When talking about family holidays in Vietnam, there are a lot of more to care when arranging or planning a trip for the whole family as traveling with children to other countries is not something that is simple. Not like adults, when a family goes on holidays, they need to concern about safety, transport, types of travels, accommodation and activities during the family holidays.
Vietnam recently has been a famous place for holidays in South East Asia besides Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia or even Laos and Cambodia. Each country has its own preference for tourism. Even though Vietnam is still a developing country but the infrastructure, transport, hotels and tourism destinations are blooming which offer many choice for family travel to Vietnam. Moreover, Vietnam has different types of geography, terrains, wonderful beaches which are truly a great destination for a family to spend a holiday in this country.
It seems that Vietnam has something to offer everyone, from leisure to adventure or relaxing vacations. Each of location in Vietnam has its own characters, culture as well as history, food and people. Most of travelers agree that Vietnamese in general, are friendly and hostility.
In the South of Vietnam, Saigon is one of the great place to take a quick stop while family travel to Vietnam. It is the largest and most dynamic city in Vietnam, there are many interesting places to visit and lots of activities to join during the family tours in Vietnam. Choose to take a look at famous sightseeing in Saigon like: Reunification Palace, Catholic Church which as built by French or visit War Remnant Museum will be fantastic opportunities for children to learn more about history as well as culture of Saigon and Vietnam. While family travel to Saigon, visiting Cu Chi Tunnel is a must and should not really missed. It is about 70 km from center of Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnel is incredible historical site of Vietnam, was dug by Vietnamese to hide and fight for their freedom. The Cu Chi Tunnel is the massive complex of tunnels which totally got to more than 200 km longs but today, just small parts of Cu Chi Tunnel are kelp for travelers to visit. Crawl into the tunnels, discover all types of traps, weapon, kitchen, hospitals to learn more about life of Vietnamese during the wars are truly shocking many.
Mekong delta is also wonderful to visit while family travel to Vietnam. Enjoy cruising tours in vast stretch Mekong Delta, explore local life and socialize with local people will be fantastic experience during the family holidays in Vietnam. Visit handicraft villages to see how local people making coconut candy, pop rice or rice papers will be other activity that interests most of travelers in Vietnam. The most wonderful thing to do for family tours in Mekong Delta is paying a visit to famous floating market which are absolutely amazing. There are a lot of floating markets in Mekong Delta but Cai Rang is the largest and the most famous one.
For family who love beach and relaxing vacation in Vietnam, Mui Ne or Nha Trang is the right choice. With stunning beaches stretching for a few kilometers long, deep blue water will be wonderful to relax. For a bit of adventure during family holidays in Vietnam, diving for snorkeling in Nha Trang Bay, explore colorful coral reefs will be great thing to try and experience.
In Central of Vietnam, Hoi An City – the World Cultural Heritage is fantastic choice. Not only for family tours in Vietnam, Hoi An is the priority place for all travelers coming to Vietnam. With amazing ancient wooden house, famous Japanese Bridge, local market, narrow streets, colorful lanterns all around the city, Hoi An is wonderful to visit. There are also many temples and pagoda to visit while traveling to Hoi An in Vietnam. Simply walking around Hoi An, enjoy coffee, experience sunset over Thu Bon River is fantastic. There are also two wonderful beaches in Hoi An: Cua Dai and An Bang. Enjoy cycling through beautiful countryside to the beach, relaxing and have fun at An Bang or Cua Dai beach is great time to relax while taking family holiday in Vietnam.
In the North of Vietnam, there are more choices than just relaxing or cultural tours like in the South or Central of Vietnam. Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam is great destination for family tours in Vietnam. There are a lot to see in Hanoi like: Vietnam Ethnology Museum, the Temple of Literature which is considered as the first university in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Complex which include Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, President Palace, and houses of Ho Chi Minh. There are two things that family should not miss: the water puppet show and visit Hanoi Old Quarter. The water puppet show is unique and very interesting to see. Hanoi Old Quarter is great to experience daily life and culture as well as lifestyle of local people in Hanoi. Enjoy the walk through local markets, 36 old streets in Hanoi or join Cyclo will be wonderful memories while taking family tours in Hanoi.
For those who like a bit of adventure or countryside, Mai Chau or Sapa is the choice. Mai Chau is about 160 km from Hanoi, located in beautiful valley, surrounded by Rock Mountains which leave Mai Chau beautiful landscapes. Enjoy walking through rice fields, visit hill tribe villages, overnight in homestay, enjoy local music show will be wonderful for family holiday in Vietnam. Sapa is about 300 km from Hanoi, family can choose to take car to overnight train to Sapa. Located at the height of 1500 meters, Sapa has cool temperature, breathtaking rice terraces. Sapa is great for trekking tours in Vietnam, family can choose to join leisure walk or moderate trekking tours which will suit to all family members.
While traveling to Hanoi or North of Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is a must see place. Ha Long Bay is the World Natural Heritage as well as World Natural Wonder which is perfect for family holiday in Vietnam. Enjoy cruising in magnificent Halong Bay, stay overnight on board, visit fishing villages, limestone caves, enjoy kayaking, relaxing on sundeck are fantastic moment for family holidays in Vietnam.
Vietnam Typical Tours offers wonderful tours and holidays for family in Vietnam. Our tours provide many different choices with customized itineraries which will ensure your family will have great holidays in Vietnam.
