<![CDATA[Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh]]>Hi!

Anyone been to Ho Chi Minh with kids? Any good recommendations? I have about 3.5 days there…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/9359/travel-vietnam-ho-chi-minhRSS for NodeSun, 06 Sep 2026 10:45:40 GMTMon, 08 Mar 2010 16:53:36 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:54:25 GMT]]>We have 5 adults and 5 kids (age between 6-10). Is it advisable to go there and book the land tour?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/792204https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/792204Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:54:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:46:07 GMT]]>Vietnam is very tourist friendly. Using Hanoi as a base, you can visit Sapa or Halong Bay. There are many tour operators there, its easy to book. You can go there and choose. We did a one way from HCM to Hanoi, stopping by Nha Trang, Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi with trips to Sapa and Halong Bay. Enjoy !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/740547https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/740547Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:46:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:06:27 GMT]]>My brother in law freelanced himself and regularly organized small groups to Hanoi and HCM with customized itinery and private transport. If you want to know more pm me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/737197https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/737197Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:06:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:05:22 GMT]]>Godiva, if you are looking for private tour operator, can check out

https://www.vietnamtodaytravel.com/
I used them for my 18 day trip last Dec from Hanoi to HCM City.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/737083https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/737083Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:05:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:29:41 GMT]]>Oh yes, going around Vietnam is very easy. Firstly, language - after >15 years in tourism, they converse in English well. And there lots of train, coach etc options even if you do not want to drive. We depended on the public transports train and coaches and taxi in our trips through North and South Vietnam.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730710https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730710Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:29:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:26:44 GMT]]>I have been done North Vietnam (using Hanoi as base) and South to Central Vietnam (HCM to Denang). How many days do you have?

For the North Vietnam, Hanoi has lots and lots to offer for entertainment, history, cultural, theatre etc etc for family. Then there are a few trips that you can take from Hanoi, east-ward you can make a 2-3 day trip out to Halong Bay. North-ward you have Sapa which is a well established mountain villege well connected to the many villages of many different cultural experince which can take 3-7 days. And West-ward you come to the fusion of Thai-Lao-Vietnam kampong culture. I enjoyed the great variety.
For the HCM, it is just another city. Perhaps I went there within a year after Hanoi, I found it so boring that I left HCM after one night stay. Travel north-wards you can go to Dalat which is a different world of its own from the French. If you are looking for beach and diving and snorkeling, you will like to go Nha Trang. Further north, there is Hue which is the old capital for cultural experience and Hoi An which is a very interesting town like Melacca. Hoi An is also the place for tailoring. Cheap and good. We had so much fun that we ended up tailoring shorts (with secret pockets and compartments) etc. Just myself alone, I brought back 22 new items! LOL.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730709https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730709Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:26:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:30:44 GMT]]>

godiva:
I am planning a tour to Vietnam in June. Am currently undecided between Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, or both. As I have only maximum 8 days, I am inclined to go with Hanoi.


However, I notice there are not many DIY tours by Singaporeans to Vietnam, unlike for Taiwan where I was able to obtain a wealth of info when I planned my trip last year.

Anyone has any recommendations for private tour operators, drivers cum tour guide?
Yeah, me too. Any recommendations please pm me. thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/727498https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/727498Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:30:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:03:05 GMT]]>My kids are 15 and 13 - teens not children.


am considering taking nite train from hanoi to sapa, guided easy trek to tribal villages, having overnight stay in Sapa etc and taking nite train back, as well as taking Halong bay cruise 2d 1N tour.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726365https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726365Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:03:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:05:34 GMT]]>Are you planning to go with children? Always wanted to bring my spolied kids so that they can understand how lucky they are. Problem is I am also worried about health hazard and safety. Any advise?

godiva:
I am planning a tour to Vietnam in June. Am currently undecided between Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, or both. As I have only maximum 8 days, I am inclined to go with Hanoi.

However, I notice there are not many DIY tours by Singaporeans to Vietnam, unlike for Taiwan where I was able to obtain a wealth of info when I planned my trip last year.

Anyone has any recommendations for private tour operators, drivers cum tour guide?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726286https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/726286Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:05:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:33:59 GMT]]>I am planning a tour to Vietnam in June. Am currently undecided between Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, or both. As I have only maximum 8 days, I am inclined to go with Hanoi.


However, I notice there are not many DIY tours by Singaporeans to Vietnam, unlike for Taiwan where I was able to obtain a wealth of info when I planned my trip last year.

Anyone has any recommendations for private tour operators, drivers cum tour guide?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/725085https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/725085Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:33:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:32:40 GMT]]>I am planning a tour to Vietnam in June. Am currently undecided between Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, or both. As I have only maximum 8 days, I am inclined to go with Hanoi.


However, I notice there are not many DIY tours by Singaporeans to Vietnam, unlike for Taiwan where I was able to obtain a wealth of info when I planned my trip last year.

Anyone has any recommendations for private tour operators, drivers cum tour guide?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/725083https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/725083Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:32:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:22:16 GMT]]>Can anyone recommend any companies which provide inland tour in Ho Chih Minh? Or any driver contact?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/622133https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/622133Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:22:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:13:26 GMT]]>

yqyq:
We never been to Vietnam before and plan for family trip this Dec. Hanoi better or HCM better?


About 4 - 5 days trip there. Possible to be free and easy or group tour more advisable?

Thank you for sharing 🙂
I would prefer HCMC. The city is more walkable especially if you stay in the center. People in both cities are friendly, but somehow I found the Saigonese friendlier.

I stayed at Park Hyatt Saigon and was happy with the selection as most tourist attractions are withing walking distance.

If you travel from airport by taxi, do buy coupon at the transportation desk. The rate is fixed, so no chance of being 'driven' around.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/593799https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/593799Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:13:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:05:15 GMT]]>I think the Mekong river and Cu Chi tunnel will be the usual places of interest. If you stay @ Rex, here are some tours that u can checkout:

http://www.rexhotelvietnam.com/en/Tour-rex-cat.aspx?pg=Tour&cat=6

For shopping, must go Ben Thanh market! it's very similar to Chatuchak market @ BKK.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592638https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592638Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:05:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:48:33 GMT]]>

hsm:
I went in Aug with my 2 kids. Our purpose is just go there shop and eat! hehe! Went on Sat morning & back on Sun. We stayed @ Rex hotel, district 1. 5mins walk to Ben Thahn market.. Good break for us.. and no need to take leave.. 🙂


The hotel and location are great! at night, we went to the roof top garden for the live band music.. my kids had ice cream.. we also had the popular coconut ice cream which is good! most importantly, our purpose is to eat our favorite pho!! 🙂

The hotel can arrange for 1/2 day Cu Chi tunnel tour if you are interested.
Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

By the way, any interesting places must give a visit?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592612https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592612Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:48:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:47:34 GMT]]>I went in Aug with my 2 kids. Our purpose is just go there shop and eat! hehe! Went on Sat morning & back on Sun. We stayed @ Rex hotel, district 1. 5mins walk to Ben Thahn market.. Good break for us.. and no need to take leave.. 🙂


The hotel and location are great! at night, we went to the roof top garden for the live band music.. my kids had ice cream.. we also had the popular coconut ice cream which is good! most importantly, our purpose is to eat our favorite pho!! 🙂

The hotel can arrange for 1/2 day Cu Chi tunnel tour if you are interested.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592445https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592445Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:47:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:02:02 GMT]]>We never been to Vietnam before and plan for family trip this Dec. Hanoi better or HCM better?


About 4 - 5 days trip there. Possible to be free and easy or group tour more advisable?

Thank you for sharing 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/591033https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/591033Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:02:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:30:35 GMT]]>thanks for the advise.


I think we will take it easy. We will be going to a theme park, about 1 hours away from hichiminh city - its like a combination of the snow city, wet wet wild and chinese gardens… then we will go for mekong delta cruise, water puppet show, china town, wholesale market and the old central market. May skip the war museum and the cuchi tunnels… see how.

weather maybe hot, so if it gets too warm, may just chill out at the swimming pool… 😎

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/141572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/141572Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:30:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:34:39 GMT]]>errr, be careful hor. My friend went there last/year before. She was robbed whilst waiting for lights to change. A passing motorcyclist grabbed her bag. Exercise precaution lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140980https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140980Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:34:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:40:36 GMT]]>Eating or shopping wise, Bangkok more variety and cheaper than HoChiMinh.

My kids join me because I got business trip.

Cultural and sightseeing--> Hanoi.
Our blogtrip --> http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2007/04/hochiminh.html

To go or not, really depend on your appetite for adventure

😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140006https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/140006Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:40:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:35:37 GMT]]>How old is your kid ? All 3.5 days in HCMC ? It would be a challenge.


HCMC is not really a city for younger children. But if you have not been, then you should go for the experience. Timing of your trip is also important - don’t coincide with the rainy season.

Most tourists in HCMC end up visiting the war muzeum (relatively small), art galleries (plentiful), cruise along the river. And shopping (not fantastic either). If you know where to go, you can find interesting Vietnamese products.

Outside of HCMC, would be places like Cu Ci tunnels (during the War), Vung Tau beach resort and etc. Check them out with your travel agents/website.

You should really do your research first.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/138914https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/138914Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:35:37 GMT