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Our 90-Day Family Adventure Through Vietnam

After months of dreaming, planning, and decluttering, we’ve mapped out our next big adventure: 90 days traveling through Vietnam, from north to south. In February 2027, our family of five will set off on a 90‑day adventure through Vietnam with three kids in tow (ages 11, 10, and 8). We want a journey that balances fun, education, culture, history, beaches, mountains—and yes, golf for us at every stop!

Here’s the plan we’ve created to make this trip safe, family-friendly, and unforgettable.

🏯 Weeks 1–2: Hanoi & Ninh Binh

We’ll start in the capital, soaking up history and culture.

• Explore the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and watch a water puppet show.
• Visit the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh complex.
• Take day trips to Ninh Binh for boat rides through caves and cycling past rice fields.
• Golf stop: Courses around Hanoi like Sky Lake and BRG Kings Island.

🌊 Weeks 3–4: Ha Long Bay & Quang Ninh

Next up, the iconic limestone cliffs of Ha Long Bay.

• Overnight cruise with kayaking, cave visits, and cooking classes.
• Family fun at Sun World Ha Long theme park.
• Relax on Bai Chay beach and enjoy fresh seafood.
• Golf stop: Scenic courses overlooking the bay.

👑 Weeks 5–6: Hue

Time to dive into Vietnam’s imperial past.

• Wander the Imperial Citadel and royal tombs.
• Take a Perfume River boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda.
• Cycle through quiet lanes and garden houses.
• Golf stop: Laguna Lang Co, a stunning course between Hue and Da Nang.

🏖️ Weeks 7–8: Da Nang & Hoi An

Beaches, lanterns, and mountains await.

• Swim and play on Da Nang’s family-friendly beaches.
• Ride the cable car up Ba Na Hills for mountaintop fun.
• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, do a cooking class, and ride basket boats.
• Golf stop: World-class courses near Da Nang and Hoi An.

🌲 Weeks 9–10: Da Lat

A change of scenery in the cool mountain air.

• Visit waterfalls and ride the alpine coaster.
• Picnic at Tuyen Lam Lake.
• Explore quirky architecture like the Crazy House.
• Tour strawberry farms and coffee plantations.
• Golf stop: Play at Da Lat’s historic mountain course.

🌆 Weeks 11–12: Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta

We’ll finish in Vietnam’s bustling south.

• Discover the War Remnants Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Take a family-friendly Cu Chi tunnels tour.
• Cruise the Mekong Delta, visit coconut workshops, and cycle through villages.
• Golf stop: Tan Son Nhat and other top courses around HCMC.

✨ Why This Route Works

• Family-friendly pace: Two weeks in each destination means no rushing.
• Balance: History, culture, food, nature, and fun activities for the kids.
• Golf at every stop: A little slice of relaxation for us.
• Safety: Well-traveled routes, reputable tours, and family-focused activities.

🎒 Final Thoughts

This itinerary is more than just a trip—it’s a chance to live lighter, learn together, and create memories that will last forever. Every round of golf, every bowl of pho, every lantern-lit night will be part of our family’s story.

Follow along as we share updates from each destination, tips for traveling with kids, and the highs and lows of trading “stuff” for experiences.