Vietnam for families with teenagers: Explore the highlights of Vietnam on this 11 day private tour for families with children aged 5 years and above. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s famous house and the ’36 Streets’ of Hanoi’s old quarter, cruise between dramatic limestone islets in Halong Bay and enjoy a fun farming experience at Tra Que. With plenty of free time to relax by the pool or at the beach in enchanting Hoi An.
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Itinerary highlights
- Hanoi Old Quarter – Explore the buzzing ’36 Streets’ and visit Uncle Ho’s house.
- Ha Long Bay Cruise – Sail among limestone islets on a family-friendly boat.
- Hoi An – Unwind at the beach and enjoy relaxed family time.
- Tra Que Village – Join a fun hands-on farming and cooking experience.
- Ho Chi Minh City – Discover major sights on a kid-friendly private tour.
- Flexible Itinerary – Balance guided tours with free time to relax or explore.
What's included
- 9 nights 4 star hotel room arrangement for family and kids
- 1 night aboard the cruise boat in Halong Bay including swimming, kayaking and cave tour
- 10 breakfast, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
- Sampan boat trips in the Mekong Delta
- All airport transfers, transportations during the trip on A/C modern vehicle
- Guided sightseeing – Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta & Ho Chi Minh City
- Escorted by local English speaking tour guides
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 Start of Vietnam Family Holiday
Xin chao Saigon, arrive, meet and assist by tour manager, transfer to your hotel – family have free time to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
- Meal: None
- Accommodation 4 star at Northern charm Saigon / Premier city view
Day 2 Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels
Family start the tour and spend the morning discovering the guerrilla warfare tactics of the Viet Cong at the well-known Cu Chi Tunnels loved by teenagers. Stop for lunch at an organic farm before returning to Saigon for an afternoon private city tour. This busy yet attractive city is Vietnam’s modern face to the world, but it is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage.
See the colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and visit the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, and the renowned War Remnants Museum.
- Meal: B- L
- Accommodation 4 star at Northern charm Saigon / Premier city view
Day 3 Mekong River delta – Ben Tre
Vietnam family holiday 11 days: Excursion to Ben Tre to take a Sampan through the mighty Mekong. Paddle through the maze of palm- lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life of the smiling locals on the Mekong Delta. Visit a local bee farm for a taste of honey tea before enjoying a typical Mekong lunch.
Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, and enjoy the evening.
- Meal: B – L
- Accommodation 4 star at Northern charm Saigon / Premier city view
Day 4 Fly to Hoi An
Following the 11 day family trip – Morning flight to Danang and take a short transfer to Hoi An. This afternoon, take a walking tour of the old charming town – a wonderfully laid back and peacefully traditional town, whose streets are a right to wander.
Visit an old merchant’s house, Quan Cong Temple, the elaborate Japanese Bridge and the bustling Hoi An’s market with your family.
- Meal: B
- Accommodation 4 star at Little Gem / Deluxe room
Day 5 Tra Que village
Head out into the countryside to Tra Que with your family, a small farming village that supplies many hotels and restaurants in the area with lush fresh vegetables and herbs. Here families and kids can enjoy the lush green countryside, stroll through the gardens to see the farmers at work and try your hand at their traditional techniques.
This afternoon is at leisure to shop, explore, or perhaps head to the beach where young children can enjoy the idyllic beach.
- Meal: B – L
- Accommodation 4 star at Little Gem / Deluxe room
Day 6 Imperial Hue
Depart to Hue, taking a scenic route over the magnificent Hai Van Pass. The red-book of Vietnam’s dynastic past, Hue is a dignified and scholarly city. Visit the historic Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple town. Once the stronghold of the Nguyen dynasty, the citadel’s atmosphere still retains the grandeur of its history. Continue to the old Thien Mu Pagoda before taking a cruise on the delightful Perfume River.
- Meal: B
- Accommodation 4 star at Eldura hotel / Deluxe city view
Day 7 Fly to Hanoi
Start the tour & family will get together to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, a complex of 40 monuments set in the surroundings of gardens and pools. This afternoon, fly to Hanoi, arrive and transfer to your hotel – enjoy the evening in Vietnam’s charming capital city.
- Meal: B
- Accommodation 4 star at Q Hotel / Deluxe room
Day 8 Private family tour of Hanoi
The family holiday starts in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam – Private tour includes visiting the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, learning about this major figure of Vietnamese history. Visit the Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace of Uncle Ho, along with the humble Stilt House he called home. Also visit One Pillar Pagoda and the Confucian Temple of Literature.
End the day’s explorations with a Rickshaw (Ciyclo) tour through the Old Quarter and enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese egg coffee.
- Meal: B
- Accommodation 4 star at Q Hotel / Deluxe room
Day 9 Halong Bay Family Cruise
Drive to Halong city from where, your family board a traditional junk boat on Halong Bay and cruise out toward the tranquil scenery. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vision of jaw-dropping beauty, it’s easy to see why it is one of Vietnam’s most favourite destinations and why any family holiday ends here in Halong Bay.
Enjoy excursions include kayaking or exploring island caves before returning to the ship for dinner.
- Meal: B – L – D
- Accommodation 4 star at Victoria cruise/ Deluxe Ocean View
Day 10 Hanoi
Rise early this morning for a beautiful sunrise over the bay. Join the optional Tay Chi session over the sun-deck – later enjoy the breakfast on board – then, return to Hanoi after brunch on deck and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. This evening, Family holiday is at your plan to enjoy the Hanoi old quarter. Sample local foods and or relax at your hotel.
- Meal: B
- Accommodation 4 star at Q Hotel / Deluxe room
Day 11 End of Vietnam Family Holiday
Today, the 11 day Vietnam Family Holiday comes to an end, enjoy the leisure breakfast before hotel check out and departure transfer to the airport.
- Meal: B
HOW WE PLAN THE PERFECT TRIP
We create fully personalised trips. From locations to accommodation and guides, everything is selected to suit you.
From expert private tours to restaurant reservations, we take care of every detail so you can make the most of your time off.
We make an extra effort to create memories & unique experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

