Vietnam Honeymoon Escape: 17-Day Private Tour

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our private tour guide and driver, who will transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

Hanoi, Vietnam’s elegant capital, is where the exotic charm of old Asia meets the vibrant energy of modern life. With its unique blend of French colonial architecture, ancient pagodas, and tree-lined boulevards, the city offers a rich tapestry of culture and history. Unlike many other capitals in the region, Hanoi retains its character, evolving gracefully without losing its heritage.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese art form that originated in the rice fields of the Red River Delta. 

Overnight in Hanoi.

Ranked among the world’s most captivating cities, Hanoi is a vibrant blend of more than 1,000 years of history, rich culture, and modern charm. Known for its beautiful lakes, leafy boulevards, traditional street life, and delicious cuisine, the city offers a truly immersive experience.

8:00 Start your day with a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where you’ll gain insight into the daily lives, spiritual beliefs, and traditional customs of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. The museum also features full-scale replicas of ethnic minority homes in the garden area.

Continue to the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, founded in 1070. This peaceful site honors Confucius and generations of scholars and stands as a symbol of learning and culture.

Enjoy lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant.

Afterward, head to the famous Hanoi Train Street, a hidden gem where trains pass incredibly close to residential homes. Take in the unique atmosphere, snap memorable photos, and enjoy a coffee at a cozy trackside café as you watch the train pass through the narrow alleyway.

Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, starting with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside), a national monument honoring the country’s beloved leader. Walk past the Presidential Palace and visit Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, a modest yet symbolic residence.

Nearby, explore the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, built to resemble a lotus flower and represent purity and enlightenment.

Wrap up your day with a relaxing cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, offering a closer look at the bustling street scenes, colonial architecture, and local life.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meet your guide and driver, then depart for Halong Bay – a World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice. Upon arrival, embark on the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while having the tour briefing and safety instructions. A seafood lunch will be served on board while the ship sails out to the Bay, with time to admire its dramatic karst formations.

Take a rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, decide whether to swim in the warm, calm water or get on kayaks to discover the wonders. Our expert and experienced guides will surely instruct you on the basics of paddling before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, you will embark on the cruise again before attending a cooking class in the late afternoon.

Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.

Please note: The final Halong Bay itinerary may vary based on the specific cruise selected at the time of booking

Enjoying Halong Bay in the early morning with a Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must-do that you should not miss on an overnight cruise. Then relax on the upper deck, enjoy the best sightseeing, and take photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water.

After breakfast, you will explore Sung Sot cave – one of the finest and widest grottoes in Halong Bay.  Go back to the boat and keep cruising through the fishing village, and witness its unique way of life.

10:30: The boat cruises back to the jetty. Enjoy your last time on the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

11:30: Disembark the cruise, get ashore, meet your guide and driver, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Take your opportunity to visit the rice fields and villages on the way if the flight time permits.

Upon arriving in Da Nang, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel in Hoi An by your tour guide and driver.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Please note: The final Halong Bay itinerary may vary based on the specific cruise selected at the time of booking

Meet your guide at the hotel and travel to the banks of the Co Co River, where today’s authentic countryside adventure begins.

Board a local boat and cruise along the peaceful waterways while discovering the daily life of the fishing communities that have lived here for generations. Meet local fishermen, learn about their traditional techniques, and try lifting a large fishing net or casting the unique Ro fishing net, an age-old method still used today.

Continue to the Coconut Forest, where local fishermen welcome you aboard a traditional Vietnamese basket boat. Learn how to paddle this unique round boat through the maze of water coconut palms, enjoy a fun basket boat demonstration, and try catching the small purple crabs that inhabit the mangrove forest.

Enjoy a refreshing break at a traditional bamboo-and-water-coconut house, where you can relax with a cup of Vietnamese tea before continuing to the next experience.

A short drive brings you to the peaceful Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village, a farming community that has supplied fresh herbs and vegetables to Hoi An for more than 400 years. After a refreshing welcome drink, take a guided walk through the gardens to learn about the village’s history and the traditional organic farming methods that have been preserved for generations.

Join local farmers in preparing the soil, planting vegetables, watering the gardens using traditional shoulder yokes, and harvesting fresh herbs. Discover how river seaweed is still used as a natural fertilizer and learn why Tra Que’s produce is renowned throughout central Vietnam.

After your farming experience, relax with a traditional herbal foot soak and massage, a simple yet enjoyable local wellness ritual.

Continue to your host family’s home for a hands-on cooking session. Using the fresh herbs and vegetables you have just harvested, learn to prepare local specialties such as Tam Huu (Hoi An fresh spring rolls) and the famous Vietnamese crispy pancake (Banh Xeo).

Sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you have prepared before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Take time to enjoy Hoi An Ancient Town, a highlight of any Vietnam honeymoon vacation and an unmissable destination on any well-curated Vietnam tour. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port that flourished from the 15th to the 19th century.

The town’s unique architecture and layout reflect a harmonious blend of indigenous and foreign influences, offering a distinctive charm and timeless atmosphere.

Spend the day at your leisure:

• Cycle through lush rice paddies and peaceful countryside trails surrounding the ancient town
• Explore antique shops, art galleries, and tailor boutiques tucked away in lantern-lit streets
• Relax at a charming sidewalk café, soaking in the quiet rhythm and heritage ambiance of the town
• Or enjoy the sun and sea on the white sands of the famous Danang Beach, only a short drive away

Overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast, meet your local tour guide and driver for a private transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Nha Trang, a coastal paradise known for its golden beaches and turquoise waters.

Upon arrival at Cam Ranh Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our private car and transferred to your hotel/resort.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Nha Trang is Vietnam’s premier beach City, perfect for a relaxing break during your honeymoon or holiday with its miles of white sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, and crystal-clear waters.

Enjoy your day at leisure:

• Soak up the sun on the beach
• Take a refreshing swim
• Indulge in fresh local seafood
• Or opt for optional activities such as island-hopping, snorkeling, or a relaxing boat trip

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax on the beach or explore Nha Trang at your own pace. Whether you can unwind by the sea, sample fresh seafood, or discover the city’s local attractions, the day is yours to enjoy.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Enjoy a free day at your leisure to relax on the beach, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or discover the charms of Nha Trang on your own. From vibrant local markets to cultural sites and seaside cafes, the city offers plenty to explore at your own pace.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

After breakfast, check out of your resort and take a short boat ride back to the mainland. Our private driver will transfer you to the airport for your morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our private tour guide and driver, then transferred to your hotel for check-in. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most dynamic metropolis, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture, blending French colonial charm with modern vibrancy. From historic pagodas and museums to tree-lined boulevards and lively markets, the city offers a fascinating introduction to southern Vietnam.

Free time at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, located approximately 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, discover an extensive underground tunnel network stretching over 200 kilometers, once used as shelters, living quarters, and strategic hideouts by Vietnamese guerrillas during the Vietnam War.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Drive back to HCM City, then you will take a tour to discover the city by visiting the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This fascinating building is filled with history and evidence of the former Saigon government. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office.

Drive back to your hotel, and then you are free to relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, your guide will take you on the trip to Cai Be pier from HCMC via Trung Luong Freeway.

Arrive at Cai Be town, embark the sampan and start to discover Mekong river delta. Visit the local workshops to see the locals making rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice… it will be so amazing to take a bike ride on village paths to see the local daily life: orchards, school, church, pagoda, traditional. Then, take a rowing boat ride to go deeper into the countryside on canals to enjoy the peaceful time.

Back on the boat to go across the Mekong River, go to An Binh Island to visit Ut Trinh’s home, and have lunch with the locals. Enjoy the traditional music in the ancient house during your lunch. Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city.

Meet our vehicle for a trip to Can Tho.

Overnight in Can Tho.

In the very early morning, take a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, where locals go to purchase their products like fruits and vegetables from boats of all sizes. This the original way of business in bustling places of the region. If you have enjoyed traveling to Vietnam for days, surely you will get out of bed early today to witness this lovely local market and gain more experience for your holiday.

The boat trip will give you a valuable chance to observe the unique “advertisement” of local businesses – “Cây Bẹo”: Sellers tie their goods to a tall pole so that buyers can see from a distance what they are selling. Sit on a local trading boat, witness boasting activities in the market, and find out about local life in stilt houses along the river.

After the trip, we will get back to the hotel for breakfast and relax.

Transfer to Can Tho airport for your short flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your resort.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc is a relaxed final stop for the honeymoon, with beaches, resorts and plenty of free time.

Spend the day at leisure in Phu Quoc. Relax at your resort, enjoy the beach or explore the island independently.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Spend the day at leisure in Phu Quoc. Relax at your resort, enjoy the beach or explore the island independently.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Enjoy free time until your transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Thank you for travelling with LuxeTravel Asia. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam in the future.