Family Vacation to Vietnam and the Best Things To See And Do

Vietnam, one of the most exciting countries in the world, is an ideal location for family vacations and entertainment. The country offers gratifying holiday trips, enjoyable for kids and other family members. Blessed with exotic villages, over 3,260 km of coastline, pristine white sand beaches, and many historical reminiscences, including temples, pagodas, tombs, terraced rice paddy fields, ethnic minority hill tribes, war memorials, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Vietnam openly welcomes you to be discovered.

Choose The Best Season To Visit Vietnam.
Before heading for a family vacation to Vietnam and scrambling for the details, it would be better to understand the locations you want to visit. Knowing the best season and the varied climate conditions are equally important to plan your family vacation properly.

North Vietnam will be sunny and warm from September to December. Monsoon will start profusely from June onward. It will be chilling from December to February, and the temperature may drop to 10°C.

The climate will be utterly different in central Vietnam. It will be mild and slightly wet, but the dry season will continue from February to May. After that, the climate will be humid, and the temperature will be stable at about 30°C. The rainy season will start to decline from November to January.

South Vietnam had an entirely different climate than North Vietnam. The weather in southern Vietnam is a bit higher because of the tropical sub-equatorial climate; the average temperature will be higher throughout the year and remain between 25°C-35°C than in the rest of the country. The dry season starts from November to April and will be ideal for visiting south Vietnam. May to October will be the rainy season.

The following are the locations and things to do to make your Vietnam family vacation a beautiful moment.

Hanoi:
Hanoi offers a blending sensation of modern and traditional Vietnam influenced by French colonial structures. The bustling city is rich in culture and beautiful landscapes, and with superb ancient architectural designs offers a visual treat for your eyes. Apart from visiting historical sites, museums, and parks, there are lot more things you can do at Hanoi. The best thing to know about the beautiful north Vietnam city is going for an organized tour with the support of an experienced Vietnam tour operator.

Street Food Tour In Hanoi: Vietnam cuisine is popular among tourists, and Hanoi is the best place to taste the delicacies. Street food in Hanoi is the identity of Vietnam. Without tasting Vietnam foods, you cannot get the pulse of Vietnam culture. With the help of a local guide/host specially arranged by your Vietnam tour operator, you can enjoy delicious Vietnamese foods. Many tour operators facilitate street food tours in Hanoi, and you will also get an opportunity to participate in cooking classes. You can select the food tour packages of your choice, and there will be special considerations for tourists with diet/food allergies.

The Water Puppet Show: The water puppet show is one of the great forms of entertainment to understand the cultural diversity of Vietnam. The wooden lacquered puppet shows date back to the 11th century, originating from the Red River Delta of North Vietnam. It is a unique experience to watch the water puppet show to learn about the tradition, village life, contemporary events, etc., transformed into the best entertainment format.

In the good old days, it was conducted as part of the rice harvest festival, but now it has replaced artificial pools decorated with bright illuminations and village replicas. You can find many puppet theatres in Hanoi, and you may visit Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Vietnam Puppet Theatre, etc., in the city to watch the shows.

Cyclo Ride Around The Old Quarter: Make your tour an eco-friendly experience to leave a carbon-free footprint on the beautiful planet earth. You can opt for a pedicab or a bicycle, an exceptional experience for everlasting memories of your exciting family vacation in Vietnam. The pedicab will take you to the old quarter, the French colonial remnants, and around the lake while the seamless busy traffic flow side by side, letting you enjoy Hanoi's modern and traditional life. Tour operators offer cyclo rides to the old quarter and many other historical locations in Hanoi.

Halong Bay:
A tour to Halong Bay is an inevitable part of the Vietnam Family Trip. With more than 2,000 isles and lime karsts, Halong Bay always holds its secrets to be explored. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the unimaginable beauty of the isles is worth exploring for an unforgettable experience.

Halong Overnight Cruise: The Halong overnight cruise is the best way to dive deep into Vietnam culture, and it will take you to enjoy the exotic natural beauty of Halong Bay. You can find three types of overnight cruise plans, economic, mid-range, and luxury, and the rates and facilities will vary according to the kind of cruise. Going for an overnight cruise with top-deck facilities will be ideal for an overnight cruise. The best-preferred option is to cruise on a patterned-after traditional junk boat with intricated craftsmanship and all modern facilities for a family vacation.

Kayaking: The best way to enjoy your family tour of Vietnam is by kayaking and canoeing through Halong Bay. You can enjoy your kayaking skills, and it is the best option to visit those inaccessible locations by a cruise boat. If you are unfamiliar with kayaking, the instructor will give you proper directions and help you adhere to the rules for safe kayaking.

Discover the Surprising Cave: Halong Bay has many caves and grottoes, which have been explored until now. Out of the many, 59 caves are opened for tourists, which is unique in Halong Bay tourism activities. Sung Sot Cave is the most popular among the many caves for its distinctive character. It is on Bo Hon Island, very close to Titov Island, which is also famous for Luon Cave, Me Cung Cave, and Bo Nau Grotto. Tourists can dock at Bo Hon Island and climb 100 steps to reach the Sung Sot Cave mouth. The cave covers about 10,000 square meters, and the colorfully illuminated natural formation of stalagmites and stalactites is a treat for the eyes.

Sapa:
You will never think twice about including Sapa in your bucket list of activities in North Vietnam. Wedged between the cherry blossom forests and Samu ridge, Sapa looks stunningly beautiful, surrounded by lush green mountains and foggy clouds.

Hiking In Sapa And Exploring Ethnic Villages In Muong Hoa Valley: Sapa, part of the Lao Cai province, is a hikers’ paradise famous for rice terraces. The well-maintained footpaths make hiking and trekking to know the pulse of the village life. Among the most trekked ethnic villages in Sapa, Muong Hoa is the most visited tourist attraction, where you can enjoy a homestay with the tribal Hmong or Dao communities. You can reach here only by bike or trekking.

Cable car to Fansipan: Fansipan is at an altitude of 3,143 meters and is the highest mountain in Vietnam. You can reach the peak by cable car from Sapa and enjoy the panoramic view of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range and the surrounding areas. Tourists can also reach Fansipan by train from Sapa town to Sun World Fansipan Legend, the cable car station. One of the main attractions of Fansipan mountain is the giant seated Buddha statue and the Buddhist Pagoda.

Ninh Binh:
It is a small city in Ninh Binh province in North Vietnam, a famous tourist destination rich in natural beauty, winding rivers, magnificent karst mountains, and large green meadows.

Boat Trip To Tam Coc: Tam Coc is one of the main towns in Ninh Binh province and is the halting place for tourists who visit Ninh Binh.  Tourists can take a boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, which is the best way to explore Tam Coc through the rice fields and cliffs.

Climb Up The Mua Cave Mount: Mua Cave Mount is 5 kilometers from Tam Coc, an exciting tourist location in Ninh Binh. While in Hanoi, exploring Mua Cave Mount is ideal for a short vacation. The best activity at Mua Cave Mount is watching the sunrise and sunset.

Bird Watching In Thunh Nham: Thung Nham is famous for Thunh Nham Bird Park. It is in the Hoa Lu district of Ninh Binh province and is a clean location ideal for bird watching. The park is home to more than 50,000 birds comprising 40 species.

Cycling Around Tam Coc In The Afternoon: What about cycling around Tam Coc in the afternoon? Yes, that will be the best option to discover Tam Coc’s village life. It will be an exciting experience to cycle on the paved roads with wavering golden paddy fields on both sides.

Quang Binh:
Quang Binh is in Central Vietnam, an attractive tourist center and transit point for visiting Phong Nha Cave, Son Doong Cave, and Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

Boat Trip To Explore Phong Nha Cave: The Phong Nha Cave is an attractive tourist center. You can reach this UNESCO World Heritage site by train, bus, or flight to the nearest transit points and take a transfer to the cave location. But opting for a boat trip to Phong Nha Cave from Son Trach town will be an exciting experience. The trip will take you through the limestone cave mouth and silently sail through the illuminated stalactites and stalagmites cavern, letting you enjoy the breathtaking beauty. It will be a memorable experience exploring the topographical ceiling wonders of the cave.

Climb Up And Explore The Paradise Cave: Enriched with the natural formation of stalagmites, the beautifully illuminated Paradise Cave is in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. The underground Royal Palace is a dry cave with soft soil, lays flat, stretches 31.4 km, and has a height of 60 meters with the longest wooden bridge. From Phong Nha, within 1 hour, you can reach here.  

Hue:
The city is famous for the Perfume River, Buddhist Pagodas, and highly decorated ancient mansions. It is in Central Vietnam, ruled by the Nguyen Dynasty for about 143 years, and was the dynasty's capital from 1802 to 1945.

Visit Royal Citadel: Hue Citadel is a massive complex, declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1993; features reminiscent of ancient monuments and Vietnam War scars. A tour of the Royal Citadel will take you to the Forbidden Purple City, Royal Tombs, Pagodas, Temples, Museum, the Imperial City, and many other exciting locations.

Hoi An:
Hoi An is yet another UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quang Nam Province on the central coastline of Vietnam. Have a ride on the thoroughfare slice through the golden rice field; the ancient trade port offers a plethora of natural beauty and visual treats for your eyes.

Cycling Around The Ancient Streets: The best thing you can do here is, cycle around the ancient streets, where you find Chinese and European architecture fusion.

Learn How To Be A Farmer At Tra Que Vegetable Village: Tra Que is a vegetable village famous for fresh farm crops. The area is spread over 40 hectares and produces 41 types of vegetables. It is a beautiful lush green farming area, and tourists will have the option of a homestay to understand the village life. Taking a homestay will be a wonderful experience to learn the farming techniques adopted by the farmers.

Experience Basket Boat: In Vietnam, you can experience different types of the basket boat journey, but Hoi An Coconut Village boat journey is something unique you can never experience anywhere in the world. The trip will let you experience the local fishermen's life and the beautiful ecosystem. It is an ideal family tour vacation for nature lovers.

Enjoy A Boat Trip On The Hoai River In The Evening: An evening trip on the Hoai River in Hoi An and releasing illuminated colorful lanterns will be blissful enjoyment for your family. Releasing lanterns is part of spiritual tradition and an unforgettable moment in your life.

Participate In A Cooking Class: In addition to hiking, golfing, shopping, beach activities, and adventure trips, Vietnam tour operators like Vivutravel facilitate tourists to participate in cooking classes in Hoi An. If you are an ardent food lover, at Hoi An, you will get excellent opportunities to prepare food with local families and learn the art of cooking Vietnamese delicacies. Some specialties are Tam Huu spring roll, Xeo pancake, and many meat and seafood delicacies. Southeast Asian dishes are famous for their aromatic flavor.

Da Nang:
Da Nang is the synonym for modern Vietnam, with skyscrapers, modern apartments, theme parks, and the best tourist attraction point in central Vietnam. Sandwiched between the Son Tra Mountain and the coastlines, it offers all the modern tourism faculties for people who love fun-filled family vacations. Some important tourist destinations are the Charm Sculpture Museum, Phong Nam Village, Cao Dai Temple, Sun World Wonders, Dan Nang Night Market, etc.

Visit Ba Na Hills: Ba Na Hills will be an undisputable location while you are on a family tour to Da Nang. The city is nicknamed as mini-Europe, with all the modern recreation and entertainment facilities, including protected historically significant architectural fusions. Among many attractions, the 5.7-kilometer-long cable car network, which runs at an altitude of 1,369 meters, will be a thrilling experience you should not miss.

Ho Chi Minh City:
The capital city of Vietnam, named after the great freedom fighter and national father of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, is the testimony of love and homage expressed by the soul of Vietnamese in their true spirit by erecting a mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the modern face of Vietnam and an economic hub. It has many museums, including war museums, historical locations, and French colonial architectural constructions, attracting tourists worldwide.

Street Food With Vespa: Without experiencing the culinary culture of Vietnam, your family tour will be an incomplete story. Make sure to include a Vespa street food in your travel itinerary. The street food tour will start at 6 pm, and your tour guide will take you to the Ho Chi Min City street food area. The Vespa tour will be a unique experience and tour specialty of Vietnam.

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels: Cu Chi tunnels are the prescient underground passage networks developed by the Vietnam freedom fighters in Cu Chi of Ho Chi Minh City. Many parts of the tunnels are open to the public, which will let you understand the operation style of the Viet Cong with hospitals and supply backups during the war. It will make you know that Vietnam's independence was not a golden gift but by the sweat and blood of thousands of war heroes. Men and Women fought shoulder to shoulder and wrote history in golden letters.

Mekong Delta:
Your tour of the Mekong Delta mostly starts from Ho Chi Minh City. It is in southern Vietnam, famous for paddy fields, Buddhist pagodas, floating markets, islands, rivers, and marshlands. It is a land of rivers, flowing crisscrossing all over the land, and the city moves in tune with the rhythm of the river flow.

Participate In A Cooking Class: Exciting dishes with unique tastes are the hallmark of Vietnam cuisine. While traveling to Mekong Delta, you will get some rare opportunities to learn the art of Vietnam cooking. Go for a homestay to stay with a rural family and experience the gastronomical delight.

River Cruise To Explore The Mekong: Take a boat trip to the Mekong from Ho Chi Min City to enjoy the beauty of the unspoiled charm of lush jungles and incredible rocky mountains. Sailing through the gorges and enjoying the beautiful landscapes will be a wonderful experience.

Beach Relaxation By The End Of The Vietnam Family Tour:
Wind up your family tour with some exciting beach activities. Vietnam, with a total coastline of 3,260 kilometers, is nothing short of beach activities. You can visit Mui Ne or Phu Quoc Island, famous for family beach activities.

Mui Ne:
Mui Ne, located in Phan Thiet, is the best beach for family leisure activities. The pristine beach is famous for its multiple beach recreation facilities.

Jeep Tour To The White Sand Dunes: It will be an exciting experience to explore a Jeep tour of the White Sand Dunes. A 45 minutes’ drive from Mui Ne along the beach road will take you to the Sharan extension of white Sand Dunes. You can glide on the Sand Dunes and enjoy the natural wonders.

Morning Tour To Mui Ne Fishing Village: Visiting Muni Ne fishing village can be part of the Sand Dunes exploration. The fishing village is on Huynh Thuc Khang Street, 23 kilometers from Phan Thiet city. Make plans to reach here early in the morning to watch the fishing activities and sunrise. You can choose a homestay and team up with locals for early morning fishing activities.  

Explore The Fairy Stream: The Fairy Stream flow across different layers of sand dunes can be your last part of the Mui Ne exploration. Take a relaxing walk along the ankle-deep stream until you can see other colored sand blocks.

Phu Quoc Island:
The white sand beach is a well-known family leisure area with many resorts. Half of the island is part of the Phu Quoc National Park and is famous for its lush tropical jungle, watching wildlife and hiking, and beach activities.

Phu Quoc Cable Car: One of the best forms of entertainment in Phu Quoc is the cable car ride connecting Phu Quoc with Hon Thom, an incredible experience. The 8-kilometer cableway is non-stop and the most extended three-way cableway in the world. The cable car service gliding over the sea gives a beautiful bird's eye view of the stretch.

Vinpearl Safari Animal Care And Conservation Park: Located on the Northwest coast of Phu Quoc Island, it is a massive open wildlife and conservation park in Bai Dai. The park conserves rich and rare flora and fauna, making it a fantastic location for a family tour. You can find about 2,000 wild animals from 140 animal species and 400 plant species, a rare opportunity to observe under one roof. Many of them are classified as endangered species.

VinWonders Phu Quoc Amusement Park: It is the largest amusement park in Vietnam. Spread over 50 hectares with 12 unique themes, designed to give you top-notch endless entertainment activities to make your family tour an ever-memorable experience in life. The amusement park will mesmerize you with themes like Fairy Land, Mysterious Viking Village, Adventure World, Medieval Europe, and many more. It will be the best entertainment segment on your Vietnam family tour, designed to take you to a world of fantasy blended with endless enjoyment options.

Timing: 6 am to 8 pm and will be open on all holidays.

Phu Quoc National Park: It is a paradise for nature lovers in the North-East part of Phu Quoc island. The park is spread over 31,422 hectares, and almost 70% of the island area falls under the national park. Its diverse, rich flora and fauna are the park's stellar attractions, making it different from other parks. It has more than 470 plant species and about 43 mammal species, 125 fish species, 62 species of seaweed, and 132 species of mollusk, out of which many are notified as endangered species. Tourists can engage in trekking and snorkeling activities.

Conclusion:
It will be highly challenging to visit all these locations, especially on a Vietnam family vacation, without the help of a local tour operator. You can find many experienced Vietnam tour operators to make your trip a hassle-free, memorable experience. While planning a Vietnam Family tour, make the most out of it by engaging an experienced Vietnam tour planner.