Best Tours in Phu Quoc for Families With Young Kids

The best tours for young children are private or small-group trips with a shallow beach stop, a short enclosed cable car ride and a half day at a theme park with smaller rides. Avoid long boat days in the rainy season, and travel from November to April when the weather is best. Ask us on WhatsApp for the child price before you book.

Which tours suit children under five?

Private or small-group tours suit children under five best, because they are much more relaxed than big group tours.

Private or small-group tours give you more time at each stop and a slower pace, which helps when a toddler needs a break. Choose a tour with shallow beach time, since shallow water and sand play are ideal for toddlers and younger kids. Many beaches on the island have calm, shallow water, which makes them more suitable for children than many other coastal areas in Vietnam. Pack for the weather and bring baby food.

Which activities work best for toddlers?

The cable car to Hon Thom, the safari ride at the animal park and shallow water play areas are the easiest activities for toddlers.

The table below lists the activities that suit young children, with the time to plan for each.

Choose the smaller rides if your children are under five, since the theme park has many rides that suit older children. Plan the cable car for the morning if you can, when it is cooler.

Is the boat day too long for young children?

It can be, since boat days include a lot of time on the boat, so plan rest and a shorter day for toddlers.

Many tours include two to four stops, a boat ride between islands, basic snorkel gear and sometimes lunch, so ask whether your quote covers lunch and gear. For travellers with young children, elderly people or pregnant women, flying is often the easier option, and the flight from Ho Chi Minh City takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Rough seas on the west coast also make boat days less comfortable in the rainy season.

When is the best time and what should you pack?

November to April is the best time to visit, and you should pack short-sleeved clothes for daytime and long-sleeved clothes for evenings.

The dry season runs from November to April and is considered the golden time to visit, with mid-November to April the best weather for families. The rainy season runs from May to October, with peak rain in September and October and rough seas on the west coast. Pack short-sleeved clothes for daytime and long-sleeved clothes for night. Bring baby food, because young children may not be used to unfamiliar food.

Are taxis and buses easy for families?

Taxis are easy with children, and free buses run on fixed schedules between popular spots that are not far apart.

Taxis give a door-to-door ride, with shade and air conditioning, which suits families with young children or older members. Free bus services run on fixed schedules and suit trips to popular destinations that are not far apart. Child seats are not confirmed for every vehicle, so ask on WhatsApp before you book. Families planning a resort stay can also ask whether a tour combo costs less than booking separately, since travel agencies often get better hotel deals than independent bookings.

What should a family check before booking?

Check the length of the boat part of the day, the number of stops, the lunch and the shade, before you pay.

Ask how long the boat part of the day lasts, since boat days run long for younger kids. Ask how many stops are included, because many tours include two to four stops, and some stops suit older children more than toddlers. Ask whether lunch is included, and whether the vehicle is air-conditioned, since taxis give shade and air conditioning that suit families with young children. Many tours include basic snorkel gear, but a young child may not want to use it, so pack a dry change of clothes for the day.

Shallow water and sand play are ideal for toddlers and younger kids, so a beach stop with calm water often works best for this age. Ask which stop has the calmest water on your date, and whether there is a shaded spot for a rest between swims.

If your children are under five, plan the day around a rest and an early start at the theme park, because the park can get hot. Pack the short-sleeved clothes for daytime and the long-sleeved clothes for night, and bring baby food for the whole day. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and the children’s ages, and we confirm the route and the exact price before you pay.

What to do next

For a private day with a car and driver, read Private Driver Phu Quoc: day tour with car. For a shallow-water stop and a waterfall, see the Suoi Tranh waterfall half-day tour and price. For a checklist of what to bring, read what to bring on a Phu Quoc island tour. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and the children’s ages.