in the evening for an open-air movie under the stars.
For those who wake early, the beach at sunrise is especially rewarding. Take a quiet walk along the shore, collect seashells with the children, and watch local fishing boats return after a night at sea, a simple but authentic glimpse into coastal life.
These are days with no fixed schedule, just time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy being together by the ocean.
Overnight in The Bliss Beach Resort & Wellness, Hoi An
Day 10:
Fly to Hanoi – Old Quarter walk & Street food experience (B/D)
Today, your family says goodbye to charming Hoi An and flies north to Hanoi, the beating heart of Vietnam. If Hoi An was calm and coastal, Hanoi is alive and energetic. The sounds of motorbikes, the rhythm of daily life, and the irresistible aroma of street food fill the air the moment you arrive. It’s a city that awakens the senses. After check-in at your hotel, you’ll have some time to rest and settle in.
In the evening, your guide will take your family on a relaxed walk through the Old Quarter. As you wander through its narrow streets, you’ll hear stories about Hanoi’s history, traditions, and everyday life. The pace is easy, with plenty of pauses to observe, ask questions, and take it all in.
Come with an empty stomach! Tonight is about tasting Hanoi the way locals do. Along the way, you’ll sample 6–8 carefully selected local dishes, each served in authentic neighborhood spots. You’ll also stop by a local wet market, where you can see the colorful display of fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients that shape Vietnamese home cooking. An evening full of flavor, discovery, and shared moments in one of Asia’s most fascinating capitals.
Overnight in Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, Hanoi
In the evening, your guide will take your family on a relaxed walk through the Old Quarter. As you wander through its narrow streets, you’ll hear stories about Hanoi’s history, traditions, and everyday life. The pace is easy, with plenty of pauses to observe, ask questions, and take it all in.
Come with an empty stomach! Tonight is about tasting Hanoi the way locals do. Along the way, you’ll sample 6–8 carefully selected local dishes, each served in authentic neighborhood spots. You’ll also stop by a local wet market, where you can see the colorful display of fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients that shape Vietnamese home cooking. An evening full of flavor, discovery, and shared moments in one of Asia’s most fascinating capitals.
Overnight in Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, Hanoi
Day 11:
Hanoi’s living traditions & Local flavors (B/L)
After breakfast, your private guide and driver will take you out for a day in the city. Begin with a gentle walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, the quiet heart of Hanoi. Pause for family photos on the iconic red The Huc Bridge, its reflection shimmering on the water a simple but meaningful moment to keep.
Crossing the bridge, you’ll visit Ngoc Son Temple, where your guide will share the legend of the Golden Turtle God who lent Emperor Le Loi a sacred sword to defend the nation, and later reclaimed it in these very waters. It’s a story every Vietnamese child grows up with and one that brings the lake to life in a way both adults and children can appreciate.
Your next stop is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where the story of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic communities comes to life in a simple, engaging way. As you explore the exhibits with your guide, your children can enjoy the open-air grounds, discovering traditional houses and cultural spaces at their own pace.
Crossing the bridge, you’ll visit Ngoc Son Temple, where your guide will share the legend of the Golden Turtle God who lent Emperor Le Loi a sacred sword to defend the nation, and later reclaimed it in these very waters. It’s a story every Vietnamese child grows up with and one that brings the lake to life in a way both adults and children can appreciate.
Your next stop is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where the story of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic communities comes to life in a simple, engaging way. As you explore the exhibits with your guide, your children can enjoy the open-air grounds, discovering traditional houses and cultural spaces at their own pace.
Savour an authentic lunch of Bun Cha, Hanoi’s iconic dish. Delight in tender grilled pork, fragrant herbs, and delicate noodles, as each bite reveals the city’s culinary heritage; an intimate, flavorful moment that connects you with local tradition.
This afternoon, your family is welcomed into the private home of Phan Thanh Liem, a seventh-generation water puppetry artisan from Nam Dinh and the creative mind behind Vietnam’s intimate, at-home mini water puppet stage. More than a performance, this is a personal encounter. Liem will share stories of his family’s legacy, his journey bringing Vietnamese water puppetry to international audiences, and the passion that earned him the 2023 Dao Tan Award for his dedication to preserving this folk art.
In his own courtyard theatre, you’ll enjoy a lively traditional water puppet show, performed just an arm’s length away. Afterwards, the experience becomes hands-on: your family will try shaping and painting small wooden puppets yourselves, a playful and memorable way to connect with a centuries-old Vietnamese tradition.
In his own courtyard theatre, you’ll enjoy a lively traditional water puppet show, performed just an arm’s length away. Afterwards, the experience becomes hands-on: your family will try shaping and painting small wooden puppets yourselves, a playful and memorable way to connect with a centuries-old Vietnamese tradition.
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, Hanoi
Overnight in Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, Hanoi
Day 12:
Travel to Halong, explore the UNESCO bay with Indochine Premium Cruise (B/L/D)
In the morning, your private driver will pick your family up from your hotel in Hanoi for the journey to Ha Long. The drive takes around 2.5–3 hours along the expressway, giving everyone time to relax and enjoy the changing scenery as the city slowly gives way to open countryside and coastline. Close to midday, you’ll arrive at Tuan Chau Port and check in at the Indochine Lounge. After a short rest and registration, your family will board the Indochine Premium Cruise, be welcomed with a refreshing drink, and attend a brief orientation about the journey ahead.
As the cruise sets sail, a buffet lunch is served in the restaurant. While you enjoy your meal, Ha Long Bay unfolds outside the windows, limestone islands rising quietly from the water. The boat passes iconic formations such as Incense Burner and Kissing Rock, giving you your first real sense of the bay’s scale and beauty.
In the early afternoon, you’ll visit Surprise Cave (or Me Cung Cave) for a guided walk of about 45 minutes. Inside, natural rock formations create shapes that spark curiosity for both adults and children. Later, continue to Luon Cave, where your family can choose between a traditional sampan boat rowed by a local or a two-person kayak, gently exploring the calm water beneath the stone arch.
By late afternoon, the cruise anchors for the night. This is your time to slow down, relax on the sundeck, let the children enjoy the small pool, try a few rounds of mini-golf, or simply sit together and watch the sunset over the bay. Before dinner, you may join a short cooking demonstration or fruit carving session with the chef, simple, interactive, and fun for the whole family.
Dinner is served in the warm setting of the onboard restaurant. Afterward, the evening is yours to enjoy: play board games, try squid fishing, or sit under the open sky and take in the quiet atmosphere of Ha Long Bay before retreating to your cabin for the night.
Overnight on Indochine Premium Cruise, Halong bay
As the cruise sets sail, a buffet lunch is served in the restaurant. While you enjoy your meal, Ha Long Bay unfolds outside the windows, limestone islands rising quietly from the water. The boat passes iconic formations such as Incense Burner and Kissing Rock, giving you your first real sense of the bay’s scale and beauty.
In the early afternoon, you’ll visit Surprise Cave (or Me Cung Cave) for a guided walk of about 45 minutes. Inside, natural rock formations create shapes that spark curiosity for both adults and children. Later, continue to Luon Cave, where your family can choose between a traditional sampan boat rowed by a local or a two-person kayak, gently exploring the calm water beneath the stone arch.
By late afternoon, the cruise anchors for the night. This is your time to slow down, relax on the sundeck, let the children enjoy the small pool, try a few rounds of mini-golf, or simply sit together and watch the sunset over the bay. Before dinner, you may join a short cooking demonstration or fruit carving session with the chef, simple, interactive, and fun for the whole family.
Dinner is served in the warm setting of the onboard restaurant. Afterward, the evening is yours to enjoy: play board games, try squid fishing, or sit under the open sky and take in the quiet atmosphere of Ha Long Bay before retreating to your cabin for the night.
Overnight on Indochine Premium Cruise, Halong bay
Day 13:
Titov Island - return to Hanoi (B/Br)
The morning begins quietly on the bay. From 6:00, coffee, tea, and light pastries are available, a simple start to the day as the sun rises over the limestone islands. If you wish, join a gentle Tai Chi session on the sundeck around 6:30. The movements are slow and easy to follow, a calm way to wake up while breathing in the fresh sea air.
Later in the morning, the cruise stops at Titov Island. Here, your family can choose what suits you best , a refreshing swim at the small sandy beach, or a short climb up to the viewpoint for wide, open views across Ha Long Bay. The steps are manageable, and the view at the top is well worth it.
By 9:00, you’ll return to your cabin to freshen up and finish packing. Larger luggage can be left outside your room for the crew to transfer. Brunch is then served onboard while the cruise slowly makes its way back to shore.
Around 11:00, you arrive at Tuan Chau Port. You may relax briefly at the lounge before meeting your driver for returning to Hanoi, marking the end of your time on the bay.
Overnight in Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, Hanoi
Later in the morning, the cruise stops at Titov Island. Here, your family can choose what suits you best , a refreshing swim at the small sandy beach, or a short climb up to the viewpoint for wide, open views across Ha Long Bay. The steps are manageable, and the view at the top is well worth it.
By 9:00, you’ll return to your cabin to freshen up and finish packing. Larger luggage can be left outside your room for the crew to transfer. Brunch is then served onboard while the cruise slowly makes its way back to shore.
Around 11:00, you arrive at Tuan Chau Port. You may relax briefly at the lounge before meeting your driver for returning to Hanoi, marking the end of your time on the bay.
Overnight in Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, Hanoi
Day 14:
Goodbye Vietnam! (B)
Our private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and accompany you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight. As you arrive at the airport, it is time to say goodbye. After 14 days exploring Vietnam with Asia Bespoke Journeys, we hope this has been more than a holiday. More than beautiful landscapes and memorable experiences, we hope it has been a journey of shared laughter, quiet conversations, and meaningful moments where parents and children feel a little closer, and the memories stay with you long after you return home. Goodbye and see you again!
- Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 4: Cu Chi Tunnel
- Day 5: Hoi An
- Day 6: Da Nang
- Day 7: Hoi An
- Day 8 - 9: Hoi An
- Day 10: Hanoi
- Day 11: Hanoi
- Day 12: Halong Bay
- Day 13: Halong Bay
- Day 14: Hanoi
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