Private days out for families
Family Day Trips in Vietnamfrom Hanoi, Da Nang & Hoi An
Your own guide and car, a pace set around naps and the midday heat, and a seat for grandparents at every stop.
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Planned by Paul in Hanoi, Ethan & Helen in Da Nang4.9★ on GetYourGuide- Only your familyPrivate guide and car
- From $122 a familyFamily of four, babies free
- Every age welcomeBabies to grandparents
From Hanoi
3 day trips · Planned by Paul, our lead in the North
Hanoi Family Day Tour
City, Street Food & Water Puppets
City sights in the cool morning, a real rest at your hotel, then street food and water puppets.
$322 family of 4View the day
Hanoi Family Half-Day Tour
Old Quarter by Cyclo & Water Puppets
Four easy hours: a cyclo ride through the old streets, a sweet stop by the lake and a puppet show on water.
$148 family of 4View the day
Ninh Binh Family Day Trip from Hanoi
Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu & Trang An
Bai Dinh by electric cart, the old capital Hoa Lu, a long lunch break, then a rowing boat through Trang An.
$286 family of 4View the day
From Da Nang & Hoi An
5 day trips · Planned by Ethan and Helen, from our home base
Ba Na Hills Family Tour
Early Morning, Before the Crowds
Up the mountain at 7 AM while it is cool and quiet, the Golden Bridge before the queues, home when the kids are done.
$286 family of 4View the day
Ba Na Hills Family Night Tour
No Crowds, Dinner & Beer
Arrive at 3 PM as the crowds leave: sunset on the Golden Bridge, dinner on the mountain and the village lit up.
$348 family of 4View the day
Marble Mountains & Hoi An Family Tour
Lanterns & Free Shopping
Caves inside a mountain with the lift both ways, then Hoi An as the lanterns come on and a lantern on the river.
$136 family of 4View the day
My Son Sanctuary Family Tour
Early Morning Half Day
Thousand-year-old Cham temples in a green valley, explored in the cool of the morning. Back before lunch.
$126 family of 4View the day
Da Nang to Hue Scenic Route
Hai Van Pass by Private Car
Your transfer between Da Nang or Hoi An and Hue, done the scenic way: the pass, a coffee stop and lunch by the water at Lang Co.
$122 family of 4View the day
Starting in Ho Chi Minh City? Family days in Saigon and the Mekong Delta are planned on request.Ask us
Made for your family
Every day here is a starting point
- Add, swap or skip a stopKeep the places you love, leave out the rest.
- Start later or finish earlierWe plan around naps, meals and bedtime.
- Put two days togetherMix two of our days into one that suits you.
- Plan around special needsSlower walkers, a picky eater or a tired grandparent.
What happens next
From message to plan
- 1Tell us who is comingAges, where you are staying, and anything we should plan around.
- 2We suggest a plan and a priceFrom one of these days, or from a blank page. Reply within 24 hours.
- 3Change anything you likeUntil the day feels right for every age. Free, with no obligation.
Before you choose
Know the places
Drive times, how long to stay and what families should know, for the places we plan most often. Pick a place to see the details.
Hanoi & the North
Hanoi city & Old Quarter
- Getting there
- 5 to 20 minutes from most Old Quarter hotels.
- How long
- A half day, or a full day with a rest at your hotel in the middle.
- Best time
- Morning and late afternoon. Midday is hot from May to September.
- Good for
- All ages. Flat streets, short walks, and the car is never far.
- Family tips
- Cyclos and water puppets are easy wins for toddlers and grandparents. Lunch and a nap at the hotel keep everyone happy.
Hanoi & the North
Ninh Binh: Trang An, Bai Dinh & Hoa Lu
- Getting there
- About 2 hours each way from Hanoi by expressway.
- How long
- A full day. Stay one night if you want a slower pace.
- Best time
- Boat rides after 2 PM, when the sun is lower. The rice turns golden in late May and early June.
- Good for
- All ages. An electric cart at Bai Dinh and a seated boat at Trang An.
- Family tips
- The Trang An boat ride takes 2 to 2.5 hours with no toilet stop. Bring hats and sunscreen; life jackets are on board.
Hanoi & the North
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay
- Getting there
- About 2.5 hours each way from Hanoi by expressway.
- How long
- Best as an overnight cruise. A day trip means about 5 hours on the road.
- Best time
- Spring and autumn for calmer, clearer days. Summer can bring storms that cancel sailings.
- Good for
- Families happy with a day on the water. We pick boats with family cabins.
- Family tips
- Lan Ha Bay is quieter than Ha Long. Kayaking suits older kids, while little ones can stay on deck with a grandparent.
Hanoi & the North
Mai Chau
- Getting there
- About 3.5 hours from Hanoi on a winding mountain road, with a rest stop halfway.
- How long
- One or two nights. Too far for a relaxed day trip.
- Best time
- September and October for golden rice; spring for green fields.
- Good for
- Families who like the countryside: cycling, stilt houses and quiet village life.
- Family tips
- Homestays are simple. We can also book family rooms in small resorts with a pool.
Hanoi & the North
Pu Luong
- Getting there
- About 4 hours from Hanoi, or about 1.5 hours on from Mai Chau.
- How long
- Two nights, often paired with Mai Chau.
- Best time
- Late May to June and September to October, when the rice terraces are at their best.
- Good for
- Nature lovers. Walks are easy to moderate, and grandparents can rest at the lodge.
- Family tips
- Roads are narrow and winding. Eco-lodges have pools and family rooms; bring insect repellent.
Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
Ba Na Hills
- Getting there
- About 45 minutes from central Da Nang, about 1 h 15 from Hoi An.
- How long
- A full day, or an afternoon into the evening.
- Best time
- The first cable car in the morning, or after 3 PM when the day crowds leave.
- Good for
- All ages. Cable cars and lifts do the climbing, and strollers work on most paths.
- Family tips
- It is cooler at the top, so bring a light jacket. Children taller than 1.4 m pay the adult ticket.
Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
Marble Mountains
- Getting there
- About 20 minutes from Da Nang or from Hoi An.
- How long
- 1.5 to 2 hours. Easy to pair with Hoi An on the same afternoon.
- Best time
- Afternoon, on the way to Hoi An.
- Good for
- All ages, with the lift up and down.
- Family tips
- Some cave paths have steps and can be slippery. Your guide shows the easy loop for grandparents.
Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
Hoi An old town
- Getting there
- About 40 minutes from Da Nang; walking distance from many Hoi An hotels.
- How long
- Late afternoon into the evening, 3 to 4 hours.
- Best time
- From about 4:30 PM, as the lanterns come on.
- Good for
- All ages. The old centre is flat, and cars are kept out of the main streets.
- Family tips
- Midday is hot. Weekend evenings are busy, so we plan a quieter route for strollers and grandparents.
Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
Coconut forest (Cam Thanh)
- Getting there
- About 15 minutes from Hoi An, about 45 minutes from Da Nang.
- How long
- 2 to 3 hours. Easy to add to a Hoi An day.
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, out of the midday sun.
- Good for
- Kids of all ages love the round basket boats.
- Family tips
- Life jackets for every size. Little ones sit with a parent in the boat.
Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
My Son Sanctuary
- Getting there
- About 1 hour from Hoi An, about 1 h 15 from Da Nang.
- How long
- A half day, starting early and back before lunch.
- Best time
- Arrive at opening time, before the heat.
- Good for
- Best for children aged 7 and up, and grandparents who walk comfortably.
- Family tips
- There is little shade and the paths are uneven. Bring hats, water and good shoes.
Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
Hai Van Pass & Hue
- Getting there
- Da Nang to Hue takes about 3 hours by the tunnel, or about 6 hours over the pass with stops.
- How long
- Make it part of your transfer day. Hue itself deserves one or two days.
- Best time
- A morning departure. The top of the pass can be misty.
- Good for
- All ages. Almost no walking, and your luggage stays in the car.
- Family tips
- The pass road is winding, so we bring motion-sickness bags just in case.
Planning a trip
Questions before you book
Short answers from our trip planners. Anything else, we are a message away.
Message us on WhatsAppAre your day trips private?
Yes. Every day trip is just your family, with your own English-speaking guide and private car. We never put you in a shared group.
How is the price worked out?
We quote one price for your whole family, based on how many adults and children are coming and their ages. Children aged 4 to 11 pay less, and babies under 4 are free. Each trip page has a calculator with the exact price for your group.
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel in Hanoi, Da Nang or Hoi An. Staying somewhere else? Tell us where and we will plan the pick-up.
Can we change the plan on the day?
Yes. If a toddler needs a nap, it rains or someone is tired, your guide moves things around, shortens a stop or adds a break.
Can we bring a baby?
Yes. Our day trips welcome all ages, from babies to grandparents in their 80s and 90s. Babies aged 0 to 3 travel free. Each trip page shows how much walking there is. My Son Sanctuary is the one exception: it is best for children aged 7 and up because of the heat and uneven paths.
Can we add a day trip to a longer family trip?
Of course. Many families add one or two days out to a longer Vietnam trip. Tell us your dates and we will fit them in at the right moment.