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Vietnam Family Holiday with Teenagers
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: TVFB
Overview
Destination:
Vietnam,
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Travel Period
December 2025 - December 2028
Black Friday Sale + 20% Off for Ages 17 & Under^Get active with your teens through beautiful Northern Vietnam. With long, gorgeous bike rides, guided walking tours, kayaking expeditions and a night on a traditional boat in Ha Long Bay, this trip is bound to get the blood pumping (and the family bonding). Starting in Hanoi, you’ll cycle through the city, sit down to lunch at a social enterprise focusing on disadvantaged youth and explore the delicious local cuisine. Savour the fresh air in the countryside on a two-day ride from Luong Song to stunning Ninh Binh, cruise the waters of Vietnam’s favourite UNESCO-listed bay by kayak and explore Hoi An’s Old Town and its surroundings by bike and foot.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. FAMILY TRIPS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old unless otherwise approved by Intrepid.
3. CHILD PRICE: From 30 October 2025, children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full adult price, for all departures commencing on or after 1 January 2026.
4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Two single supplements are available to book on this trip if you'd prefer your own room. A hotel single supplement will cover the 5 nights spent in Hotels in Hanoi, Hoi An and Ninh Binh. The other single supplement available to book will cover the Overnight train (Day 6) if you prefer your family to have a private cabin (cabin fits 4 people). Day 3 (Retreat) and Day 5 (Overnight boat) are excluded from the single supplements due to limited capacity. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. PASSPORT DETAILS: Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport), for overnight train tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
8. WEATHER: During the rainy months (approx. June to October), our mode of transport can be changed at short notice due to weather conditions.
2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old unless otherwise approved by Intrepid.
3. CHILD PRICE: From 30 October 2025, children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full adult price, for all departures commencing on or after 1 January 2026.
4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Two single supplements are available to book on this trip if you'd prefer your own room. A hotel single supplement will cover the 5 nights spent in Hotels in Hanoi, Hoi An and Ninh Binh. The other single supplement available to book will cover the Overnight train (Day 6) if you prefer your family to have a private cabin (cabin fits 4 people). Day 3 (Retreat) and Day 5 (Overnight boat) are excluded from the single supplements due to limited capacity. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. PASSPORT DETAILS: Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport), for overnight train tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
8. WEATHER: During the rainy months (approx. June to October), our mode of transport can be changed at short notice due to weather conditions.
Highlights:
- 1. FAMILY TRIPS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. 2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old unless otherwise approved by Intrepid. 3. CHILD PRICE: From 30 October 2025, children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full adult price, for all departures commencing on or after 1 January 2026. 4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Two single supplements are available to book on this trip if you'd prefer your own room. A hotel single supplement will cover the 5 nights spent in Hotels in Hanoi, Hoi An and Ninh Binh. The other single supplement available to book will cover the Overnight train (Day 6) if you prefer your family to have a private cabin (cabin fits 4 people). Day 3 (Retreat) and Day 5 (Overnight boat) are excluded from the single supplements due to limited capacity. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 4. PASSPORT DETAILS: Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport), for overnight train tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket. 8. WEATHER: During the rainy months (approx. June to October), our mode of transport can be changed at short notice due to weather conditions.
Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners.
- Transport: Private bus, Bike, Kayak, Overnight train.
- Accommodation: Hotel (5 nights), Retreat-style stay (1 night), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight train (1 night).
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature.
- Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO.
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology.
- Mai Chau - Pom Coong Village visit & traditional lunch.
- Mai Chau - Traditional Textile Social Enterprise Experience.
- Halong Bay - Kayaking.
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour.
- Hoi An - Bike ride.
Itinerary
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Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Your adventure begins in Hanoi – the capital city, famous for its Old Quarter and 36 shopping streets – with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight at your hotel. If you arrive early, maybe stroll the tree-lined boulevards, hang out by Hoan Kiem Lake, see the ancient temples grab a Bahn mi with the family. This city is full of rich culture, fun shopping opportunities and delicious local cafes, so there’s plenty to keep you occupied.
Day 2: Hanoi
This morning, you and the family will head out to explore Hanoi. Jump on the bus and visit the Museum of Ethnology and the Temple of Literature. Soak up some of the local history, then head to KOTO for lunch – KOTO stands for 'Know One, Teach One' and the restaurant is an organisation supported by The Intrepid Foundation, training disadvantaged young people in the hospitality industry. After lunch, swap the four wheels for two and head out on a cycling tour around the West Lake. Tonight, you’re free to grab the kids and head out for a chilled dinner – maybe grab a bowl of pho from one of the streetside cafes?
Day 3: Mai Chau
After a hearty breakfast, jump on your private bus for the journey to Luong Son – a region in the country's northwest, this city is the starting point for your cycling adventure through Vietnam's picturesque countryside. After Hanoi's hustle and bustle, this area's fresh country air and relative lack of traffic will be a treat for the senses. You’ll ride to Mai Chau – home to a variety of minority groups with their own unique cultures and languages. Visit a social enterprise that’s centred around preserving and celebrating the traditional crafts of the Thai minority groups who settled in northwest Vietnam. Then, join some local women to learn about their crafts and how to make an embroidery pattern or dye cloth. Spend the rest of the day swimming in the pool and relaxing in your retreat-style accommodation.
Day 4: Ninh Binh
Today is dedicated to exploring the villages and scenic countryside of provincial Vietnam. The journey from Mai Chau to Ninh Binh is easy and leisurely paced. You'll have plenty of opportunities to hop off your bike and take photos of the surrounding valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies that compose the landscape. The final stop is the town of Ninh Binh – this scenic province is famous for its limestone karst landscapes, lush rice paddies and gently flowing waterways.
Day 5: Halong Bay
Now your family has seen some of the beautiful Northern Vietnam by bike, it's now time to see it by sea! You’ll drive to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay – natural harbour of more than 2000 limestone islands rising from the emerald waters of Bac Bo Gulf. Home to countless beaches, caves and grottoes within its 1500 sq km, this spot is perfect for nature lovers. When you arrive, you'll set out on a kayak expedition. Your leader will take you through a safety demonstration, then lead you out onto the open waters. Tonight, you'll be dining and sleeping on board a traditional Vietnamese junk boat. Watch the sunset on deck and get to know your fellow travellers as the moon comes out.
Day 6: Hanoi
Take a moment to soak in the scenery of Ha Long Bay (sunrise, anyone?) before disembarking the boat this morning. Make the drive back to Hanoi, where you’ll have use of day rooms to freshen up. You may like to head out and grab some dinner with the group, then it’s time to go to the train station to board an overnight train to Da Nang. A fun, local experience in Vietnam, the train is the perfect spot to get to know your fellow travellers a little better over a game of cards.
Day 7: Hoi An
Arrive in Danang early this morning and take a short transfer to Hoi An – a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hoi An is known as Faifo to early Western traders and was one of South-East Asia's major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today, parts of Hoi An look as they did more than a century ago and it retains the feel of centuries past. Hoi An is also one of the best places in Vietnam to shop for souvenirs, especially if you’re looking for clothing, paintings or ceramics. For those interested in getting some clothes tailored, this is definitely the place to snare a bargain.
Day 8: Hoi An
Spend the day exploring Hoi An, beginning with a guided orientation walk led by your leader then it's back on two wheels for a wider exploration of the town and its surroundings. The cycling route includes a visit to Tra Que Village, where you'll see local farmers tending their famous organic herb and vegetable gardens. You may even ride past rice paddies and shrimp ponds to Cua Dai beach. Tonight, why not wander down to the riverside and enjoy a final feast with the group to celebrate an amazing adventure.
Day 9: Hoi An
Your trip ends today after breakfast. Either take a transfer to Danang airport for your onward flight or stick around a while longer getting to know this charming city better. If you’d like to extend your stay and explore the riverside restaurants and Old Town, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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^Black Friday Sale + 20% Off for Ages 17 & Under: Terms & Conditions
Children can join family trips from the age of five and are eligible for the reduced children’s pricing until they turn 18. Enquire today for the discounted child price.
Conditions apply. These trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old. From 30 October 2025, children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full adult price, for all departures commencing on or after 1 January 2026.
Reduced child pricing is combinable with Intrepid's Black Friday Sale. Further terms and conditions apply. Black Friday Sale savings are reflected in the prices shown - offer ends 4 December 2025. Enquire with your RACV Travel Expert for reduced child pricing.
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