Tour Description

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.

Priced From:

$ 11495pp ^*

From: 2025-01-12

To: 2025-03-16

Start Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

End Location: Luang Prabang, Laos

Trip Type: South Asia Gold

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.

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.

Marvels of Saigon

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.

Travel by speedboat from the city's glittering skyscrapers to the green paddy fields scattered along the Saigon River. Your destination is the Cu Chi tunnels, which were dug during the Vietnam War, where you will meet a Viet Cong veteran. After lunch, explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Gustave Eiffel's Central Post Office. Head to a charming coffee shop and learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee. Personalise your day with a visit to the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine or the War Remnants Museum.

Cruise the Mekong Delta

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.

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.

Royal Refinement in Hue Relaxed Start

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village, Hue.

Cycle through green rice ﬁelds to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village. Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theatre, serenaded by local musicians.

Highlights of Hue

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village, Hue.

Enjoy a morning visit to the Imperial Citadel and the royal tomb of Minh Mang. Escape the bustling city to a tranquil spot by the Perfume River to savour a local lunch. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace or visit a collector of rare antiquities at his private museum.

Romantic Hoi An

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Anantara Hoi An Resort, 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.

The Locals in Hoi An Relaxed Start

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An.

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.

Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

Check in to your boutique hotel before joining a local gourmand for exploration of Hanoi's colourful street food culture.

Cruise Along Ha Long Bay

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Paradise Cruise, 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.

Ha Long to Hanoi Relaxed Start

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

Greet the day with Tai Chi or an early morning swim before lingering over brunch as you cruise past the limestone formations en route to Hanoi.

The Temple of Literature Relaxed Start

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar. Toast your travels over dinner.

Welcome to Laos

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Avani Luang Prabang

Jet off to Luang Prabang, once the royal seat of the Lane Xang Kingdom and still the centre 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.

Luang Prabang and Sunset Cruise

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang.

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.

Depart Luang Prabang

Day 14

Duration: 1

Your Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with private transfer to the airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-03-16

End Date: 2025-03-29

twin

Child Price: 11495

Adult Price: 11495

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 14385

Sensational Vietnam & Laos

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices