- Plan for Diverse Regions: Split your time between the vibrant cities of the north, the cultural heart of the centre, and the relaxing beaches or river deltas of the south.
- Focus on Comfort & Pace: Choose family-friendly hotels with pools, plan shorter day trips, and avoid packing too many destinations into one trip.
- Hanoi’s Highlights: Explore the Old Quarter by cyclo, watch a water puppet show, and visit the Temple of Literature for a mix of fun and culture.
- Essential Halong Bay: Book an overnight cruise on a family-friendly junk boat for kayaking, cave exploring, and stunning limestone scenery.
- Historical Hue: Visit the Imperial City citadel and take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River for a dose of history and relaxation.
- Charming Hoi An: Wander the pedestrian-friendly Ancient Town, take a lantern-making workshop, and cycle through nearby rice paddies and villages.
- Ho Chi Minh City Energy: See the Cu Chi Tunnels (older kids), the War Remnants Museum (with discretion), and bustling Ben Thanh Market.
- Mekong Delta Adventure: Take a day trip to cruise canals, visit fruit orchards, and see traditional villages on a sampan boat.
- Food for All: Enjoy safe, delicious staples like pho (noodle soup), fresh spring rolls, banh mi sandwiches, and tropical fruit smoothies.
- Practical Musts: Arrange visas in advance, use reputable taxi apps (Grab), pack light layers, and have bottled water readily available.
