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Interesting experiences for family to join when in Vietnam

Isn’t Vietnam supposed to be a relaxing destination these coming days? That may be true to some extents if you only go to the beaches in the south with Phu Quoc, Mui Ne, Nha Trang, but if you turn your focus to the inland regions along the countries, you will be amazed and truly feel like living in a different world

Explore the unique ethnic minority life in Sapa

Taking a night train to Sapa, your children will be amazed by the colorful and lively life of ethnic minority in the mountainous Sapa. Your family can choose to stay in the home of local people, live in the fresh air, admire the magnificent natural beauty of terraced field and enjoy the peaceful life of the remote area. There are so much waiting for your family to discover after all. Read More »

Overnight cruising, go kayaking, visiting floating villages in Halong Bay

Known as one of the beautiful World Heritage Sites, Halong by is typically one of the first things to mention when people planning a trip to Vietnam. With the limestone islands, the exciting experience of go kayaking and swimming in magnificent landscape, the stay in modern cruise, the memory of your family with Halong Bay will be more and more unforgettable Read More »

Learn about history and culture in Hanoi City, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue Old Citadel

A trip to Vietnam will help your kids to learn a variety of the long Vietnam history and local life. From visiting the Ethnic Minority in Hanoi and explore the life of 54 minorities in Vietnam, to the Imperial Citadel in Hue and experience how the king and royal members lived in the old time.
Your family can also take a trip to the War Museum and Cu Chi tunnel, and try to fit your body to the small hole as the Vietnam Soldier had to get in and fight for the independence. A trip to floating mighty Mekong Delta, a trek to Sapa and stay at a home of local ethnic residents, don’t hesitate to localize your travel, your family will live another life in Vietnam Read More »

Experience traditional folk art with Water Puppet Show, A O Show

There are many ways to explore the traditional life of the local residents and Vietnam has a variety of lovely options offered. For a unique folk art, when travelling to the North, the Water Puppet Show will tell your children about the long history of Vietnam with lovely puppet, nice folk music and exciting water performance.

Whilst in the South, you can explore the beauty if of Vietnamese life in both the countryside and the country's urbanization by a mix of bamboo cirque, acrobatic acts, contemporary dance and theatrical visual art. Both types of show are incredibly different to the other, and it’s guaranteed your curious kids will have a lot to talk about! Read More »

Relax in sunny beaches in Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Mui Ne…

What is more relaxing than letting the beach white-topped wave of Hoi An, Nha Trang, Mui Ne or Phu Quoc to ease all your busy stress sparing time of your Vietnam Family Holiday in the stunning beach under the blue sky.
Most of beaches in Vietnam are very safe for children to swim and play many sport activities: wind surfing in Mui Ne, scuba diving in Nha Trang and kite running in Hoi An. Moreover, the luxury resorts, modern hotels will bring the parents a romantic time in the holiday. Read More »

Taste the fresh delicious local foods

Whether tasting the food in fine-dining restaurant, or enjoying a meal at a local farm in the outskirts of town, or having meal in the street vendor, the superb food will meet the demand of your family members and never let you down.
The favorite dishes in Vietnam that appeal many customers can be suggested as: Pho, Banh Xeo (rice flour cake with pork, shrimp, onions and bean sprouts), spring roll and seafood.
Fresh, Flavorful, Tasty – Will you try? Read More »

Make friends with friendly locals

Among numerous attractive remarks, our Vietnam has great pride in a precious treasure: the people. When travelling to vietnam, you will easily meet warm, kind and caring residents who loves to smile and help your family on the roads. They will be very willing to help you if you would like to find any street vendor, or show you the way back to your hotel, or greeting and smile with your children and help them to learn how to cook and taste the local cuisine. Read More »

Have tremendous fun in theme parks

A day in amusement park is a fantastic day out for everyone in your whole family. A day in the Vinpearl Nha Trang Amusement Park with 6000m2 Water Park, thrilling rides for the adventure lover or a trip to Phu Quoc Safari and watching the wild animals will a joyful memory for every member when they miss their Vietnam Family Holday Read More »

Top hotels and resorts for your family holiday in Vietnam

Knowing that living as parents, you will find it hard to truly relax until you know your lovely kids are safe, happy, and occupied. When it comes time to take a vacation, especially in Vietnam, let’s take a consideration into our suggested list. These properties have been selected for their exceptional facilities, as well as their comfy lodgings and variety of programs, and the very helpful staff to help parents and young children find home away from home.

Hanoi + Oriental Suites Hotel

A boutique hotel in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter with friendly staff, this can be one of the ideal choice for affordable price and qualified service

Suitable Halong Bay Cruises for your family holiday

One of the must-see when visiting Vietnam, Halong Bay – the World Heritage site, the cruise bay trip with kids will appeal your family more than just touching the beach. The time will be a memorable story with a mixture of outdoor activities: go kayaking, go swimming, visiting caves and relaxation on board.
These following cruises are selected between numerous choices for family trip, and let see how they earned top scores with travelers in Halong Bay

Economy + Swan Cruise

Just imagine how beautiful of swan cruises are nicely sailling pass an amazing dragon bay of Halong with professtional hospital services are being care by well training staff and crew members on board that will promise a great cruising holiday in Halong bay.

Frequently asked questions about Vietnam Family Holidays

Is there any differences between your classic tour and family holiday ?

Yes. We know that the children will require different kinds of activities than the old customers, family demands are not the same as a group of young travelers. There are surely differences between our classic product and the Vietnam Family Holiday packages. The service such as activities, rooms, hotels will be chosen based on the family needs, the pace and range of activities will be looked after in terms of a suitable trip for our children

Will our family join any group in the holiday?

Our service is a private tour so only your family will be on the trip. The car, guide, room is a private service to make sure the private and the comfort for our family. Moreover, as a private trip, the schedule is very flexible for us. If your children need time to relax, or you would like to start the our later, don’t hesitate to share us for a more comfortable trip.

Is it possible for the whole family to stay in one room?

Yes. Normally almost of all hotels will provide a large family room for a family to fit. Moreover, if we have special requirement such as the connecting rooms not only to keep your kids in control but still have the own privacy for the parents, feel free to share us for a better service for the holiday.

Is the guide friendly with kids?

Yes – our Vietnam Family Holiday tour guide are all experienced in working with children. They are friendly, helpful and have a great empathy with the children.

What is the minimum age for children to join the tour?

Although our tour is very flexible and we can customize the program for our family, sometimes if the children are too small, they cannot totally enjoy the trip. Our staff will take care of the logistic to ensure that your trip runs smoothly, but parents must be responsible for children at all times.

Is there any discount for children?

Yes. The discount amount depends on your children ages. Sometimes the discount is 30 – 50%, but in some cases your children can travel for free. Don’t hesitate to share our travel consultants your children ages and the special requirement for them to get the most appealing rate and helpful arrangement as possible

Planning Tips for your Vietnam family holidays

Best time and weather in Vietnam

When considering time to go to Vietnam, it poses a difficult question to get the best answer as there is not really a right or wrong time to visit Vietnam without experiencing not only the sunny days but some rain in different quantities.
Known as a tropical climate country, Vietnam is typically humid and hot, the temperature and weather can change considerably along the country. While there is monsoon in the North and people need wearing layers of sweaters and jacket in the mountainous North, many visitors are still enjoying the Southern sunny beaches.
As the locals, our travel consultants are very happy to share you the recommendation for a most suitable schedule. Make sure that you have told our staff your wishes and we will try our best to assist you better.

Physical Demands for children

The itinerary and the time frame is designed based on the balance of activities and relaxation then it is not too hard for kids to join and play during the tour at the most comfort. As the schedule is outlined based on the general knowledge and experience while working with kids, it would be much better if parents can take consideration into the itinerary and share us any of your idea for the most suitable itinerary for our family.

Vietnam Visa for family members (Air, Cruise)

A Passport with more than six months validity and Vietnam Visa is required for most foreigners who are willing to come to Vietnam. Please check with the Vietnamese embassy in your country to get Vietnam Visa prior to your departure.
In case you would like to get a Vietnam Visa on Arrival at the airport, we can support our family to arrange the Vietnam Visa Approval Letter. When receiving it, you will print and show it when arriving at the airport, paying the stamp fee and get Vietnam Visa. Vietnam Visa On Arrival is only accepted for the air entry.
Please kindly contact with our travel consultant for a better advice regarding the Vietnam Visa Service.

Suitable clothes when travelling to Vietnam

You will join various activities in the trip to Vietnam, so light clothes maybe recommended. Moreover, the weather can change and the temperature can vary among the places. Don’t forget to get the tips to prepare clothes from our travel consultants

Money in Vietnam, Food in Vietnam

The currency in Vietnam is Vietnam Dong. You can easily exchange the money in the booth at the airport, or in some stores in the Old Quarter. Your guide will help you with that, no worries
The food in Vietnam is now become more and more popular in the world and many travelers fall in love with the local dishes when visiting Vietnam. With Vietnam Family Holiday packages, we try to introduce the local delicious dishes to families with qualified quality. If there is any food requirement or special diet, we will try our best to fulfill the request, so make sure to advise us when making the booking

The Best Vietnam beaches for family to relax

Beautiful beach is not to be missed in any family holiday plan, and especially when in Vietnam. With long sandy beaches, filled with spectacular coconut, relaxing at the beach with a delicious, freshly prepared refreshing cocktail and watching your kids playing with the winds and waves, you will certainly find paradise here. Let’s take a look at some of the best beaches for family in Vietnam

Phu Quoc Beaches

For families who love the tranquility and peaceful moments, Phu Quoc will be mentioned as one of the most suitable places for your vacation.

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is famous for its extraordinary beauty with unspoiled white-sand beaches and quaint fishing villages. Customers can easily take direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi Capital to get there.

Visiting to this beautiful islands, your family will have chance to not only enjoy the charming sunny beaches, relax in the glorious resorts with the scenic views over the islands, but taste delicious seafood with affordable price. More interestingly, your families can choose to discover the charming island in different forms: from cycling tours along the winding roads, go scuba diving around the coral reefs, take a trip to the historic Phu Quoc prison and learn about the history, or experience the daily life of fishermen with a stop at a traditional fish sauce factory to see how to made the Phu Quoc fish sauce. Read More »

Nha Trang Beaches

Known as a metropolitan coastal beautiful city and a center of politic, economy, culture, technology, science and tourism of Khanh Hoa Province with a favorable climate by nature with a fast social development, Nha Trang is listed among the most famous seaside towns of Vietnam for beach lover year round.

Your family will be offered the most relaxing holiday with lovely white-sand beaches and interesting scuba diving activities. Ocean ecosystem will surprise your kids by beautiful views of coral reefs, flooded forests, sea-grasses inhabited with a diverse of marine creatures. National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam is a perfect place for young travelers who want to explore the secret of aquatic animals ranging from the popular species to the rare ones such as sharks, turtles, sea horses, lion fish.

Otherwise, many islands in remote area such as Mun Island, Nhieu Island or Tam Island will surprise you by the charming unspoiled natural beauty ecosystem, a tropical green forest surrounding romantic stretching white sand.
The modern resorts and hotels hear will provide your family the entirely relaxing holiday with modern spas, in-ground pools, private space and excellent restaurants. Read More »

Mui Ne Beaches

About 04 hours of driving from busy Ho Chi Minh City, we will arrive in Mui Ne beaches. Set on a coastal seductive southeastern part of Vietnam, belongs to Binh Thuan province, Mui Ne has been quickly favored by tropical beaches and strong sea breezes, especially kite-surfing and wind-surfing in the magnificent sand dunes.

Your kids will love Mui Ne and will like to stay here more as there is joyful moment to play kite-surfing with strong winds and choppy waves, try to play sand sliding in a fairy sandy area with orange sand look like a hill with slopping sides. Wonderfully warm water is also perfect for swimming in the early morning. A day tour to get around the town, pass by the quiet fishing village of the local, or a beautiful little stream called the Fairy Stream will bring your family meaningful time together, not just relax but also time to learn more about the various daily life of local people.

Along with sunlight, white sand shaded by coconut trees and teeming blue water, what attracts customers to Mui Ne is the very fresh local sea food which is well-prepared and can be found in surrounding restaurants. Some offers you local dishes while the others pleasure you with European, Russian or Japanese cuisines. Read More »

Danang Beaches

According to CNN Travel, Danang – the place tourists usually visit as a hopping-off point for the nearby heritage town of Hoi An, is acquiring the reputation as Vietnam's top beach destination.

Danang has been known as one of the most developed vacation destinations in Vietnam for family holiday with a large number of white sandy beaches as well as leading luxurious resorts of famous international hotel chains including Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Premier Village Danang Resort, NamAn Retreat, Fusion Maia Resort and Pullman Danang Beach Resort.

Moreover, besides stunning beaches with numerous sport activities, with easy access to prime sights and attractions such as Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Holly land, magnificent Hai Van Pass and some well known golf courses, Danang is gaining in more and more popularity among many beach choices for Family Holiday in Vietnam. Read More »

Con Dao Beaches

Con Dao Island which is located 80 km off the coast of southern Vietnam is a remote island of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. It has the first recognized marine Ramsar Site in Vietnam – Con Dao national park - a source of rich marine biodiversity and habitat of many plants and wild animals which is endemic in Vietnam and South East Asia.

Furthermore, it is actually a beach lover’s paradise. Con Dao Island is a breathtaking location for swimming, diving and snorkeling for all families to the island. The superb visibility, the amazing profuse coral, and the spectacular marine life will extremely impress you and your kids. Read More »

Major festival and events for your family in Vietnam

Combining a holiday trip with a local festival, your family will not only spare time to explore a new culture, but also enjoy one of the bursting moments with color and happiness. So which festival and events that your family can take a consideration for the plan?

Firework Festival in Danang

At the end of April, when visiting Danang, visitors will have chance to see the annual Danang International Fireworks Competition with the participation of 3-4 international competitors and the host - Danang City.

Particular themes will be selected in every year. On the occasion of international fireworks competition, visitors will experience a colorful party of firework performances on Han River, Danang City whose scenery is the most beautiful and majestic ever by night. Moreover, a number of recreational activities such as art performance, fireworks photo exhibition and water sports will surely bring tourists an exciting festival and deep impression on that charming riverside city. Read More »

Flower Festival in Dalat

Flower Festival is the biggest festival in this romantic love land. Coming to Dalat at this beautiful festival time, your family will be impressed by the breathtaking beauty of hundred kinds of flower with unique demonstration. Once visiting Dalat - “the city of thousands flowers”, especially in the colorful exhibition time, your family will have one of the most relaxing time in the colorful city with favorable climate and beautiful sightseeing. Read More »

Full Moon Festival in Hoi An

On the 14th day of lunar months, the ancient Hoi An will turn off the lamp and light up the dark by flickering candlelight, multi-colored lanterns. Your family arriving in the ancient town will be lost in a magical space under the shade of lanterns in numerous alleys featuring handicraft products, costumes, broidery pictures and stones.

After wonderful nighttime wandering around the town, family members can enjoy local specialties and street foods like cao lau, chicken rice, or corn sweet soup, bean cake or peanut sweets made by local people. Read More »

Tet Holiday in Vietnam

Tet Holiday is the most important festival in Vietnam. In this special occasion, all the family members will try their best to come back home for family reunion after a hard working year. It marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, and festivities will occur throughout the country after that. Coming to Vietnam this time is your precious chance to explore the way local inhabitants prepare for the Tet Holiday, such as: decoration, traditional foods, and the flower market. Read More »

Top 10 Vietnamese foods to try during Vietnam family holiday

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home." - James A. Michener
When travelling to Vietnam, many travelers fall in love with the food, not only from the fine-dining restaurant, but also in the local street vendor. Try to taste some Vietnam local cuisine and the tasty flavor may make you may really miss us when coming back to your home country

Pho

How would your holiday to Vietnam be completed without Pho ? Easily to be found in many streets in Vietnam, Pho consists of rice noodles, a light of beef of chicken, some green herbs. Simple but tasty, and available at all meals

Bun Cha

A Hanoi specialty that appeals to even the US President Obama in his recent visit to Vietnam in 2016: Bun Cha - with fatty pork grilled on a charcoal brazier and noodle served with fresh herb, bean sprouts and a slightly sweetish sauce.

Banh Xeo

Banh Xeo is one of the most favorite dishes of tourists when coming to Vietnam. It is made with rice flour, coconut milk, egg, and then fried with pork, shrimp, and a bunch of bean sprouts, and to complete the dish, you will wrap up the cake with lettuce or the rice paper.
Even don’t miss the chance to make a do-it-yourself banh xeo when joining the tour to rural area in Hoi An Ancient Town, you will be surprised by your cooking talent and the delicious flavor Read More »

Banh Mi

Your trip to Vietnam can be much localized when tasting Banh Mi – one of the most popular dishes of all classes in Vietnam. The children eat Banh Mi as the breakfast before going to school, the office staff can choose Banh Mi for their lunch, the young boys have Banh Mi after his soccer match in the afternoon, and the night-shift worker can bring Banh Mi to have energy for working.
You can choose your own favorite fillings like pork belly, fish cakes, meatballs, egg, creamy pate and veggies: carrots, cilantro, cucumber, chili sauces. Maybe a pretty magical dish is waiting for you to explore. Read More »

Fresh Spring Roll (Nem Cuon / Goi Cuon)

A refreshing change from the usual fried dishes, with a simple recipe, tourist can add grated carrots and bean sprouts, shrimp, pork, and herbs then wrap over and rolling the fillings and don’t forget to dip into the sweet sauce. It is said that you are tasting a relaxing summer in your mouth, isn’t it ?

Fried Spring Roll (Nem Ran)

Vietnamese spring rolls are not made as daily dishes in every Vietnam families’ meals but are prepared on important occasions like Tet Holiday, or exclusive family reunion time, or when welcoming special guests. Besides carrot, bean sprout, dried noodle and egg, the minced pork as main ingredients can be replaced with either minced beef or minced seafood, depending on your choice. Don’t forget the fish sauce used as a dip for spring roll and you will be surprised by the harmony of ingredient in your mouth. Read More »

Cao Lau

When coming to Hoi An, don’t miss the chance to try Cao Lau - a special traditional dish that cannot be found anywhere outside the town. More than a mixture of the yellow steamed noodle, pork, and local herb, Cao Lau holds great mystery about the origin: only secret family recipe, with the water from Ba Le well and the local special ash from Cham Island, the dish deserve the attention of your family when enjoying Vietnam Holiday Read More »

Cha Ca

Enjoy the unique experience of making a wonderful dish right in your table. Your children will be surely excited about creating the dishes themselves by rolling many things together: vegetables, rice noodles, with peanuts, onion, shrimp sauce and especially delicious fried sliced fishes which have been processed complicatedly to maintain the fresh with numerous ingredients for the excellent taste. Read More »

Mi Quang

It doesn’t matter what ingredients to chose: pork, shrimp, chicken, snakehead fish, jellyfish or a vegetarian option, filled with a secret mix sauce, rice crackers, lemon, peanuts and fresh local herbs, Mi Quang is one of the greatest local noodles that is worth tasting in your Vietnam Family Holiday. Read More »

Hue Beef Vermicelli Noodle (Bun Bo Hue)

A popular Vietnamese dish containing rice noodle and beef which is greatly favored for spicy, sour, salty and sweet balance that your family can choose for every meal.

Cooking classes to attend when in Vietnam family holiday

From North to South, from native inhabitants to foreign friends, we believe that a cooking class is always an interesting way to live as the local. Introducing the Vietnamese food culture, our hands-on course will giving you with a memorable recipe to bring home