Fun Vietnam Family Holiday

Welcome to Hanoi, a charming city with many Unesco Heritage sites. 
Upon arrival, you`ll be greeted at the airport for your hotel transfer. The day is free for you to get familiar with the city`s atmosphere. 
Enjoy a welcome dinner in a chic local restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
Meal: dinner. 

Kick off your culture-culinary Hanoi tour with a drive to Huu Tiep Lake where the famous downed US B-52 is located. Wander through a local market and take time to try some of Hanoi's mouth-watering street foods. The next stop is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex which includes the Presidential Palace and One Pillar pagoda. Another must-see attraction is the Temple of Literature, known as the first Vietnam University, dating from the 11th century. 
In the afternoon, embark on a style Cyclo ride to unearth the charm of the Old Quarter. It`s time to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine and taste the authentic Vietnamese noodle or Banh Mi!

Accommodation: hotel in Hanoi.
Meal: breakfast.

After breakfast, embark on a road trip for 3,5 hour to reach Mai Chau valley. 
In the afternoon, we cycle along the valley which boats green rice paddies, picture-perfect mountains and charming stilt villages that is home to the friendly Thai hill tribe. 
Along the way, meet the local villagers and experience the way they keep the traditional work of silk weaving. 

Accommodation: hotel/ homestay in Mai Hich.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After breakfast, take a scenic drive from Mai Hich to Eo Ken, situated 30km away, home to the Muong ethnic community. Descend the slopes and soak in the breathtaking vistas of Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
Settle your stay in the heart of this Pu Luong valley then enjoy a leisure walk to explore Pu Luong`s rice terraces and bamboo water wheels. 
The highlight of this evening is the Thai cultural dance.

Accommodation: hotel in Mai Chau. 
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Spend the morning exploring further life in Pu Luong with a guided walk to Chom Uoi and CHom Lan village. The landscapes change beautifully as you cross different villages, towering mountains and streams. After having lunch in Pho Doan, embark on a road trip to Ninh Binh. 
En route, stop to see the mystical fish stream of Cam Luong.
Check in your hotel and stay at leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Meals: breakfast, lunch. 

Ninh Binh is a diverse province in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Our sightseeing this day is to see its most outstanding sites including the ancient city of Hoa Lu and the inspiring Hang Mua where you`ll be treated to a breathtaking panorama. 
After that, sit for a boat ride to unearth Trang An - a charming unesco-listed site. If time permits, take a bike ride to snake through tranquil local villages. 

Accommodation: hotel in Ninh Binh.
Meal: breakfast.

As the former capital of Vietnam for almost 150 years, Hue has so many things to seduce its visitors from timeless pagodas to historic treasures, not to mention its royal-styled cuisine. 
Spend the morning exploring Hue`s impressive Citadel and its Forbidden Purple then board a dragon boat to travel upstream to Thien Mu pagoda, one of the holiest pagodas in the area which has many stories to tell. 
Those who fancy learning about Hue`s foods can take a private cooking class ( optional).

Accommodation: hotel in Hue.
Meal: breakfast.