Vietnam Splendor: 14 Days of 5-Star Indulgence
Vietnam Splendor: 14 Days of 5-Star Indulgence
Vietnam Splendor: 14 Days of 5-Star Indulgence
14 Days Starting in 94 P. Ma May, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam and ending in 10A Pham Ngoc Thach, Phuong 6, Quan 3, Thành pho Ho Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Visiting: Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hạ Long Bay, Hue, Hue Imperial City, Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, Hải Vân Pass, Hội An, Hoi An Ancient Town, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Tre, Bến Tre
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Tour code:
THUV
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
19-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in this 14-day stylish escape to Vietnam. Designed for the discerning travelers seeking unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences, this journey blends Vietnam’s rich tapestry of history and culture. Stroll through vibrant streets, savoring generations-old street foods and engaging with friendly locals. The charm lies in the details—hidden cafes, tranquil pagodas, and the rhythm of daily life. The lantern-lit streets invite you to discover its timeless beauty. Participate in private cooking classes and craft sessions at a local artist’s studio, where tradition and creativity blend seamlessly. Each day ends in accommodations that epitomize comfort and understated elegance, chosen for their subtle sophistication, commitment to sustainability and exceptional service. This Vietnam adventure offers an immersive and intimate experience for those who value authenticity and and appreciate luxury. WHAT'S INCLUDED Max 16 travellers per group All activities mentioned on the itinerary 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners Two domestic flights Hand-picked 5 star hotels, cruise & 1 farmstay Private minibus, train & two boats Accommodation in twin rooms Experienced English speaking guide for all activities
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : True Hanoian Hospitality
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Q
Meals Included: Dinner
Hanoi, where streets blare with the horns of innumerable scooters, colonial architecture provides a visual feast and the smell of street food accents the air at every turn. You are invited into the home of a Hanoian family for a traditional Cha Ca meal. Sitting in their living room alongside three generations, you’ll get to feast upon a traditional fish or vegetarian dish that’s near-impossible to find outside of a family kitchen. Get to know your generous hosts and fellow travellers.
Day 2 : Explore Hanoi On Foot
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Siesta Classic
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Once known as Thang Long and the capital of several successive dynasties, the food culture of this city is unique, representing the quintessence of northern flavors. Embark on a street food adventure in Hanoi to uncover the secret eats known only to local food lovers and explore the layered history of this ancient city.
Don't miss a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, built to train the scions of great houses for court positions. The stone stelae on the backs of stone tortoises still bear the names of the highest ranking graduates of each Imperial Exam, who have gone on to important posts and left their mark on the history of this country. Each year, students still come here to light incense and touch the tortoises for luck in their exams.
After your wander at the Temple of Literature, consider enjoying some refreshments nearby at a quaint tea house run by a master tea maker who has spent years rediscovering the secrets of tea that were largely forgotten during the years of the cultural revolution.
Day 3 : Ninh Binh
Location: Ninh Bình
Accommodation Name: Tam Coc Garden
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ninh Binh, considered to be the birth place of Vietnam. Drift along tranquil riverways, nestled between towering limestone cliffs and lush rice paddies, aboard traditional bamboo boats. Explore ancient caves, adorned with mystique and history, and ascend to panoramic viewpoints for breathtaking vistas.
Your guide will pick up the group from your hotel lobby after breakfast and depart for Ninh Binh. We will stop at Hoa Lu, the capital of Dinh and Le dynasties and visit the temples to these early kings. Have lunch with a local family then on to your hotel.
This afternoon, we head to Bich Dong, a gorgeous temple complex and ride on sampan to soak in the beautiful scenery of this area.
Day 4 : Explore Mua Cave, A Heavenly Spot For Photography
Location: Ninh Bình
Accommodation: Resort, Resort
Accommodation Name: Ninh Binh Tam Coc Garden
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cycling through Ninh Binh offers an unforgettable experience, especially when visiting the photogenic Hang Múa. Pedal along scenic paths framed by towering limestone karsts and lush rice paddies, capturing the serene beauty of the countryside. The ride to Hang Múa is a gentle challenge, rewarded by the breathtaking climb to the mountaintop. As you ascend the 500 stone steps, you'll be greeted by panoramic views of the Tam Cốc River winding through the valley below. It's a photographer's haven, especially at sunrise or sunset, where the golden light makes every shot postcard-perfect. Cycling here is the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
Day 5 : Secret Ha Long Bay
Location: Hạ Long Bay
Accommodation: Luxury cruise boat
Accommodation Name: Heritage Cruises
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ha Long Bay or the Bay of the Descending Dragon. Legend has it that a dragon created these thousand little islands. Board your luxury cruise boat and cruise amongst the 2,000 islands that dot this UNESCO world heritage site until you reach the isolated and lesser-explored Lan Ha Bay.
After lunch on deck, kayak the emerald water and may be explore one of the caves. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery on deck, cocktails and a sunset dinner.
Day 6 : Sunrise On Halong Bay And Onto Hue
Location: Hạ Long Bay, Hue
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hue Ancient Hue Garden
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
When was the last time you saw the sunrise? Sunrise on Ha Long Bay is a singular beauty that will continue to move you after it has passed. Wake up with the sun and enjoy the quietness of the bay, obverse the activities of the small sampans on which the local fishermen have made their lives.
After breakfast, enjoy the last moments on the bay. You will return to port at noon. Lunch is served on board as you make your way back to port. Your driver will be waiting to transport you to Noi Bai airport for a short flight to Hue. Your private transfer await at Hue Airport to deliver you to your hotel.
It would be around 7:30PM when you get to Hue. No activities are planned
this evening. Enjoy the facilities of your hotel. Your adventure continues tomorrow.
Day 7 : Diving Deep Into Huế And Dining With The Buddhist Nuns
Location: Hue Imperial City, Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hue Ancient Hue Garden
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Huế is an absolute delight to explore by bicycle, which is exactly how many Vietnamese get around these pretty streets. Today, take to pedaling to explore the peaceful city that served as the Imperial Capital of Vietnam from the early 19th to the mid-20th century.
You'll learn about the last Imperial Dynasty while exploring Huế 's spectacular Forbidden City and head to a Buddhist monastery, too, to hear the nuns share about their rituals and daily life. Sit down with the nuns for a vegetarian lunch they've prepared just for your group at the monastery.
Day 8 : The World's Most Scenic Train Ride
Location: Hải Vân Pass, Hội An
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Allegro Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's all aboard a local train today as you ride the rails on one of the most beautiful train routes in Southeast Asia. The destination? Hoi An.
The joy is truly in the journey, as scenes of rural life and coastal beauty play out through the train windows as you roll along. Be curious and open during the three- hour ride; you might find that locals are willing to chat about their daily lives in this part of Vietnam. Someone might even offer to share a snack with you. This coastal train ride was voted as one of the 10 most beautiful train rides in the world by Conde Naste.
After checking in at your hotel, your Fun Genie will take you for a wander around the Old Town. Discover the street food tradition of this ancient trading port where you will find influences from southern China, Malay, India, Japan. Graceful, historic Hoi An is Vietnam's most atmospheric and delightful town. Once a major port, it boasts the grand architecture and beguiling riverside setting that befits its heritage, and he 21st-century curses of traffic and pollution are almost entirely absent. Lounge bars, boutique hotels, travel agents, and a glut of tailor shops are very much part of the scene here. And yet, down by the market and over on Cam Nam Island, you'll find life has changed little. Travel a few kilometers further, you'll find some superb bicycle, motorbike, and boat trips, and some of central Vietnam's most enticingly laid-back scenery and beaches are within easy reach.
Day 9 : Cycle Hoi An, Learn The Secrets Of Noodles
Location: Hoi An Ancient Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Allegro Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel. You will meet with our Fun Genie for a guided tour of Hoi An village life by bicycle. Catch an electric car to the bike shop to set up. Then make your way through scenic rice paddies and village lanes. Try your hands at river reed mat weaving and learn to make rice noodles. Enjoy a simple lunch of traditional Hoi An noodles from what you've just made. The freshly hand made noodles is the best noodles you will ever have. Then wander through a boat making village before catching a boat ride back into town.
There are 4 must try dishes in Hoi An: cao lầu, mỳ Quảng, bánh mỳ, cơm gà. There are numerous street vendors and market stalls that serve up these delectable treats. Within the Old Town are upmarket restaurants that serve up westernised versions or modern fusion re-interpretations. Some have even gone down the path of “deconstruction”. If you prefer the authentic version then we recommend any street vendors or the market stalls. Cheap and wonderful and putting the money in the hands of those who need it. Price should be 30-50,000 VND or USD1.50-2.50.
Day 10 : Learn A New Craft And Enjoy The Old Town
Location: Hoi An Ancient Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Allegro Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel. Then head over to Hoi An's best kept secret to learn the art of brewing egg-coffee, a quintessentially way to enjoy Vietnamese coffee. It's both coffee and breakfast at the same time.
This afternoon, take a stroll over to the private artist studio for a fun hands on experience. The 2 hours workshop include an introduction to natural indigo dyes following the ancient fermentation process. You will try your hands at dyeing a cotton scarf or shirt that you can take with you as a self-made souvenir.
The rest of the day is left free for your to explore on your own. Chilling around town or head to the beach or enjoy your beautiful hotel.
This evening, enjoy a fantastic theatre telling the story of the highlands through dance and traditional music.
Day 11 : Onto Saigon
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bach Suites Saigon
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transported to Danang airport for a short flight to Saigon.
Welcome to Saigon, a city that truly embodies the vibrant spirit of Vietnam. As the country's most dynamic city and a melting pot of cultures, it promises a captivating experience. From early morning until late at night, the streets of Saigon come alive with an enchanting mix of life, aromas, and sounds. Prepare to indulge your senses on this epic culinary tour. But before we delve into the food, let's uncover a little history. Formerly known as Gia Dinh, Saigon spent 100 years under French control until after World War II. During this period, the city gained recognition as the "Pearl of the Orient."
Day 12 : Life On The Mekong Delta
Location: Ben Tre, Bến Tre
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mekong du Jardine Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the finest hotel breakfast in Saigon and head out to explore the "rice bowl" of Vietnam. The Mekong Delta is carpeted in a dizzying variety of greens. It's a water world that moves to the rhythms of the mighty Mekong, where boats, houses, and markets float upon the innumerable rivers, canals, and streams that criss-cross the landscape like arteries. The bustling commerce of its towns contrasts sharply with the languid, almost-soporific pace of life in the countryside. Here buffalo wallow in rice paddies, coconut- and fruit-laden boats float slowly along the mud-brown waters, and two-wheeled exploration of the narrow lanes is amply rewarded with a true taste of rural hospitality (and delicious river fish).
A journey of three hours will drive you to the heart of the peaceful countryside. Discover the daily life enrolling right in front of you on a river-cruise. Stop by the different sites, observe in detail the different artisanal workshops.
On your way to Ben Tre province, the farmer life will disclose to you around the charming villages. Enjoy a local lunch prepared by an experienced cook before hopping on a sampan to the small canals to feel the peace of the countryside.
Day 13 : Return To Saigon
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation Name: Bach Suites Saigon
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in the garden, enjoy a few moments of peace and tranquility before heading back into the frenetic energy of Saigon.
You'll have a blast this morning, cycling through the fruit orchards surrounding your farmstay in Bến Tre. You'll also get an introduction to the tropical fruits that grow here, which you may or may not recognize from your supermarket back home.
This evening, enjoy a marvellous, internationally acclaimed show at the Opera that combines traditional music and dance, telling the stories of village life in the south of Vietnam.
Day 14 : Farewell Vietnam
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation Name: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's the end of your adventure. Enjoy your last shopping spree of travel gifts. Let your trip leader know of your travel plan so your transfer can be organised.
If you plan to spend more time in Vietnam, we'd love to help.
Hope to see you soon on another adventure with us.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Arrival and departure transport included
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Accommodation
4 star hotels
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
2 domestic flights
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
All hotels
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Entrance Fees
All fees as part of itinerary
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Fully Guided
English speaking guide at each city
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Local Taxes
Included
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Meals – Half Board
As listed in the daily description.
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Experiences listed in the itinerary
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
International flights to and from Vietnam not included
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Meals
Meals not mentioned in itinerary
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Insurance
Travel insurance not included
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Tips and gratuities
Optional Extras
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Single Supplement
For solo travellers who want privacy
Accommodation
Handpicked 5 stars boutique hotels that meets strict sustainability requirements
Mode of Transport
Plane, train, automobile, cycling, walking
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. e-visas can be applied via this government portal https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes. Single share or single supplement requires the customer pay an additional fee to have his/her own single room. The single share amount varies depending on the type of accommodation. In some situation, single share is not available such as homestays or overnight boat. Single share only applies where we can secure private accommodations such as hotels.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately it is difficult and costly to organise the logistics to catch up with a departed tour.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We are undergoing the certification process for Travel Life. Prior to setting up this company, the founders are sustainability professionals, leader of the first B-Corp company in Vietnam, impact investor, developed award winning community based tourism projects. Together, they have lifted thousands of lives out of poverty, removed hundreds of thousands of plastic bottles.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
5% of our revenue is committed to projects involving carbon removal or plastic waste management. We have an interest in reforestation and upcycling plastic waste and aspire to remove more plastics and carbon than we produced on our tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
All our properties are assessed for COVID hygiene standard as recommended by WHO. All suppliers must adhere to the authority's health and safety guidelines which follow closely the WHO requirements. Travellers must be fully vaccinated within 6 months of travel. All our staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated within 6 months of the tour and tested negative to rapid antigen test within 24 hou
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded people who love to travel and have a good time.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Trip notes with daily information and contact details.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
1 year since we registered for operation in 2021. However, the company was founded by 4 veterans of the tourism industry with over 30 years of combined experience at some of the biggest names in the industry.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please refer to our cancellation policy. We understand that things do change. If your plans change and you tell us 60 days before your tour commence, you will be fully refunded. However, after 60 days, we will have had to pay for deposits and tickets which cannot be fully refunded. In these cases, we will do our best to get the most of your refunds or you can reschedule your trip or take a credit.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations are inspected according to minimum health and safety standard set by the WTTC. We adopt the Safe Travel Protocol which expects the properties performing at least at local health authorities expectations or higher.
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