Luxury Gold
OFFER ID 1507561
Sensational Vietnam & Laos
Fall in love with Laos and Vietnam on this 2-week guided tour. Travel along the Saigon River in a speedboat, cruising past the city’s glittering skyscrapers to the Cu Chi tunnels. Here, walk through the tunnels dug during the Vietnam War and meet a Viet Cong veteran, who will share what it was like serving in the war. Board a private charter on the Mekong Delta and cruise to a coconut production plant, where you can taste the freshest-possible coconut juice. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue before it officially opens. See the ancient town of Hoi An, walking its narrow lanes and over its iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Ascend to the top of Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang for a panoramic view of the city below.
Dining Summary
13 nights from $7,350 per person
Luxury Gold: Sensational Vietnam & Laos
Day 1 - 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.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Marvels of Saigon
Travel to the Cu Chi tunnels to meet a Viet Cong veteran. Learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee or visit the War Remnants Museum.
Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 - Cruise the Mekong Delta
Take to the waters to explore the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a ride on a tri-motorcycle and learn about coconut production before visiting the home of a former soldier.
Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Highlights of Hue
Enjoy a morning visit to the Imperial Citadel and royal tomb of Minh Mang. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace or visit a collector of rare antiquities in his private museum.
Accommodations: Pilgrimage Village, Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 - 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: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Center
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - 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: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Center
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 - 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: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Center
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 - Welcome to Laos
Jet off to Luang Prabang, once the royal seat of the Lane Xang Kingdom and still the center of Lao culture. This town is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into your luxury hotel admiring its blend of elegant colonial style and tropical gardens surrounded by mountain ranges.
Accommodations: The Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 - Luang Prabang and Sunset Cruise
Uncover the real Luang Prabang; experience a living Buddhist tradition as you observe the offering of alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks. Bask in spectacular views of the Mekong and Khan rivers from Mount Phousi, and learn about the local rural lifestyle at Wat Xiengthong. Your adventure culminates with a private sunset cruise on the mighty Mekong.
Accommodations: The Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine
Day 14 - Depart Luang Prabang
Your Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with private transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Ha Noi City Tour & Street Food Tour – 12 hours - Hanoi
Highlights:
Shore Excursion Hai Phong - Halong City
Hanoi - Hon Gai / Hai Phong Port
Hanoi Full Day Tour (10 Hours)
Shore Excursion Hai Phong - Hanoi
Shore Excursion Halong - Hanoi
Hoi An - Full Day Hoi An Town with Lantern Making
FULL DAY HOI AN TOWN WITH LANTERN MAKING
Destination: Hoi AnHoi An Culinary Experience at Market Restaurant
Hoi An’s Countryside & Ancient Town – 8 hours - Hue
Highlights:
Hue - Full Day Hue Classic Tour / Chan May Port
Hue - Royal Culinary & Historic Landmark
Hue - Home Hosted Lunch & Historic Landmark
Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights:
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights:
Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights:
Saigon - History of Architecture with History Researcher
Saigon - Cooking Class at Ambassador's Former Residence
Saigon City Tour on Vintage Car
Saigon - City Highlights & Musician Family Visit
Saigon - In The Dark: A Blind Experience
Saigon - City Highlights & Lunch at Ambassador's Home
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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