Vietnam Together — Nine Days of Family Discovery
Travel a country that delights every generation — a place where children's eyes widen and adults rediscover what wonder feels like.
A Vietnam Holiday Designed for Every Age
Vietnam has a rare quality: it captivates four-year-olds and seventy-year-olds with the same easy magic. The street food entrances every palate. The boats and bays and bicycles delight every child. The history holds every adult. And the smiles, everywhere, are universal.
This nine-day journey is built for families travelling together — three generations or four, fast walkers or slow, eaters of everything or eaters of plain rice. Each day blends activity with rest, adventure with comfort, and discovery with familiarity.
From Hanoi's old quarter to Halong's emerald bay, from Hoi An's lantern alleys to the Mekong's floating markets, your family will gather stories you'll be retelling for decades.
9 Days / 8 Nights
DESTINATIONS
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta
BEST TIME
October to April
Experiences the Whole Family Will Remember
Junk Cruise Through Halong Bay
Sail among 1,600 limestone islands on a private junk, with kayaking, swimming, and a night under the stars on board.
Lantern Making in Hoi An
The kids design and craft their own silk lanterns with a master craftsman — souvenirs they'll treasure forever.
Cooking Class for Curious Cooks
A family cooking class with a Vietnamese chef — market shopping, fresh herbs, and lunch the family made together.
Water Puppet Show in Hanoi
A 1000-year-old art form performed over a stage of water — magical for children, mesmerising for adults.
Bicycle Through the Mekong
A gentle family bike ride along Mekong canals, with stops at fruit orchards, coconut candy makers and floating markets.
Cyclo Ride Through Hanoi's Old Quarter
Glide through the old quarter on traditional cycle rickshaws, watching street life unfold at storytelling pace.
Your Nine-Day Family Adventure Through Vietnam
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi — A Gentle Beginning
Arrive at Noi Bai airport and transfer to your family-friendly boutique hotel in the old quarter. Light dinner at a children-friendly Vietnamese restaurant, with familiar options for younger eaters.
Overnight
- Boutique family hotel, Hanoi — 2 nights
Day 2: Hanoi — Old Quarter Adventures
Morning cyclo ride through the 36 streets of the old quarter. Visit the Temple of Literature and walk around Hoan Kiem lake. Lunch at a family-style pho restaurant. Afternoon: a hands-on lacquer-painting workshop the kids will love. Evening: traditional water puppet show.
Day 3: Halong Bay — Onto the Junk
Morning private transfer to Halong Bay. Board your private overnight junk. Lunch at sea as you sail among the karsts. Afternoon: kayaking, swimming, and a visit to a hidden lagoon by tender. Sunset on the top deck, dinner together at the long communal table.
Overnight
- Private overnight luxury junk, Halong Bay
Day 4: Halong Bay to Hoi An — Lantern Town
Sunrise tai chi for the early risers. Brunch on board, then disembark and return to Hanoi for an afternoon flight to Da Nang. Private transfer to Hoi An. Welcome walk through the lantern-lit old town in the evening.
Overnight
- Riverside family resort, Hoi An — 3 nights
Day 5: Hoi An — Lanterns and Heritage
Morning at leisure for the family pool. Afternoon: lantern-making workshop with a master craftsman — everyone makes their own to take home. Evening: dinner at a riverside restaurant followed by floating candle lanterns on the river.
Day 6: Hoi An — Cooking and Cycling
Family cooking class: market visit by basket boat, then cooking together at a riverside school. Afternoon at the pool or beach. Evening at leisure — perhaps tailored clothing from Hoi An's famous tailors (24-hour turnaround).
Day 7: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh — South to the City
Morning: optional bicycle ride through countryside rice paddies. Afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Evening: a walk along Nguyen Hue street and dinner at a kid-friendly Vietnamese restaurant.
Overnight
- Family suite, Ho Chi Minh — 2 nights
Day 8: Mekong Delta Day Trip
Private car to the Mekong Delta. Boat trip through narrow canals on small sampans. Visit a coconut candy workshop, a honey bee farm and a floating fruit orchard. Family lunch at a riverside restaurant. Return to Ho Chi Minh in the evening for a relaxed dinner.
Day 9: Departure — Until Next Time
Slow morning, perhaps a final stop at Ben Thanh market for souvenirs. Lunch, then private transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home — with lanterns, recipes, and memories in tow.
Inclusions
- All international flights (India ↔ Vietnam) and internal flights
- Private airport and intercity transfers
- 8 nights accommodation in family-friendly hotels and a private junk
- Daily breakfast and 6 family-style group meals
- Private overnight junk cruise in Halong Bay
- Lantern-making and cooking workshops
- Water puppet show and cyclo ride
- Mekong Delta full-day excursion
- English-speaking guides throughout
- Welcome amenities for children
Exclusions
- Vietnam visa fees (e-visa available for Indian passport holders)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, gratuities and alcoholic beverages
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities (e.g., spa, custom tailoring)
Why Travel Vietnam with Pushpakka Vimana
Built for Every Generation
Grandparents, parents, kids — our itineraries balance pace and energy so every age feels included and cared for.
Kid-Friendly Without Being Dumbed Down
Real culture, real food, real adventure — gently translated for younger travellers. No theme parks required.
Indian Family Tested
We brief every restaurant for vegetarian, Jain and child-friendly menus. Familiar foods are always close at hand.
Concierge on Call
A dedicated WhatsApp line for parents — for anything from a forgotten charger to a sudden change of plans.
Family Travel Questions, Answered
Comfortable for children aged 6 and up, and easily adapted for younger or older kids — including teens and grandparents — with adjusted pacing and activities.
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A Vietnam Holiday Your Family Will Talk About Forever
Tell us about your family — ages, interests, energy levels — and we'll craft a Vietnam journey that suits all of you, with nothing left to chance.
