Vietnam Luxury Grand Discovery
14 Days / 13 Nights - From USD 2,895 per person
A refined private journey through Vietnam's most beautiful regions, from Hanoi and Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, the Mekong Delta, and Phu Quoc. Designed for travelers seeking comfort, character, and carefully paced discovery, this itinerary combines private guiding, charming hotels and resorts, scenic cruises, cultural encounters, and time to relax by the sea.
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Journey Overview
This fourteen-day Vietnam Luxury Grand Discovery is designed as travel inspiration for guests who want to experience the country from North to South with a more exclusive rhythm. The journey begins in Hanoi, continues through Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, moves to Hue and Hoi An, then reaches Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, and Phu Quoc Island.
The program balances cultural landmarks, private touring, body wellness, a private-style Ha Long Bay cruise, a luxury Mekong Delta experience, royal Hue, a Hoi An cooking class, Saigon discovery, and beach relaxation. Accommodation names mentioned in the source itinerary are kept as examples from the supplied program and can be adjusted to suit each traveler.
Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Follow the journey day by day while keeping the complete route in view. The map stays beside the itinerary on larger screens, helping each destination fit naturally into the full Vietnam story.
Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival and Massage Session
Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital. After airport welcome and private transfer to your city-center hotel, the day is adjusted to your arrival time. If schedule allows, begin with Ly Thai To Square, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, the Old Quarter's guild streets, Ma May ancient house, and a pedicab ride through the French Quarter, passing landmarks such as the Opera House, Hotel Metropole, the State Bank, and the Central Post Office. End the day with a relaxing body massage session. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hotel, as indicated in the supplied program.
Day 2 - Hanoi In-Depth Exploration
Spend the day discovering Hanoi's cultural and historical landmarks. Visits may include the Temple of Literature, Ba Dinh Square, the former Governor of Indochina palace area, Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and house, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnography, with its extensive collection presenting the country's local populations. In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet performance. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 - Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Travel to Ninh Binh, a landscape of limestone formations, rivers, lakes, and rice fields. Visit Mount Mua in Ninh Xuan and climb the stone steps for panoramic views over Tam Coc. Continue to Tam Coc for a relaxed bicycle ride, then board a small boat on the Ngo Dong River, gliding between rice fields, karst formations, and caves at the foot of limestone peaks.
Day 4 - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay by Private Cruise
Depart for Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam's most iconic seascapes. Board a private traditional-style junk and cruise into Bai Tu Long, the northern and generally quieter part of the bay. Admire limestone islands and islets, visit caves such as Thien Canh Son when included, continue toward Cap La for kayaking or swimming if weather allows, and relax on the upper deck. Join a cooking demonstration, enjoy seafood meals on board, and spend the night in the bay.
Day 5 - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Hue
Wake early for sunrise over the karst seascape and, when available, Tai Chi on deck. Continue with a boat or kayak excursion toward Vung Vieng fishing village, with the possibility of meeting local residents. After lunch on the junk, disembark and return to Hanoi for an evening flight to Hue, the former imperial city in Central Vietnam. Overnight at Ancient Hue Garden House, as indicated in the supplied program.
Day 6 - Hue Imperial Heritage
Discover Hue, Vietnam's last imperial capital. Visits may include the Imperial City, the Minh Mang Mausoleum, Phu Mong village and its garden houses, Thien Mu Pagoda or Tu Hieu Pagoda, and Dong Ba Market. In the evening, enjoy a royal-style dinner in costume, with traditional dishes and cultural atmosphere inspired by Vietnamese court heritage. Overnight at Ancient Hue Garden House, as indicated in the supplied program.
Day 7 - Hue - Hoi An
Travel by road from Hue to Hoi An, with scenic stops along the central coast. The route may include Thuan An and Lang Co beaches, lagoons and fish farms, the Hai Van Pass, and the striking roadside cemetery region sometimes called the Ghost Towns, known for elaborate tomb architecture. Arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon and check in at your hotel.
Day 8 - Hoi An Cooking Class and City Tour
Begin with a cooking class in Hoi An's Old Quarter. Visit the local market with the chef to choose ingredients, then learn to prepare Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls and grilled fish in banana leaves before tasting what you have cooked. In the afternoon, explore Hoi An on foot, including Fujian Temple, Phuc Thanh Pagoda, Tan Ky House, the Japanese Bridge, old lanes, wooden houses, silk shops, and lantern workshops. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9 - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern metropolis. On arrival, discover city landmarks such as Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, the People's Committee Headquarters, the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine, Cho Lon Chinatown, and Thien Hau Temple. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10 - Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Can Tho
Travel into the Mekong Delta, where land and water blend into a distinctive southern landscape. Around Cai Be, Ben Tre, and Nhon Thanh, explore by boat through quiet waterways, visit coconut-related workshops, brick kilns, and local producers, taste seasonal fruit and honey tea, and ride by xe loi through coconut groves and shaded village paths. Continue by rowing boat through palm-lined canals before driving to Can Tho for overnight.
Day 11 - Can Tho - Phu Quoc
Start early with a boat journey to Cai Rang floating market, where river trade comes alive with boats carrying fruit, vegetables, and daily goods. After returning to shore, visit a traditional local market for another view of delta life. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Days 12 and 13 - Phu Quoc Island Free Days
Enjoy two completely free days on Phu Quoc, ideal for rest, wellness, and self-discovery. Relax on beaches along the Gulf of Thailand, walk by the coastline, enjoy the resort atmosphere, or explore natural landscapes such as Phu Quoc National Park depending on your interests. Overnight on the island.
Day 14 - Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, fly from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City and connect with your onward international departure. End of services, with the option to adjust the journey for more beach time, different accommodation style, or a slower private pace.
Private Tailor-Made Journey
Please note: This itinerary is provided as travel inspiration and illustrates one of the many ways to experience Vietnam. At Vietnam Holiday Tours, we specialize in private, tailor-made journeys rather than fixed, off-the-shelf tour packages. Every itinerary is individually designed around your travel dates, interests, budget, preferred pace, accommodation style, and special requests.
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