General Information
Tour Highlights
- Admire rural life amidst ancient pagodas in Duong Lam village
- Get into a bird’s eye view of the stunning limestone karsts of Halong Bay
- Get yourself a new suit or dress tailored to your specifications in Hoi An
- Chat over dinner with a seasoned Vietnam War journalist
Tour Details
Duration: 12 days/ 11 nights
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An/ Da Nang – Saigon
Date: No Fixed Departure – Anytime You Wish
Tour Customizable: Definitely! Tell us your interests in the inquiry form
Tour Guide: Private local guide (English speaking guide or other languages as you want)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi
Day 03: Hanoi
Day 04: Halong Bay
Day 05: Hue
Day 06: Hoi An – Da Nang
Day 07: Hoi An – Da Nang
Day 08: Hoi An – Da Nang
Day 09: Saigon
Day 10: Saigon
Day 11: Saigon
Day 12: Saigon Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted by Luxury Asia Trips’ private guide and driver. They then escort you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be yours, relax at leisure in a deluxe hotel in Hanoi.
- Accommodation: SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI
Day 02: Hanoi
Today, we start our journey discovering Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. If you want, start off your day today with some exercise, with a leisurely bicycle tour around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake. Coming up next, we head to Ho Chi Minh Complex where we’ll pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – a rest-in-peace place of the national hero of Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh. Then, head to a nearby site, One Pillar Pagoda where you will have a chance to refresh yourselves with the peaceful and sacred ambiance there. Lunch at lavish restaurants and the rest of the day will be yours. Enjoy your day in Hanoi your way.
- Accommodation: SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI
Day 03: Hanoi
Today you’ll gain some further insight into Vietnam’s local communities with a day trip to the rural Duong Lam, an ancient village around an hour’s drive from Hanoi that was the first ever to be recognized as a national relic in Vietnam. The village, over 1,200 years old, is full of ancient pagodas and curiosities. Guests can enjoy a traditional lunch with the local residents.
- Accommodation: SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI
Day 04: Halong Bay
Get your cameras ready – today, you’re setting off to see one of the world’s greatest sights, the panoramas of which adorn the pages of coffee table books and National Geographic magazines: Halong Bay, also a UNESCO World Heritage site around 3 hours’ drive from Hanoi. Not only are you going to see it, but see it in style, from your own private cruising junk. Get up close and personal with the limestone karsts by exploring the area by kayak. After a visit to a traditional fishing village, you’ll cap your night off with a gourmet beach dinner or dinner onboard your boat, before sleeping in your own cabin.
- Accommodation: PRIVATE JUNK CRUISE
Day 05: Hue
Transfer back to Hanoi and then fly down to Hue, where you’ll start your day off with a Perfume River cruise, so-named because of sweet aroma given off by the plethora of flowers that tumble onto the river’s surface. Pay tribute to the Kings of Vietnam’s past at the Nguyen dynasty mausoleum, and marvel at the Imperial Citadel, with its 10-meter thick walls and the surrounding moat, enclosing a once-forbidden city. A blessing from a Buddhist monk at a traditional Hue monastery is the perfect end to your day.
- Accommodation: AZERAI LA RESIDENCE, HUE
Day 06: Hoi An – Da Nang
Hoi An is a charming historical city that’s become extremely well-known for its plethora of skilled tailors who make everything from dresses to suits and even shoes. Today, after a picturesque 3-hour drive from Hue, you’ll get up close and personal with Hoi An with a bicycle tour of the ancient town, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Finally, you’ll be off to one of the town’s top tailors for bespoke fitting.
- Accommodation: FOUR SEASONS RESORT THE NAM HAI
Day 07: Hoi An – Da Nang
Today is all about relaxing and enjoying Hoi An’s serene vibe. You’ll start your day with a tranquil morning at your resort, The Nam Hai, languidly lounging on the expansive China Beach, before embarking on a private boat tour of the Cham Islands. The crystal waters in this area are teeming with vibrant sea life, ideally viewed through the lenses of snorkeling goggles.
- Accommodation: FOUR SEASONS RESORT THE NAM HAI
Day 08: Hoi An – Da Nang
Feeling refreshed from your relaxed beach day, today you’ll start off with My Son temple, the setting of ancient ruins from the Cham empire dating back to the 4th century. Hone your skills in the kitchen by learning the secrets behind Vietnam’s fresh, flavorful cuisine with a cooking class, and then enjoy the fruits of your own, or someone else’s, labor over dinner.
- Accommodation: FOUR SEASONS RESORT THE NAM HAI
Day 09: Saigon
For your first day in bustling and exciting Saigon, you’ll be escorted around the city to marvel at the intricate colonial architecture. The Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum are must-sees on your sightseeing tour, as is a stop at the local markets for a bit of shopping.
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Day 10: Saigon
You’ll start your day off bright and early today, with a visit to the famous Cu Chi tunnels (around 2 hours from Saigon), part of a network of underground tunnels once used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat. In the afternoon, you’ll absorb some of the city’s diversity, starting with a Chinatown tour, followed by visits to major Catholic, Buddhist, and Muslim religious sites.
- Accommodation: PARK HYATT SAIGON
Day 11: Saigon
Enjoy a languid cruise along Southeast Asia’s most vital artery, the Mekong River, stopping at local villages and markets who live their life according to the river’s movements. To wind up the final day of your Vietnam experience, you’ll be dining with a Vietnam War journalist, who will regale you with tales of wartime intrigue.
- Accommodation: PARK HYATT SAIGON
Day 12: Saigon Departure
Time to say goodbye to Vietnam. Enjoy breakfast and morning at leisure until getting escorted to the airport for a flight coming home. The trip ends. Hope you enjoyed it and wish that we could serve you next time when it comes to other Asia luxury holiday packages. Specially thanks for choosing us!
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