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Turn family time into a story your children will remember for years on one of our thoughtfully designed Vietnam trips. This family-focused journey blends playful discovery with authentic local experiences, from hands-on workshops and street food tastings to music and private performances with welcoming hosts.

Short activities, cultural surprises, and built-in downtime keep every day engaging while leaving space to play, relax, and connect.

Vietnam family adventure highlights

  • Custom family-friendly Hanoi walking tour: Discover Hanoi's vibrant streets with a tailor-made walking tour, engaging kids with food and culture.
  • Halong Bay private family cruise: Sail limestone karsts on a private boat, swim, kayak, and dine on fresh seafood.
  • Hands-on cooking and market tours: Learn Vietnamese recipes together with chefs, creating lasting family memories and cultural connection.
  • Ethnic village homestays and cultural workshops: Stay with hill-tribe families, join craft workshops, and tailor experiences to your children's curiosity.
  • Flexible transport and family-focused logistics: Enjoy curated transfers, child-friendly activities, and adaptable pacing so your family explores Vietnam comfortably.
DayLocationActivitiesOvernight
1Arrival in Hanoi

• Airport arrival and private transfer to hotel

• Free time to relax

Hanoi
2Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

• Hotel pickup and drive to Ha Long City

• Visit Hong Ngoc Humanitarian Center

• Cruise Ha Long Bay with cave visits and beach swimming

• Optional kayaking

• Cooking demonstration and sunset on board

Ha Long Bay
3Ha Long Bay → Hanoi

• Optional sunrise Tai Chi on sundeck

• Return cruise and disembarkation

• Private transfer back to Hanoi

• Free time for street food exploration

• Family orientation tour of Hanoi

Hanoi
4Hanoi → Hoi An

• Flight from Hanoi to Da Nang

• Private transfer to Hoi An

• Hotel check-in

• Leisure time

Hoi An
5Hoi An → Hue

• Morning at leisure or exploring Hoi An Ancient Town

• Visit Hoi An Silk Village with demonstrations

• Lunch at the village

• Private transfer to Hue in the late afternoon

Hue
6Hue → Ho Chi Minh City

• Perfume River boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda

• Imperial Citadel and Purple Forbidden City

• Dong Ba Market visit

• Lunch at local restaurant

• Tu Duc Royal Tomb

• Evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City
7Ho Chi Minh City

• Morning visit to Cu Chi Tunnels

• Lunch in the city

• Saigon River walk 

• Bitexco Tower Skydeck

• Ben Thanh Market

• Optional foot massage or dinner cruise

Ho Chi Minh City
8Ho Chi Minh City → Can Tho

• Drive to My Tho in the Mekong Delta

• Mekong River cruise and island visit

• Coconut candy workshop and handicrafts

• Horse carriage ride to local family home

• Sampan ride through canals

• Lunch and drive to Can Tho

Can Tho
9Mekong Delta

• Early morning boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market

• Fruit tasting and cultural interaction

• Insights into local river life with guide

Can Tho
10Departure

• Free time in Ho Chi Minh City

• Optional Good Morning Saigon Tour

• Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure

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Day01

Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The Old Quarter, with its narrow streets, colonial architecture, and lively food stalls, offers a vibrant introduction to the city’s thousand-year history and culture.

Enjoy free time to relax or choose from optional activities such as a guided Old Quarter walking tour, a cyclo ride, or a family cooking class, setting the tone for an engaging Vietnam travel experience.

Skyline of Hanoi in Vietnam late in the evening
Day02

Ha Long Bay cruise

Be ready for hotel pickup and travel to Ha Long City, with a meaningful stop at the Hong Ngoc Humanitarian Center. Meet local craftsmen, use clean Western-style facilities, and support a successful social enterprise that trains and employs people with disabilities.

Continue to Ha Long Bay to explore stunning caves, swim at Titov or Soi Sim Beach, or opt for kayaking at an additional cost. After a cooking demonstration and sunset anchoring, relax on deck or in your cabin and enjoy an overnight cruise.

Tourist junks floating among limestone rocks at early morning in Ha Long Bay, South China Sea, Vietnam, Southeast Asia. Five images panorama
Day03

Tai Chi session and return to Hanoi

Begin the day with an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck, greeting the sunrise over Ha Long Bay as the boat returns to Ha Long Pier. After disembarkation, a private transfer brings you back to Hanoi. Check in to your hotel, then enjoy free time to sample Hanoi’s famous street food.

Later, set out on a family-focused orientation tour of the city. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, where children can explore open courtyards and historic pavilions.

Continue with a stroll through Ba Dinh Square to view the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside and the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, a relaxed introduction to Hanoi that fits perfectly into a well-balanced Vietnam itinerary for families.

Tai Chi on sundeck
Day04

Free day in Hoi An

Depart Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. On arrival, meet your driver and enjoy a private transfer to Hoi An, passing coastal scenery and rural villages along the way.

Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, giving your family time to relax after the journey.

Optional activities include enjoying the hotel pool, strolling through the Old Town, or choosing a light, family-friendly experience such as lantern making or a gentle cycling ride.

Hoi An, Vietnam
Day05

Hoi An Silk Village

Spend the morning at leisure or exploring Hoi An Ancient Town before departing around midday. Visit Hoi An Silk Village to discover a traditional Quang Nam house, mulberry gardens, and silkworm breeding.

Enjoy live demonstrations of cocoon processing and Cham textile weaving, browse the showroom, and have lunch at the village. In the late afternoon, depart by private transfer to Hue, arriving in the evening and checking into your hotel.

Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Vietnam. Unesco World Heritage Site.
Day06

Perfume River and Hue heritage

Begin your day in Hue with a scenic boat ride along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as the Heavenly Lady Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery dating back to 1601. Families will enjoy the peaceful river views and engaging cultural stories along the way.

Continue to the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City, then stroll through the lively Dong Ba Market before savoring lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the elegant Tu Duc Royal Tomb, one of Hue’s most beautiful mausoleums.

Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Vietnam, ancient Tu Duc royal tomb near Hue
Day07

Cu Chi Tunnel and Saigon highlights

After breakfast, drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels to explore sections of the underground network, including hideouts and shelters.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon walk along the Saigon River, passing the Opera House, City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office.

Take in sweeping 360-degree views from the Bitexco Financial Tower before finishing at Ben Thanh Market. End the day at leisure with a relaxing foot massage or an optional Saigon River dinner cruise.

Way Out - Sign in the Forest
Day08

Mekong Delta by boat

After breakfast, drive to My Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta and one of the best places to visit in Vietnam for families seeking authentic local life. Vast rice fields and lush landscapes set the scene for a memorable adventure.

Cruise along the Mekong River to an island where local handicrafts and coconut candy are made, then enjoy a horse carriage ride to a family home to taste homemade honey tea, sample seasonal fruits, and listen to live traditional music.

Continue by sampan through narrow canals to observe riverside life, followed by lunch at a local restaurant, before driving to Can Tho.

Fish Farm House
Day09

Cai Rang Floating Market

Rise early for a vibrant visit to Cai Rang Floating Market. From your boat, watch local farmers trade fresh produce in lively scenes that have endured for generations.

Sample tropical river fruits, photograph the colorful boats, and gain insights into daily life from your local guide.

Fish Farm House
Day10

Departure

Enjoy free time in Ho Chi Minh City to explore vibrant markets, sample street food, or visit family friendly attractions at your own pace. For deeper discovery, you may join optional excursions such as the Good Morning Saigon Tour.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight.

Temple at Vinh Tran