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In the rush of city life, sometimes the most precious thing isn’t a luxurious trip — it’s peaceful time spent with family, in a place where nature remains pristine and the village rhythm still beats warm and gentle. If you’re searching for a journey where your children can touch nature and the whole family can breathe easy together, the eco-tourism villages in Vietnam below are gifts made just for you.
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Cù Lần Village – Innocence Amid the Highlands of Da Lat
- Locate Cù Lần Village on the ExoTrails app here.
Nestled beneath towering pine trees, Cù Lần Village is like a green gem in the vast Lâm Đồng highlands. Wooden cottages, crystal-clear streams winding through mossy rocks, and grazing horses create a serene, rustic painting.
Here, children can join traditional folk games, raft along the stream, or make handicrafts, while adults wander slowly down stone-paved paths shaded by old trees. Your family will share heartfelt moments surrounded by gentle nature and the refreshing chill of Da Lat.
Ticket information:
- Entrance: 100,000 VND/person (free for children under 1m)
- Jeep ride: 150,000 VND/person
- Team building: 120,000 VND/person (for groups of 30+, 8:00–17:00)
- Horse riding/archery: Available per service
- Campfire: 2,000,000 VND/night/10 people
- Firewood: 700,000 VND/cubic meter
The “Primitive Village” (Hang Táu) – A Primal Escape in Mộc Châu
- Locate the Primitive Village on the ExoTrails app here.
Hidden among the mountains of the Northwest, the Primitive Village is where the H’Mông people still live as their ancestors did — simple, poetic, and deeply human.
It’s an eco-tourism destination for families wanting their children to understand a more original Vietnam — no social media, only the sound of roosters, kitchen smoke, and laughter echoing through the fields.
You can sleep in wooden stilt houses, cook rice in bamboo, herd goats, learn weaving, and savor ethnic specialties. A vacation without technology — just true connections between people and nature.
Duong Lam Ancient Village – A Thousand-Year Story in Hanoi’s Heart
- Locate Duong Lam Village on the ExoTrails app here.
Just an hour’s drive from Hanoi, Duong Lam Ancient Village preserves wooden houses made of jackfruit timber, ancient wells, temple gates, and moss-covered tiled roofs. This eco-tourism village is a perfect “homecoming” for a weekend escape.
Children will be amazed to see a rice grinder for the first time, taste traditional treats like chè lam or bánh tẻ, or listen to grandparents’ stories of the old days. Adults, meanwhile, rediscover their childhood through time-worn brick walls and golden laterite roads.
Ticket information:
- Entrance: 20,000 VND/person
- Parking: 10,000 VND/person
- Bicycle rental: 30,000–50,000 VND/hour or 80,000–100,000 VND/day
Tân Hóa Village – The Land of Caves and Resilience
- Locate Tân Hóa Village on the ExoTrails app here.
Once hit by annual floods, Tân Hóa Village in Quảng Bình has transformed into one of the world’s best eco-tourism villages, recognized by UNWTO.
Families who love adventure will enjoy exploring Tú Làn caves, kayaking on the Rào Nan River, or simply camping and cooking together amid pristine nature.
Beyond tourism, it’s a lesson in adaptability and environmental respect — shared across generations.
Ticket information:
- Entrance: Free
- Service fees: Vary by activity (cave tours, ATV rentals, floating homestays)
Đông Hòa Hiệp Ancient Village – Traces of Time in the Mekong Delta
- Locate Đông Hòa Hiệp Village on the ExoTrails app here.
In Tiền Giang province, Đông Hòa Hiệp Village welcomes visitors with century-old wooden houses blending Eastern and Western styles. The lush orchards, winding canals, and tropical fruits bursting with color make it a paradise for children and a place of peace for grown-ups.
Families can paddle through gardens, make traditional cakes, visit ancient houses, and savor authentic Southern dishes.
A simple weekend, yet one that lingers beautifully in memory.
Notes:
- Keep quiet to honor the heritage space.
- Ask for permission before entering private houses and follow preservation rules.
- Avoid strong-smelling food and touching antiques or carvings.
Tomodachi Retreat – Làng Mít: Green Rest Just Outside the City
- Locate Tomodachi Retreat – Làng Mít on the ExoTrails app here.
Only 50 km from central Hanoi, Tomodachi Retreat – Làng Mít is a haven for families seeking rest and rejuvenation without long travel. Designed as an eco-resort village, it features vegetable gardens, thatched-roof houses, meditation sessions for adults, and creative play zones for kids.
Imagine a morning where your family walks through bamboo groves, drinks tea on a porch, and lets city worries fade away.
Come Home to the Village
Family travel isn’t just about going somewhere beautiful — it’s about slowing down together and creating unforgettable memories. Eco-tourism villages, untouched and unhurried, are where we can rediscover what’s real — and where children can grow alongside nature and tradition.
So, this weekend, which village will your family return to?
