A journey on a luxury junk, immersive introductions to capitals old and new, and a cruise on a sampan through the Mekong Delta – discovering the highlights of Vietnam. Achieve the perfect balance of culture, food and adventure on this stylish holiday to Vietnam.
Sample street food in Hanoi and explore Halong Bay by boarding a luxury junk for a cruise among thousands of karst pinnacles. Then, head down the coast, contrasting the gentle pace of Hoi An with the pulsating history of Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Throw in some time drifting through the floating markets of the Mekong Delta for a matchless Asian experience.
Sampan, Mekong Delta
Thie Mu Pagoda, Hue
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi
Start in Hanoi with its colonial tree-lined boulevards, street markets and contemporary design scene. We’ll help you delve deeper by making introductions with local artists and designers, setting up a thrilling ride on a cyclo to explore the Old Quarter. Next up, experience the 3,000-strong collection of limestone pinnacles that make up Halong Bay. Arranging a seaplane is a spectacular way to arrive before you board the stylish Halong Violet junk for an overnight cruise among its hidden caves, secret beaches and floating fishing villages.
A short hop will then bring you down to Hoi An, an exquisitely preserved World Heritage Site where a local guide will lead you on an intimate walking tour. You’ll be introduced to both local artisans and local flavours, trying your hand at creating a silk lantern at a paper workshop and tasting your way through the exquisite flavours of Vietnamese food on a cookery class with a local chef.
Then the tempo quickens as you first reach Hue, full of imperial architecture and Buddhist icons. It’s then on to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). To explore the capital’s sights both must-see and secret, we recommend a culinary safari on the back of a vintage Vespa. Or, simply lose yourself in the heady scents and vibrant colours of a flower market.
Finally, swapping the city for the countryside, you’ll experience an unforgettable cruise on the Mekong Delta, aboard a luxury sampan. Pass traditional villages, floating markets and sacred lotus ponds as you slowly drift through Vietnam’s bucolic scenery. A speedboat ride will then whisk you to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a last insight into Vietnam’s guerrilla history, ensuring you leave with a hatful of memories and incredible highlights.