Vietnam – Vietnam Luxury Honeymoon 13 Days

Today’s program is designed to give you an overview of Hanoi city and your private guide will pace the day according to your wishes, departing and returning to the hotel, shopping, stopping for meals, and visiting sights and areas on the schedule that you work out with them.

Some of the attractions we recommend today include Hoa Lo Prison, the Museum of Ethnology, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, the Temple of Literature, and/or the pagodas by the lake… Enjoy a walking tour or cyclo ride in the Old Quarter and Dong Xuan Market.

After spending the balance of the day exploring, you’ll have the evening at leisure and your guide can recommend one of Hanoi’s many excellent restaurants this evening for dinner.

Remark: The city tour program is flexible. Our guide would be more than happy to adjust the tour itinerary at your needs. You can skip one site or add another if you so wish.

Overnight in Hanoi.

This morning, transfer out of the city to a village in Bac Ninh province. On arrival, enjoy leisurely walking or hop on a bike and ride through the rice paddies, stopping at the village temple and the house of the head elder. Afterwards, visit a local family’s home and relax with some tea in their garden. Enjoy a performance of Quan Ho featuring a selection of songs passed down from generation to generation. Then, transfer back to Hanoi for late lunch at a local restaurant.

The rest of the day is free at leisure for your own shopping and walking around the Old Quarter with 36 streets and 36 wares.

Overnight in Hanoi.

This morning, depart to Noi Bai Airport to embark on a join-in seaplane at 09:00 (10:00 in winter) for a 60-minute scenic flight to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Ha Long you will board your an overnight cruise amongst the more than 3,000 limestone islands rising majestically out of the turquoise bay. You pass grand rock formations and quaint fishing towns, and sample a delicious lunch of freshly caught fish and seafood.

In the afternoon you can choose from several interesting activities: a cooking demonstration with chef on board, an optional traditional massage, kayaking or a refreshing swim.

Remark:
* Seaplane service may be subject to change depending on weather conditions. In this case, a private car will be an option.
* Cruise itineraries and schedules are slightly different among different cruise companies and subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.

Overnight on board in Ha Long.

Start the day with calming Tai Chi, often accompanied by an amazing sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of the bay’s landscape. The cruise passes beautiful spots or visit a cave before having buffet brunch on board.

Back at the dock, where you will be met and transferred to Hanoi for your short flight to Danang. Upon arrival, be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in.
Overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning, after a trip to the market to purchase ingredients, you’ll be guided by the celebrated gastronomy artisan Ms. Nhu Huy – a professor, author of cookbooks, food television presenter in Vietnam and Europe, and the recipient of several prestigious talent awards in Vietnam. Then, get to her home for a private hands-on cooking class of 02 Hue dishes, typical for Vietnamese gastronomy requires propriety, sophistication and meticulous attention to every detail. Share her life and experiences, and enjoy what dishes you have made.

Spend the afternoon to walk the ancient streets of Hoi An, lined with Chinese traders’ homes and wooden houses reincarnated as restaurants, cafés, and outlets for local artists, craftsmen and tailors. Explore the beautiful 16th century Japanese Bridge. Hoi An’s unique fusion of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture is well displayed here, in what is arguably Vietnam’s most tourist-friendly town.

Overnight in Hoi An.

This morning, you’ll be transferred to visit Tra Que organic herb growing village – located on the banks of a lagoon with fertile soil known for harvesting the country’s best vegetables. On the way, you enjoy the beautiful countryside views such as seeing water buffalos, rice paddle, birds. Here you will get a brief introduction to the history of the village, the cultivation of the vegetables as well as discover the use of vegetables in traditional Vietnamese medicine. Continue your visit to Thanh Ha pottery making village with an opportunity to interact with the local villagers see how they preserve the traditional craft over generations.

Afternoon is free at leisure to explore the town on your own.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Spend the morning at leisure until the transfer to the airport to the short flight to Nha Trang.

Be met at the airport and be transferred to the resort of choice. Besides the pre-requisite golden stretches of land and crystal clear waters, the coast is dotted with many islands each with their own distinct character. The turquoise waters play host to a variety of marine life, snorkelling and scuba diving activities which are perennial favourites.

Remark: Nha Trang beach break is not recommended from late October until the end of December.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

At leisure on the beach or swimming pool for sunbathing, swimming or whatever takes your fancy.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

At leisure on the beach or swimming pool for sunbathing, swimming or whatever takes your fancy.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Spend the morning at leisure until the transfer to the airport to the flight to Saigon.

In the afternoon, you will begin our city tour of this bustling city. The city tour brings you to visit some of Old Saigon’s most notable landmarks, including the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Central Post Office, the Reunification Conference Hall, and the former Republic of South Vietnam palace.

This evening, meet and mingle with the locals while enjoying locally brewed beer and snacking on gourmet tapas. Enjoy the beer while a representative at each brewery venue shares knowledge, stories and the actual brewing process with unique ingredients to understand and appreciate the taste of their creations. Drop off at your hotel or extend your time here to explore more of Saigon’s nightlife activities.

Overnight in Saigon.

Drive to the outskirt of Saigon to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, located in an area known in the Vietnam war as the Iron Triangle, the remains of a real bloody battlefield, which is a complex network of tunnels built during the long years of wars. The walking visit of the tunnels will give you an authentic look at the former Vietnam War to understand how the guerrillas lived and fought by visiting different bunkers for weapon, guard, commander, meeting, kitchen, dining, etc. If interested, you can also shoulder an AK47 and shoot off a few rounds at the shooting range.

Afternoon is free at leisure to explore the town on your own.

Overnight in Saigon.

Today is the last day of your Vietnam Luxury Honeymoon. Your time will be at leisure before checking out and be met by the guide and driver and transferred to the airport for the onward departure flight.