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Best time for Vietnam Family Tours
Because of the narrow and long shape of Vietnam, the weather in Vietnam can be split by three regions, including north, central, and south. Each region in different seasons will give you a different weather event.
Southern Vietnam (Main city: Hanoi)
There are four seasons in this region, Spring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug), Autumn (Sep-Nov), and Winter (Dec-Feb), the temperatures in this region are fairly constant all year round. May to October is hot and humid with high rainfall; November to April is cooler and dry. Normally, December & January can be particularly cold.
Central Vietnam (Main city: Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An)
There are two seasons in this Region, dry and wet. The dry season between January & August when temperatures can hit the mid-30°C’s; Wet season between September & December, the weather is warm and wet, and the high levels of rainfall can occur in September, October & November.
Southern Vietnam (Main city: Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Nha Trang)
There are two seasons in this Region, dry and wet. The dry season is generally dry and hot from November to April, and warm and wet between May & October, with the highest rainfall in June, July & August.
Activities for Vietnam Family Tours
There are so many things to do for a family holiday in Vietnam! To taste the flavourful food, experience the fascinating culture, marvel at the untouched nature, meet with the disarmingly friendly people, attending the exhilarating activities. The trick to enjoying a Vietnam family holiday with kids is to intersperse the sightseeing with activities that the children will love. Here are some activities split into guideline age groups we would recommend to you. It might give you some ideas about what you can enjoy with your children during your Vietnam trip.
High-Schoolers (11+ years old)
Light Adventure & Educational Activity
Cycle through paddy fields and meet with local tribal people
Handicraftsman encounter
Experience a basket boat ride & learn how locals live
Meet Vietnam's Adorable Moon Bears
1. Cycle through paddy fields and meet with locals, Sapa
Cycling in Sapa will let your family discover the best mountain retreat in Vietnam. Ride pass by the beautiful terraced paddy fields, meet with local tribal people, feel the rich ethnic culture, all the experiences will be a great lesson for your child.
2. Traditional Vietnamese Handicraft encounter, Hoi An
Hoi An is renowned for its beautiful old town and the colorful lanterns. Join a lantern making class will not only a good way for your child to get an interactive experience with locals but also a fun way to learn about Vietnamese culture and traditional craft techniques. You will finish your class with a newly earned talent and also a unique self-made lantern as a souvenir.
3. Experience a basket boat ride & learn how locals live, Hoi An
An Eco-tour to Coconut Boat Village must be a good choice for your family tour in Hoi An. Your child will have a blast on the basket boats weaving through the palms, enjoy the entertainment, get a chance to throw a traditional fishing net, try to paddle the boat, and enjoy the quick and creative hands of your guide in turning palm stem strips into beautiful origami.
4. Meet Vietnam's Adorable Moon Bears, Hanoi
The Tam Dao Bear Sanctuary, near Hanoi, rescues and rehabilitates moon bears, which are also known as the Asiatic Black Bear. The educational tours are organized by the sanctuary and are led by staff as a pledge to educate the public. The team has designed presentations and workshops to inform visitors of their ongoing battle with the farming of bears. Be sure to book a tour in advance, because the Vietnam Bear Sanctuary opens it’s doors to the public twice a month, and the tour size is limited to 20 per group.
Junior-Schoolers (6-10)
Exhausting Activity & Curiosity Development
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Unlock the Secrets of Traditional Water Puppets
Explore Ba Na Hill Amusement Park
Homestay experience in a traditional village
1. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site in adventurous ways, Halong Bay
Spend an overnight on a junk boat to explore Halong Bay will be the most popular way for every family with a child. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers not only a spectacular natural landscape, but a more adventurous way to take in the scenery, kayaking through the karst cliffs, caves exploration, and floating villages discovering.
2. Unlock the Secrets of Vietnamese Traditional Water Puppets, Hanoi
Unlock the Secrets of Vietnamese Traditional Water Puppets by visiting one of the water puppet masters in his private theater, you and your child will learn hands-on to see how this wonderful traditional performance art is performed. After the visiting, go to a Water Puppets Theater to see an actual water puppet show, you will know how the plays are created after your behind the scenes glimpse.
3. Explore Ba Na Hill Amusement Park, Da Nang
Visiting Ba Na Hills is a must-do activity for a family tour in Da Nang! A family can easily spend an entire day at Ba Na Hill, visit the famed Golden Bridge (a bridge held by two giant golden hands), ride the award-winning cable car, explore the amusement park with plenty of exciting activities and fascinating exhibits for children and big kids alike.
4. Homestay experience in a traditional village, Pu Luong
Deep in the mountains of northern Vietnam, Pu Luong is the gorgeous landscape home to cascading rice terraces. Choose a stilt house in this small village, spend a night with a friendly local family, help your host with lunch and dinner, see how your child can adapt to a different environment.
Pre-Schoolers (3-5)
Meeting Wild Life & Participation
Experience a Traditional Cyclo through Hanoi old quarter
Water activities in Vinpearl Land Entertainment Centers
Crawl through the historical Cu Chi tunnels
Explore the fruit kingdom
1) Take a cycle-rickshaw ride through the backstreets, Hanoi
Hop in a cyclo for a leisurely tour of the bustling old quarter is an excellent introduction to Hanoi, and it is also a thrill for a family with a child of all ages when sitting on these three-wheeled wonders. You will sit on a comfortable seat on the front of a bike which is peddled around by the cyclo driver. Hold on tight as you will pass by the noisy streets with vendors pushing carts of local snacks and stalls selling colorful handicrafts.
2) Water activities in Vinpearl Land Entertainment Centers, Nha Trang
A family tour to the Vinpearl Nha Trang is a real treat for the children. It is not an only discovery to the white sand beaches and sweet sea breeze, but also an experience of the recreation paradise with its massive entertainments including an outdoor water park, outdoor and indoor arcade centers, an aquarium, a safari world, and a shopping street. It’s absolutely the best family-friendly choice in Nha Trang.
3) Crawl through the historical Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh
A visit to the historical Cu Chi Tunnels must be a highlight of a Vietnam family holiday with kids. The tunnels are the remnant of Vietnam’s war which is a complex system of tunnels spanning underground around Cu Chi District and now are protected by the Vietnam government. Your child will enjoy searching the forest floor for the entrance to the tunnels, climbing on the old tank, heading down into the tunnels, crawling through the whole length of the tunnel, and meeting you at the end.
4) Explore the fruit kingdom, Mekong Delta
For a family holiday with a child, it will be regretful if you don’t take the chance to visit the fruit gardens in Mekong Delta. Mekong Delta is a heaven of the tropical fruits, you will enjoy a feast of different kinds of fruit when you visiting those many fruit gardens and orchard village there. You might relax while enjoying the hands-on experience in harvesting fresh fruit in the orchards, you might also enjoy a cruise on a converted rice barge, slowly cruising along the palm-fringed canals and enjoying the fresh fruit like coconut, or mangosteen on board.
Best Accommodation for Vietnam Family Tour
For a Vietnam family tour with more than 3 persons (normally 2 adults + 1 child or 3 adults), it seems to be somewhat a big problem with choosing a suitable hotel with a proper number of beds. Here are some recommended Vietnam family hotels in some popular cities that might give you some ideas about where you can stay with your family during your Vietnam Trip.
Ha Long City
Doris Cruise ☆☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
Quality service makes you feel like a royalty or a film star
Plenty of activities for family-fun, cooking class, free bikes, fishing, kayaking, etc
Different family rooms available
Triple Suite Sea View with Private Balcony (1 large double bed + 1 single bed or 3 single beds)
Room size 35 m²
Suitable for family up to 3 adults + 1 child
Family Suite Connecting Room Sea View with Private Balcony (1 extra-large double + 2 single beds)
Room size 56 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 1 child
Hanoi
Elegant Suites Westlake ☆☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
Quiet location perfect for family relaxation
Children's play facilities available
Close to plenty of shops and restaurants
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony (1 extra-large double bed + 1 large double bed)
Room size 123 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 1 child
Sapa
Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa ☆☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
Set in a good location overlooking Sa Pa
Quiet without noise disturbance from the city center
Free shuttle bus service to Sapa
Bungalow (1 extra-large double bed + 2 single beds)
Room size 90 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 1 child
Da Nang
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Da Nang ☆☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
The private beach offers a peaceful white sand beach
Quiet location between Da Bang and Hoi An
Staff were very friendly and welcoming
Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool (2 extra-large double beds)
Room size 370 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 2 children
Hoi An
Allegro Hoi An . A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa ☆☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
Private beach area suitable for a family holiday
Within walking distance to all the central Hoi An sights
The hotel offers bike rental service & free shuttle bus to An Bang Beach
Connecting Junior Suite (2 single beds + 1 large double bed)
Room size 94 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 2 children
Nha Trang
Amiana Resort and Villas Nha Trang ☆☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
The private beach area offers a family seascape
Within 5 minutes walking distance to Nha Trang city center
Set within landscaped tropical gardens with a breathtaking view
Two-Bedroom Family Villa (2 single beds + 1 extra-large double bed)
Room size 120 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 2 children
Mui Ne
The Cliff Resort & Residences ☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
The infinity pool and kid’s pool are available
The private beach offers a great family time
Many activities on the beach for both old and young
Terra Two-Bedroom with Sea View (2 large double beds)
Room size 150 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 2 children
Phu Quoc Island
Fusion Resort Phu Quoc ☆☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
The beachfront resort offers a great family time
Offers sauna room and massage service, fitness center, and children's playground
Complimentary activities such as kayaking, SUP, yoga, beach volleyball ensures that you will not get too bored while relaxing
Pool Villa River - 2 Bedroom (1 extra-large double bed+2 single beds+1sofa bed)
Room size 505 m²
Suitable for family up to 5 adults + 2 children
Mekong Delta
Can Tho Ecolodge ☆☆☆☆
Reasons why recommend:
Free bikes rental service
Friendly staff, quiet location in nature
Just 7 mins to the floating market
Deluxe Family Room (1 extra-large double bed+2 single beds)
Room size 112 m²
Suitable for family up to 4 adults + 1 child
How To Reach Vietnam
Entry requirements:
Holders of passports of the United State, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia need to apply for a visa before traveling to Vietnam, or apply for a visa upon arrival, or get eVisa through online E-Visa before traveling. We’d recommend organizing your visa at least two weeks before your Vietnam honeymoon. Tourist visas are valid for one month from the date of entry into Vietnam. A passport that's valid for at least six months from the date of entry and a return ticket. Click here to see the Vietnam Visa policy of your country.
Entry Country & Flight time:
If you are planning your honeymoon trip to Vietnam and are considering to choose which city as your entering city, we would like to suggest you organize your tour start from Hanoi and end in Ho Chi Minh City. Because the shape of Vietnam is a long and narrow, extending from the North to the South. It said that the farther south you go, the more beautiful it is!
It takes about 15 hours from the United Kingdom and Australia, 20 hours from the United States, 23 hours from Canada to Vietnam.
Q&A
1. How long does it take from Hanoi to Halong Bay
The distance from Hanoi to Halong Bay is about 170 km. It takes around 3.5 hours by shuttle bus, including haft-hour for break time. If you go on a private car, it takes around 3 hours.