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Vietnam Holiday Adventure – 23 Dec 2025 to 3 Jan 2026

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Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & Evening Stroll

Morning: The group lands at Noi Bai International Airport and is transferred (≈ 30 km, 45 min) to the selected hotel. Check‑in at a 4★ Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa (pure vegetarian meals available) and enjoy a welcome drink.

Afternoon: After settling in, a short walk (≈ 2 km, 10 min) takes you to Hoan Kiem Lake where kids can feed the turtles, and a brief visit to the Ngoc Son Temple (5 min walk).

Evening: Stroll around the Old Quarter (≈ 1 km, 5 min walk) and enjoy a vegetarian dinner at the nearby Indian restaurant Curry House. Return to hotel (≈ 1 km, 5 min).

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Day 2: Hanoi City Highlights & Water Fun

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, a 5‑minute walk takes you to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (30 min visit) and then to St. Joseph’s Cathedral (10 min).

Afternoon: A 10‑minute taxi ride (3 km, 12 min) brings the group to Thang Long Water Park, where kids can splash for 3 hours. The park provides veg‑only snack stalls.

Evening: After a 10‑minute drive (5 km, 15 min) return to the hotel, enjoy a traditional Water‑Puppet Show at the Thang Long Theatre (20 min) before dinner at the Indian vegetarian restaurant Veggie Garden nearby.

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Day 3: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise

Morning: Early pickup (≈ 170 km, 3 h 30 min) by private bus to Ha Long Bay. Embark on a family‑friendly cruise with a vegetarian lunch on board.

Afternoon: Cruise through limestone karsts, visit Surprise Cave (30 min) and enjoy a beach stop for swimming (2 h). Kids love the Kayak Adventure (30 min).

Evening: Return to Hanoi (3 h 30 min drive). Evening free; optional dinner at Shree Hindu Vegetarian (Indian) near the hotel. Transfer back (≈ 30 min).

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Day 4: Hanoi Amusement & Leisure

Morning: Visit Dream World amusement park (≈ 15 km, 30 min taxi). The kids enjoy roller‑coasters and a kids‑zone (3 h).

Afternoon: Lunch at the park’s veg‑only buffet. Afterwards, a short 10‑minute drive brings you to Hoa Lai Park for a relaxed paddle‑boat ride (1 h).

Evening: Return to hotel (10 min). Free time for shopping at Dong Xuan Market (15 min walk) followed by dinner at Hanoi Indian Kitchen (pure vegetarian).

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Day 5: Overnight Train to Da Đang

Morning: Check‑out and head to Hanoi Railway Station (≈ 30 km, 45 min). Board the overnight “Reunification Express” (13 h) with sleeper cabins.

Afternoon: Onboard vegetarian meals are served. Children enjoy the carriage’s play area.

Evening: Arrival in Da Năng early next morning, transfer (≈ 10 km, 20 min) to 5★ InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort (vegetarian menu). Check‑in and rest.

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Day 6: Da Nang – Mountains & Beach

Morning: After a fresh breakfast, a 20‑minute drive (8 km) takes you to Marble Mountains (2 h). Kids enjoy exploring caves.

Afternoon: Take the cable‑car to Sun World Ba Na Hills (25 km, 45 min) for rides, the Fantasy Park and the famous “Golden Bridge” (4 h). Vegetarian meals are available in the park.

Evening: Return to the hotel (30 min) and relax at the beach, followed by dinner at the nearby Indian restaurant Indian Spice (vegetarian) in the city centre.

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Day 7: Hoi An Old Town

Morning: Transfer by private van to Hoi An (≈ 30 km, 45 min). Check‑in at the 4★ Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa (vegetarian friendly).

Afternoon: Guided walk through Hoi An Ancient Town (3 h). Kids love the lantern‑making workshop (1 h) and the river boat ride (30 min).

Evening: Evening stroll on An Bang Beach (5 km, 10 min) for sunset. Dinner at Vegan Indian Kitchen (Indian vegetarian) nearby.

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Day 8: Da Nang Water Park Day

Morning: Return to Da Nang (30 km, 45 min). Visit Thuan Phu Water Park (2 h). The park offers a kids‑zone and vegetarian snack stalls.

Afternoon: Lunch at the park’s vegetarian restaurant. Afterward, short 10‑minute drive to Cham Museum (45 min) for a quick cultural stop.

Evening: Return to hotel (20 min). Free evening for shopping at Han River Night Market (15 min walk). Dinner at Namaste Indian Veg (pure vegetarian) nearby.

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Day 9: Overnight Train to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Check‑out and board the night train from Da Nang Railway Station to Ho Chi Minh City (≈ 1 200 km, 32 h). Sleeper cabins with veg meals.

Afternoon: Onboard entertainment and play area for kids.

Evening: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, transfer (≈ 15 km, 30 min) to the 5★ Reverie Saigon (pure vegetarian options). Check‑in and rest.

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Day 10: Saigon City & Suoi Tien Theme Park

Morning: Visit Ben Thanh Market (5 km, 10 min walk) for a quick veg street‑food tasting (vegetarian stalls).

Afternoon: 30‑minute taxi to Suoi Tien Theme Park (20 km, 45 min). The park offers water rides and a children’s zone (5 h). Vegetarian meals served in the park.

Evening: Return to hotel (45 min). Dinner at the Indian restaurant Bombay Kitchen (vegetarian) nearby.

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Day 11: City Sights & Farewell Dinner

Morning: Tour of the War Remnants Museum (10 km, 20 min) (1 h). Followed by a visit to the Reunification Palace (5 min walk).

Afternoon: Explore Nguyen Hue Walking Street (2 km, 5 min) and the Saigon Notre‑Dame Cathedral (2 h total). Kids can enjoy the nearby playground.

Evening: Fare‑well dinner on a river cruise along the Saigon River, with a vegetarian gourmet menu (3 h). Transfer back to hotel (10 min).

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Day 12: Departure

Morning: Check‑out and transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (≈ 15 km, 30 min). Depart for home with wonderful memories.

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Hoan Kiem Lake – 30 min – $0 (public)
  • Ngoc Son Temple – 15 min – $0
  • Thang Long Water Park – 3 h – $12 per adult, $8 per child
  • Dream World – 3 h – $15 adult, $10 child
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise – 6 h – $70 adult, $45 child
  • Marble Mountains – 2 h – $3 adult, $2 child
  • Sun World Ba Na Hills – 4 h – $25 adult, $15 child
  • Hoi An Ancient Town – 3 h – $0
  • Thuan Phu Water Park – 2 h – $10 adult, $7 child
  • Suoi Tien Theme Park – 5 h – $20 adult, $12 child
  • War Remnants Museum – 1 h – $2 adult, $1 child
  • Reunion Palace – 1 h – $2 adult, $1 child
  • River Dinner Cruise – 3 h – $30 adult, $20 child
  • Total Estimated Cost per adult: $317
  • Total Estimated Cost per child (5‑13 yr): $200

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra day in Ha Long for a full‑day island visit or stay a night in Hoi An for a cooking class. To shorten, skip the Hanoi night market and combine the Hanoi water park with the Dream World visit. For a smoother experience with kids, keep daily travel under 2 hours where possible, and request vegetarian meals in advance at each hotel and restaurant.

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