Spirit of Vietnam
Tour Type: Luxury Gold
Brochure Type Luxury Gold Worldwide 2026 v1
Embrace the very best of Vietnam on this 12-day guided tour. See Ho Chi Minh's glittering skyscrapers and green paddy ?elds from a speedboat as you race to the Cu Chi tunnels, where guerrilla fighters once hid during the Vietnam War; here, meet a Viet Cong veteran who will share with you what it was like to live in the tunnels. See the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue during a private tour before the palaces open to other tourists. Experience the vibrant city of Hoi An your way: take a hands-on cooking class. Walk through the food carts living Hanoi's streets and taste its classic cuisine: crab spring rolls, beef noodle soup, and com cakes. Sail through the mesmerizing waters of Halong Bay on a traditional overnight junk cruise. The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
Additional Included Highlights
Brochure Type Luxury Gold Worldwide 2026 v1
Embrace the very best of Vietnam on this 12-day guided tour. See Ho Chi Minh's glittering skyscrapers and green paddy ?elds from a speedboat as you race to the Cu Chi tunnels, where guerrilla fighters once hid during the Vietnam War; here, meet a Viet Cong veteran who will share with you what it was like to live in the tunnels. See the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue during a private tour before the palaces open to other tourists. Experience the vibrant city of Hoi An your way: take a hands-on cooking class. Walk through the food carts living Hanoi's streets and taste its classic cuisine: crab spring rolls, beef noodle soup, and com cakes. Sail through the mesmerizing waters of Halong Bay on a traditional overnight junk cruise. The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
Additional Included Highlights
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. ?
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.?
- Included at all hotels.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be reques
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Hue Take a boat ride to the private museum of Tran Dihn Son, whose great-grandfather was a high ranking mandarin during the Nguyen Dynasty and see the vast collection of rare antiquities collected by him and his ancestors.
- Hue Take a cyclo trip to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam's last emperor who ruled until 1955. Learn about the life of a Royal before heading back via Dong Ba Market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in modern Hue.
- Ho Chi Minh City Continue with your exploration about the troubled past of the country at the War Remnants Museum.
- Ho Chi Minh City Delve into the rich history and practices of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Explore a vast collection of artefacts and ancient remedies that highlight Vietnam's traditional healing methods.
- Mekong River Delta Meet Mr. Sau Tuong, a former soldier, at his home and see how he and his wife make a living making rice paper. This quiet existence is in stark contrast to the four years he spent fighting the Khmer Rouge, who terrorised Cambodia in th
- Hue Cycle through rice fields to Thanh Toan village, admiring the green countryside as you pedal by. Visit the lively local market, bargain along with the locals and see traditional houses. Soak up the agricultural way of life, a suitable contrast to the
- Hue Enjoy a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel. Hear more about Emperor Gia Long, the first ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty, who made this the center of a unified Vietnam.
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Lunch (L)
- 5 Dinner (D)
- Hanoi Join a local foodie in the Old Quarter to explore the street food culture of Hanoi. Dine as the locals do, on delights such as steaming pho (a beef noodle soup), rice paper rolls and crab spring rolls.
- Mekong River Delta Pause for lunch at the enchanting Mango Home, a thatched restaurant located on the Mekong. Savor delicacies enjoyed in the delta, including noodle soup, grilled fish, and giant prawns fresh from the river, as you enjoy views of the lus
- Ho Chi Minh City Admire the marvelous views from a lively rooftop restaurant at your Welcome Dinner in Saigon. Get to know your Travel Concierge and fellow guests as you dine on local delicacies in a sophisticated setting, with the lights twinkling acros
- Hoi An Visit the beautiful Cam Thanh Village with its dense coconut jungles that were once a shelter for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War, but today the village is an important supplier of seafood, vegetables and rice to the region. Step
- Hoi An Dine out with Your Choice this evening. Choose from one of three hand-selected restaurants, known to our local foodies, each specialising in different cuisine from traditional to modern Vietnamese, or a fusion of east and west to tantalise your ta
- Hue Arrive at the home of celebrated painter and singer, Camille Huyen, for a memorable meal and private concert. Stroll around the traditional home she shares with her husband and hear about their fascinating lives and the dream that brought them home.
- Hoi An The luxurious Anantara Hoi An Resort is moments away from the city's charming historic center. Take in the tranquil atmosphere, treat yourself to a massage at the spa, or cool down in the pool.
- Halong Bay Board a luxury junk boat for a special cruise around the magnificent Ha Long Bay, famous for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands dotted with rainforests. Explore mysterious caves and marvel at a memorable sunset over this sce
- Ho Chi Minh City Join a Viet Cong veteran to visit the underground C? Chi tunnels and learn more about this complex network originally built in 1948. See where many thousands of troops trained and lived under difficult conditions during the Vietnam War.
- Hanoi Take a spin on a nifty electric cart for a fun way to get around Hanoi. See the main sights of the city, including the beautiful French neoclassical Opera House, the center for cultural and historical events in Vietnam.
- Halong Bay Visit the spectacular Tien Ong cave with its immense stalactites and stalagmites, resembling various forms, including one called ?the fairy godfather.? Sail to Cua Van floating village, amid the towering rocks, where fishermen have lived for h
- Mekong River Delta Board a private vessel for your Mekong River Cruise, taking you down the most important waterway in Southeast Asia. Gain a fascinating insight into coconut processing, one of the major industries for people who live along the river.
- Hoi An Explore the Ancient Old Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see well-preserved buildings that date back several centuries. See the 18th-century Japanese covered bridge with its elaborate carvings and spot many colored lanterns along
- Mekong River Delta Enjoy a ride on a tri-motorcycle through the tropical scenery of the Mekong delta, passing limestone mountains and rows of neat rice paddies. Arrive at a rustic rice noodle factory to see how the favored breakfast meal of Vietnam is pr
- Ho Chi Minh City Experience the vibrancy of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, as you visit its most iconic attractions, including the Central Post Office, designed by Alfred Foulhox.
- Hanoi Meet a renowned local scholar during a special visit to the famous Temple of Literature, built in 1070 to honor the great philosopher, Confucius. Learn more about the culture of Hanoi and Vietnamese architecture before touring the picturesque groun
- Ho Chi Minh City Continue with your exploration about the troubled past of the country at the War Remnants Museum.
- Hue Take a boat ride to the private museum of Tran Dihn Son, whose great-grandfather was a high ranking mandarin during the Nguyen Dynasty and see the vast collection of rare antiquities collected by him and his ancestors.
- Hue Take a cyclo trip to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam's last emperor who ruled until 1955. Learn about the life of a Royal before heading back via Dong Ba Market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in modern Hue.
- Ho Chi Minh City Delve into the rich history and practices of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Explore a vast collection of artefacts and ancient remedies that highlight Vietnam's traditional healing methods.
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- Tour Operator
- Luxury Gold by Insight
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh City | Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City: Your Vietnam luxury tour begins by private transfer to the five-star hotel in the heart of the city. Dine tonight in one of Saigon's rooftop restaurants. Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh. |
| Day 2 | Ho Chi Minh City | Marvels of Saigon: Venture by speedboat to Cu Chi tunnels to meet a Viet Cong veteran and former resident of this network of tunnels dug in 1948 for guerrillas to hide from combat forces during the Vietnam War. After lunch, head to a charming coffee shop and learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee. Visit the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine or the War Remnants Museum. Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh. |
| Day 3 | Ho Chi Minh City | Cruise the Mekong Delta: Discover the Mekong Delta aboard a private charter. See coconut production and take a ride on a tri-motorcycle. At Mango Home, feast on Mekong Delta specialties before visiting the home of a former soldier. Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh. |
| Day 4 | Hue | Royal Refinement in Hue Relaxed Start: Cycle through green rice ?elds to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village. Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theater, serenaded by local musicians. Accommodations: Pilgrimage Village, Hue. |
| Day 5 | Hue | Highlights of Hue: Enjoy a visit to the Imperial Citadel and royal tomb of Minh Mang. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam's last emperor, or travel by boat to the private museum of collector, Tran Dihn Son. Accommodations: Pilgrimage Village, Hue. |
| Day 6 | Hoi An | Romantic Hoi An: Explore Hoi An through the eyes of a local. Enter former merchants' homes, stroll lanes of traditional houses and cross the Japanese Covered Bridge. Dinner is your choice of traditional cuisine, modern Vietnamese or East-meets-West fusion. Accommodations: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An. |
| Day 7 | Hoi An | The Locals in Hoi An Relaxed Start: Glide to the Thanh Dong village in a traditional bamboo-basket boat learning from the villagers and a professional chef how to make Vietnamese food. Accommodations: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An. |
| Day 8 | Hanoi | Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour: Check in to your boutique hotel before joining a local gourmand for exploration of Hanoi's colorful street food culture. Accommodations: Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi. |
| Day 9 | Ha Long Bay | Cruise Along Ha Long Bay: Discover Ha Long Bay's emerald waters on your private, luxury junk boat and visit the Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van. Learn from the masters with a traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration or relax on deck as the sun sets. Accommodations: Paradise Cruise, Ha Long Bay. |
| Day 10 | Hanoi | Ha Long to Hanoi Relaxed Start: Greet the day with Tai Chi before lingering over brunch as you cruise past the limestone formations en route to Hanoi. Accommodations: InterContinental Westlake, Hanoi. |
| Day 11 | Hanoi | The Temple of Literature Relaxed Start: Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar. Toast your travels over dinner. Accommodations: InterContinental Westlake, Hanoi. |
| Day 12 | Hanoi | Farewell Vietnam: Your Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi luxury tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Accommodations: |
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