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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Vietnam in November 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    15 minutes (5.5 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Start your trip with a visit to the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam's history. Next, head to the Notre Dame Cathedral and finish the day at the bustling Ben Thanh Market.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
    2 hours and 30 minutes (100 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Explore the Mekong Delta by boat and get a glimpse of rural life in Vietnam. Visit the floating markets, fruit orchards and rice paddies. End the day with a visit to the Cai Rang Market.

  3. Day 3: Hoi An
    1 hour and 10 minutes (30 km) from Da Nang International Airport

    Discover the charming old town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Tan Ky Old House and the Hoi An Museum of History and Culture. End the day at An Bang Beach.

  4. Day 4: Hue
    2 hours and 30 minutes (110 km) from Hoi An

    Explore the Imperial City of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the Tomb of Minh Mang and the Tomb of Tu Duc. End the day with a sunset boat ride on the Perfume River.

  5. Day 5: Hanoi
    2 hours (1.5 km) from Noi Bai International Airport

    Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature and the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. In the evening, attend a water puppet show and try some local street food in the Old Quarter.

  6. Day 6: Halong Bay
    3 hours and 30 minutes (160 km) from Hanoi

    Take a cruise around the stunning limestone islands of Halong Bay and enjoy activities like kayaking and swimming. Visit the Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island. End the day with a seafood dinner on board.

  7. Day 7: Ninh Binh
    2 hours (100 km) from Hanoi

    Visit the Tam Coc-Bich Dong area and take a boat ride through the karst formations. Visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and the Bai Dinh Pagoda. End the day with a sampan ride through the Van Long Nature Reserve.

Recommendations

Consider adding a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City or taking a cooking class in Hoi An. For a side trip, visit the Ba Be National Park in the north or the Phu Quoc Island in the south. To maximize your fun, try to learn some basic Vietnamese phrases and interact with the locals. And don't forget to try the local coffee!

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