Ultimate 7-day Family Holiday in Vietnam: Fun, Culture & Beach Escape. If you’re planning your first trip to Vietnam in 2026 and looking for a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation — this 7-day itinerary is a perfect choice. From the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the tropical paradise of Phu Quoc, this journey offers a balanced and unforgettable experience.
✈️ Overview of Your Ultimate 7-day Family Holiday in Vietnam
Start: Ho Chi Minh City (South Vietnam)
End: Phu Quoc Island
Style: Culture + Nature + Beach Relaxation
Best for: First-time visitors, couples, families with kids
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival – Private airport transfer
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend of traditional and modern beauties. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, your driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to check-in (from 14:00pm).
Day 2: Mekong Delta Full Day – Group tour (B,L)
GROUP SIZE: 12 people
PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 17:30pm
ROUTE: HCMC – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCMC
Itinerary:
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expecting.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Fly to Phu Quoc – Private airport transfer (B,L)
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight from Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival at Phu Quoc Airport, meet your driver and enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your hotel. Check in (14:00pm) and have some time to relax.
Day 4: Vin Wonder – Vinpearl Safari (B) – Private transfer
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, our private car will pick you up and transfer you to the VinWonders & Vinpearl Safari complex. Entrance tickets are included, so you can enter the parks conveniently on your own.
Begin your visit at Vinpearl Safari, Vietnam’s first open-zoo, where you can walk through different zones and see many rare animal species in natural-style environments. Guests may join the Safari bus ride at their own expense if interested.
Continue to VinWonders Phu Quoc, a large theme park with thrilling rides, water attractions, shows, an aquarium, and many interactive activities suitable for both adults and children. Enjoy your time at leisure and explore the park freely.
In the afternoon, meet the driver at the arranged time for your transfer back to the hotel. Free evening to relax or discover Phu Quoc on your own. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Included: breakfast, private car with driver, round-trip transfers, entrance tickets to VinWonders & Safari.
Not included: Safari bus ride, meals not mentioned, optional activities, personal expenses.
Day 5: 4-island tour with cable car at Hon Thom Island (B,L) – Group tour
ITINERARY:
08h00 -08:30: Tour guide picks up at your hotel and you visit the Pearl farm.
09h00 :Arrived An Thoi harbor and begin your journey to 3 island + cable car in Phu Quoc.
09h30 : May Rut Island – sea entertainment center for experience : seawalker, parasailing, skyborard… (own expenses)
10h30 : Gam Ghi Island – do snorkeling (life jackets, swimming goggles, snorkel…).
11h30 : Take photos of engines, take photos of Sup buoys, take photos of sea hammocks.
12h30 : Thom Island : The Canoe takes you back to Hon Thom port.
13h00 : Lunch buffet at Hon Thom island
14h00 : Have fun at the water park, thrilling games, and visit the Hon Thom ecosystem.
16h10 : You take the Hon Thom cable car to the Mediterranean sunset town. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the colorful Mediterranean-style streets.
17:00: Be back to the hotel in Phu Quoc. Overnight in Phu Quoc
Day 6: Phu Quoc free day (B)
