7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Vietnam in July 2023

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

   Explore the history of the city by visiting the War Remnants Museum in the morning. Have lunch at Ben Thanh Market and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese cuisine. In the afternoon, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, and end your day at the Saigon Skydeck for a beautiful view of the city.

2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
   2 hours (54.1 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City

   Take a boat trip to see the floating markets and experience the local culture of the Mekong Delta. Stop at a honey bee farm, tropical fruit garden and try coconut candy. Continue the journey by visiting the ancient house of Mr. Muoi Hai and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a bike ride around the village and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

3. Day 3: Hoi An
   1 hour 30 minutes (15.5 miles) from Da Nang International Airport

   Walk around the ancient town of Hoi An and admire the unique architecture of the old houses, temples and pagodas. Have lunch at a local restaurant and try the famous Banh mi. In the afternoon, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Hoi An Museum of History and Culture. End your day with a boat ride along the Thu Bon River and watch the beautiful sunset.

4. Day 4: My Son Sanctuary
   1 hour (25.7 miles) from Hoi An

   Explore the ancient ruins and learn about the history of the Champa Kingdom. Visit the My Son Museum and watch the traditional dance performance. Have lunch at a local restaurant and try the Mi Quang. In the afternoon, take a bike ride around the village and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

5. Day 5: Nha Trang
   20 minutes (22.5 miles) from Cam Ranh International Airport

   Start your day with a visit to the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam and learn about the marine life in the area. Have lunch at a local restaurant and try the seafood. In the afternoon, visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers and Long Son Pagoda. End your day at the Nha Trang Beach and enjoy the sunset.

6. Day 6: Da Lat
   1 hour 30 minutes (55.1 miles) from Nha Trang

   Visit the Da Lat Flower Gardens in the morning and admire the beautiful flowers and plants. Have lunch at a local restaurant and try the Banh Trang Nuong. In the afternoon, visit the Crazy House and the Truc Lam Zen Monastery. End your day with a relaxing boat ride on the Tuyen Lam Lake.

7. Day 7: Hanoi
   30 minutes (14.1 miles) from Noi Bai International Airport

   Walk around the old quarter of Hanoi and indulge yourself in the local culture. Have lunch at a local restaurant and try the Pho. In the afternoon, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. End your day with a water puppet show and enjoy the traditional performance.

Recommendations

You should also consider visiting Halong Bay, Sapa, and Hue for day trips. To maximize your fun, try the local street food and join the cooking classes to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

• War Remnants Museum (2 hours, 45,000 VND)
• Boat trip in Mekong Delta (4 hours, 500,000 VND)
• My Son Sanctuary (3 hours, 150,000 VND)
• National Oceanographic Museum (2 hours, 30,000 VND)
• Da Lat Flower Gardens (2 hours, 40,000 VND)
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (2 hours, free)
• Water Puppet Show (1 hour, 100,000 VND)
• Total Estimated Costs: 915,000 VND (~$40 USD)

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