If you’re looking for a family holiday Vietnam is the perfect destination. Family holidays in Vietnam are filled with interesting food, wonderful people, colourful sights and unforgettable experiences. There’s is so much in this lovely country for those travelling to Vietnam with kids to enjoy. We have rounded up the best family holidays to Vietnam, giving you an insight in to the top towns and cities and the best hotels (or boats!) to stay in. We’ve got all the best Vietnam family resorts for every budget. Find the best holidays to Vietnam for families here.
Our Vietnam family holidays are divided into holidays (the complete package including flights and accommodation) and resorts and hotels (where we suggest the best hotels to stay in across the country when you’re travelling with kids and where you are organising your own flights). Where possible one of our Family Hotel Expert team have visited the places mentioned here and stayed in the hotels. Where we haven’t yet had chance to our suggestions are based on thorough research – we have done all the work in finding the best places for you.
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- 📚 Get planning your trip with the Lonely Planet guide to Vietnam.
- 🍜 Foods to try in Vietnam – banh mi – delicious baguettes with salad and various fillings and Pho, soup with vegetables and noodles.
- 🌍 Useful phrases xin chào for Hello, cảm ơn bạn for thank you, Tạm biệt for goodbye.
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The best holidays to Vietnam for families
Classic Vietnam Tour
If you’re looking for a family holiday to Vietnam that allows you to see all the top sights without taking weeks to do it then this is one of the Vietnam family tours for you. See all the top sights from beautiful Hoi An which feels magical along the water front, historic Hue and the stunning Halong Bay in around 12 days. You will also get to explore the main cities of Saigon and Hanoi. This is an all inclusive tour giving you the chance to try plenty of local food and accommodation is in really lovely hotels etc Go as a group or get a quote for your own private family tour. This is a wonderful itinerary for a family trip to Vietnam.
Ultimate Vietnam
This is a fantastic tour for those with around three weeks to spend travelling Vietnam with a family. It really gives you a great insight in to the best of family travel in Vietnam. This is also a fully inclusive tour with all meals, accommodation and flights and not too much walking. Kids will love exploring the Cu Chi tunnels, taking a boat trip out to Halong Bay and enjoy the bustle of the city. Everywhere you stay will be four star or over and you can go in a group (with a maximum of 28) or you can organise a private family tour to really take things at your own pace. This is one of those Vietnam family holiday packages you will never forget.
The best hotels and resorts in Vietnam for families
Saigon / Ho Chi Minh
Saigon is a busy, bustling city that is a feast for the senses. Head out of town to give kids an insight in to the Vietnam War with a trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Or closer to the city there’s Ben Thanh Market which is a wonderful place to pick up some colourful souvenirs or the History Museum to learn about this beautiful country through the ages. When you’re in the city stay at the Caravelle Saigon, one of the luxury hotels in Saigon which really cares about families staying with them. They have little teddy bears for their younger guests, huge family suites and a fantastic breakfast spread to set everyone up for a day out exploring. Great family accommodation Vietnam style. Find out more about the hotel below.
Hanoi
Hanoi is another of the great cities which is a really fun visit with kids. Start off with a free tour with HanoiKids, taken by teenagers and which gives such an insight into modern Vietnam whilst also giving you the chance to sightsee. Enjoy the absolutely incredible Thang Long Waterpuppet show and visit the beautiful Trấn Quốc Pagoda. There is so much to love in this great city. Stay at the luxury Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi, a five star hotel which is only five minutes walk from Hanoi’s Old Quarter Area. They have rooms which can accommodate kids and interconnecting rooms for larger families. Hanoi is lovely and will give you one of the best holidays to Vietnam for families. Find out more about the hotel below.
Halong Bay
Just north of Hanoi is the breathtaking Halong Bay, seen in guidebook photos around the world. Taking a boat trip, on a traditional junk, is a beautiful way to see this landscape. Becoming a World Heritage Site in 1994 this collection of tiny islands amongst beautiful waters is an iconic part of Vietnam’s landscape. Take a trip on the Ocean Cruise, which has family rooms onboard and which will take you gracefully around the bay. With great food and lots of added extras, like complimentary bikes to rent, this is one experience all the family will love. Find out more about this boat below.
Da Nang
While much of Vietnam can feel like a wonderful hustle and and bustle, a trip to one of Vietnam’s beautiful beaches is definitely recommended. The city of Da Nang may not have a huge amount to tempt the traveller, its beaches definitely do. There are some really amazing family resorts Vietnam offers and some of the best are in this region. The Intercontinental Danang for example sits on the Sơn Trà Peninsula and is stunning. Set in 100 acres it looks out over the South China Sea and has plenty here for families from a dedicated kids club to some wonderful swimming pools. This is somewhere to come and relax and really enjoy the beautiful scenery – definitely one of the destinations which is one of the best holidays to Vietnam for families. Find out more about the hotel below.
Hoi An
Hoi An is one of the prettiest and atmospheric Vietnamese towns around. It is full of character with lanterns glowing and the river calmly flowing through the centre. There’s so much to do here from cookery classes to bike trips. Just soaking up the atmosphere is a fun experience in itself. Stay in the Hoi An Trails Resort & Spa which is slightly out of the centre and an oasis of tranquillity. There are a couple of pools here and they have family rooms with interconnecting bedrooms.
Huế
Huế is a great location for a family holiday to Vietnam. Huế Imperial City is a great place to visit with kids as is visiting the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda. Stay at the Century Riverside Hue which has family rooms which are spacious and lovely. The hotel has a spa and swimming pool giving everyone a chance to relax and they have their own tennis court. This is a central hotel, right on the banks of the Huong River and just over a mile to the railway station. They have a number of places to eat out along with plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
Information for booking your family holidays in Vietnam
- ✈️ Find great flights to Vietnam with Opodo
- 🎫 Get your visa for Vietnam from iVisa who will organise all the forms for you
- 💳 Get a Currensea Card to easily pay for purchases abroad
- 📚 Get planning your trip with the Lonely Planet guide to Vietnam.
- 🍜 Foods to try in Vietnam – banh mi – delicious baguettes with salad and various fillings and Pho, soup with vegetables and noodles.
- 🌍 Useful phrases xin chào for Hello, cảm ơn bạn for thank you, Tạm biệt for goodbye.
Frequently asked questions about enjoying family holidays to Vietnam
Is Vietnam a good family holiday?
Vietnam is wonderful for a family holiday. The people are so warm and welcoming and having kids just adds to this. With great kid-friendly food (plenty of noodles and egg fried rice) and some fun sights and experiences the whole family will love it, especially with a stay in one of the resorts mentioned here this is a holiday to treasure.
Is Vietnam safe for family travel?
Everywhere you visit, at home or away, you have to be careful but Vietnam feels like a very safe country to travel around. People are genuinely friendly and welcoming and kids are seen as particularly precious.
How much is a holiday to Vietnam?
Vietnam is one of those countries which you can spend as much or as little as you choose to. Hotels come in every category from luxury to budget and hopefully we’ve given you a great range here. The same goes on the ground with food and experiences.
Recommended further reading
We hope you enjoy our roundup of best family holidays to Vietnam. Why not pick up a Lonely Planet Guide to Vietnam, it’s the guidebook we used to travel around the country.
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