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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Vietnam in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    15 minutes (5.3 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    In the morning, visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, take a cyclo tour of the city to see the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. In the evening, head to Bui Vien Street for some street food and night market shopping.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
    2 hours 30 minutes (138 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    In the morning, take a boat tour of the Mekong Delta to visit local villages and see how they make coconut candy and rice paper. In the afternoon, explore the Cai Rang Floating Market and taste some fresh fruit. In the evening, enjoy a home-stay experience with a local family.

  3. Day 3: Hoi An
    1 hour 20 minutes flight (650 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    In the morning, take a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town to see the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Chinese Assembly Halls. In the afternoon, visit the Tra Que Herb Village to learn about Vietnamese herbs and vegetables. In the evening, take a boat ride on the Thu Bon River and release some lanterns.

  4. Day 4: Hue
    2 hours 30 minutes (124 km) from Hoi An

    In the morning, visit the Imperial City to see the Forbidden Purple City and the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Tomb of Tu Duc. In the evening, enjoy some traditional Hue cuisine at a local restaurant.

  5. Day 5: Halong Bay
    2 hours flight (1,550 km) from Hue

    In the morning, take a seaplane tour to see the stunning views of Halong Bay from above. In the afternoon, take a boat tour to explore the caves and islands in the bay. In the evening, watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.

  6. Day 6: Hanoi
    3 hours 40 minutes (180 km) from Halong Bay

    In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda. In the afternoon, explore the Temple of Literature and the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. In the evening, enjoy some street food in the Old Quarter.

  7. Day 7: Sapa
    5 hours 30 minutes (320 km) from Hanoi

    In the morning, take a trekking tour to visit local ethnic minority villages and see the amazing rice terraces. In the afternoon, relax in a hot spring and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance performance by local people.

Recommendations

You may also want to consider visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, the Perfume Pagoda near Hanoi, or taking a cooking class to learn how to make Vietnamese cuisine. Side trips to Da Nang and Nha Trang are also great options. To maximize your fun, try to immerse yourself in the local culture by interacting with the locals and trying local activities such as fishing or making pottery. Don't forget to bring comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen!

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