What makes a great beach all depends on travelers. However, to make the best family vacations with family, you have to take considerations of many factors such as friendly-kid attractions, safe water, multi-generation accommodation. The list of top beaches from the North to the South of Vietnam below are expected to be helpful for your upcoming family travels. 

1. HA LONG BAY

Panoramic View of Halong Bay

UNESCO natural heritage Halong Bay can totally bring your family a worth-it day trip. Despite being well-known for its beautiful limestone outcroppings, Halong Bay attracts travelers by numbers of beaches. It takes about 3 hours from Hanoi City. Halong Bay is definitely one of the best beaches for your family day trip.

Tourist attractions

To experience the best of Halong Bay, there are some attractions that Halong Bay offers for your family as follow:

Thien Cung cave, Sung Sot cave… Ha Long Bay is well-known for its unique geology, and is a home of many spectacular limestones and caves. It’s the reason attracting tourists. Therefore, it’s a good chance for you to teach, and raise your kid’s awareness of nature.

Ti Top Beach Ti Top Island is one of the most attractive places you must visit once you’re in Halong Bay. This island is visited by thousands of tourists daily. Moreover, just a few hundred steps to climb up the top of Titop, your family are definitely surprised by panoramic view of Halong Bay.

Vung Vieng floating village Vung Vieng fishing village is the one of the four floating villages that lie in Halong Bay. Yet despite the recent changes and developments, their culture and custom is far from fragile. Your family can witness the most authentic life of traditional families in Vietnam.

What to do with kids

On Board: Halong Bay boasts turquoise green waters, plenty of family-friendly water activities such as kayaking, sunbathing, swimming, climbing. Kids will love watching the kite surfers, maybe even more watching sky and ocean on an overnight cruise. 

Off-board: Halong complex offers your family theme park, water park and queen cable for your extra activities. The cable car over to the sun wheel is a must, and your kids might be excited to watch sunset from the sun wheel and then the cable car to the other side when it’s dark to see the lights of town. It’s spectacular.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Halong Bay really depends on your own definition of a perfect trip. If your concern  about weather the most, then the periods September – November and March – May are ideal for a trip. The dry climate and pleasant temperature will enable you to enjoy all activities offered on board while making sightseeing as perfect as it could be.

Recommended Cruises

Halong cruise tours will bring visitors a sense of excitement when the night falls in the dim space. Participating in activities such as kayaking, swimming on the bay, watching the beautiful Halong at sunset or sunrise, practicing tai chi, squid fishing at nightfall will be memorable moments one will seek for on a cruise around Halong. Beside interesting itineraries, price and services are the basic criteria that tourists usually demand.

Halong Bay cruises are also classified into 3-star, 4-star and 5-star cruise. Our best cruise list is selectively picked based on several factor including customers’ feedbacks, cruise decoration, and facilities, and cruise itinerary and service. 

Aslo, cruises below meets your needs of family size. Follow Vietnam Prestige Travel to choose the best cruise for your family depending on your budget. Sending email to us to more details: 

3-star Cruise 

To fit your budget, here are some 3-star standard cruise for you to choose.

Price: ~$100/pp/night

V’Spirit cruise With traditional style, V’Spirit Cruise has contemporary, deluxe cabins and facilities, including sea-view windows in each cabin, private, modern bathrooms, and a comfortable sun-deck bar.

Oriental Sails Oriental Sails II (8 cabins), and Oriental Sails III (11 cabins), all fully furnished, feature Vietnamese charm combined with modern facilities and high quality service.

4-star Cruise 

Here are the best mid-range Halong Bay cruises.

Price: 140-170$/pp/night

Peony Cruise  Peony Cruise is the first 4-star cruise in Halong Bay to run through Lan Ha Bay with unique, and designed with 20 luxurious cabins overlooking the pristine beaches of Lan Ha Bay.

Sena Cruise  There are 20 cabins fully equipped with private balcony where tourists can enjoy the impressive beauty of Halong. Itinerary: Three Peach Island, Cat Ba Island and Viet Hai Village.

Pelican Cruise Pelican consists of 22 self-contained rooms, fully equipped with handmade design furniture, wooden floors, air conditioning and safety equipment.

5-star Cruise

Price: $170-$280/pp (including bus)/1 night

The price depends on your cruise length (1 night or 2 night)

Stellar Cruise The cruise is designed with 22 elegant spacious cabins with private balcony in each one, creating a panoramic space for passenger to fully admire the beauty of the bay inside their cabin. Itinerary: Halong Bay – Bai Trai Dao Islet- Viet Hai Village – Dark Light Cave

Recommended Tours for Family

2. CAT BA ISLAND 

Located in the same Lan Ha Bay as Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba is one of top beaches of Vietnam which is a proper budget alternative to Halong Bay. There are a lot of awesome things to do in Cat Ba Island we recommend your family stay a while. To get there, you can spend about 2.5 hours on bus or train form Hanoi.

Tourist attractions

Cat Ba is well-known as a place of entertainment, relaxation, leisure and recreation. The island is juggle-clad, with a large portion that is still untouched and wild as ever. There are plenty of tourist attractions on this wonderful island as follow:

Cat Ba National Park   Like Halong Bay, landscape of Cat Ba island is covered by karst limestone rising over the sea. This national park has a diversity of natural habitats including 25 spices in the Red Book of Vietnam.

Viet Hai fishing village Thanks to the pristine natural scenery and hospitable people, Viet Hai Village has attracted a large number of domestic and international tourists. If your family have the opportunity to set foot in the fishing village, you all will really have the experience unforgettable.

Monkey Island Relax on the beach at Monkey Island, a private island with scenic views. If you get tired of swimming, you can climb the island’s hill for expansive views of the surroundings. Grab a meal at the beach bar and avoid bringing your own food and leaving valuables out in the open, as the monkeys often steal food and other items from visitors, and can become aggressive if stopped.

What to do with kids

In terms of swimming, there are three beaches on Cat Ba Island named Cat Co 1, 2 and 3, located pretty near the central town. Beaches are filled with tourists services such as electric cars, food and drink to beachside activities. Water games available at Cat Co 1 and 2 would be a hit with kids.

Viet Hai Village is the top fishing village to visit in Cat Ba. The village is located about 18 kilometers from Cat Ba town, stretching beautifully along the coastline. One choice to visit the village is trekking the trail from Cat Ba National Park, passing Frog Lake.

Kayaking to Lan Ha Bay Lan Ha Bay is even a better place to enjoy kayaking than Ha Long. The winds in Lan Ha Bay is calmer than in Ha Long Bay therefore the waves are just ideal to glide atop. Our best recommended activities for you are kayaking and diving or snorkeling.

Best time to visit

The best time visit the Cat Ba Island is October and November. The weather is best during this time of the year. During these two months the island experiences a pleasant weather to enjoy the national park, to walk on the beaches and absorb the stunning beauty of the island. Temperatures drop from December onwards thus having a chilly weather. March and April are wet, and June, July and August are really hot with a high percentage of humidity.

3. MY KHE BEACH ( DA NANG)

My khe Beach is one of the best beaches in Da Nang, and even once listed in Forbes Magazine as one of the ‘World’s Most Luxurious Beaches’. Just less than 1o minutes away by car from the city centre, My Khe Beach is often packed with tourists during weekends and public holidays.

What to do during the day

There are many places to rent surfboards at My Khe Beach, and it is likely your hotel or hostel has them available. For a seasoned surfer, My Khe waves might not be challenging enough. But for your kids, or beginners, the beach also offer some surf classes along the beach. Private lessons are two hours and typically cost around 1,040,000 VND (45 USD)/ person and 1,850,000 VND (80 USD)/ two people. Even you can find  surf lessons, kayaking, snorkelling tours, and even team building activities on land.

Parasailing and jet skiing are also available at My Khe Beach. Parasailing for one person costs 500,000 VND (22 USD) and a 20 minute jetski session costs 1,840,000 VND (80 USD).

Besides beach activities such as sun bathing, surfing, My Khe Beach is perfectly located at the heart of World Heritage sites – the ancient port of Hoi An, the mysterious Phing Nga Caves, the home place of the Champa population and the revered imperial city of Hue. Therefore, it would be interesting for your kids to experience as many destinations as possible. 

Best time to visit

The best time to visit is from April to September every year. The weather at that time is extremely ideal with high temperatures, sunny and clear blue sky, smooth and beautiful sea, very favorable for activities of swimming or playing.

4. AN BANG BEACH (HOI AN)

An Bang Beach was first listed in Top 100 Best Beaches in the World of CNN in 2016. Although there are not large hotels, small villas are suitable for small families. It’s best time for your family to heal by plenty of activities.

What to do with kids 

First of all, it’s the fact that Hoi An is not the best place for surfing. But lower waves are great for learning, especially for kids. Put parasailing, jet skiing aside, An Bang beach is truly suitable for kids. With Little Nippers class, your kids will be taught about sea life around An Bang Beach through activities such as beach sprints, swimming, board races, and relays. The class is run by locals and expats. Moreover, yoga and meditations classes can bring your family a wonderful vacation to put you away from busy life out there. Additionally, on An Bang beach,  it’s easy for you to experience spa or massage activities.

Recommended Tours for Family

Besides beautiful beaches in Hoi An, let us guide you to other best destinations. Let check out the tour from Hoi An to Da Nang, or Top beach tour package as follow:

5. KY CO BEACH (QUY NHON)

Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai Province, is a lovely little island that is a well-kept secret amongst locals, very few foreigners know about it. The wild and unspoiled beauty of Ly Son Island is further complimented by a slow and peaceful pace of life. 

Visiting Quy Nhon, you can shorten your travel time by plane from Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh to Quy Nhon. Or if you travel by train, Vietnam Railways offers daily trains to Binh Dinh province, and you can get to Dieu Tri station and take a taxi to Quy Nhon.

From Eo Gio, you can buy a package tour for VND350,000 ($15) per person to Ky Co,  including a 30-minute motorboat ride, snorkeling in the coral reef and fresh seafood provided and cooked by locals. Tickets to Ky Co Beach cost VND30,000 ($1.3).

What to do with kids

Enjoying “Natural Swimming Pool” Experiencing the “Natural Swimming Pool”  puts Ky Co Beach into one of the top beaches for families. Having been created by the big and small rock on the shore which forms the perfect boundary for a small pool of ocean water, the tranquil waters of this area is ideal for even children as young as seven years of age as the water will only reach up to the knees of the child.

Snorkelling As one of the best things to do in Quy Nhon and at Ky Co Beach, snorkelling Ky Co Beach brings your kids to witness the beauty of the coral reefs and fish species occupying the waters. The clarity and the warmth of the water make snorkelling a pleasurable experience for those based near Ky Co Beach.

Best time to visit

The best time to travel to Ky Co Quy Nhon is from April to September. As it’s the dry season in Quy Nhon, you can enjoy outdoor and sightseeing activities. The sea is usually calm so you can take a speed boat or canoe to visit nearby islands. From October to March, the speedboats are often prohibited from traveling, so you won’t be able to enjoy the best of the trip.

Recommended Tours for Family

6. MUI NE (PHAN THIET)

About 200 km north of Ho Chi Minh City are Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. It takes about 3 hours from Ho Chi  Minh city. 

Tourist attractions

White Sun Dunes and Red Sand Dunes

White Sand Dunes in Mui Ne

Taking a walk on those enormous White Sand Dunes in Mui Ne surely is the most exciting thing to do during your time in Vietnam, besides diving into the cool and clean sea water in the beaches. The sand dunes have become the main attraction and are one of a kind wonder you can rarely see around the world. The sand dunes cover an area of 7 ha, in region of two different provinces Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan. Only in Mui Ne can people see the biggest and the most beautiful sand dunes. It is located at about 20 kilometers away to the northeast of Phan Thiet City. Most people don’t know, that the sand dunes include a variety of colors from white, red, yellow or even pink. Mui Ne is the best place to go to if you are into playing with sand. There is literally sand everywhere, from beaches, sandy springs to the sand dunes.

Note: All year round. Best time to visit is either early in the morning or late afternoon as the sand can get very hot during the day. Take lots of water.

Red Canyon This is a path worth walking! You can take your time and once in a while sit down on a restaurant which you can find here and there. We visited the place twice, once with a larger group and once just the two of us. Of course there where a lot of other tourists, but you where also able to take pictures of an empty path

Cu Lao Cau Cu Lao Cau Island or “Hon Ran” (Snake Islet) as people commonly call it for its literal meaning as a full-of-snake island, forming like a huge battleship anchoring alongside the coast with its prow heading to the South. Pilgrims who come near to Cu Lao Cau Island will immediately be impressed by its charmingly peaceful appearance.

What to do with kids

Swim, play and relax at the public beach in Mui Ne. Beachside services are available including cabanas, umbrellas, lounge chairs, food and drink. The water is clean and the waves are just exciting enough to make it fun for adults and kids. 

Red Sand Dunes are a top attraction in Mui Ne. You can rent ‘boards’ to slide down the dunes. 

Best time to visit

The months between August and April would be the best time to visit Mui Ne. If you want to go there for surfing, the days between August and November are perfect for this sport since Mui Ne tends to have big waves at that time. If you want to enjoy the most beautiful beach, you should visit Mui Ne from December to April. In these months, the beach of Mui Ne is just amazing with yellow sand, blue water and clear sky. Tourists will have a great time lying on the beach under the palm trees; that will be a memorable experience.

Recommended Tours for Family

7. CON DAO ISLAND 

Pristine Con Dao Island

Tourist attractions

Con island doesn’t have a shortage of beaches for your family. You’ll find that many of the public beaches are in pristine conditions with the superfine white sand and the lack of garbage. It’s truly paradise! Let’s hope everyone makes an effort to sustain these beautiful beaches for future visitors. Here are the top beaches that we went to:

Nhat Beach  This unassuming beach is off of the main road, Ben Dam . It’s the perfect spot to see the stunning sunset from the warm and clear waters. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything interesting to see in the water. Many minivans stop by here in the late afternoon for the sunset view.

Dam Trau Beach  Located on the north side of the island near the airport is the Dam Trau Beach. If you want a good place to relax and see the propeller planes fly by, then this is the place to visit. It’s a neat experience to have them fly right overhead and so close to you.

An Hai Beach  It’s an early wake-up call to see the orange and pink hues of the sunrise at 5am. Since you’re hanging out in the area, check out the fishermen’s daily catch of fresh seafood in the morning. The beach turns into a mini market with the sale of squid, fish, and rays

Con Dao Prison  Con Dao prison is a place where your kids can study about the dire wars in Vietnam from the past.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Con Dao Islands is during the dry season (November to February), but if you’re looking to see turtles nesting on Hon Bay Canh Island, visit between June and September. February till July is ideal for diving excursions as the waters around Con Dao have visibility averaging between 20 and 30 metres.

Recommended Tours in Con Dao Island

8. PHU QUOC ISLAND 

Panoramic View of Phu Quoc Island

The largest island in Vietnam is well-known for stunning beaches, untouched natural environment, the easy-going and relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, and fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling. The majority of Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to National Park and protected marine environment, promising to provide you and your family an unforgettable experience with plenty of exciting activities and places to visit during your stay.

To get there, Phu Quoc has both international airport and seaport. If you travel by plane, direct planes from China, Thailand, Korea are now available. If you get there by sea, it’s easy for you to get on board from the mainland.

Tourist attractions

Long Beach Long Beach in Phu Quoc is divided into the northern and southern ends, with the former housing most of the island’s luxury resorts, restaurants, and tourist facilities. There’s also a backpacker’s called Long Beach Village, which is located behind Tran Hung Dao Street. While most of the beachfront are owned by various five-star resorts, you can still find several public areas towards the south.

Sao Beach There are so many reasons why Bai Sao is so popular to visitors worldwide. Your family can enjoy a fresh coconut on beautiful white sand , take some photos and play games with your friends. Bai Sao is famous for a wide range of marine creatures. Once you snorkel deep down into the beach, you will have an opportunity to see all of them. Next, the tropical jungle in the southern and northern tip of the beach is also beautiful. This is the place that contains lots of huge trees that have existed for so many years. Furthermore, exploring this pristine forest, you can hear wild birds singing so many beautiful songs.

Ham Long fishing village Ham Ninh Fishing Village is an ideal locale for foreign visitors looking to experience the daily life of local fishermen as well as authentic regional dishes at affordable prices. Widely known as one of the oldest villages on Phu Quoc Island, its residents’ main sources of income include diving for pearls and sea cucumbers, fishing and, in recent years, selling handmade souvenirs and seafood delicacies to tourists.

Waterfalls   Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang is famous not only for its beautiful sandy beaches but also for its exquisite waterfalls.

What to do with kids

One of the best things about islands is their beaches, and Phu Quoc has lots of beautiful beaches located on both coasts. With the lists of beaches above, your kids will have a wonderful experience on the island.

Besides beaches, Phu Quoc national park is another option. There are many hiking trails for your family to spend time together in the lush Asian jungle. 

Moreover, Vinpearl Land would be a hit with your kids. The amusement park looks strange – like an old, small and almost abandoned Disneyland. There are alot of things to offer for your family such as rides, aquarium and waterpark – Vinpearl Land is more than enough to entertain you for the whole day.   Entrance fee: Adults 500.000 VND, Kids (100-140cm) 400.000 VND (Approx $20 and $17 US)

The Bee Farm might be the most interesting place for your kids. They will be taught about local and native herbs and fruit by a guide. After the garden visit, your family will be invited to try ginger tea, lemonade and of course a selection of local honey. Moreover, there is a small shop where you can buy the local product such as bamboo, honey, herbs and spices.

Best time to visit

Phu Quoc has two seasons: wet and dry. The best time to enjoy Phu Quoc is from November to March is the dry season with a temperature between 25–28°C. From April to June temperatures and humidity start rising and can get to 35°C. 

Recommended Resorts

Phu quoc is well-known for not only its beaches but also stunning resorts, and even Phu Quoc is considered as a heaven of beautiful resorts. Here are some selected resorts from 3 star to 5 star as follow:

3 star resort The 3 star Arcadia Phu Quoc Resort owns a private beach with over 100m where you can enjoy the beauty of Phu Quoc quietly.

4 star resort Besides full 4 star standard service, Anja Beach Resort & Spa offers free transfer bus from the hotel to airport, and free bicycle…

5 star resort Sol Beach House Phu Quoc by Melia is one of leading resorts of Phu Quoc. Each room has its own balcony heading to the ocean.

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