18-Day Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Family Adventure Tour

Welcome to Vietnam! We'll be waiting ready to transfer you to your hotel, where you may relax after your flight or explore at leisure.

• After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay.
• Board your junk cruise at noon. This smaller craft is both more intimate and authentic than the usual group-tour boats.
• Swim in the emerald waters of Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay.
• Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls.
• You could try your hand at squid fishing in the evening or maybe another local activity you have interest in.
• Taste exquisite drinks and savor delicious food on board while enjoying the spectacular views.

Unwind and reconnect with nature on your private balcony by Orchid Cruise

• In the morning, kayak in the Ao Ech area to discover Ha Long's hidden charm — Lan Ha Bay.
• After brunch, transfer from Ha Long Bay back to Hanoi.
• Have a leisurely cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter.
• End your day with a visit to a local's house and try your hand playing water puppetry.

• Get up early and fly to Dong Hoi. At arrivals, your guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel.
• In the afternoon, we'll drive to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park safeguards over 104 km (65 miles) of caves, grottoes, and underground rivers, making it one of the world's most remarkable cave systems.
• Visit Paradise Cave, which is considered by many to be the most beautiful cave in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang area. Surrounded by forested karst peaks, the remarkable Paradise Cave system features cathedral-like spaces with colossal stalagmites and glimmering stalactites that form a shimmering "starry night" ceiling.

The Paradise Cave

• In the morning, from 7:00 to 07:30 a.m., a bus will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the Oxalis Adventure office for your safety briefing.
• The family daytrip will start with a walk across green fields for about 2½ km (1½ miles) to reach the Nan river. Climb over a small hill to reach Laken Valley. Then walk through grassy fields of flowers till you arrive at a small waterfall.
• Stop for lunch by the river, relax, swim and let your child(ren) enjoy some interesting activities.
• In the afternoon, climb down the rocky slope to explore 300-meter-long Rat Cave. Using headlights to explore the cave. Your child(ren) will feel like real adventurers.
• Return to the Oxalis office to finish the tour. Their bus will take you back to your hotel at around 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.

• Following an early-morning departure from your hotel, you'll head for the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a 5-km (3-mile) strip of land on either side of the Ben Hai River. Established after the first Indochina War, the zone functioned as the division line between North and South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
• You'll tour places of military significance just south of the DMZ including the former American military base of Khe Sanh, the Rockpile, Dakrong Suspension Bridge, Lang Vei Special Forces Camp, Hien Luong Bridge at the 17th Parallel, the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and more. Visit the old citadel of Quang Tri, the site of a battle during the Easter Offensive in 1972, and the Vinh Moc Tunnels, where a village was constructed underground to avoid bombing.
• After the visit, head to Hue in the afternoon.

The Vinh Moc Tunnels

• Start your day with a visit to the UNESCO-heritage Imperial Citadel.
• Continue with a cyclo trip to Tran Dinh Son private museum. This museum houses a collection of everyday items used by past kings, offering insights into the traditions kept alive by the royal lineage.
• The next stop on the tour is Thien Mu Pagoda, an iconic landmark of Hue.
• In the afternoon, you will leave the city center to explore the beautiful countryside of Hue. Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang and Khai Dinh's tomb.
• Take some time to browse the colorful stalls at Dong Ba Market. This bustling market provides glimpses into everyday life in modern Hue and offers an array of sights, sounds, and local products.

The Thien Mu Pagoda

• After breakfast, we'll drive you from Hue to Hoi An along the southeast coastline road via Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Lagoon. After the transfer to your hotel, you can take rest in the afternoon.
• In the evening, learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during an evening specialty-tasting tour. Walk around the old town and take a boat trip on the Hoai River for a dreamy night surrounded by colorful lanterns — hanging and floating.

Take a boat trip during the evening foodie tour

• In the morning, cycle the narrow roads through the countryside near Hoi An, passing rice paddies, water buffaloes, bamboo bridges, and local farmers doing their daily work.
• At a fishing village, experience the fisher-folk lifestyle. Cruise down Cua Dai River and try your hand at casting Vietnamese fishing nets. Paddle a unique Vietnamese round-basket boat on tranquil coconut-tree-flanked waterways, just as the fisher folk do traditionally.

• Get up late and have breakfast at an easy pace. You will have a half-day of free time in the morning. You might walk through Hoi An old town to see some local old houses, or buy custom-made ao dai traditional gowns at a clothing store.
• After our transfer to Da Nang Airport, fly to Ho Chi Minh in the afternoon. At arrivals, your local guide and driver will greet you and drive you to your hotel.

• Begin your day with an early visit to the famous Bird Lovers Club. Immerse yourself in local life while enjoying a cup of delicious Vietnamese coffee.
• Next, make a stop at the monument of Thich Quang Duc. Continue your journey with a quick visit to the colorful Ho Thi Ky flower market.
• Roll through Chinatown to Nhi Phu Temple, which was built in the late 17th century by Chinese immigrants from Fujian Province.
• Visit two landmarks — the Post Office and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
• Lastly, enjoy a short history lesson outside the striking Independence Palace before concluding the tour and heading back to your hotel.

Explore Ho Chi Minh by a Vintage Vespa Scooter

• In the morning, we'll transfer you to Ho Chi Minh airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
• At arrivals, your guide and driver will greet you and drive you to your hotel. In the evening, immerse yourself in the grace of Cambodian classical dance while savoring a traditional feast at Angkor Village.

Angkor Village Aspara Theatre

• Cross the ancient moat and venture into the heart of Angkor Wat.
• Look back on the illustrious achievements of the Khmer Empire while strolling through Angkor Thom.
• Uncover the story of Bayon and greet its smiling faces, who have guarded the imperial city in its long river of history.
• Last of the day, cross the threshold of the extraordinary Preah Khan temple and immerse yourself in its grandeur.

The Bayon Temple

• Embark on a captivating journey to explore the remarkable Banteay Srei temple, renowned for its unique pinkish sandstone.
• Then explore Banteay Samre Temple — a hidden gem with fewer visitors, making it an ideal destination for a quiet and serene experience to appreciate its historical significance.
• Next, prepare for a scenic Ox Cart ride through the pristine countryside. You will pass by vast rice fields, towering palm trees, and quaint villages.
• Continue your adventure with a visit to the APOPO rat center, where you will learn about the incredible work of these specially trained rats in landmine detection.

• In the morning, we'll transfer you to Siem Reap airport for your flight to Bangkok.
• At Bangkok Arrivals, your Thai guide and driver will greet you and drive you to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax at your hotel or get some first impressions of Thailand.

• Walk around the largest flower market in Thailand — Pak Klong Talat.
• Then, take a tuk-tuk ride to visit one of the oldest temples in Bangkok — Wat Pho. Listen to the daily chanting and watch the morning sunlight complement the saffron robes of Buddhist monks.
• Discover the top landmark of Bangkok: the Grand Palace. Then take a long-tail boat ride through the centuries-old canals to iconic Wat Arun.
• Lastly, explore the old-but-bustling China Town market at your own pace, and experience a different side of Bangkok.

The must-see attractions in Bangkok

Make the most of your free time in Bangkok! This vibrant city promises to keep you entertained. You may choose to explore its fascinating food, parks, canals, Ocean World, Safari World, Snake Farm, Sky Tower… or hunt for souvenirs for your loved ones back home.

After breakfast, we'll transfer you to Bangkok International Airport for your flight back home. We trust that this trip will have given you and your family a wonderful time together.