Luxury Vietnam Tours

Introduction to Vietnam
(7 Days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi

Highlights of Vietnam
(9 Days)
Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon & environs

Essence of Vietnam
(12 Days)
Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon & environs

Discover Vietnam
(11 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon & environs

Journey Through Vietnam
(15 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Vinh Hy Bay, Saigon & environs

Vietnam for Foodies
(11 Days)
Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon & Mekong Delta

Romantic Vietnam
(12 Days)
Hanoi, Hoi An, Vinh Hy Bay, Saigon

Vietnam for Families
(10 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon & Mekong Delta

Hanoi & Halong Bay
(6 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay

Cultural Highlights of Vietnam
(16 Days)
Hanoi, Victoria Express Train, Sapa, Hoi An, Hue, Saigon & environs

Multi-country Tours

Introduction to Vietnam & Thailand
(14 Days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Bangkok, Chiang Mai

Best of Vietnam & Cambodia
(10 Days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Siem Reap (Angkor)

Active Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
(16 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap (Angkor)

Highlights of Vietnam & Laos
(11 Days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Luang Prabang

Journey Through Indochina
(15 Days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap (Angkor)

Mekong Experience
(17 Days)
Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon, Mekong Cruise, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap (Angkor)

Southeast Asia in Style
(20 Days)
Hong Kong, Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon, Siem Reap (Angkor), Chiang Mai, Bangkok

Flavors of Southeast Asia
(16 Days)
Singapore, Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Bangkok

Journey Through Southeast Asia
(26 days)
Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Siem Reap, Bangkok, Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai

Journey Through Indochina

(15 days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap

On this exceptional private tour through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, experience the history, culture and natural beauty of Indochina's most evocative places. Accommodation is at the most luxurious hotels and resorts in each location and all touring is with your own private guide and driver.

Begin in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam's most dynamic city. With an expert private guide and driver, learn about the city's history while touring French colonial-era landmarks, as well as the mid-century Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. Visit interesting neighborhoods like Cholon (Saigon's Chinatown) and explore busy markets and temples. Perhaps stop for a refreshing Vietnamese iced coffee, or snack on a typical Vietnamese banh mi (baguette sandwich). If desired, browse the boutiques of Vietnamese designers and renowned art galleries and museums. One day, take an excursion into the countryside to tour the Cu Chi Tunnels and observe a colorful religious ceremony at the Cao Dai Temple. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can also arrange additional activities such as river boat rides, meeting with historians, visits to private homes, private musical performances, philanthropic activities, art and design touring, an excursion to the Mekong Delta, private cooking classes and tasting tours, and more.

Continue to Hoi An, an atmospheric port town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay at a luxury beachfront resort, and experience the best of this centuries-old town during private touring. Visit the vibrant morning market, where stalls are piled high with fresh fish and produce. Explore the colorful backstreets, and tour well-preserved historic homes, temples, the Japanese Covered Bridge and other interesting attractions. Perhaps visit a local tailor for custom-made silk clothing, a Hoi An specialty, and enjoy a boat ride on the river. Also visit the nearby Museum of Cham Sculpture, as well as the Marble Mountains, which contain Buddhist cave temples. Upon request, we can arrange additional activities in and near Hoi An, such as visits to local villages, cooking lessons and farm visits, an excursion to the Cham ruins in My Son, biking through the countryside, or a silk lantern-making lesson at a Confucian temple. There will also be time to relax and enjoy your resort's beautiful architecture, spa and beach.

Next, travel to scenic Halong Bay for an overnight cruise on a luxurious, traditional junk-style boat. Sail among beautiful limestone islands, dine on fresh seafood, enjoy on-board activities such as tai chi at sunrise, and perhaps explore local caves, hike to a scenic overlook, go sea kayaking or visit a floating village. Also enjoy a scenic seaplane flight over Halong Bay.

Spend the next three nights in Hanoi, Vietnam's fascinating capital and intellectual center. During private touring, visit the city's most important historical attractions, such as the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, the House on Stilts and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Take an in-depth tour of Hanoi's incredible Old Quarter, where each street was historically dedicated to a specific trade or material, such as bamboo, silk and lacquer. While touring the narrow streets, learn about the history of the Old Quarter and its traditional architecture, and see how it has transformed into a fashionable district with cafes, art galleries and boutiques featuring the finest Vietnamese design and style. Explore Hoan Kiem Lake and leafy backstreets lined with beautiful French colonial-era buildings, many of which are now upscale restaurants. If desired, also visit Hanoi's top museums, such as the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. One day, meet a culinary expert to tour one of Hanoi's excellent markets and sample local street food specialties like bun cha (barbecued pork with noodles) and pho cuon (fresh herb and beef rolls). Also attend a performance of Hanoi's renowned water puppet show, or attend a performance at the landmark Hanoi Opera House.

Continue to Luang Prabang, a charming UNESCO World Heritage-listed town along the Mekong River in northern Laos. During private touring, experience the unique blend of traditional Lao and French colonial architecture lining the streets of this former royal capital. Visit major sites such as the National Museum and Wat Xieng Thong, a revered 16th-century temple. Enjoy unique cultural experiences such as interacting with monks at a local temple, participating in a baci ceremony (a traditional Lao celebration) and visiting local hill tribe villages. Tour markets, meet local silk weavers and learn about the fascinating Buddhist culture. One day, enjoy a private boat cruise on the Mekong.

Finally, fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, to explore incredible Angkor, the wondrous ruins of the ancient Khmer empire. With your private guide, tour the most interesting parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Angkor Wat, an enormous temple city built as a model of the Hindu universe in stone; Angkor Thom, an ancient capital filled with iconic sites such as the Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King; Ta Prohm, a temple being devoured by the jungle; and serene Preah Khan, a former monastery and school. Also visit Banteay Srei, a petite temple with elaborate carvings in pink sandstone, and other lesser-known temples. Additional special-interest activities can also be arranged, such as a cruise on Lake Tonle Sap, bike riding, Khmer cooking lessons, private yoga sessions, visits to orphanages and children's centers, Khmer dance performances, photography excursions, shopping, village tours or chartering a helicopter to remote jungle temples.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Arrive Saigon, Vietnam
Fast-track airport assistance through immigration. Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Time permitting, afternoon private city tour
Day 2 Saigon
Full-day private city tour or full-day private excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple or to Mekong Delta
Day 3 Saigon – Hoi An
Private transfer to airport for flight to Danang. Private arrival transfer to Hoi An resort for 2 nights. Afternoon private tour
Day 4 Hoi An             
Morning private tour of local villages
Day 5 Hoi An – Hanoi
Private transfer to Danang airport for flight to Hanoi. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 1 night. Afternoon private tour of Old Quarter
Day 6 Hanoi – Halong Bay
Private transfer to Halong Bay luxury cruise for 1 night. Afternoon cruising in the bay
Day 7 Halong Bay – Hanoi
Sunrise cruise. Transfer by scenic seaplane to Hanoi for 2 nights
Day 8 Hanoi
Morning private market and culinary tour
Day 9 Hanoi – Luang Prabang, Laos
Private transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Private dinner and traditional welcome ceremony
Day 10 Luang Prabang
Option for sunrise alms-giving. Half-day private city tour
Day 11 Luang Prabang
Morning private cruise to villages and Buddhist caves
Day 12 Luang Prabang – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Private transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Fast-track assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Sunset private tour of ruins
Day 13 Siem Reap
Full-day private tour of temples and ruins
Day 14 Siem Reap
Private touring of more remote ruins or private cruise on Tonle Sap Lake
Day 15 Depart Siem Reap
Private airport transfer

Hotels
Saigon: Park Hyatt Saigon
Hoi An: The Nam Hai
Halong Bay: Halong Violet
Hanoi: Sofitel Legend Metropole or Capella Hanoi
Luang Prabang: Amantaka
Siem Reap: Amansara

Cost
$18,270 Per Person (based on double occupancy)

 

Testimonials

We cannot thank you enough. The guides in Vietnam were wonderful. Everywhere we went, we felt more like friends than clients. The hotels were terrific…We were treated like royalty. 
~ D.M., Philadelphia, PA

Our Vietnam trip was excellent. Everything was very well planned, and we felt catered to at every stop. Thank you for arranging for us to visit the home and studio of the renowned art dealer in Hanoi…Your attention to detail is exceptional.
~ A.R., Easton, MD

We can sum up our Vietnam trip in two words: fabulous and enlightening. The itinerary couldn’t have been more varied or interesting. The guides were excellent and the hotels superb.  
~ J.M., Bethlehem, PA

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