Ride bikes past water buffalo, kayak through the Cam Thanh Mangroves, snorkel off the Cham Islands, and try your hand at cooking, and tie–dyeing. Explore the lantern-lit streets at night, splash around at the beach by day, and share tasty Vietnamese treats in between. With plenty of adventure, creativity, and chill-out time, this trip keeps both kids and parents smiling all week long.
There’s also plenty of time to unwind, take a dip in the pool, book in for a massage, wake up early before the city is buzzing to walk the streets, sip street-side with an icy Vietnamese coffee, shop for local treasures, and soak up the Hoi An’s energy.
With your accommodation, activities, many meals and local guides all sorted, AND with a great small group of other families to travel with, this family holiday is the ideal way to experience Vietnam.
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Why join this Pip & Co Travel FAMILY HOLIDAY in Hoi An?
Immersive Cultural Experiences
Uncover street food, coffee spots, explore bustling markets, hidden laneways and discover history.
Comfortable Family Accommodation
Stay in the Lantana Riverside Boutique Hotel in Hoi An, in family connecting rooms (for families of 4-5 people) with a river view, plus pool, bar, restaurant, spa and gym
Expert Local Guides
Benefit from the knowledge and warmth of local guides who share insights into Hoi An’s history, culture, and cuisine.
A Balanced Pace
Our time together is designed to balance learning, exploration, fun and relaxation – all with parents and kids in mind.
A Stress-Free Family Break
Spend quality time together as a family, without the stress of organising the holiday! Plus you have other parents and kids to spend time with too.
Responsible Travel
We prioritise sustainable tourism that respects the environment and supports local communities, ensuring your trip has a positive impact.
Xin Chào Các Bạn! Welcome to Vietnam!
We will arrange for your airport transfer direct to our boutique hotel in beautiful, historic Hoi An.
You will have time to settle in, and explore our immediate area, or maybe the pool, before we meet for a welcome dinner.
Transport: Airport transfers from Danang to Hoi An (approx 45 minutes)
Meals: Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Lantana Riverside Boutique Hotel
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely walk through the atmospheric streets of Hoi An’s Old Town, admiring its lantern-lined alleys, historic shop houses, and tranquil riverside views. Continue to the bustling central market, where the vibrant colours and aromas create the perfect introduction to local life. Here, you’ll pick up fresh ingredients before joining an fun cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes and savour the delicious results of your efforts.
After lunch, you might like to keep exploring the old town, find a nice spot to people watch with a cold drink or head to the beach or pool for a relax.
Inclusion: Old town walking tour and Cooking class
Accommodation: Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, cooking class lunch
Enjoy an early breakfast then head to Hoi An Port, about 30 minutes by taxi. A 15 minutes speedboat gets you to the island. Today is your time to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Snorkel among colourful coral reefs, swim alongside curious tropical fish, and witness the wonders of the underwater world. Relax on the white sandy beaches, taking in the beauty that surrounds you. Cham Island offers a glimpse into the local culture and rich history. Explore the fishing villages, connect with the friendly locals, and savour the flavours of the freshly caught seafood.
Next, gear up and head to Bai Xep or Hon Dai, and snorkel in clear waters, surrounded by coral reefs and schools of tropical fish.
Refuel with a locally-prepared lunch at a seaside restaurant. Afterward, take some time to stretch out on the soft sand, or dive back into the water for a refreshing swim. As the afternoon draws to a close, board the speedboat for a scenic ride back to the mainland. You’ll return to Hoi An and be dropped off at your hotel.
You can bring your own snorkelling gear if you have it, or you’ll be provided with a mask and fins including kids sizes.
Inclusion: Cham Island half-day tour
Transportation: pick up from hotel to Cua Dai port, take a speedboat to Cham Island
Accommodation: Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Then it is time to discover the ancient temple ruins My Son, built by the Champa civilisation that preceded the Vietnamese. The marvellous temples are heavily influenced by Hinduism and its architecture are in a style reminiscent of Angkor Wat, albeit, on a much smaller scale. The Champa people were in fact Hindu and rose from the remnant of a much older civilisation – Funan.
My Son was the religious centre of the Champa kingdom from the second century. Now, it remains with red brick towers and sanctuaries, older than some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand, and Borobudur in Indonesia. People consider My Son as the pre-Angkor site in Vietnam, as these towers and sanctuaries were built from the 4th to the 13th century.
After you return to Hoi An, the rest of the afternoon and evening is free to relax and explore.
Inclusion: My Son by car
Accommodation: Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore Cam Thanh mangrove forest under the power of your own paddle. This easy-going tour is good for inexperienced paddlers, you’ll spend 2-hours in your kayak (or stand-up-paddle board) and get a closer look at the unique ecosystem of Cam Thanh coco-palm mangrove forest
The trip starts at our kayak station in Cam Thanh. After a briefing on paddle safety and the area you will be kayaking, we’ll start to paddle to the palm islands where the most well-grown Nipa palms (locally known as cocopalm), are found. The palm forests provide the locals with products such as fish, shells and Nipa leaves, which are commonly used as a roofing material on local homes. Enjoy amazing landscapes and talk with local people as we paddle along the river. Lasting about two hours, it’s a great experience for first-time paddlers.
Later in the afternoon, you’ll head to the private studio of one of Vietnam’s top contemporary artists for a hands-on indigo workshop. Learn the traditional Japanese shibori tie-dye technique, and leave with your own beautifully blue creation—a one-of-a-kind souvenir from a quietly magical day. Le Thuy (www.lethuy.asia) and her private studio is the perfect place for this hands-on workshop. You’ll leave with your very own indigo-dyed creation—a truly personalised souvenir.
Accommodation: Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
Inclusions: Kayaking in Cam Thanh, and Indigo tie dyeing workshop
This day is free for you to wander. Meet up with your tailor or get some massages. For lunch, consider dropping into Hoi An market just up the road from An Social where the most authentic and delicious local food can be found. You can tell it’s good when there are few tourists around. Dishes are around USD1.50 – 2.00 (30-50,000 VND)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
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Some optional activities are available for this day at an extra cost. These activities can be selected on the booking page.
Your unforgettable trip in Hoi An comes to an end today as you head to Da Nang airport to travel onward. We hope your visit to Hoi An has been memorable–and just a taste of all that this incredible and hospitably country has to offer. We look forward to seeing you on another Pip & Co Travel trip soon!
Transportation: Airport transfer for departure (from Hoi An hotel to Da Nang Airport)
Meals: Breakfast
Want to Learn More About This Tour?
If you’re curious about the itinerary, inclusions, or what to expect, let’s chat!
Book a free 15-minute call with Penny to go over the details, answer your questions, and help you decide if this tour is the right fit for you.
It’s relaxed, obligation-free, and a great way to get all the information you need in one go.
Lots of different families! This trip is aimed at families with kids aged 4 – 13 years old. Any family can come – single parent with one child, two parents with three children – we can accommodate you.
Travellers who share a love of discovery, learning, adventure, fun and kindness are right for Pip & Co Travel trips!
If you have a family situation or kids with different needs, I am more than happy to chat with you and see if this is the perfect trip for you and your family.
We love having solo travellers on our trips. In fact many of our travellers join our trips on their own. But this trip is a trip for families. Please check out our women’s small group trips.
This tour is suitable for travellers with a moderate level of fitness. Expect:
Everything is aimed at kids and parents.
If there’s something you don’t feel like doing you can opt-out. Please contact Penny if you want to ask specific health and fitness questions. No question is silly!
The weather is hot in July in Central Vietnam, with plenty of sunshine and blue skies expected throughout the month. Temperatures remain high and whilst still predominantly dry, the odd shower is not out of place helping to temper the hot weather (avg temp: 31 °C).
Most of our activities are planned for the morning, so the afternoons are free for you to relax, or cool down in the pool or at the beach.
Carrying a mix of cash and card is a good idea. Major cities often have good access to ATMs, while more rural areas may be cash-only. Vietnamese Dong is the local currency and the exchange rate is approximately AUD$1 = VND 17,000
We usually suggest the group has a tip kitty to take the hassle and uncertainty out of tipping. This will be for specialist guides and drivers.
You need to make a AUD $500 deposit to hold your spot for your family.
The final balance of the trip is due 90 days before the start of the trip.
You can pay with a major credit card such as Visa or Mastercard (fees apply) or with a bank deposit. Please contact us to arrange a bank deposit. Payment plans can also be arranged.
All Pip & Co Travellers will need to purchase comprehensive travel insurance prior to the trip.
If you need help with this, please contact us.
Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality but Australian passport holders do need a visa for Vietnam. Vietnam visas need to be applied online before arrival and cost USD$25. We will send out reminders to apply for your visa before the trip departure.
International flights are not included in your tour. You should aim to book flights that align with the official tour start and end dates. Where possible, arrive the morning of or the night before the start date.
For this trip your arrival and departure airport is Danang.
Many cities in Australia have direct flights to Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi) and then you can transfer to a domestic flight to Danang.
Alternatively you might choose to fly via an Asian hub city like Singapore, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.
You arrival and departure airport transfers are included.
Touring Saigon with Penny was great. The best part – the food and going to little local spots where Penny could order for us and explain local food choices. Also being able to learn how to greet locals and order coffee and in doing so – sit and people watch.
I was a solo traveller for the Wiradjuri event and Penny and her team made me feel so welcome. It was great to be able to learn about Wiradjuri culture and language in a perfect setting. I am looking forward to the next one!
I had the time of my life with Penny and Pip and Co. Vietnam was amazing but made even more so with a great small group of ladies, amazing local guides and so many real experiences. From lantern making, to cooking classes, to floating markets it was an experience I’ll never forget and just can’t help but rave about since
