Review: Family Trip to Vietnam, Hoi An, Hanoi, Da Nang, Ma Chau & Pu Luong Valleys, Local Cuisine

There were so many great parts to our trip. First of all, the accomodations and food were first class and the service was so much better than what we experience in the U.S.

One of the days we spent in Hoi An with our guide,  our group visited this great silk shop where we were shown how silk was made. All of our group including the children had tailored silk clothes made that day and the service was amazing. This was a big goal for several members of our group and it exceeded their expectations.

Our overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay was very memorable, as the views are iconic. Once again the service was outstanding and our kids loved the kayaking on the bay. 

For the last part of our trip we stayed in Hanoi, then went up into the mountains to see the Mai Chau and Pu Luong valleys. This was amazing and we saw what life was like for local villagers and ate some meals at local family homes.  We walked around the old quarter of Hanoi for hours and had the best food. Our guide directed us to some great local restaurants for Bun cha and we were able to try our hand at bargaining in the local markets.

Our final impression of Vietnam while traveling with our tour company was how friendly the people were and how great the food was. Did we mention the food?!