Classic Vietnam Private Tour

Fly overnight from London to Hanoi. On arrival, your private guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to Aria Hotel Hanoi for 2 nights with breakfast included. This boutique gem is tucked in a quiet street yet just minutes from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. With stylish interiors, warm service, and a serene atmosphere, it offers the perfect blend of charm and comfort.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon before heading out for a guided evening vintage vespa tour, tasting sizzling bun cha and Vietnamese pancakes among Hanoi’s vibrant alleyways. Or ask us to swap this to a walking street food tour if you prefer – we can tailor this holiday to you.

Want something more exclusive? Ask us about arranging a private rooftop dinner with city views.

Today, discover the elegant blend of old and new in Vietnam’s capital on a Private City Tour with your expert local guide. Begin at the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first national university dating back to 1070 – and continue to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, including the Presidential Palace and the simple stilt house where “Uncle Ho” lived.

Wander through the French Quarter with its colonial facades and leafy boulevards before a relaxed lunch in a local cafe. In the afternoon, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or take a cyclo ride through the bustling “36 Streets” of the Old Quarter.

Prefer a deeper cultural dive? Ask us to include a cookimg class with a local family or a half-day photography walk with a local artist. Tonight, we recommend trying cha ca (Hanoi’s signature turmeric fish dish).

Depart early for Ha Long Bay (approx. 3.5 hrs). Board the traditional-style Peony Cruise for an overnight cruise through this UNESCO seascape. Your en-suite cabin has large windows for uninterrupted views.

Sail past jungle-clad limestone islands, kayak into hidden coves, and enjoy a seafood dinner on deck as the sun sets over the bay. A unique and peaceful way to experience one of Vietnam’s natural wonders. If time allows we’d recommend adding another night here – ask us to tailor this tour to you.

The following day, wake early for optional tai chi on deck and breakfast with a view before cruising back to port.

Return to Hanoi and fly south to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Check in for 2 nights at Pilgrimage Village, a peaceful retreat set in lush gardens.

An exciting private full-day tour will allow you to experience all that this amazing city has to offer, including the Imperial Citadel, Tinh Tam Lake, and a boat trip down the famous Perfume River. You’ll walk and cruise around the city. The day finishes with a guided tour of the local markets, and you’ll have the evening free to relax as you wish.

Return to Pilgrimage Village for sunset by the pool. Prefer something different? Ask for other tour ideas, for example, swapping in a cycling tour through the countryside.

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Today you’ll be privately transferred along the dramatic Hai Van coastal road, stopping for views over Lang Co Bay. Arrive in Hoi An and check in for 3 nights at Cozy An Boutique Hotel Hoi An, a welcoming riverside retreat blending modern comfort with the warm, intimate charm of Hoi An’s ancient town.

Hoi An is a UNESCO-listed riverside town steeped in history, charm and colour. Once a key trading port, it still holds echoes of Japanese, Chinese, and French influence – visible in its yellow-painted shop houses, ornate wooden bridges, and temple-lined streets. With its relaxed pace, vibrant markets, and glowing lanterns, Hoi An invites you to wander, shop, taste and soak up the atmosphere.

Spend the evening exploring Hoi An’s riverside markets and lantern-lit streets.

Enjoy two full days in this enchanting region of Vietnam.

Begin with a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. You’ll start at the local market with your chef, learning about regional ingredients before heading to the farm. There, you’ll pick fresh herbs, grind spices, and prepare authentic dishes like cao lau and green mango salad, enjoying them for lunch in a peaceful garden setting.

The next day, take a guided cycling tour through the surrounding countryside. You’ll pedal along quiet backroads through rice paddies, water buffalo fields and sleepy villages. Stop to meet local artisans and farmers, including a visit to a family-run mat weaving house and a boatbuilder’s yard. You can even help plant vegetables in an organic herb garden. The route is gentle and scenic, perfect for all fitness levels.

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After a short flight from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City, you will be transferred to the waterways of the Mekong Delta, where you will spend 2 nights at The Island Lodge, a boutique riverside hideaway with tropical gardens and riverside charm.

The Mekong Delta is one of Southeast Asia’s most fertile and culturally rich regions, a vast patchwork of rice paddies, canals, and floating markets where river life shapes every aspect of daily rhythm. Expect a slower pace, warm hospitality, and an intimate glimpse into traditional Vietnamese life.

On your full day, enjoy a boat cruise through canals and a visit to a coconut farm. Immerse yourself in river life, relax and watch the world go by, or cross the river to My Tho on a bicycle. Cycle or walk through local villages, meet artisans and farmers, and visit a floating market. The pace is gentle and immersive.

A quick transfer from the Mekong will take you nto the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, where you will spend your last 2 nights at La Siesta Premium Saigon – a luxury retreat located just a stone’s throw from the city’s iconic landmarks.

On Day 13, a full day private tour of sightseeing awaits, offering a chance to explore this bustling city’s many sights, including Ben Thanh Market, palaces, pagodas, the Opera House, City Hall, and the old Saigon Post Office.

You’ll have most of your finla day free to explore at your own pace. For something unique, we recommend a street coffee tasting trail or an art and architecture walk with a local expert. Prefer something outside the city? Ask about our half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour.

You will be collected later today and taken to Ho Chi Minh International Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK. Welcome home!

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