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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Vietnam in October 2024

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    15 minutes (4.2 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    In the morning, visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam's history. In the afternoon, head to the Independence Palace and explore the presidential palace turned museum. In the evening, take a stroll around Nguyen Hue Walking Street and enjoy the street performances.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
    2 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a boat tour to explore the Mekong Delta's floating markets and villages. In the afternoon, visit the Ving Trang Pagoda, one of the largest pagodas in the area. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner accompanied by local music.

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

    In the morning, explore the ancient town of Hoi An and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation, and the Tan Ky Old House. In the afternoon, take a cooking class and learn to make some delicious Vietnamese dishes. In the evening, take a stroll along the Hoi An Night Market.

  4. Day 4: Ha Long Bay
    3 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Hanoi

    Take a cruise along Ha Long Bay and explore the limestone karsts and caves. In the afternoon, enjoy some kayaking or swimming. In the evening, watch a traditional Vietnamese music and dance performance.

  5. Day 5: Hanoi
    30 minutes (25 km) from Noi Bai International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace. In the afternoon, explore the Old Quarter and visit the Temple of Literature. In the evening, enjoy a cup of egg coffee at a local cafe.

Recommendations

Don't miss the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue. You can also take a side trip to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City. To maximize your fun, try some street food and take a cyclo ride around the cities.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, 40,000 VND)
  • Independence Palace (1.5 hours, 40,000 VND)
  • Mekong Delta Boat Tour (8 hours, 500,000 VND)
  • Ving Trang Pagoda (1 hour, 20,000 VND)
  • Cooking Class in Hoi An (4 hours, 650,000 VND)
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise (8 hours, 1,500,000 VND)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (1 hour, free)
  • Temple of Literature (1 hour, 30,000 VND)
  • Estimated total cost per person: 2,780,000 VND
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