Do you want to enjoy a family vacation in Vietnam? Do you want to get more information before traveling to Vietnam with your children? Let’s learn about how to enjoy a great family vacation in Vietnam with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Family Vacation in Vietnam

The article will include these pieces of information below.

Getting around Vietnam with your family

Before taking a family vacation in Vietnam, you should know about the means of transportation you will use during the trip, especially if you travel with your children. There are many ways to get from a destination to other places in Vietnam. However, planes, trains, shuttle buses, and limousines are some means of transportation that Handspan highly recommends. Let’s find some detailed information about each way.

Airplanes

Flying is the most common and efficient way to travel around Vietnam. Especially if you are on a family vacation with your children, you should choose airplanes to save time and energy. Currently, there are nine international airports over 22 airports in Vietnam. 

Noi Bai International Airport

Trains

Traveling by train is also a good choice for a family vacation in Vietnam. Although it takes longer than traveling by plane, you will have a chance to admire Vietnam’s charming scenery from the North to the South with “Reunification Express” trains. These trains run from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and stop at many major cities in Vietnam and vice versa. You can book the train ticket directly at the railway station. Otherwise, you can refer here for more detailed information about the train turns suitable with your itinerary. 

Hanoi Railway Station

Shuttle buses/ coaches 

To travel around the regions, for example, from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, Hue to Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne, etc., you can use shuttle buses, coaches, or limousines. You can have various choices of coach brands full of equipment, such as Wifi, USB charge, and television. To book the bus ticket, you can go directly to the bus station, and contact the coach companies. 

If you would like to have your own space to travel with your family, you can book private tours and transportation. Please contact the Handspan team for more detailed information about the family vacation in Vietnam!

The best destinations for a family vacation in Vietnam

Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is one of the ideal destinations for a family vacation in Vietnam. Coming here, you and your children will have a chance to learn about the culture and history of Vietnam. The city has not only exciting activities and attractions for adults but also children and teenagers as well.

Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi

Below are some things to do with your children in Hanoi.

• Watching a water puppet show in the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
• Enjoying a circus show in the Hanoi Centre Circus
• Visiting the Temple of Literature
• Wandering in the Hanoi Old Quarter
• Trying Hanoi’s local dishes
• Joining a cooking class
• Visiting the Bat Trang Ceramics Village

You and your family can deeply understand Hanoi's water puppet arts under the Cheo melodies or folk songs in the Northern Delta of Vietnam, enjoy the fantastic circus performances, and the uniqueness of Vietnam’s architectural works through these activities. Besides, you can learn about Hanoi’s life, culture, and people, try Hanoi's rich and sophisticated cuisine, etc. 

Hanoi water puppet show

Hanoi Temple of Literature

Hang Ma Street

For more detailed information about each activity, you can refer to the article: The top 07 things to do with kids in Hanoi. 

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, is also an exciting destination for a family vacation in Vietnam. Besides famous attractions, there are many places and activities suitable for children of all ages.

Saigon Independence Palace

Let’s find out some experiences with children in Saigon you should not miss. 

• Visiting Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Thao Cam Vien Saigon) 

Visiting Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you will have a chance to learn about animal life, join some exciting games in the children’s playground, and drop in a flora and fauna museum.

Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens 

• Exploring Artinus 3D Art Museum Saigon

Artinus 3D Art Museum is one of the ideal attractions to have unforgettable experiences with children in Saigon. Coming to the museum, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in hundreds of 3D paintings and interiors with different feelings. 

• Playing in Dam Sen Park Saigon

There are two areas inside the park: Dam Sen Water Park and Dam Sen Cultural Park. Each of the areas has different attractive games and characteristics, suitable for all ages. If you travel with your family, you should not miss exploring both of them. 

Dam Sen Park

• Immersing in Suoi Tien Ecotourism Area

Coming to this ecotourism area, you and your family can join the activities below.

For more detailed information, please refer to the article: The top 05 experiences with children in Saigon you should not miss.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is suitable for a family vacation in Vietnam with its mild weather climate and charming sceneries.

Diep Son Island in Nha Trang

Coming to Nha Trang, besides immersing in crystal beaches, you will also have a chance to join the activities below. 

• Joining exciting games in Vinpearl Land Nha Trang

Dropping in the park is one of the exciting experiences with family in Nha Trang. This entertainment complex includes indoor, and outdoor recreation, water parks, aquarium, art performance, and 4D movies.

• Visiting the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam

Visiting the museum, you can enjoy exploring the on-land ocean, admiring the fossil skeleton, and visiting the indoor and outdoor aquarium. 

National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam

• Taking the mud bath in I-Resort Nha Trang

I-resort Nha Trang, 8 kilometers from the city center, is one of three famous mineral mud bathing resorts in Nha Trang. There are many different sizes of soaking tubs here; therefore, you can choose the right bathtub for your family without having to pair with other groups.

• Playing water games in Phu Dong Water Park

Coming to Phu Dong Water Park, you will have the opportunity to play exciting games in the game zone, immerse yourself in the water park, and visit the bustling night market. 

• Exploring Yang Bay Eco-tourism sites

Yang Bay Eco-tourism site is located on a hill 100 meters above sea level. It attracts tourists by the wild beauties of the ancient forests, waterfalls, and airy space.

Yang Bay Eco-tourism sites

• Snorkeling and watching coral reefs on Mun Island

It will be interesting to join water activities such as diving, scuba diving to watch coral reefs, sightseeing by boats with a glass bottom, or walking below the sea on Mun Island. 

Snorkeling in Nha Trang

• Discovering Monkey Island

Monkey Island is one of the most favorite islands in Nha Trang for kids. It is a small island in Nha Phu Bay, 15 kilometers to the North of the city center of Nha Trang.

Monkey Island in Nha Trang

Let’s travel to Nha Trang and enjoy the best relaxation time with your family! For more information, you can refer to the article: Experiences with kids in Nha Trang. 

Hoi An

Hoi An is a city in Quang Nam Province, attracting tourists with its mossy and ancient beauties. This destination is exceptionally ideal for a family vacation in Vietnam, thanks to its tranquility.

Hoi An Ancient Town

Below are some activities in Hoi An you should not miss to enjoy with your family.

• Wandering along small streets

When coming to the ancient town, the most exciting thing is wandering along small roads, looking at old tiled houses, and enjoying a glass of scented lotus water. 

Hoi An Ancient Town

• Cycling around the ancient town and surrounding villages

Hoi An is an ideal destination for cycling with a mild climate and charming sceneries. It is incredibly fascinating to explore the ancient town by bike to small alleys or along the Hoai River or even further to green rice fields when you are in Hoian.

• Immersing yourself in the beach and enjoying seafood

Hoi An is a coastal town surrounded by the sea; therefore, many beautiful beaches run from the North to the East. Two of the most beautiful and famous beaches are An Bang and Cua Dai. It is just about 10 minutes of cycling from the center of the town to the beach.

An Bang Beach

• Experiencing being a farmer

You and your family will absolutely feel interested in the work of a farmer in Hoi An. You will have a chance to grow trees together, and take care of flowers, plants, soil, buffaloes, cows, etc.

Let’s travel to Hoi An and have unforgettable experiences with your family! 

Travel tips for a family vacation in Vietnam

Before traveling to a destination, the most important thing is to get knowledge about that destination and prepare yourself some necessary items for the whole trip. Below are some travel tips for a family vacation in Vietnam that Handspan highly recommends for you. 

Learning about Vietnam’s weather before your trip

Like most places, the weather in Vietnam varies from location to location, even during the season. While the North and the Centre of Vietnam have four seasons with different characteristics, the South of Vietnam has only dry and rainy seasons. Therefore, you should be sure to double-check the weather in the areas you will travel to avoid unexpected weather breaking your trip. 

Planning your destination before traveling

You should consider the destination and means of transportation that are suitable for your family members. For example, if you have children under 05 years old, you should not transfer too much in a short time and should skip adventurous attractions and activities. Instead, you can choose to relax in the resorts, parks with play spaces, gardens, swimming pools, and beaches. Children will not only have a chance to play with their parents but also interact with nature.

Booking the service in advance

After planning the destination, you should get information about the accommodations, and services you will use during your trip. For instance, if you are going to travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, you should book the flight or train ticket in advance. Besides, you should choose the hotels, and resorts in Ho Chi Minh City before traveling. For other destinations, you should also get some detailed information about the services. 

Preparing the luggage before the trip

Traveling with family, especially with children, you will absolutely have a lot of luggage. Below are some belongings you should bring for a family vacation in Vietnam.

• VISA & passports

You should be sure that you will not forget your VISA and passports anywhere. Otherwise, you will catch up with many problems in Vietnam. 

• Children’s clothes and adult clothes

You should arrange your clothes and children’s clothes and choose suitable clothes corresponding to the weather. For example, if you travel in the summer, you should choose cool clothes, good sweat absorption, and some long clothes. 

• Accompanying necessary equipment

Hats, glasses, sunscreen, anti-mosquito spray, and insect bite cream are indispensable. In addition, if you are more careful, you can bring some medicine, fever-reducing paste, anti-diarrheal medicine, bandages, etc. 

Besides the above equipment, of course, you should be sure that you have brought a camera to capture every moment of your family. 

In conclusion, you have just learned some information about a family vacation in Vietnam through this article. Please contact the Handspan team for more details. Hope that you will have memorable experiences in Vietnam with your family!