Vietnam Family Tour with Kids – 15 Days

Today, discover the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most dynamic city.

Begin with the Reunification Palace, an important landmark in the country’s modern history. Continue to the War Remnants Museum for an introduction to the history of the Vietnam War.

Visit the Central Post Office and see the exterior of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, two of the city’s best-known colonial landmarks.

After lunch, explore Ben Thanh Market, where your family can discover local products, snacks and souvenirs.

Depending on your family’s interests and available time, you can continue to Cholon, the city’s historic Chinatown, or enjoy a relaxed walk around the city center.

The evening is free for your family to enjoy Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in Ho Chi Minh City

Today combines two fascinating experiences in southern Vietnam – the Cao Dai religion and the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.

Depart Ho Chi Minh City in the morning and travel to Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh. The temple is the center of Caodaism, a Vietnamese religion that combines elements of several religious and philosophical traditions.

If the timing is suitable, observe the colorful midday prayer ceremony and learn about the beliefs and traditions of this unique Vietnamese religion.

After lunch, continue to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. Explore sections of the tunnels and learn how local communities lived and operated underground during the conflict.

The experience can be particularly interesting for older children and teenagers as it combines history with an interactive exploration of the tunnel system.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Leave Ho Chi Minh City in the morning and travel to My Tho, a gateway to the Mekong Delta.

Upon arrival, take a boat trip along the Mekong River and explore the waterways surrounded by coconut palms and tropical countryside. Visit a local family-run workshop and learn how traditional products and sweets are made from locally grown coconuts.

Continue by smaller boat through the narrow canals and enjoy the peaceful scenery of the Mekong countryside. Depending on local conditions, your family can also take a short walk or bicycle ride through the villages.

After lunch, continue by private vehicle to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta.

Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening by the river.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Mekong Floating market

Wake up early for a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the most famous traditional floating markets in the Mekong Delta.

Watch local traders sell fresh fruit, vegetables and other products directly from their boats and experience the lively atmosphere of the river in the early morning.

After visiting the market, continue exploring the waterways and countryside around Can Tho before returning to the city.

After lunch, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City by private vehicle.

Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Nha Trang.

Upon arrival at Cam Ranh International Airport, meet your guide and driver and transfer to the city.

Depending on the flight schedule and operating conditions, continue to VinWonders Nha Trang, one of the most popular family attractions in the area.

Enjoy a selection of amusement rides, water activities, entertainment and family-friendly attractions. The program can be adjusted according to your children’s ages and interests.

After the visit, transfer to your hotel and relax.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Enjoy a relaxed day in Nha Trang with your family.

You can spend time on the beach, enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool or choose from a range of optional activities such as a boat trip, island excursion or snorkeling depending on weather and sea conditions.

For families traveling with younger children, this free day provides valuable time to relax without a fixed sightseeing schedule.

Enjoy the evening at leisure and discover Nha Trang’s seaside atmosphere.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Today, discover some of the cultural highlights of Nha Trang at a relaxed pace.

Visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers, an important historical site built by the Cham people and one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks.

Continue to Long Son Pagoda and learn about local Buddhist traditions while enjoying views over the city.

The remainder of the day is free for your family to relax at the beach or hotel.

This lighter day allows everyone to recharge before continuing to central Vietnam.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Po Nagar Cham Towers

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight from Nha Trang to Da Nang.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and driver and continue to Hoi An.

Depending on your arrival time, visit the Marble Mountains, a group of limestone hills featuring caves, Buddhist shrines and scenic viewpoints.

Continue to Hoi An and check into your hotel.

The rest of the day is free to relax or take a gentle walk through Hoi An Ancient Town.

Overnight in Hoi An.

A corner of Hoi An Ancient Town

Today offers one of the most engaging experiences for families in Hoi An.

Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, a peaceful farming community located just outside the Ancient Town. Learn about traditional farming methods and discover how local vegetables and herbs are grown.

Continue with a Vietnamese cooking class where the whole family can participate in preparing traditional dishes under the guidance of a local chef.

After lunch, return to Hoi An and enjoy some free time.

In the evening, explore the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An Ancient Town and enjoy the charming atmosphere along the Thu Bon River.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Hoi An.

Your family can explore the Ancient Town, visit local shops or simply enjoy some free time at the hotel.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival in Hanoi, meet your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel.

The evening is free to relax or take a first walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Today, explore the cultural and historical highlights of Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital.

Begin with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area and the nearby One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university and one of the country’s most important historical sites.

After lunch, explore the Old Quarter and surrounding streets. Depending on your family’s interests, you can also visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or enjoy a traditional water puppet show.

The evening is free to discover Hanoi’s local food and vibrant street life.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Leave Hanoi in the morning and travel to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural landscapes.

Board your overnight cruise and begin sailing among the bay’s towering limestone islands and emerald waters.

Enjoy lunch on board while taking in the scenery. Depending on the cruise itinerary and weather conditions, your family may have the opportunity to go kayaking, swimming or visit a cave.

In the late afternoon, return to the cruise and enjoy the peaceful scenery as the sun sets over Ha Long Bay.

Enjoy dinner on board and spend the night surrounded by the spectacular landscape of the bay.

Overnight on a Ha Long Bay cruise.

Wake up early to enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere of Ha Long Bay. Depending on the cruise program, you may join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

After breakfast, continue exploring the bay by boat. Activities may include kayaking, visiting a cave or joining a cooking demonstration depending on the cruise itinerary.

Return to the harbor around midday and disembark.

Your private driver will transfer you back to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Enjoy your final morning in Hanoi at leisure.

Depending on your departure time, you may take a final walk around the Old Quarter, enjoy a Vietnamese coffee or do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs.

At the appropriate time, your private driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

Your 15-day Vietnam family tour with kids comes to an end. We hope your family leaves Vietnam with wonderful memories of its culture, food, landscapes and warm hospitality.

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