Journey through Vietnam for 11 days, 10 nights, on your own private food, spa, yoga & meditation retreat.
Explore Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and Halong Bay, and experience each region’s unique charm.
Explore Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and Halong Bay, and experience each region’s unique charm.
Now 50% off. Book by Oct 31st.
EAT - You'll explore each of Vietnam’s fresh and regional cuisines, including:
- Learn about Vietnam’s local foods, spices, and dishes during a Southern Vietnamese cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City
- Evening scooter tour of Saigon’s best authentic local food (all you can eat and drink), while seeing the must-see sights
- Participate in hands-on meals at your homestay in Hue
- Central Vietnam unique cuisine cooking class, purchasing fresh ingredients at the colorful Hoi An market
- Take a walking street-food tour of Hoi An’s specialties as you visit the town’s historical highlights, and sample breads, spring rolls, Cao Lau (grilled pork, noodle, herbs), and more
- Enjoy a cooking and food carving demonstration, while on board your Halong Bay cruise ship
- 5-course street food tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, focusing on Vietnam’s cuisine, including the well-known Banh Xeo “pancake”, Egg Coffee, and sweet Che dessert
RELAX - Unwind in unique ways we've selected in each town:
- Evening Bonsai Cruise along the Saigon River, taking in amazing views of Saigon at night
- Take a morning Yoga class in Saigon
- Spend a relaxing day and a night at the Zen House homestay in Hue, with guided Zen meditation, pine forest walks, and Yoga
- Spend a morning at the Zen Spa in Hoi An, and choose an Earth, Fine, Water, Wood or Metal treatment
- Enjoy an art performance at the Saigon Opera House
- Take an overnight boat cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO heritage site for its 1900+ unique karst formations jutting out of the sea
EXPLORE - You'll take in Vietnam’s history, charm, and beauty, of Vietnam's most popular towns:
- Explore Saigon’s French gothic architecture by cyclo or rickshaw ride
- Explore the historical highlights of Vietnam’s original capital, Hue, including the Imperial Citadel, Thein Mu Pagoda, and Minh Mang King’s tomb
- Bicycle through An My village in the Hoi An countryside, and get a glimpse of traditional living
- Explore the 36 charming and bustling old streets of Hanoi’s old quarter, its markets, and way of life
OUR CARE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL:
When you choose to plan your vacation with us, we make all of the arrangements for your travel within Vietnam, your accommodations, and meals specified in the itinerary during your private tour, as well as provide the services of an experienced local English-speaking guide on touring days. We make sure your journey is seamless, and stay in communication with you anticipating any weather or other issues should they arise.
YOUR 11-DAY JOURNEY, BY DAY:
- Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival & Dinner with Bonsai River Cruise
- Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cooking Class – Cyclo (rickshaw) ride – Art Circus Show
- Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Yoga & Street Food
- Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Hue – Zen House Homestay
- Day 5: Zen House – Visit Hue’s Highlights – Drive to Hoi An
- Day 6: Hoi An – Cooking Class and Street Food
- Day 7: Hoi An – Body Treatment at Zen Spa
- Day 8: Hoi An – Fly to Hanoi – Street Food at Night
- Day 9: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Cooking Demonstration on boat
- Day 10: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
- Day 11: Hanoi – Departure
OUR SELECTED HOTELS FOR YOU:
- Ho Chi Minh City - Grand Hotel (Deluxe room, new wing) - 3 nights
- Hue - Zen House Homestay (The Spiritual complex of Zen House) – 1 night
- Hoi An - Hoi An Silk Village (Premier Deluxe Garden View) – 3 nights
- Hanoi - La Belle Vie Hotel (Premier room city view) – 2 nights
- Ha Long Bay - Indochina Sails Cruise (5-star) (Boutique Superior room) – 1 night
Fall 2017 Promotion Pricing
STARTING FROM $1,550 (US) PER PERSON IN TWIN SHARING ROOM (Reg $3,100 pp)
Supplement for 2 domestic flights: $220/person
* Pricing valid for bookings made by September 30th
* Contact us for a quote if your travel is in late 2017 or early 2018
Supplement for 2 domestic flights: $220/person
* Pricing valid for bookings made by September 30th
* Contact us for a quote if your travel is in late 2017 or early 2018
Your 11 day, 10 night itinerary by Region - Explore Southern, Central and Northern Vietnam
3 Nights in the sprawling Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon):
1 Night in the former capital of Vietnam, Hue:
3 Nights in picturesque and Romantic Hoi An:
2 Nights in the charming Old Quarter of Hanoi:
1 Night on board your cruise in Halong Bay:
- Explore Saigon’s French gothic architecture by cyclo or rickshaw ride
- Evening Bonsai Cruise along the Saigon River, taking in amazing views of Saigon’s at night
- Take a morning Yoga class in Saigon
- Learn about Vietnam’s local foods, spices, and dishes during a Southern Vietnamese cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City
- Enjoy an art performance at the Saigon Opera House
- Travel like a local, on an evening scooter tour of Saigon’s best authentic local food, while seeing the must-see sights (all you can eat and drink)
1 Night in the former capital of Vietnam, Hue:
- Spend a relaxing day and a night at the Zen House homestay in Hue, with guided Zen meditation, pine forest walks, and Yoga
- Explore the historical highlights of Vietnam’s original capital, Hue, including the Imperial Citadel, Thein Mu Pagoda, and Minh Mang King’s tomb
- Participate in hand-on meals at your homestay in Hue
3 Nights in picturesque and Romantic Hoi An:
- Spend a morning at the Zen Spa in Hoi An, and choose an Earth, Fine, Water, Wood or Metal treatment
- Bicycle through An My village in the Hoi An countryside, and get a glimpse of the traditional way of living
- Central Vietnam unique cuisine cooking class, purchasing fresh ingredients at the colorful Hoi An market
- Take a guided walking tour of Hoi An’s food specialties as you visit the town’s historical highlights
- Spend a relaxing free afternoon in Hoi An
2 Nights in the charming Old Quarter of Hanoi:
- Explore the 36 charming and bustling old streets of Hanoi’s old quarter, its markets, and way of life on a free day before your street-food tour
- 5-course street food tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, focusing on Vietnam’s cuisine
1 Night on board your cruise in Halong Bay:
- Take an overnight boat cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO heritage site for its 1900+ unique karst formations jutting out of the sea
- Enjoy a cooking and food carving demonstration, while on board your Halong Bay cruise ship
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Our Land Service Price Includes:
> Breakfast and accommodation in a twin/double room > Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver > The services of an experienced local English-speaking on touring days > Boat cruises as specified in the program comply with current safety regulations > Where necessary, entry fees and permission to enter border areas for all visits mentioned in the program > Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary – B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available > Bottled mineral water and wet wipes on car during the tour > Joined cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City & Hoi An > Joined yoga class in Ho Chi Minh City > Spa treatment at Zen Spa in Hoi An > Tickets for Art Circus Show at Saigon Opera House, OOOH Class > VAT and other taxes |
Our Land Service Price Does Not Include:
> International flight tickets and airport tax > Domestic airfare and airport taxes > Other meals, except as specified above > Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses > Camera fees (if any) > Insurance |