Experience the romance of undulating mountains and pristine beaches on this custom tailored tour through Vietnam. From luxurious resorts on private islands to emerald terraced hillsides that stretch across the landscape, from the colorful textiles of local villagers to magnificent tiger fish floating above the coral reef, you will find the culture of the northern mountains and the opulence of immaculate beaches. Explore the historic depths of ancient neighborhoods and enjoy a moonlit stroll through...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi - Alluring Cities
Hanoi is exotic and relatable, traditional and cosmopolitan. You arrive at the airport and are met by your private transfer who escorts you to your luxurious hotel in the center of the city. The charm of Hanoi is apparent in the streets. The skyline is dispersed and elegant. Vibrant trees wrap around the serene and romantic Hoan Kiem Lake. The French Quarter contains wide boulevards lined with greenery. The air is scented with ginger and chili that blends with the aroma of fresh baguettes. The day is at your leisure to stroll through the historic streets that date back a millennium or enjoy the strong and flavorful Vietnamese coffee at KOTO, a lovely café that offers underprivileged children the chance to learn the restaurant trade.
In the evening you will enjoy a delightful candle-lit dinner inside an elegant French Colonial building before viewing the Water Puppet Show. The art form dates back to the 11th century and began in the flooded fields of rural Vietnam. Now it is one of the most popular traditional shows in the entire country. The colors are euphoric and the puppeteers are masterful. You watch them tell the ancient stories that have persisted through generations, expressed through theater and marveled at by locals and visitors alike.
What's Included:
Day 2
Hanoi - The Romance of Leisure
Day 3
Hanoi - The Culture of the Red River Delta
Day 4
Sapa - The Remarkable North
Day 5
Hoang Lien National Park - The Rural Difference
Day 6
Hoang Lien National Park - A Day with the Landscape
Day 7
Ninh Van Bay - The Beauty of Exclusivity
Day 8
Ninh Van Bay - The Wonders of the Bay
Day 9
Ninh Van Bay - The Indulgence of Decisions
Day 10
Ninh Van Bay - The Island Life
Day 11
Ninh Van Bay - Luxurious Touch
Day 12
Ninh Van Bay - The Surrounding Islands
Day 13
Ninh Van Bay - The Coupling Effect
Day 14
Ninh Van Bay - Returning from the Hideaway
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy a full day private tour of the ancient and modern neighborhoods of Hanoi
- Experience the remarkable cultures of the ethnic hill tribes around Vietnam’s northern mountains
- Witness the exceptional landscape of terraced paddy fields and stunning waterfalls around Sapa
- Indulge in the romance of an inclusive resort located on a private island in Nha Trang Bay
- Explore Nha Trang Bay and the Marine Reserve on a scuba excursion
- Spend time on the secluded sands of Bai Nho Private Beach
- Luxuriate in the mountain landscape at Topas Eco Lodge
Detailed Description
Indulge in the charm and luxury of Vietnam on this 14-day tour that will take you through the secluded northern mountains and onto the illustrious beaches of a private peninsula. Visit with the local hill tribes outside of Sapa and witness the tremendous landscape of the undulating mountain range. Delight in a perfect breakfast while overlooking the crystal waters of Nha Trang Bay. From scuba diving to hiking, and from seeing the exceptional colors of cultural clothing to tasting the exquisite flavors of five-star restaurants, you will find the splendor of a Vietnam getaway and you will never want to leave.
Your fabulous honeymoon begins with your arrival in Hanoi. The city is romantic and quaint, filled with cosmopolitan comfort and ancient charisma. Spend a day leisurely exploring the city, from Hoan Kiem Lake to the Old Quarter. The following day you will have the choice of visitng the old villages along the Red River Delta or venturing to those situated around the capital while on a cycle tour. From Hanoi you will step onto a night train which will have you in Lao Cai by morning. A private transfer will take you to Sapa to visit the sensational morning market before venturing down into the gorgeous valley below. Visit H’mong ethnic minority villages and Red Dao people.
Explore Giang Ta Chai Village and spend the afternoon and evening at Topas Eco Lodge. The following night you will board the train for Hanoi. The next afternoon you fly to Nha Trang or Danang to visit the private island of your choice. Nha Trang will take you to the luxurious Evason Hideaway Resort and Danang will have you settled into Le Domain de Tam Hai. You will have seven nights to indulge in the unparalleled comforts of the resorts that give you seclusion, luxury, and spectacular views of the immaculate landscape. Spend your time exploring the surrounding tropical jungle, snorkeling in the pristine water, or just relaxing on the beach. At the end of your time in private lavishness you will be escorted to the airport for your flight home.
To explore more itinerary options, see the Vietnam luxury tours section or read the Vietnam tours reviews.
Starting Price
$4,200 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.85 stars based on 646 reviews.
Zicasso’s tour partner was extremely well organized. They went beyond our expectations and made sure everything was curated to our needs.
Reviewed By Fatima A.
Our trip to Northern and Central Vietnam was excellent, and we were so impressed by our Zicasso travel company. Our travel agent was extremely responsive prior to and during our trip. In the planning phase of our trip, he expertly answered all of our questions and adjusted our itinerary, as needed, promptly. During our time in Vietnam, he checked in by phone to ensure our trip was going smoothly.
We were very happy with our itinerary, the sites we visited, and all of our guides and drivers. We could tell the itinerary was planned with a lot of care and attention to detail. Just as a couple of examples, on days with longer drives, we had plenty of rest stops and opportunities to get coffee and snacks, and our guides did a great job of mixing indoor and outdoor activities to ensure we stayed as cool as possible as our trip to Vietnam was during the summer.
We'd also like to highlight the meals that were included as part of our tour. They were mostly set menus and the travel company did a wonderful job selecting each dish and taking us to restaurants with delicious food! It was a fantastic experience all-around.
Reviewed By Kara C.
Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia were absolutely beautiful. Zicasso's tour company organized the perfect vacation for our family, an exciting blend of experiences, with adventure, relaxation, culture, food, nature, and urban destinations.
Reviewed By Heidi C.
The trip was well organized by Zicasso's travel company. We had nice hotel accommodations we liked the guides a lot.
Reviewed By Guillermina M.
Amazing! Zicasso's travel agent worked with my son and me to plan the perfect trip in celebration of his college graduation. She arranged for friendly and knowledgeable tour guides and went out of her way to ensure we were happy.
Reviewed By Jennifer S.
We had an amazing, nearly three-week trip throughout Southeast Asia. Zicasso's tour operators did an incredible job planning all of the details of the trip. In general, I am not easily impressed and I tend to be pretty upfront with my criticism. In this case, I was truly impressed. I really don't have any criticism about the whole experience.
This was a very complicated trip, with eight cities/locations and six internal flights. We had great communication in the months and weeks leading up to the trip. They were receptive to all of our requests and they gave very good advice when we had questions.
All of the guides were great. The hotels were amazing and all of the details of the activities, transfers, and internal flights were well thought out and well coordinated. I was so impressed by their attention to detail. They were also willing to be flexible and able to make changes, even during the trip. I was able to reach them throughout the trip by WhatsApp and they responded quickly every time. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Reviewed By Jeffrey W.