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12 Days in Vietnam: Quy Nhon, Hạ Long, Hội An, and the Mekong Delta
12 days / 11 nights

12 Days in Vietnam: Quy Nhon, Hạ Long, Hội An, and the Mekong Delta

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12 Days in Vietnam: Quy Nhon, Hạ Long, Hội An, and the Mekong Delta

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  1. 1 Cruising — and sleeping! — on a luxury boat gliding through the magnificent Hạ Long Bay
  2. 2 Delicate hands-on cooking with a local Hội An family to master hand-pulled noodles
  3. 3 Swimming in Quy Nhon’s ethereal turquoise waters on a relaxing boat trip
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Best Time to Visit

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Traveling with Kids

From family beach days to hiking in the highlands, here are some excellent activities and go-to tips for anyone traveling with kids in Vietnam.

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