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Toddler’s Tour of Vietnam

If you are travelling to Vietnam with young children then keeping the amount of travelling to a minimum is essential. At the same time it is a shame to simply do a fly and flop as there is so much more to Vietnam than lovely beaches. Our Toddler’s Tour of Vietnam is the perfect three-stop holiday specially designed to ensure the whole family is able to get a good taste of Vietnam without ever having to spend longer than 2.5 hours in the car.

See the highlights of Hanoi and the rural beauty of Ninh Binh (which is known as “inland Halong Bay and much lesser-visited) before heading to Hoi An where you can relax on the beach for six full days, exploring the nearby UNESCO heritage town at your own leisure with a couple of great family-friendly day trips.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Hanoi!

Your private driver and English-speaking guide will give you a warm welcome when you land in Hanoi. They will then drive you through the bustling capital to your central hotel in the Old Quarter. where you can relax and enjoy the evening at your leisure. We love La Siesta Hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter – it’s one of our favourite boutique hideaways! (Family suite)

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Day 2 - EXPLORE HANOI LIKE A LOCAL - HALF DAY

This morning you will explore Hanoi like a local; walk down the capital’s winding streets with a private walking, try local street food and have a local whipped coffee in a hidden coffee shop before exploring Hoa Lo Prison where American and French POWs were once held. The morning will finish with an opportunity to sample Bun Cha – a noodle speciality that Hanoi is famous for. The afternoon is free at leisure.

Day 3 - Drive out to Ninh Binh and marvel at the scenery

After breakfast you will set off to Ninh Binh, a beautiful area just 2.5 hours from Hanoi and is known as “inland Halong Bay” so perfect for those who want to see the dramatic karst mountain scenery but without the worries of being overnight on a boat with a toddler. At Tam Coc take a traditional sampan ride along a river in Thung Nham, which is used by famers in the village nearby to access their paddy fields, to marvel at this unique scenery before checking into the Emerelda Hotel and relaxing (family room).

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Day 4 - Local life and caves

Today you will visit Van Long Nature Reserve where you will have the chance to meet with a local family and observe their traditions and daily life. Depending on the season you will be able to help them with their tasks including fishing or rice harvesting before a spot of lunch. Afterwards, on a rowing boat, you will visit some of the most majestic caves in the area and Van Long flooded area before returning to the hotel.

Day 5 - Fly to Hoi An

Today your private driver and guide will take you to Hanoi Airport to take your flight to Hoi An in central Vietnam which is about 1.5 hours long. Upon landing in Vietnam you will be transferred to the Sunrise Resort, which has a fantastic location on the beach and is just three miles away from the UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An. With inter-connecting rooms and a children’s pool and kids club it’s perfect for young families (2 deluxe rooms).

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Days 6 - 11 - Relaxing in Hoi An with day trips

Enjoy six days on the beach with the beautiful town of Hoi An on your doorstep (the hotel has a shuttle bus into the town). During your six days of relaxing and exploring the town at leisure, we have included two tours. On one day we will take you on a fishing and farming tour where you will have a chance to fish with the locals in a traditional basket boat and cycle through the countryside. On another day you will take a guided walk through Hoi An and have the chance to make your own mini lantern.

Day 12 - Return to Hanoi to fly home

Today your private driver and guide will drive you to Da Nang to catch your internal flight home (included) in time to catch your international flight home (not included). The day is at leisure until this transfer. Safe travels!

Details: -

All prices correct at the time of writing and based on a family of four (2 adults and 2 children under 16 years) sharing a family room in Hanoi and Ninh Binh, and two inter-connecting rooms in Hoi An.

You can get international flights from as little as £750 per person return and do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.

What's included?

Including:
  • Prices start from £1,790 per person (based on 4 people)
  • Accommodation on B&B basis
  • Cruise has breakfast, lunch and dinner included
  • Private transfers (air-conditioned vehicle)
  • All entrance fees with service of English speaking guide for excursions
  • Lunch on Days 2 & 4
  • Internal flights (two)
  • Local taxes
  • All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
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Hanoi
This vibrant capital of Vietnam has a fascinating display of street life, food and architecture in its charming Old Quarter – let us take you on a walking tour down its winding alleyways, weaving through hundreds of motorbikes and fruit sellers. It's our favourite city and we've found a selection of fabulous boutique hotels. More
Mai Chau & Pu Bin
This glorious rural corner of the country offers a mountainous landscape full of rice paddies, greenery and tribal groups. We love it because it's a bit more off the beaten track than the more popular Sapa area and have even established our very wooden stilt homestay in a local community. This is the place to head for hiking, cycling and just observing a more simple life. More
Sapa
The ultimate mountain retreat in Vietnam - Sapa is a night train away from the capital, Hanoi. Those who venture here are rewarded with the image of colourful tribal groups set against a backdrop of green mountains and terraced rice paddies. Some of the most beautiful scenery of Vietnam is on offer - although the tourist traffic can be high in peak season. More
Halong Bay
The must-see attraction of Vietnam: Hundreds of islets pierce through the waters of an emerald green bay. We have a fabulous selection of one and two-night cruises on offer, which are without a doubt the best way to see this area of outstanding beauty. More
Ninh Binh
A lovely slice of rural life is on offer here. We especially love Ninh Binh during the summer butterfly and rice harvest seasons. Expect gorgeous caves, wooden boat rides and pretty cycle rides. We especially love the Emeralda Resort here. More
Hue
The old imperial capital - this is the place to head for an insight in the ancient kings and dynasties of Vietnam. Set on the banks of the idyllic Perfume River, you can explore magnificent royal tombs of Kings gone by and the old Imperial Palace (that despite suffering in the American war is still well worth a visit). And we have discovered a fabulous selection of hideaway resorts. More
Hoi An
This is the place that has it all; arguably the best architecture, cuisine, shopping (tailors aplenty) and beaches of all of Vietnam. Most who make it here never want to leave - this Unesco World Heritage town is full of fabulous old Japanese merchants homes, French colonial homes and classic Vietnamese styles. Pick up a bike and explore on two wheels. More
Nha Trang
Home to some of our favourite beach resorts in all of Vietnam, Nha Trang offers a little piece of Paradise on the coast of Vietnam. The town itself lacks a little inspiration but if you're looking for sand, sun and luxury then look no further. More
Mui Ne
Sun, surf and sand, oh my! This lovely little fishing-cum-beach town has a plethora of fabulous resorts and boutique hotels. World renowned for kite surfing and waterspouts, Mui Ne is a great beach destination. More
Dalat
A popular weekend getaway for the Vietnamese, Dalat offers a cooler climate in the mountains. Lovely walks along with more adrenalin-fuelled activities like canyoning and mountain biking are on offer here. More
Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
The mad, modern metropolis of Vietnam is alive with the sound of a thousand motorbikes. Officially named Ho Chi Minh City but affectionately know as Saigon by the locals, this city is fun and fast paced. It's the ideal base from which to explore the infamous tunnels of the Vietnam War where guerrillas and there families lived for many years. More
Mekong Delta
This enormous waterway of canals, streams and rivers is a lifeline for the locals - and people watching is perhaps the best activity of all on the Mekong Delta. Get up early for the floating markets or perhaps watch it lazily with a beer in hand from the sun deck on one of our cruises. More
Phu Quoc Island
Attention all beach lovers! This is the penultimate beach destination in all of Vietnam. Whether you are taken by its serenely calm waters, long sandy beach or cute cottage-like accommodation, Phu Quoc is stealing hearts across the world. We especially love it after sunset when lanterns and candles are lit on tables along the beach. In fact, we can't think of a more perfect setting for a seafood feast, while digging your toes into the sand. More
Con Dao Islands
If the budget can stretch to it, the Con Dao islands offer one of the most luxurious and beautiful beach experiences in Vietnam. Leave the rest of the world behind you when you enter Six Senses Con Dao, which feels like an ultimate private-island getaway. More

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