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14-Day Luxury Vietnam - Sun, Sea & Sand

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Overview

Set out on one of the best luxury tours of Vietnam on this 14-day beach-based holiday from the south to the north of Vietnam and experience Vietnam’s premier coastlines!

With seemingly endless stretches of idyllic white-sand beaches and pristine seaside destinations, Vietnam is a top pick in Southeast Asia for sand and sun getaways.

This luxury tour of Vietnam showcases the very best of the country's coastal gems from Phu Quoc Island in the south, the city beach of Nha Trang in central and the beautiful Halong Bay in the north.

This 14-day trip is perfect for romance, rejuvenation and relaxation!
Beach & Sea
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Wellness
Adventure
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Begin your Luxury Tour of Vietnam!

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Begin your Luxury Tour of Vietnam!

Upon arriving at Ho Chi Minh City airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel to check-in. The rest of the day will be free for you to venture out and explore the surrounding area or simply relax by the pool in your hotel. In the evening, you'll head to an authentic Vietnamese dinner in the heart of the city.

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    Accommodation

    New World Saigon Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nguyen HueOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Indochine Restaurant Ho Chi Minh City

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to New World Saigon Hotel

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 2

Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

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Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

This morning, you will visit the tunnels of Cu Chi, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels and were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam war. After lunch, you'll continue to visit Reunification Palace, the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on April 30th 1975, then to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, perhaps the grandest one in all of Southeast Asia. All of this is followed by a Water Puppet Show in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    New World Saigon Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Ba Thien Hau Temple

    Independence Palace

    Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre

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    Restaurants

    Bonsai Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from New World Saigon Hotel to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Private Driver from Cu Chi Tunnels to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 3

Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island

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Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island

After breakfast, you'll hop on a transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a short flight to Phu Quoc island, Vietnam's largest and most beautiful island. After checking in at your resort on the island, the rest of the day is free for enjoying the swimming pool and beach or exploring the island at your own pace. You may want to head to some of its many beaches or into the fishing town of Duong Duong.

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    Accommodation

    La Veranda Resort 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Beaches of Phu QuocOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from New World Saigon Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Plane from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport

    Private Driver from Phu Quoc International Airport to La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc - MGallery by Sofitel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Kien Giang

Day 4

Phu Quoc Island - Relax on Sao Beach

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Phu Quoc Island - Relax on Sao Beach

Today is another free day during which you can explore Phu Quoc however you like, you may want to spend it by the swimming pool at your resort or perhaps head out to one of the many beaches on the island such as the much revered Sao Beach. Said to be one of the most beautiful beaches on Phu Quoc and in the whole of Vietnam, Sao Beach is a gorgeous stretch of sand flanked by palm tree jungle and turquoise crystal clear waters on either side.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    La Veranda Resort 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sao BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 5

Phu Quoc Island - Relax on Long Beach

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Phu Quoc Island - Relax on Long Beach

Once again, you have the choice to spend the day by the swimming pool relaxing and soaking up the sun, exploring the island or heading to one of its many beautiful beaches. Long Beach is a stunning stretch of 20 kilometres of white sand fringed by crystal clear waters. Due to its orientation, it is also one of the best places to watch the sunset on the island and the bars and restaurants are the perfect places to enjoy a happy hour cocktail and do exactly this!

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    La Veranda Resort 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Long BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 6

Phu Quoc Island - Explore Starfish Beach

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Phu Quoc Island - Explore Starfish Beach

Perhaps the last few days of exploring have meant all you want to do today is relax by the pool, enjoy the resort and perhaps have a massage, which is absolutely fine. If however, you want to get out for the day, you can head to Starfish Beach. A beautiful beach covered in tiny red starfish that was only discovered by a local woman in 2014 and has now become a much sought-after attraction on Phu Quoc.

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    Accommodation

    La Veranda Resort 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Beaches of Phu QuocOptional Activity

    Starfish BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 7

Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang

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Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang

After breakfast, you'll hop on a transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for your flight back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will take another flight to Nha Trang almost immediately afterwards. On arrival at Cam Ranh airport, you'll meet your driver and be transferred to your hotel for check-in and rest. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace, relax by the swimming pool or head to one of the lively restaurants or beach bars nearby.

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    Accommodation

    Sunrise Beach Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc - MGallery by Sofitel to Phu Quoc International Airport

    Plane from Phu Quoc International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Plane from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nha Trang

    Private Driver from Nha Trang to Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

    Khanh Hoa Province

Day 8

Relax in Nha Trang

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Relax in Nha Trang

After breakfast today, you have the entire day free to spend as you wish. You may want to spend the day lapping up the hotel's amenities, enjoying the sky lounge and poolside bar whilst topping up your tan or you may want to head down onto the beach or venture further out to one of the many attractions surrounding this lively beach city. Whatever you wish to do, it is entirely up to you.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sunrise Beach Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Relax on Nha Trang BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Khanh Hoa Province

Day 9

Another Day of Relaxing in Nha Trang

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Another Day of Relaxing in Nha Trang

Today once again after breakfast you have the entire day to choose to spend however you wish. Whether that be by the poolside, in a cocktail bar, a lively beach bar, on the beach or venturing out of the city to explore one of its many attractions. Nha Trang is famed for its mud spas with rejuvenation benefits so you may want to visit one of those. In the evening, you can head to one of the many seafood restaurants where you pick your live creature or fish straight from the buckets outside.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sunrise Beach Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Relax on Nha Trang BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Khanh Hoa Province

Day 10

Nha Trang to Hanoi

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Nha Trang to Hanoi

After breakfast, you are free to relax or enjoy your last couple of hours swimming at the hotel pool or relaxing at the beach until transferring to Cam Ranh Airport for your two-hour flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and driver and taken to your hotel in the city centre. Then you'll take a short orientation tour of Hanoi on a cyclo, the best way to see the city. You'll visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake before enjoying dinner in a local restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Pan Pacific Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Ngoc Son Temple

    Hoan Kiem Lake

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    Restaurants

    Wild Lotus Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa to Cam Ranh International Airport

    Plane from Cam Ranh International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Pan Pacific Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khanh Hoa Province

    Hanoi

Day 11

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay

After breakfast, you'll depart for Halong City, which is 175 kilometres northeast of Hanoi and it takes about four hours to get there. Halong Bay is recognised as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. You'll arrive at Halong wharf at noon and embark on Golden Cruise, sit near the window or upper sundeck to admire the scenery whilst having lunch. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Surprise Cave and Ti Top Beach. Before dinner on board, you'll enjoy a cooking demonstration led by the chefs.

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    Accommodation

    Golden Cruise Halong5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Surprise Cave

    Arslanagica Bridge

    Cooking Demonstration on Sundeck

    Squid Fishing

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    Restaurants

    Pan Pacific Hotel

  • transportations icon
    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hạ Long

Day 12

Halong Bay Exploration

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Halong Bay Exploration

Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck early in the morning and experience the beauty of the sunrise from a panoramic view. After breakfast, you'll transfer to a day boat and visit the Horse Saddle Island, Fairy Lake, Drum Cave, Virgin Cave and Cua Van Fishing Village before heading to Bright and Dark cave where is an ideal place for swimming or kayaking. After lunch on your main boat, you'll head to Soi Sim Island to trek and swim before heading back to the Golden Cruise for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Golden Cruise Halong5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Learn Tai Chi

    Horse Saddle Island

    Fairy Lake Cave

    Drum Cave

    Cua Van Floating Village

    Soi Sim Beach

    Squid Fishing

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    Transportations

    Boat from Halong Bay to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

Day 13

Halong Bay Back to Hanoi

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Halong Bay Back to Hanoi

After breakfast, you will take a bamboo boat to visit Luon Caves and then cruise slowly back to Halong Bay pier. Before you depart Halong Bay, lunch will be served in a local restaurant before. You'll then hop on a transfer back to Hanoi which will take around four hours. In the evening, you'll dine at a famed restaurant in Hanoi, a feast of Vietnamese cuisine and explore the old quarter on your last evening of the trip.

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    Accommodation

    Pan Pacific Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Learn Tai Chi

    Luon Cave Kayaking

    Hanoi Old QuarterOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Indochine Restaurant Hanoi

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    Transportations

    Boat from Halong Golden Cruise to Hạ Long Bay

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hanoi

Day 14

Hanoi Departure

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Hanoi Departure

After breakfast, you'll have some free time for shopping or exploring at your own pace before checking out of the hotel and transferring to Noi Bai airport for your flight home. Hopefully, you'll leave with fond memories of one of the best luxury tours of Vietnam!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 22 activities
  • 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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