With kids · Hanoi itinerary
Hanoi with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary
Hanoi and the north are full of adventure for children, from water puppets to kayaking among the karsts. Here is how to spend an unforgettable family trip — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Water-puppet show
- 2Ha Long Bay kayaking
- 3Ninh Binh sampan ride
- 4Old Quarter cyclo & ice cream
In the city: puppets and cyclos
The water-puppet show is a guaranteed hit with kids, and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter to Hoan Kiem Lake (with an ice-cream stop) is an easy, fun way to see the centre.
On the water: Ha Long and Ninh Binh
A Ha Long Bay cruise with kayaking and swimming, or a gentle sampan boat ride through the caves and paddies of Ninh Binh, are calm, scenic days the whole family enjoys.
Hands-on: a cooking class
Roll spring rolls together in a family cooking class — a tasty, interactive activity for a rainy afternoon.
Book the experiences in this itinerary
Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Hanoi — prices per person.







