Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) | Hanoi (Vietnam) | Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Hoi An (Vietnam) | Siem Reap (Cambodia)
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Welcome to Hanoi-your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travellers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.
Your opportunity to meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Explore Hanoi's historic Old Quarter aboard a traditional cyclo, a three-wheeled bicycle taxi, taking in the lively sights and colorful shops selling everything from wooden handicrafts to fresh fruit juice and traditional candy. Afterward, visit Kym Viet, a G Adventures-supported social enterprise, for a special hands-on stuffed animal crafting workshop. Enjoy lunch together, then set out on a family-friendly Street Snack Challenge through the bustling streets, completing playful missions, learning simple Vietnamese words, and sampling iconic local treats. Cap off the day with a visit to a traditional water puppet theater to watch a centuries-old art form bring popular Vietnamese legends and folktales to life.
Take a seat on a cyclo for a tour of Hanoi's lively Old Quarter. Let the driver navigate through the bustling streets and start taking some photos or just use the tour to help get familiar with the area.
Visit the staff and team at KymViet, a local enterprise supported by G Adventures. KymViet is a community organization that helps people with disabilities learn real life skills and create their own dignified source of income. With a focus on stitching and sewing, their team members lead travelers on handicraft workshops to make high quality products like stuffed animals and home decorations. Learn about the organization while having a regional refreshment, learning some sign language and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Explore Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter on a fun Street Snack Challenge, where you'll complete missions while sampling a variety of local treats. Discover new flavours, learn a few Vietnamese words, and work together to earn a prize at the finish!
Watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show with beautiful live music and intricate puppets dancing in a water stage.
Travel to Halong Bay and step aboard your overnight cruise. After lunch on board, paddle through the calm waters of Luon Cave by kayak and hike to the viewpoint at Titop Beach. As the sun sets, join a sunset party and learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls before an overnight stay on the water.
Sail past breathtaking scenery, explore hidden caves, and join a sunset party aboard your cruise to learn the art of crafting authentic Vietnamese spring rolls.
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
This morning, head to the sundeck for a gentle Tai Chi class, a traditional practice of slow, flowing movements and deep breathing, as the sun rises over the bay. Then, explore the chambers of Surg Sot Cave, where giant rock formations and winding passageways twist deep into the hillside. After brunch on board, head back to the airport for your flight to Hoi An, a charming riverside town famous for its lantern-lit lanes. Upon arrival, enjoy a free evening to rest and recharge.
Board a short flight south from Hanoi to Da Nang, trading the historic energy of the capital for the golden coast of central Vietnam.
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Settle in and scan the scenery as you journey to your next destination.
Travel to the old town for a tour led by guides from the G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles program, which trains local youth in the culinary arts. Taste your way through different kinds of noodles at a food market, pick out your favourite fresh ingredients, and take your haul to the training kitchen to cook up a meal of your own. Explore the streets of Hoi An Ancient Town and set off on a family scavenger hunt, discovering historic buildings and following clues along the way.
Did you know Hoi An is home to 26 different kinds of noodles? Join local youth guides to explore the colourful market, taste tasty noodle dishes, and then cook your own delicious creation while supporting a G Adventures community program.
Discover the magic of Hoi An together as you explore the Ancient Town, with adults uncovering its rich history while kids embark on a fun scavenger hunt filled with clues, hidden treasures, and local discoveries nearby.
Grab your bike and pedal through the countryside to Tra Que Village, where you'll meet local farmers and learn how fresh herbs and vegetables are grown using traditional methods. Gather ingredients straight from the fields and bring them together during a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Hoi An at your own pace.
Hop on a bike and explore the countryside of Tra Que Village, where you'll discover how local farmers grow fresh vegetables using traditional techniques. Get hands-on in the kitchen as you learn to make tasty Vietnamese dishes, then enjoy your homemade lunch before cycling back to Hoi An.
Travel to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's most populous city and economic hub. Get to know this city on a cyclo tour, exploring the sights, sounds and smells of this buzzing metropolis. Cruise past French colonial buildings and stately monuments, then dive into a local market, where the calls of vendors, the aroma of street food, and the colourful displays dazzle the senses. Finish your first day in the city with a traditional pho dinner.
Take a city tour on a cyclo (cycle rickshaw) - a great way to absorb the sights, sounds, and smells of Ho Chi Minh City while keeping your hands free for that camera action.
Take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City, setting the stage for your exploration of southern Vietnam.
Today, travel by bike to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast network of underground passageways built and used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. The tunnels connected residents to subterranean schools and hospitals, during the war these tunnels were protected using booby traps smeared with poisonous concoctions to injure enemy soldiers. Try the local cassava root, which sustained Viet Cong soldiers for years, and emerge from the bunkers for a traditional lunch by the river. Spend the remainder of the day exploring at your own pace.
Start off on the back roads. Ride through rubber plantations and sleepy villages where residents tend rice fields. See where rice paper is made. Finish the ride at the Cu Chi Tunnels, extensive underground bases and an example of one of the greatest advantages the Viet Cong held over the Americans in the war.
Enjoy a the rest of the day exploring this bustling city.
Catch a flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to the ancient ruins of Angkor. Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy a free evening to settle in and relax at the hotel or choose to explore Siem Reap on your own.
Board a short flight across the border to Siem Reap, leaving Vietnam's energetic southern hub behind to discover the gateway to the ancient world of Angkor.
This morning, explore the Angkor temple complex, nestled deep within the Cambodian jungle. Wander hidden passageways and crumbling courtyards where the forest is steadily reclaiming its territory. Grab your camera for the first stage of your photo challenge, capturing the temples from your own unique perspective. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the New Hope Cambodia vocational training restaurant, a G Adventures-supported project that provides hospitality training to unemployed young adults. Return to the hotel to bring your favourite photos to life, turning them into a one-of-a-kind keepsake album with help from your National Geographic Expedition Leader.
Enjoy a tour of the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat temple--Visit the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and tour Ta Prohm (aka the "Tomb Raider" temple), which is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.
Explore Angkor's ancient temples through an interactive photo challenge, capturing your own unique discoveries along the way.
Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures. Providing skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members, the project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Visit the restaurant run by locals and see how the New Hope project has supported positive change in the community.
Become a junior photographer for the day with a fun Nat Geo-inspired photo assignment! While parents enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel restaurant nearby, kids choose their favourite shots, create captions, and design their own mini photo album to showcase their travel memories.
Hop aboard a boat and explore Tonle Sap Lake's floating world. Visit Kampong Phluk to see homes, schools, and shops perched high above the water and learn about life in this unique village. This evening, brush up your acrobatic skills at a workshop with Phare, a Cambodian circus and social enterprise that employs underprivileged youth. Tumble and somersault to your heart's content, then watch and photograph one of Phare's performances. Gather for dinner to celebrate the adventures you've shared as a family.
Set out by boat to explore Tonle Sap Lake and discover life in a unique floating village. Cruise past stilted homes, flooded forests, and towering trees while learning how local communities live alongside this incredible natural landscape.
Enjoy the afternoon your way, with time to unwind or explore town for some last-minute shopping and souvenirs.
Join the talented performers of Phare Circus for a workshop. After a thorough warm-up, learn some circus basics and fun beginner acrobatics.
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your Expedition Leader can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Southeast Asia Family Journey: Halong Bay And Angkor Wat tour:
128-130 Hang Bong Street
Hoan Kiem Ward
Hanoi, Vietnam
38 Bui Thi Xuan, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist. 1, HCMC, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
145B Trần Nhân Tông
Hoi An, Vietnam
Highway No.6. Phum Kasekum
Siem Reap, Cambodia-93279
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Southeast Asia Family Journey: Halong Bay And Angkor Wat tour:
Small group experience; Max 20
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi AnYour G for Good Moment: Kym Viet Local Enterprise Visit, HanoiYour G for Good Moment: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, Siem ReapYour Family Journeys Moment: Street Snack Challenge, HanoiMade Together Moment: Tra Que Village Cooking Experience, Hoi AnJunior Explorer's Night: Young Explorers Photo Workshop, Siem ReapYour Family Journeys Moment: Phare Circus Workshop, Siem Reap. Arrival transfer. Cyclo tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Water puppet show. Street snack challenge in Hanoi. Halong Bay overnight cruise. Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town. Tra Que village excursion. Cyclo tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Guided tour of Angkor Wat with photo challenge and workshop. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Take a seat on a cyclo for a tour of Hanoi's lively Old Quarter, Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class, Explore Angkor's ancient temples through an interactive photo challenge, capturing your own unique discoveries along the way, Sail past breathtaking scenery, explore hidden caves, and join a sunset party aboard your cruise to learn the art of crafting authentic Vietnamese spring rolls, Learn circus skills, practice beginner acrobatics, and find out what it takes to be a performer at the Phare Circus, Explore a local vegetable garden, try traditional farming techniques, and make and enjoy tasty Vietnamese dishes with a local host
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Hoi An- Traditional Lantern Making Experience- Tailor Shops
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Hotels (10 nts), overnight cruise (1 nt)
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling and we encourage you to experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Its important to remember, that food may be different from what you are used to at home and that some things may not be available in other countries.Some meals are included in the trip price, while others are not, to allow flexibility and choice to you and your family. For non-included meals our Expedition Leaders will still make arrangements for the group to eat together, which allows you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and approximate budget (per person) for meals not included.Throughout this trip, breakfast is included daily (ranging from continental to buffet depending on the trip). Drinking water is available throughout (don't forget your refillable water bottle as you will have access to either filtered water from hotels or as made available by the Expedition Leader). Healthy, local snacks will also be available.Note that any special meal requirements or dietary restrictions need to be specified at time of booking.
2 National Geographic Expedition Leaders
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Private bus, boat, cyclo, plane, walking.
Minimum age of 7 years for this trip.
When packing be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Asia. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means covering shoulders and no very short shorts. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Shorts should be knee-length.
Family Journeys are designed for groups traveling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Interested in 2027 departures? Please view our Southeast Asia Family Journey: Vietnam to Cambodia.
Conservative Dress:o Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)o Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Footwear (required) (Closed toe suggested)o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labelled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, sports bag, or backpack. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. There is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. Porters may not always be available, so be prepared to carry your own bags.
Upgraded: Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
On our National Geographic Family tours, tipping is included for all included activities and meals, and porterage. Tipping is not included for the Expedition Leader. Should you want some basic guidelines on tipping for the activities you do on your own, please see below. At the end of each trip if you felt your National Geographic Expedition Leader did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline would be $10-$15 per person per day.For meals and activities not included in your itinerary, it is appropriate in Asia to tip 10%. Though not compulsory, tipping is expected. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels and shows an expression of satisfaction.