Gifted with an abundance of diverse landscapes, lush mountains, beautiful unspoiled beaches, flavorful food, fascinating culture, and warm-hearted, friendly people, Vietnam is a small but attractive country for not only adults but also kids. Let’s explore the top Family-Friendly Destinations in Vietnam that parents usually choose for their family holiday with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital city, is one of the most family-friendly destinations in Vietnam.  It is an ancient city with a long history, unique museums, ancient pagodas, and charming French-colonial architecture. Below are things to do in Hanoi with your family you may want to refer to. 

• Exploring some famous attractions in Hanoi, such as Hanoi Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, etc. 
• Trying Hanoi’s specialty and coffee
• Watching the performance of the Water Puppet Show 

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi Temple of Literature

Besides, there are also many exciting activities to do in Hanoi, please refer to the article: The top 07 things to do with kids in Hanoi for more detailed information.

Besides family-friendly attractions, Hanoi also has a variety of accommodation choices for families. Below are some hotels you can refer to.

• Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a 5-minute walk from the Hanoi Opera House and 27 kilometers from Noi Bai International Airport. Genteel rooms feature hardwood floors, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Airy club-level rooms add 24-hour butler service and access to a lounge with complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails; ornate suites also have living rooms.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Charlie Chaplin Suites at Sofitel Metrople Hanoi

• May De Ville Old Quarter

Set in a sleek, modern building in the vibrant Old Quarter, this upscale hotel is a 12-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and 3 kilometers from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Plush rooms with wooden floors feature free Wi-Fi, plus flat screens and minibars. Some add lake or city views, while refined suites have living areas, hot tubs, and balconies.

May De Ville Executive Room

• La Siesta Classic Ma May

This refined hotel is 1 kilometer from Hoan Kiem Lake and 28 kilometers from Noi Bai International Airport. Accommodations range from understated rooms to upscale 2-story suites. Besides room facilities, the hotel offers a spa, a gym, a movie theater, and a meeting room.

La Siesta Classical Ma May

Family Suite at La Siesta Classical Ma May

Halong Bay

Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage recognized by UNESCO, the bay of clear emerald waters, and a thousand towering limestone islands, is also among the most family-friendly destinations in Vietnam. A cruise through the emerald waters and a sea kayak expedition around the deserted islands of Halong Bay bring all families closer to nature, a lot of happiness, and scenic pictures. 

Halong Bay

Let’s refer to the list of friendly boats to overnight with kids in Halong Bay below. 

• Indochina Sail

Indochina Sail provides guests with an unforgettable experience, from their bedroom furnishings to staff service. With a combined experience of over 20 years hosting guests on the waters of Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails has developed a floating hospitality service unparalleled in most aspects.

Indochina Sails

Staying on the cruise, you will have a chance to drop in some famous attractions like Ba Hang fishing village, Dinh Huong Islet, Cho Da Islet, etc. Besides, kayaking, doing Taichi in the early morning, and joining cooking classes are some featured activities that Indochina Sail offers.

Doing Taichi on Indochina Sails

• Treasure Junk

Treasure Junk is also one of the fantastic cruises in Halong Bay. The cruise offers kayaking in the perfect spot, remote and scenic, where the waters of Halong and Bai Tu Long hit and wave together. Kayaking through the lagoons, creeks, and floating houses around the huge standing karst formations is exciting. 

Treasure Junk

Doing kayaking

Fishing village in Bai Tu Long Bay

Let's refer to our Treasure Junk tour package here: Halong Bay Cruise on Treasure Junk (1 night).

Besides Indochina Sails and Treasure Junk, there are many other cruises running on the Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay routes. Thanks to the majestic scenery and various activities that those cruises offer for all ages, Halong Bay is worth being one of the family-friendly destinations in Vietnam.

Sapa

Sapa is a town in the Hoàng Liên Son Mountains of northwestern Vietnam. Thanks to a lot of exciting activities offered, Sapa is one of the family-friendly destinations in Vietnam. 

Rice Terrace Field in Sapa

Let’s explore the list of things to do with kids in Sapa below. 

• Walking, hiking, trekking, and enjoying the nature
• Admiring the Muong Hoa Valley's beauty

Muong Hoa Valley

• Exploring the purely indigenous life of ethnic minority in Sapa to learn more about local people and their lives in the hill-tribe villages 

The daily life of the Sapa locals

• Going sightseeing at the “Love Waterfall” - a place for children with all kinds of interests.

Love Waterfall

• Overnight at the local homestay to have a new experience about houses and traditional customs of ethnic people.
• Conquer the Highest Mountain in Indochina – Fansipan by cable car

Fansipan Mountain

• Visit a local market to learn about local people’s ways of life from the surrounding regions.

Besides those activities, you should also refer to the hotel lists below for a wonderful family trip to Sapa. 

• Aira Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa

Surrounded by the Hoang Lien Son mountains, this luxe hotel is an 8-minute walk from Sapa town square and 4 km from rides up to Fansipan Peak at Sapa Cable Car Station. 

Aira Boutique Sapa

Polished rooms provide flat-screen TVs, minifridges, tea and coffee-making facilities, and safes, plus free Wi-Fi. Suites and upgraded rooms add balconies with mountain views and distinct features such as fireplaces and marble bathrooms.

Family Balcony at Aira Boutique Hotel

• Topas Ecolodge

A stay at Topas Ecolodge isn’t just a standard hotel stay; it’s an experience. Your family will be surrounded by the most amazing views of mountains, paddy fields, and villages. Activities in the area are focused on trekking and visiting local villages to learn about the culture and different ethnic tribes. Trekking is a great way to get a sense of the area. 

Topas Ecolodge

Infinity Room in Topas Ecolodge

Topas Ecolodge's Suite Room

• Silk Path Sapa

Silk Path Sapa is an ideal accommodation for families in Sapa. Staying here, you and your family can be entertained with many facilities offered, such as a gym, spa, swimming pool, kid corner, etc. 

Silk Path Sapa

Family in Silk Path Sapa

Handspan Team in Silk Path Sapa

Silk Path Sapa's pool

Thanks to all of the natural conditions and diverse activities you can join, Sapa is indeed one of the family-friendly destinations in Vietnam. Let's prepare your luggage and travel to Sapa!

Refer to our Sapa travel guide here: Everything you should know before traveling to Sapa.

Hoi An Ancient town 

The fourth destination in the list of family-friendly destinations in Vietnam is Hoi An Ancient Town. Until now, the town has become a peaceful and beautiful town surrounded by the “Thu Bon” river.  

Hoi An Ancient Town

Visiting Hoi An, you should not miss An Bang Beach, a hidden and enjoyable beach, 4 km away from Hoian town. The beach has a beautiful coast stretched with fine sand and fresh blue seawater, ideal for swimming and beach relaxing activities.

An Bang Beach

Below is the list of things to do with kids in Hoian and An Bang Beach

• Soaking up the sun on An Bang beach
• Boating on the Thu Bon River

Boating on the Thu Bon River

• Joining a local cooking class
• Participating in a lantern-making class
• Cycling around Hoi An Ancient Town, and the rural areas where there are endless vegetation and farms
• Watching a water puppet show

Coming to Hoi An, your family can choose to stay in one of the hotels and resorts below.  

• Anantara Hoian Resort

Set in French colonial-style buildings on the banks of the Thu Bon River, this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from Hoi An Cathedral. Sleek, airy rooms offer minibars, satellite TV, and tea and coffeemakers, as well as free Wi-Fi and living areas with sofas. All have balconies with pool/garden views. Suites add separate living rooms; some have sunken tubs and river views. Dining options include a high-end seafood restaurant, a casual cafe, and a poolside snack bar, as well as private dining. Breakfast is free. There's also a spa, a landscaped outdoor pool, and yoga. River cruises are offered from a private jetty.

Anantara Hoi An Resort

Anantara Resort's Swimming Pool

Anantara Resort's Deluxe Garden View Suite

• Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Hoian

Only a stone’s throw away from the ancient trading port of Hoi An, where colorful markets, shops, old buildings, and temples await exploration, the Four Seasons Nam Hai is a perfect choice for families with younger children. Each villa has outstanding views across white sands out to the ocean and offers a personal butler service. For children 4-12 years old, there is a fantastic complimentary kids' club with a huge selection of organized games, explorations, and activities like kite-making, baking, or learning Vietnamese. The resort also offers a babysitting service, and children’s menus and mealtimes can be adjusted to suit your family’s needs.

Four Seasons The Resort Nam Hai

Cooking Class at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai

Kids Corner at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai

Nha Trang - a coastal city that your kids will fall in love with

Nha Trang deserves to be one of the most family-friendly destinations in Vietnam because of its famous azure beaches and recreational complexes. The city has been famous for a hassle-free family vacation recently. Vinpearl Land Nha Trang is undoubtedly the perfect location for parents and kids who love seaside getaways and thrilling urban life. You just need to ride a cable car from the city center, you can reach Vinpearl Land, which is the vibrant island of Vietnam. It owns a giant theme park, entertainment centers, massive shopping malls, and a beautiful beach that attracts all families. The place is a perfect choice for swimming, under-watering games, and beach leisure. 

Nha Trang Beach

Vinpearl Land Nha Trang

Nha Trang Fishing Village

For more things to do with your children in Nha Trang, you can refer to the article: Experiences with kids in Nha Trang.

Traveling to Nha Trang with your family, which hotel should you choose to stay at? Here is the list of friendly hotels you can choose from.

• The Anam - Long Beach near Nha Trang

The Anam Resort Nha Trang

The Anam consists of clusters of rooms and villas spread throughout the resort’s tropical grounds. You can find many activities for all family members, such as watersports, tennis, volleyball, golf, and sunrise yoga classes on the lawn overlooking the sea. There is also a fantastic kids' club with a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor activities. In addition to the three pools, the resort has a beautiful beach with internationally certified lifeguards patrolling throughout the day, so you can rest easy knowing your children will be safe while playing in the sparkling waters. While here you must go to Anam's main restaurant Indochine. On Wednesdays, five staff mothers come in to cook their favorite local dishes for guests, a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Pool Villa The Resort An Nam

Cooking class in the Anam Resort

Dad and son in the Anam

Watching a movie in the Anam

• Amiana Resort Nha Trang: 

Amiana Resort Nha Trang

Set on Nha Trang Bay, this chic beachfront resort is 10 km from Nha Trang train station. Elegant rooms feature beamed ceilings, as well as sleek indoor/outdoor bathrooms with stone tubs. All come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and minibars, plus terraces. Posh villas add living rooms and bay views. Upgraded villas have kitchens and some offer pools. Breakfast is complimentary. There's an elegant international restaurant with bay views, plus 2 bars. An infinity pool overlooks the bay, and there's a seawater pool and a private beach. Water sports, a gym, tennis, and a kids' club are available, along with a serene spa.

Amiana Resort's restaurant

Amiana Resort's Villa Ocean Pool

Private fishing tour at the Amiana Resort

Jetski at the Amiana Resort

• Fusion Resort Nha Trang - Nha Trang

Fusion Resort Nha Trang

Informal, relaxed, and intimate, the Fusion Resort is the perfect place for your family to unwind. This stylish hotel is especially family-centric and can accommodate your family with ease and grace. The enormous infinity pool The Spa is pivotal to the resort, a peaceful haven to escape to at any time of the day. Spa and Wellness are included in the daily rate. Indulge in daily massages, facials, scrubs, or manicures. The resort also has a full kids' club program with an outdoor pool with slide access, trampolines, zip lines, and tunnels. Beyond the Spa and kids' clubs, guests can enjoy diving, snorkeling, boat trips, and golf. There’s a babysitting service available if you would like to have a nice supper out and leave your children in the capable hands of specially-trained nannies.

Beachfront villa at Fusion Resort

Water slide for kid at the Fusion Resort

Outdoor area for kids at the Fusion Resort

With all of the activities offered and the diverse choice of hotels and resorts, there is no doubt that Nha Trang is one of the most family-friendly destinations in Vietnam. Why don't you take your kids here and enjoy an unforgettable trip?

Ho Chi Minh City

The city surrounding the Saigon River is the biggest city in Vietnam and is also among the family-friendly destinations in Vietnam. From world-class museums and Vietnam's tallest skyscrapers to fragrant, incense-filled temples and street food stalls that recall old Saigon, this former French colonial city is well worth at least three or four days of your family holiday. On the other hand, from Ho Chi Minh City, visitors will easily move to the calmer surroundings of the  Mekong Delta and quiet beaches such as Muine Beach or Phu Quoc Island.

Saigon Centre Post Office

Independence Palace Saigon

Below is the list of things to do with kids in Ho Chi Minh City. 

• Exploring the most beautiful sightseeing places of the city, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum.

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

• Learning more about local Saigon with a visit to the “Chinatown” – or “Cho Lon” - a place of huge historical and cultural significance for Chinese people here.

Binh Tay Market

• Discovering the Cu Chi tunnels to see how the old Viet Cong soldiers eat, live, and fight underground during wartime. The children will experience the real feelings of crawling up and down into the tunnels and understanding part of Vietnam's war history.

Cu Chi Tunnels

• Riding on a Vespa Adventures to see Saigon After Dark: This Saigon night tour is part night excursion, part street food adventure. Experience Saigon nightlife the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter. This kind of activity recently is the most wanted activity of a family holiday in Vietnam.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article: Top 05 experiences with children in Saigon.

Also, let’s find detailed information about these hotels in Ho Chi Minh City below.

• An Lam Saigon

An Lam Retreats Saigon

Sitting on the banks of the Saigon River, the An Lam is peaceful and unique. The rooms feature traditional Vietnamese and French touches. This hotel is a low-key alternative for families who don’t want to stay in the city center. In addition to exploring exciting Saigon, members of the family who want to stay back at the hotel can spend the day in the pampering spa, enjoying a cookery lesson, taking part in yoga, or relaxing around the pool. Reconvene after a day of personalized activities and dine at the Luc Binh restaurant. Serving à la carte Vietnamese and French cuisine, the restaurant looks out to the river. Get there early, so your family can dine outside and share stories from your day.

An Lam Pool Suite

Cooking class at the An Lam Retreats Saigon

• Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon has an outstanding location on the banks of the Saigon River. The hotel hosts 336 air-conditioned and nicely appointed rooms and suites, all of them furnished in a stylish contemporary way, provided with top-of-the-range amenities including wired high-speed internet, mini-bar, flat-screen satellite television, and a lot more.

Mui Ne 

The last destination in the top 07 family-friendly Destinations in Vietnam is Mui Ne, belonging to Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province. The tremendous great white-crested waves and Muine’s strong wind are heaven for teenagers and kids to go surfing or kitesurfing. In addition, Mui Ne’s sand dunes have miraculous beautiful colors. One part of these sand dunes has a red color, while the other has a white color, which is an exciting phenomenon for travelers, especially kids, and teenagers. Taking a sunset jeep tour to these sand dunes or playing games with the sands here should not be missed on your seaside getaway holiday with kids. 

Mui Ne Beach

Below is the list of things to do with kids Mui Ne.

• Soaking up the sun or (learning to) kitesurf on the beach
• Taking a jeep tour on the red and white sand dunes

Red Sand Dunes Mui Ne

• Visiting the Po Shanu Towers

Po Shanu Tower Mui Ne

• Chasing down the Fairy Stream
•  Visiting Mui Ne fishing village

Mui Ne fishing village

Besides, let’s choose from the resorts in Mui Ne below.

• The Sailing Club Resort Muine

This tranquil resort on a white sand beach is 4 km from Sea Links Golf & Country Club. Chic rooms with airy, tropical-inspired decor offer free Wi-Fi, flat screens and safes, plus mosquito nets and furnished verandas. Bungalows feature open-air bathrooms with marble tubs and handmade brass basins; some include private gardens. A 3-bedroom villa has a kitchenette, a bar, and a living/dining area. Breakfast is complimentary. Other amenities include a day spa and an outdoor pool. Tours and cooking classes are offered.

Sailing Club Muine

Sailing Club Muine

• Bamboo Village Beach Resort and Spa

Bamboo Village Resort Muine

This upscale resort is 4 km from Sea Links Golf & Country Club and 13 km from the Red Sand Dunes. Featuring wood floors, the airy rooms and cottages offer free Wi-Fi, cable TV, minifridges, and balconies/terraces. Suites add pool views. Bungalows include sitting areas, plus pool or beach access. Children aged four and under stay at no charge with an adult. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a laid-back beachfront restaurant. Amenities include two outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a private beach with a chic lounge. Besides, there are gardens, a playground, and a spa with an exercise room and yoga.

Bamboo Village Resort's beachfront bungalow

Bamboo Village Resort's swimming pool

In conclusion, Vietnam is a beautiful destination for all ages of travelers. The country is attractive to not only adults, elders, couples, and friends, but also parents and kids. The top 07  family-friendly destinations in Vietnam we mention above prove this point. If you want to have a complete experience for your family, let's refer to our family tour packages below.

Vietnam Family Adventure

Family-friendly Hanoi Getaway

Central Vietnam Family Adventure

Saigon Family Getaway

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@handspan.com if you are looking for a trip to Vietnam with your children.