Vietnam 10-Day Festive Family Escape

A private day through the capital’s history: the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake and a photo stop at Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. In the afternoon, a vintage cyclo ride through the old alleys with a private stop at Hanoi’s Train Street.

Climb the 465 stone steps of Mua Cave for 360-degree views over rivers and karst peaks, cycle through a village and step inside a local home, then row through the water caves of Trang An and visit the temples of Hoa Lu.

Board a boutique cruise bound for the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay, away from the day-tripper crowds. Kayak or be rowed through hidden sea caves, then join a cooking class on the upper deck at sunset.

An optional sunrise tai chi session on the sundeck, then a late brunch as the boat winds through the archipelago. Disembark mid-morning for the private transfer back to Hanoi and a relaxed evening.

Your driver takes you to the airport for the short flight to Da Nang. A new guide and vehicle meet you and take you to a beachfront resort for an afternoon on the sand.

Paddle a bamboo basket boat through the Cam Thanh water-palm forest, then walk Hoi An’s Ancient Town: the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Ancient House and the Cantonese Assembly Hall. After dinner, release floating lanterns from a private boat on the Hoai River.

Ride the record-breaking cable car above the clouds to Ba Na Hills. Walk the Golden Bridge held up by giant stone hands, visit Linh Ung Pagoda and the French village, and let the children loose in the Fantasy Park indoor amusement complex.

A day with no schedule, guides or vehicles. Swim, walk My Khe Beach, book a spa treatment or build sandcastles.

A late, relaxed breakfast by the sea, then a private transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your flight home.