This 14-day Vietnamese vacation takes you across the nation, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, visiting Halong Bay, Hoi An, and Ninh Van Bay along the way. It features deluxe accommodations and private tours.

Your journey begins in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, a deceptively large city known for its French colonial architecture and crowds of motorbikes. You’ll travel the backroads and alleys to discover hidden gems in a vintage Soviet era GAZ69 Jeep. Wind through the old streets of the French Quarter and stop by landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the communist leader’s embalmed body is on display, and the Tran Quoc Temple. After enjoying the urban highlights of Hanoi, drive to the coast and reach Halong Bay, a sparkling natural gem known for thousands of karst islands rising out of the surf. Board a private junk vessel and cruise the bay for two nights, exploring its collection of islands, floating villages, and hidden beaches. You’ll witness sunrise over the water, kayak in remote bays, trek through massive caves rimmed with stalactites and stalagmites, and swim off sandy beaches.

Connect back to Hanoi by road and fly to Danang in Central Vietnam. You’ll connect down the coast to the lovely resort town of Hoi An, arguably the prettiest town in the entire country. A walking tour will introduce you to the charms of the old town, where galleries, boutiques, and shops fill colonial-style merchant houses. You’ll visit the iconic 400-year-old Japanese-covered bridge before heading out of town that evening for a romantic dinner along the banks of the Coco River. Enjoy a basket boat ride on the river before dining on delicious fresh cuisine alongside the riverbank. You’ll have another day at leisure in Hoi An before connecting back to Danang and flying on to Nha Trang, where you’ll transfer to Ninh Van Bay.

Spend three full days at Six Sense Ninh Van Bay, a 5-star resort overlooking the South China Sea. You’ll have absolute freedom to do as much or as little as you wish. Suntan on the beach, swim through the warm waters, explore the nearby mountainside, and enjoy the amenities of your resort, including several restaurants, the spa, and tennis court.

After a few relaxing days on Ninh Van Bay, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in the nation. A city tour will take you to important historical landmarks from the Vietnam War and the French colonial period, including the Reunification Palace, which was formerly the Presidential Place of South Vietnam, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the nation’s most impressive Taoist temples. Spend another day outside of the city visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, a series of underground fortifications used by the Viet Cong to launch guerilla warfare in the 1960s and 1970s. Back in Ho Chi Minh City, head to the Saigon Skydeck to see some of the best views of the city before capping off your vacation with dinner at a renowned local restaurant.

At the end of your stay, connect to the airport for onward travels.

• Explore Hanoi’s hidden corners in a vintage GAZ69 Jeep, from the Old Quarter to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
• Cruise Halong Bay on a private junk, kayaking, swimming, and watching sunrise over limestone peaks.
• Wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets and dine by the Coco River after a serene basket boat ride.
• Unwind at Ninh Van Bay’s secluded shores, with days of swimming, spa indulgence, and ocean views.
• Discover Ho Chi Minh City’s colonial landmarks, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and panoramic views from the Skydeck.

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City
• Shared arrival and departure van and boat transfer in Nha Trang
• 2 nights' deluxe hotel accommodations in Hanoi
• 1 night deluxe cruise accommodation aboard Heritage Ginger cruise
• 3 nights' deluxe resort accommodations in Hoi An
• 4 nights' deluxe resort accommodations in Ninh Van Bay
• 3 nights' deluxe hotel accommodations in Ho Chi Minh City
• Private-guided Half Day Hanoi Now and Then by Vintage Jeep Tour
• Private-guided Evening Hanoi Sundowner Sojourn and Dinner Tour
• Private-guided Half-Day Hoi An Walking Tour
• Private-guided Evening Hoi An Secret Cocktail Experience
• Private-guided Full Day Saigon Heritage and Cholon Charm Tour
• Private-guided Evening A O Show at Opera House
• Tai chi lesson, kayaking and other experiences on Halong Bay cruise
• Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 2 lunches, 2 dinners

• Travel insurance
• International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
• Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
• Gratuities
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature
• Passport & Visa fees, if applicable