Ker & Downey's Vietnam Luxury Tour
10 Days / 9 Nights
Vietnam
From North to South, The Best of Vietnam Luxury Travel
From emerald bays to imperial cities, experience an 10-day Vietnam luxury tour capturing the country’s timeless beauty and cultural depth. This journey traces a graceful arc from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta. Along the way, it incorporates exclusive access, elegant addresses, and personalized experiences that undeniably define the very best of Vietnam luxury travel.
Journey at-a-glance:
- Day 1 - 2: Hanoi
- Day 3: Ha Long Bay
- Day 4: Hanoi
- Day 5: Hue
- Day 6 - 7: Hoi An
- Day 8 - 10: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
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Your Vietnam luxury tour first begins in Hanoi, where French colonial architecture and ancient traditions harmoniously converge. Stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole, a landmark of old-world sophistication.
The next day, following lakeside Tai Chi, explore Hanoi’s vibrant street culture on a delicious tour of the city. Along with your private foodie guide, sample pan-fried dishes from food stalls on your walk, leading up to lunch at a famous restaurant in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Then discover the Temple of Literature with a learned historian, and visit the Restored Sword Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Finally, explore the bustling Old Quarter by cyclo or on foot. Cap off your last night with a water puppet performance—a beloved Vietnamese art form.
Secondly, Vietnam luxury travel ventures east to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where limestone karsts rise dramatically from tranquil waters. Board a luxurious overnight cruise aboard the Violet, a luxury junk, and explore secluded grottoes, floating villages, and jade-colored coves.
In the afternoon, visit Tien Ong cave, which has evidence of human settlement dating back to 10,000 to 8,000 BCE. Later, indulge in a cooking class with the ship’s head chef. Enjoy a fresh seafood dinner on deck as the sun sets over the bay.
Greet the sunrise with an early morning Tai Chi session on the ship’s deck. Then set sail to Ti Top Island where you can explore the island’s sandy beach or climb the 400 steps to the island’s view point for astounding views of Ha Long Bay.
On the scenic drive back to Hanoi, your Vietnam luxury tour stops at Phu Lang, one of the last remaining traditional artisan villages. While here, discover how the village keeps traditional pottery art forms alive.
Finally arrive at your hotel in Hanoi and enjoy a privately guided evening tour of the Hanoi Opera House.
The next day, fly to the ancient capital of Hue and check in to the Azerai La Residence, a stylish retreat on the Perfume River.
Take a short bike ride to explore the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO site echoing with dynastic history. In the evening, enjoy a royal dinner at the Ancient Hue restaurant set in a collection of ancient royal houses.
After breakfast, visit the serene Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs by dragon boat. Then drive to the Tu Duc Royal Tomb, which blends lovingly into its natural environment.
A scenic drive over the Hai Van Pass finally brings you through Da Nang to Hoi An, a former trading port renowned for its preserved architecture and artisan traditions. Stay at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, set along the famous China Beach. Indeed, this resort offers a lovely respite on your Vietnam luxury tour.
The next day, wander cobblestone streets lined with tailors and temples, and explore stunning Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture.
Flying from Da Nang, finally conclude your Vietnam luxury tour in the dynamic metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon. On arrival, immediately head to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about how this underground tunnel complex served Vietnamese rebels beginning in 1948.
Arrive in the city in the afternoon. From your base at Park Hyatt Saigon, explore French-era landmarks, modern galleries, and bustling markets. Then retreat to the quiet waterways of the Mekong Delta for a day trip by private sampan, where floating villages and coconut groves offer a glimpse of rural life.
Your journey ends with a private transfer to the airport for your onward travels, bringing home memories of an amazing Vietnam luxury tour.
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