How to Plan a Fun and Engaging Trip to Vietnam for All the Family

Are you planning a family vacation to Vietnam? There are few countries in the world that are as beautiful and as culturally rich, so it is a great choice! However, planning a family trip is very different compared to heading out for solo travel. Here are some of the things you need to think about.

What Does Everyone Want to Do?

First things first, what does everyone want to do? When travelling as a group, you have to be mindful of everyone’s preferences. There might be some things that are just not attractive as activities. Is your group going to be large enough that you can safely split off and try different things, or are you going to have to stick together as a group?

When planning the trip, make sure that every person gets to do at least one thing on their list. Someone might want to go and try a Vietnamese cooking class so they can learn authentic dishes. Another might want to take a day trip to explore the incredible Ha Long Bay. Make sure that everyone is able to put forward an idea for something to do, and try to pack as much into your schedule as possible. This will hopefully help everyone to have a satisfactory holiday!

Cover all the Basics

When travelling to Vietnam or any country abroad, you need to think about some of the basics. These need to be covered and accounted for long before you even think about booking the fun events. For example, you might need to get insurance to cover certain medical conditions so you know that you will be safe and well-looked after should something happen.

Another thing you need to book early can be hotels. If you want to stay somewhere nice, whether it is a Western style hotel or a Vietnamese one, you might have to book sooner rather than later – especially if you need a family room or ones with interconnected doors. Get these necessities booked so you can then focus on the fun stuff.

Travelling Around

Are you staying put in Ho Chi Minh City, or Hanoi, or any other major city that you might wish to visit, or do you intend to travel around a little? If so, you need to know how you are going to do so. There are many comfortable ways that you can travel around Vietnam with your family. Many people like to take the train. It might not be as luxurious as other countries, but it will get you from A to B.

A more luxurious option could be to take a river cruise along the Mekong River. This will allow you to sit back and enjoy first-class service whilst seeing Vietnam go past at a slow and easy rate. With everything planned for you, from meals to excursions, this is one of the most luxurious ways to take in Vietnam by far!

Vietnam is a beautiful country, and you and your family could very quickly fall in love with everything it has to offer. If you do decide to visit, make sure that you plan everything to the best of your abilities, and make sure to take everyone’s views onboard! No one wants to end up having a family argument in the middle of a Vietnamese street, so the more you can agree on before you leave, the better. Are you thinking of setting off for Vietnam soon? Take the plunge and find out what awaits you in this wonderful country now – it could be a vacation that your family treasures forever!