Vietnam Family Travel

Three months. One backpack each. And a curious 11-year-old ready to soak up every moment. We wandered Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi’s lively streets, swam in Phu Quoc’s clear waters, cruised Ninh Binh’s karst rivers, and explored caves in Phong Nha to name a few of the amazing places we visited.

But planning where to go in a country this diverse? That’s the tricky part. After traveling from south to north as a family, I’ve put together this guide to Vietnam’s top destinations, places that are exciting, family-friendly, and truly worth your time. Whether you want beaches, culture, or nature, this list will help you plan with confidence.

Vietnamese Food

A bustling Vietnamese street food market in Da Nang, brightly lit with hanging bulbs, showcases a colorful array of skewered meats, fresh vegetables, corn, eggplant, and seafood on trays. Vendors prepare food behind the stalls while customers browse under rain-dampened tarps on a wet evening.

Vietnam Destinations

Young girl wearing a conical vietnamese hat holding a duck, with many ducks surrounding her feet.

Hoi An

Street in Hoi An Ancient Town lined with yellow buildings, red lanterns, and small shops displaying clothing and souvenirs as people walk along the wet road. Bicycles and motorbikes are parked along the sidewalk, with greenery and hanging lanterns creating a lively historic atmosphere in Hoi An Vietnam.

Phu Quoc Island

A young tween girl walking down the sandy Khem Beach in Phu Quoc, with Palm trees and beach chairs on one side.