Best of Vietnam

Welcome to Vietnam!

On arrival you will be met at the immigration area by a local representative who will assist with the necessary visa and passport formalities at a private counter.

Once you have cleared immigration you will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the afternoon and evening is at your leisure.

Park Hyatt Saigon

Synonymous with the Vietnam War and a testament to the determined spirit of the Vietnamese, the underground network of passages at Cu Chi is a fascinating day trip out of the city.

Preserved as a memorial park, two sections of this remarkable network are open to the public.

In the late afternoon, we will drive to the city pier for a private speedboat journey to the boutique Mia Saigon hotel. This hotel offers peaceful surrounds with great views. Enjoy the beautiful sunset by the Saigon river with a sip of champagne followed by a sumptuous welcome dinner at the terrace before embarking your private speedboat back to the hotel.

Park Hyatt Saigon (B/L/D)

Travelling by road south of Ho Chi Minh City, journey into the Mekong Delta to the riverine town of Cai Be. Here you will board a motorised sampan, a traditional bamboo-covered wooden boat, and begin your exploration of one of the country's most enchanting landscapes.

Continue across the upper reaches of the river exploring the beautiful riverine landscapes and observing typical life in the Mekong Delta. Following lunch at a local farmer's home, explore a little of the village before returning to your boat for the leisurely cruise through the maze of waterways to Vinh Long. From here, continue by road to Can Tho, the Delta's economic hub. 

On arrival, check in to your hotel in Can Tho and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 

Azerai Can Tho (B/L)

As the sun rises above the Mekong Delta, is one of the most captivating times to be on the river. Take a sampan ride into the heart of Cai Rang floating market where boats, laden with fruits, vegetables and all manner of groceries, jostle for space and vie to sell their wares.

Returning to Can Tho town, visit a Khmer pagoda and Binh Thuy Ancient House before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. This ancient house is one of the very few remaining examples of 19th-century residences in the Mekong Delta. 

Azerai Can Tho (B/L)

This morning, we return to Ho Chi Minh City and proceed to the airport for our late afternoon flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival we will be picked up and transferred to the resort by private coach and boat.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay sits on a dramatic bay looking out to the East Vietnam Sea so it can only be approached by water. Impressive rock formations, white sand beach and a backdrop of towering mountains add to the fantasy. You can't be more intimately at one with nature.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay (B)

Six Senses provide experiences for everyone and anyone. Activities offered at the resort include trekking with a number of hiking trails available, fishing and cooking classes.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay (B)

Today is a day at leisure to enjoy the serene sorroundings of Nihn Van Bay.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay (B)

Today we transfer to the airport for our flight to Da Nang.

 Upon arrival we visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang. Located near the Han River, the museum is one of a kind and houses an incredible collection of Cham artefacts including exquisite statues of Apsara dancers, mythical Garudas as well as images of the Hindu gods, Shiva and Vishnu. 

This afternoon after check in the rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.

Hotel Royal Hoi An (B)

Begin the morning by travelling to Hoi An's colourful central market followed by an interesting and informative tour of a local restaurant where you will be guided around many live food counters in this unique experience.

After our market visit we will have the chance to try our hand at making some Vietnamese dishes with a cooking lesson. After the lesson we sit down and eat what we have cooked with unlimited Vietnamese refreshing drinks, ice cream & sweet treats. You will recieve a copy of the recipes and a Vietnamese cooking utensil to take home.

Hotel Royal Hoi An (B/L)

Devoid of most forms of motorised transport, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of this ancient port is ideal for exploring on foot. Discover beautifully preserved old merchant houses, atmospheric temples and lively markets as you stroll through the back streets of this enchanting destination. 

This evening we will enjoy a BBQ dinner at a restaurant near to Co Co river bank, which is a unique dining experience in the countryside.

Hotel Royal Hoi An (B/D)

Setting off from Hoi An, ride over the bridge to Cam Kim island into the beautiful rural countryside, riding along the river, then stopping off at an Ancestral House and a traditional boat builders yard before we set off to explore the sleepy island villages.

Zig-zag  through breathtaking scenery of rice paddies and farmland, taking stops along the way to learn from friendly local families the art of mat weaving, farming and how to make (and eat) the perfect Banh Dap (rice cracker).

Hotel Royal Hoi An (B/L)

Upon the scheduled pickup time, you will be met and transfer to the airport for your mid-day flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival in Hanoi you will be met and transferred to hotel for check in.

The rest of the afternoon is at leisure before we meet this evening to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show, the tradition dates to the 11th century when villagers would wade into the flooded rice fields and entertain one another with puppet play. 

After the performance we will transfer to one of Hanoi's many superb Vietnamese restaraunts for dinner.

Sofitel Legend Metropole (B/D)

Following breakfast you'll be collected from your hotel and driven the short distance to Hanoi's fascinating Ethnology Museum, dedicated to preserving the cultural traditions of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Returning to the city to visit the 'Hanoi Hilton', you'll then see where downed American pilots were imprisoned during the Vietnam war, before moving on to the 11th century Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university before heading back to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

As the sun sets we will travel to Hoan Kiem Lake. At dusk the lake transforms as locals come out to eat and vendors try to make their last sale of the day.

This evening we will enjoy our last evening together with our farewell dinner.

Sofitel Legend Metropole (B/D)

Today you will be met and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.