1-Day Family Friendly Nature and Foodie Adventure in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi

Day 1: Family Fun & Flavors

Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi, Vietnam

8:00AM

Breakfast at Pho Hoa

Start your day with a delicious bowl of legendary pho at Pho Hoa, a family-run establishment known for its tender beef and aromatic broth, perfect for fueling your day's adventures.
Take a taxi or use a ride-hailing service to Pho Hoa; it's a short 15-minute ride from the city center.
VND100,000, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Explore the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where your family can enjoy a variety of animals while strolling through lush green spaces.
A 10-minute taxi ride from Pho Hoa will take you directly to the zoo.
VND50,000 per person, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Banh Mi Huynh Hoa

Indulge in a Vietnamese sandwich at Banh Mi Huynh Hoa, known for its fresh ingredients and mouthwatering flavors, a great quick bite before your flight to Hanoi.
Take a 20-minute taxi ride to the restaurant.
VND50,000, 1 hour

2:00PM

Flight to Hanoi

Board your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, enjoying the breathtaking views of Vietnam from above.
Travel 10 minutes to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from the restaurant.
VND1,200,000, 1 hour flight

4:00PM

Explore Hoan Kiem Lake

After arriving in Hanoi, take the family to Hoan Kiem Lake where you can enjoy a leisurely walk and see the iconic Turtle Tower while connecting with nature.
A 40-minute taxi ride will take you directly to Hoan Kiem Lake from the airport.
Free, 1.5 hours

5:30PM

Dinner at Bun Cha Huong Ly

Savor the traditional flavors of bun cha, grilled pork served with vermicelli noodles, at Bun Cha Huong Ly, perfect for a family-friendly dining experience.
A quick 10-minute taxi ride from Hoan Kiem Lake gets you to the restaurant.
VND60,000, 1 hour

7:00PM

Enjoy a Water Puppet Show

Conclude your day with a captivating water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, where Vietnamese culture beautifully unfolds on water.
It's just a quick 5-minute walk from Bun Cha Huong Ly to the theatre.
VND100,000 per person, 1 hour
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