Family tours in Vietnam

Discover Hoi An
Spend a day in Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site once bustling with traders from across Asia. Rise early in the morning to visit Hoi An’s colorful fish market and wander the cobbled streets lined with traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples. in the afternoon, hire bikes and explore the surrounding countryside or take a 20-minute taxi ride to the nearby coast and relax on the beach.

Cruise around Halong Bay
On our Discover Vietnam family tour, you’ll take an overnight journey through one of Southeast Asia’s most breathtaking seascapes. Board a traditional junk boat and drift along the dramatic coastline of mountainous islands, hidden caves and stunning beaches. Take a sea kayak or rowing boat and paddle to the nearby fishing village of Vung Vieng and, as night falls across the tranquil Bai Tu Long Bay, sample fresh seafood and regional dishes under the stars.

Explore the Mekong Delta 
Discover the fertile waterways of the Mekong Delta, staying in a traditional homestay for an immersive and traditional overnight experience. Join your hosts in preparing regional dishes, cycle through stilt-house villages and browse bustling floating markets where traders exchange coconuts, fruits, rice and fresh fish. This experience is included in our Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand Journey family tour.

Experience Hanoi
Explore Vietnam’s vibrant capital, through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, where the aroma of sizzling street food fills the air and chaos and serenity intertwine to form a unique contrast. Take an early sightseeing tour of the One-Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literatures and the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh. Then, in the afternoon, watch a traditional water puppet performance with roots dating back thousands of years.

Uncover Ho Chi Minh City
Soak in the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam, with a trip to the lively Ben Thanh Market for fresh food and handmade souvenirs. Take a guided walk along tree-lined boulevards lined with French-era landmarks, from the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica to the Central Post Office before visiting a sobering remnant of Vietnam’s history with a visit to the so-called ‘secret weapons’ bunker – a small, unassuming house with a trapdoor leading to a basement once stocked with a cache of munitions. Today, the house and bunker are preserved with decommissioned weapons, photographs, news clippings and wartime memorabilia.

When is the best time to go on a family vacation in Vietnam?
The climate in Vietnam varies significantly from north to south, with the north fluctuating more noticeable between seasons, with hot, humid summers and much cooler winters. The south mostly remains between 77 and 87°F all year round, though wet seasons bring heavy downpours. The ideal time to get the most from a family tour in Vietnam is between October and February, when the temperature is cooler and weather is drier. A light rain jacket and small umbrella are recommended year round.

How many families travel together on a small group family adventure in Vietnam?
Usually, your Explore Worldwide tour to Vietnam will see you join three to five other families. We have found this is the perfect number for meeting new people and getting to the heart of our destinations.

What age are the children on a family tour in Vietnam?
We welcome children aged seven years and above for our family tours in Vietnam, with the average age of children travelling being 13. Get in touch with our travel specialists to learn more about the group make-up for your chosen trip to find the right fit for your family.

What is the accommodation like on a family holiday in Vietnam?
Depending on the tour, will stay in a mixture of hotels, homestays, junk boats, and overnight trains on your family holiday in Vietnam. Where possible, we make sure that you have at least two nights in the same place so you don’t have to unpack and repack too often. As swimming pools are one of the most important hotel features for families, we always try to find family-friendly hotels with pools. 

What will the food be like on a family tour in Vietnam?
Vietnamese cuisine is fresh, fragrant and wonderfully varied. You’ll find everything from steaming bowls of pho at street-side stalls to region specialties such as Hanoi’s bun cha. Even picky eaters will also find an excellent range of things to eat – from crispy bánh mì sandwiches to sweet rice treats and freshly blended fruit smoothies.