Vietnam Luxury Tour

Arrival Flight: Guest’s own tickets

Xin Chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam.

With a long flight (or flights) under your belt, a hostess will be waiting for you with a beaming smile, holding a welcome signboard with your name on it who will help you through the fast-tracked (VIP) process to get your visa stamped. Once you have obtained a stamp for your visa and collected your luggage, your hostess will happily take you to your waiting guide and driver who will transfer you directly to the hotel.

Your knowledgeable guide will be happy to answer any questions along the way regarding your 13-day luxurious holiday in Vietnam.

Please note: Your travel documents contain a Visa-on-Arrival letter (unless otherwise arranged). Please ensure to pack this in your carry-on luggage. Your Visa-on-Arrival letter must be presented to Customs upon entry into the country.

Overnight in Hanoi

Hanoi is a bustling and fascinating city – a whirlwind of colours, smells and sounds and a wonderful place to get a real flavor of life in Vietnam.

Morning

After breakfast your private guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you on a half-day tour to discover the city, taking in sights including the Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house-on-stilts and the nearby One Pillar Pagoda.

Continue to visit the historic Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university, built in the 11th century), the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

Enjoy lunch at Lan Ong Restaurant, where history, culture, and modern Vietnamese dining come together in an intimate and immersive experience.

Afternoon

Take a fun cyclo ride through the French Quarter, admiring its colonial architecture, including the Vietnam History Museum, Metropole Legend Hotel, and Opera House.

Attend a traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique northern Vietnamese art form, at a nearby theater.

Enjoy a cup of Hanoi’s famous Egg Coffee at Pho Co Café, offering stunning views of Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

Evening

Your guide and driver will meet you again and take you to a local home, where you are warmly welcomed in by a local family. After an inviting cup of tea and a short introduction, step into the family’s main hall to learn more about their traditions and beliefs. Next, head to their kitchen for an entertaining demonstration of secret recipes. Finally, gather round the table for dinner with your family hosts, on this exclusive experience. Return to your hotel with a deeper understanding of local life.

Overnight in Hanoi

Morning

After breakfast, your private car will pick you up and take you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to the legendary Halong Bay where you will board a traditional-style Vietnamese Junk Boat that is your home for the evening. The limestone karsts and tropical islets rising up from the emerald waters of the bay provide an ethereal backdrop for your leisurely cruise.

Upon arrival you’ll be welcomed aboard your Stylish Junk boat, each with its own individual route, to begin your cruise around the bay’s thousands of limestone islets and caves.

Afternoon

After a delicious lunch on board, you will spend time to sunbathe on the sundeck and enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the bay.

Later you will visit Sung Sot Cave “Grotte des Surprises” a hidden gem of mother nature. Float peacefully through magnificent limestone formations containing thousands of stalagmites and stalactites.

Continue to cruise. As you weave your way through the islands, you’ll come across secluded bays, white sandy beaches, and floating villages.

There is plenty of leisure time to enjoy activities both onboard and around the fantastical scenery of the Bay. Pamper yourself at the cruise spa or swim in the emerald waters.

Evening

Toward the end of the day, you will sail to the overnight mooring area. During this time – the magical “blue hour” – Halong Bay reveals its true, magnificent beauty. You have a chance to attend the chef’s cooking demonstration or enjoy a mesmerising sunset on the top deck before a scrumptious dinner.

The rest of the evening will be at leisure. You can watch a movie or join the crew for squid fishing before retiring to your room for a restful sleep.

Note: If your time permits, we would highly recommend an additional night on board which gives you a lot more time to relax and take in the amazing landscape. You’ll get to cruise deeper into the Bay where it’s more beautiful and less crowded.

Overnight on Cruise

Morning

The graceful practice of Tai Chi eases you into your day as is the local custom. Join a ‘Local Specialist’ on the deck of the Junk boat for a morning class in exquisite natural surrounds. You’ll have time for an early morning swim at one of Halong Bay’s quiet beaches and, if you’re feeling energetic, hop on a kayak and paddle through the Dark and Bright Caves admiring the glittering stone walls.

Back to the Junk boat. Check out of the cabin and then enjoy a full brunch buffet as you cruise back to port.

You will finally disembark the boat at Tuan Chau pier. Instead of driving back to Hanoi, you will embark on a comfortable, fun-filled, and luxury trip by Hai Au Seaplane. The 25-minute flight allows you to enjoy thousands of limestone karsts jutting up from the jade-green waters from a bird’s eye view and see the remote fishing villages.

Afternoon

Return to Hanoi Airport where you will be connected to a short flight to the Royal City of Hue in the central of Vietnam.

On arrival in Hue, your private guide and driver will greet you at the arrivals lounge and take you to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy the remainder of your evening at leisure.

Overnight in Hue.

Today you will explore the royal city of Hue once served as an imperial capital to the Nguyen Lords, a feudal dynasty which reigned from 1802 to 1945. With splendid emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas, and the remains of the citadel, the city retains its royal charm.

Morning

After breakfast, you are picked up by your private guide and driver and begin your day with a visit to the atmospheric Imperial Citadel, a large complex that contains the remains of the former Imperial Palace and Forbidden Purple City, where the emperors and his family once lived. The two-hour walking tour allows you to see the magnificent architecture and gardens as your guide explains the events and the intrigue of the former royal court.

Then embark on a relaxing boat ride down the Perfume River. During the boat cruise, you will stop to visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda – Hue’s most famous religious site with its origins dating back to 1601. Here you will explore the pagoda’s landscaped gardens, the seven-tiered octagonal tower, and watch the monks chanting.

Hue is famous for its Royal cuisine. The Nguyen Emperors’ banquets were legendary. Some feats were said to have included 300 rare dishes served in more than a thousand bowls. Today your guide will take you to the fine-dining Ancient Hue restaurant where you will be served a royal lunch. This old fashioned style meal which brings a boutique and unique experience.

Afternoon

After lunch, you will explore the tomb of the longest-reigned Emperor Tu Duc, located in a tranquil setting of gardens and ponds, inspired by the Chinese Confucianism, harmonious design of balance and symmetry for the emperor’s resting place.

Continue to visit the tomb of King Khai Dinh, designed in traditional Vietnamese style with a European touch making it unique from the other tombs in Hue.

Overnight in Hue.

Morning

After breakfast and check out of your hotel, meet your private guide and driver for a three-hour drive to Hoi An via the stunningly Hai Van Pass. Also known as the “Cloudy Pass,” this winding mountain road overlooks the lush countryside, sandy beaches, the blue waters of the South China Sea, and the coastal city of Da Nang.

En route, you will pause in Danang to visit the Marble Mountain with its beautiful caves of worship and the Museum of Cham Sculpture’s collection of artifacts dating back to the seventh century.

Around midday, you will arrive and check in your resort.

You are free at your leisure. Enjoy the comforts of the resort.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Morning

The whole morning is at your leisure. You can consider pampering yourself at the resort’s luxurious spa.

Afternoon

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from the resort and take you to the nearby Hoi An Ancient Town for a walking and food tour. The historic and quaint nature of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hoi An is perfect for exploring. As a former fishing village set on the banks of the Thu Bon River and strategic trading port for Southeast Asia, centuries of French, Chinese and Japanese influence have left their unique mark on this town.

Upon arrival, you will embark on a leisurely walking tour visiting the town’s major attractions such as Chua Ong Pagoda, Tan Ky Ancient House, Fujian Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Continue to visit the Precious Heritage Museum, home to the permanent exhibition of Réhahn’s Precious Heritage Collection. While transporting you to the furthest reaches of Vietnam, the collection will unveil the rich cultural tapestry of the ethnic tribes.

The highlight of the day is the visit to the Reaching Out Tea House, a welcome little oasis of calm in the busy, vibrant Old quarter, owned and operated by the mute and deaf people. Here you will be treated with delicious cakes and incredible tea in the Eastern style.

Move on to the house of a lantern craftsman. There, you can observe the lantern craftsman’s technique before hands-on work through each stage of lantern-making under the guidance of the enthusiastic craftsmen: from bending it into the frame, cutting cloth, gluing, to completing lanterns. Before this trip concludes, you will have your own lantern created by your own hands.

Evening

It’s time for your Hoi An street food discovery tour. With your guide, you will weave in and out the tiny alleyways, get to chow down with the locals at stalls you’d never discover on your own. Every day at 4 pm, Hoi An’s streets filled with a myriad of street food carts, stalls, and vendors. The street food tour is a great introduction for you to enjoy a few of the Hoi An specialties cooked up by the locals, to introduce you to the faces behind the stock pots and to teach you how the Hoi An locals deal with those condiment trays!

Overnight in Hoi An.

Today is yours to relish at the resort, luxuriating in its comforts or embarking on a delightful bike ride through the charming local villages of Hoi An. If you desire, you can also have a tailor create a custom-made suit to fit you perfectly or engage in a fun and interactive cooking class. The choice is yours, and the possibilities for leisure and enjoyment are abundant.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Morning

After breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to the airport to board a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by the locals.

On arrival at HCM City airport, you will be met by your private guide and driver and transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Afternoon

After enjoying an authentic Vietnamese lunch at Cuc Gach Quan, a world-classed restaurant, with your guide you will spend the rest of the day visiting some of Ho Chi Minh City’s key highlights. We’ll tailor your tour to suit you, but we particularly recommend visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Rex Hotel, the General Post Office, renowned for its architecture, and Ben Thanh Market.

Later, stop at the Reunification Palace and the moving War Remnants Museum to learn more of Vietnam’s turbulent past.

Proceed to the atmospheric Jade Emperor Pagoda before finishing in fine style with a sundowner at the top of the Bitexco Tower, the tallest building in Vietnam.

Overnight in HCM City

Morning

You will be picked up from your hotel at 07:00 AM and transferred to the pier to begin your journey to Cu Chi Tunnels in VIP style. At 07:15 AM, we depart by modern speedboat, gliding along the Saigon River before the large tour groups arrive. As you travel, enjoy a light breakfast on board while your English-speaking guide shares fascinating stories about life along the riverbanks and the significance of this waterway in Vietnam’s history.

At approximately 08:40 AM, we arrive at Cu Chi, located 75 km from the city center. After a short introduction, your guide will take you on a journey through one of the most historic wartime sites in Vietnam. The Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast network stretching over 250 kilometers, were built by the Viet Cong to resist both French and American forces. This extensive underground system is a powerful reminder of the resourcefulness, endurance, and struggle of those who lived and fought here.

We begin with a brief documentary that provides historical context, followed by a guided walk through the reserve. You’ll witness a chilling demonstration of hidden traps and wartime weapons used during the conflict. For those interested, there’s an opportunity to enter the tunnels—though they have been widened and cleaned for visitors, they remain dark and narrow, so participation is optional for those uncomfortable with enclosed spaces.

After the tour, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local riverside restaurant. Then, we begin our return trip to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving back in the city at approximately 1:00 PM.

Afternoon

The rest of the afternoon and evening will be free at your leisure.

For your dining experience, we would highly recommend the top-notch Noir Restaurant where you can embark on a culinary journey like no other: Dining in the Dark. Experience a different world in which you savor exquisite tastes and textures in complete darkness.

Overnight in HCM City.

Morning

After breakfast, your private guide and driver will take you out of HCM City in a private vehicle and onto some beautiful country roads to Ben Tre Town, the heart of the Mekong Delta, popularly known as the “rice bowl” of Vietnam. This picturesque little town is famous for its vast rice fields, numerous waterways, and beautiful landscapes.

Upon arrival, you will hop on the back of a Xe Loi, part two-benched cart and part motorcycle weaving through rice paddies and coconut forests to the Luxury Mango Cruise, a private sampan awaiting your arrival in a picturesque canal.

Embark the boat and begin to sightsee activities along the riverside such as fishing and water transferring. Pause at a small brick workshop where you will get a chance to observe how bricks are made in a traditional style.

After a short trip across the An Hoa River, begin a four-kilometre leisurely bike ride which takes you to the Phong Nam village to learn about the coconut candy-making process, before continuing on to a rice noodle factory. Then a short walk will take you to Mrs. Huong’s home, where you can taste honey harvested by the residents and the different kinds of tropical fruit, before taking a small sampan to discover a maze of hidden small waterways.

Back on board. Continue to cruise to the Mango Restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious five-course lunch.

Afternoon

After lunch, take a leisurely walk through the gardens to the house of Mr. Sau Tuong, where you can learn how to make rice paper. You will then board the boat to return to Ben Tre City for your transfer to Can Tho, the capital city of the Mekong Delta. Stop en route at Vinh Trang Pagoda features European and Asian design elements and is set within lovely ornamental gardens with bonsai and lotus ponds.

Upon reaching Can Tho, we’ll check into the hotel.

Overnight in Can Tho

Embark on a captivating Mekong Delta exploration, immersing yourself in vibrant markets, stunning landscapes, and traditional crafts.

6:30 AM: Meet your guide at the hotel and head to the pier for a boat excursion to the renowned Cai Rang Floating Market. Witness boats brimming with fresh produce and local delicacies, absorbing the lively atmosphere and vivid sights. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into local customs and traditions.

8:30 AM: After delving into the market, navigate the narrow canals, surrounded by picturesque fruit orchards. Along the way, stop to visit a local factory, where you’ll discover the art of crafting rice paper and noodles using traditional methods. You’ll even have the chance to try your hand at creating these delectable treats.

9:30 AM: Return to the pier, where your driver awaits to transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh City. As you journey for three hours, take in the captivating scenery.

Overnight in HCM City.

Have breakfast at the hotel and free at leisure till check-out time. Depending on your departure flight, your private guide and car will pick up and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home or travel on to more adventures, we will help you with the planning.