Vietnam family adventure holiday
| country: | Vietnam |
| location: | Mekong Delta, North Vietnam, South Vietnam |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 18 Oct, 20 Dec |
| price: | From £890 (17 days) per adult and £690 per child (up to 12 years), excluding flights. Minimum age 6 years. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Vietnam is perfectly suited for a family adventure. There are few countries where children (of all ages) relate so spontaneously and where lasting friendships are formed on a daily basis. Activity and variety are the keys to the success of this adventure.
We spend our days wandering the markets of Ho Chi Minh City, cruising the remoter islands of the Mekong Delta, exploring the former seaport of Hoi An, undertaking a short trek to the northern hill tribe villages and taking time out along the endless stretch of beaches off Halong Bay. With such a multitude of experiences - and the inevitable delays to your schedule to visit local schools and homes - the younger members of your family will need an extra week to complete their diaries and projects before returning home.
We spend our days wandering the markets of Ho Chi Minh City, cruising the remoter islands of the Mekong Delta, exploring the former seaport of Hoi An, undertaking a short trek to the northern hill tribe villages and taking time out along the endless stretch of beaches off Halong Bay. With such a multitude of experiences - and the inevitable delays to your schedule to visit local schools and homes - the younger members of your family will need an extra week to complete their diaries and projects before returning home.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 2: | In Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 3-4: | Mekong Delta |
| Day 5-7: | Hoi An |
| Day 8-9: | In Hue |
| Day 10: | Fly to Hanoi, afternoon sightseeing |
| Day 11: | Drive to Mai Chau |
| Day 12: | Mai Chau hill tribe trek |
| Day 13: | To Halong Bay |
| Day 14-15: | Cruise Halong Bay |
| Day 16: | Return to Hanoi, evening water puppet show |
| Day 17: | Trip concludes in Hanoi |
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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As you journey through Vietnam from the lowlands of the Mekong Delta though to the Hill tribes in the north in the expert hands of our local guides you and your family will be warmly welcomed by local villagers as you pass through amazingly diverse communities. As a family unit you will find that any pre-conceived barriers are instantly broken down and your clan will feel very much as home in the company of your hosts where family life is very highly regarded.
There are many children who are not so happily secure in family life and as such the Binh Luc Orphanage provides a home for 41 children aged between 6 and 15. This orphanage relies heavily on private donations to offer these disadvantaged children a fill education in pleasant surroundings with a caring and committed staff. In line with our commitment to responsible tourism we are delighted to help in the well being of those less fortunate. Aside from our financial support we also donate school equipment and clothing to the orphanage. If you would like to donate or even make a trip to the orphanage we will be delighted to help arrange this. All travellers are provided with our award-winning 20 page Responsible Travel Booklet which outlines our environmental guidelines and practices and will provide you will clear details on how you can play a vital part in reducing your impact on the fragile environments and cultures around the world. |
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