Vietnam for lovers

Welcome to the land of dragons, Vietnam. Upon arrival to Noi Bai Airport, our driver will greet you and transfer you to the city center to the Pan Pacific. Set between the charming Truc Bach and West Lakes to offer you a respite from the chaos, the atmosphere of the Old Quarter is just minutes away, transporting you to a place somewhere between ‪‎Hanoi’s glamourous past and new modernity.

Enjoy the day free at leisure to acquaint yourself with the capital, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of your surrounding area. The Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda and Quan Thanh Taoist Temple are just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, while the Summit rooftop bar on the Pan Pacific’s 20^th floor offers some of the best sunset views in the entire city.

Meals: No meals

Accommodation: Pan Pacific Hanoi

Dive into the history of Hanoi by visiting the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a blooming lotus flower, commissioned by the legendary King Ly Thai To in 1049. Just a stone’s throw away lies the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a monument and tribute to Ho Chi Minh, the “uncle” of modern Vietnam, as well as his preserved stilt house and a small museum dedicated to his life. The mausoleum is closed every October and November, as well as every Monday and Friday throughout the year.

Pass by Vietnam’s first university, Quoc Tu Giam, otherwise known as the Temple of Literature. The grounds offer a quiet oasis in the center of Hanoi and will show you an interesting glimpse into the cultural elite’s past, dating back from 1076.

Have lunch at Koto Training Restaurant, a social enterprise dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty faced by many youths in the city, empowering them by training them in the culinary arts and hospitality training.

After lunch, brave the labyrinth of streets dubbed the “Old Quarter”, famous to international guests and locals alike due to its chaotic but photogenic and charming nature. Visit the 36 streets by cyclo as you meander past bamboo, silver, silk, gold, and fruit sellers. Pause at the heart of it all, the magical Hoan Kiem Lake, to visit Ngọc Sơn Temple and admire views of the “Turtle Tower”.

The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to discover Hanoi on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Pan Pacific Hanoi

Leave the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and journey 2 hours south to the charming countryside town of Ninh Binh. You may recognize some of the backdrop of the 2017 Hollywood blockbuster hit “Kong: Skull Island” as it was filmed here.

Start with an unusual row-boat ride in Van Long and enjoy the view of the romantic countryside as water buffalo graze, farmers work and children play. Don’t forget to watch your head as you are gently propelled along the crystal-clear river through small caves in this otherworldly scenery.

Lunch at a local restaurant before joining in optional afternoon activities such as a bicycle ride to Hang Mua, a picturesque mountainside spot with a cave and beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area, dotted with karst mountains and sparkling rice fields.

Check in to the Emeralda Ninh Binh and continue to enjoy the impressive scenery from the comforts of the swimming pool, huge gardens, and comfortable villa.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh

Leave dreamy Ninh Binh behind and head north through the splendid North Vietnamese countryside to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay.

Upon arrival to Gat Pier in Hai Phong, check-in to your cabin on the luxury Indochinese-inspired ship, Heritage Line, Ginger Cruise to experience Lan Ha Bay (a different region of Halong Bay) in all her glory. Activities include cooking demonstrations, lounging in the luxurious sundeck Jacuzzi, and exploring Viet Hai Village by bicycle on the largest island in the region, Cat Ba.

At the end of the day, the boat will anchor while guests enjoy a beautiful 5-course dinner. Try your hand at squid fishing in the evening, watch a film in the colonial dining room, or stargaze from the sundeck before retiring to your cabin for a restful sleep.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Ginger cruise

It is a truly a good morning in Vietnam when you wake up in the middle of Halong Bay. Try Tai Chi on the sundeck as the sun rises or simply enjoy breakfast before swimming and kayaking in Frog Lake.

Savor the views and take your last photos as the boat gently glides through the incredible rock formations back to Hai Phong.

Disembark from the cruise and journey back to Hanoi by car, transferring to Noi Bai Airport for a short flight to the central region of the country, Da Nang Airport.  Check-in to you sanctuary away tucked away in emerald rice paddies along the Cua Dai River and relax in Allegro Hoi An hotel.  Breathe in the fresh air of the water Lilly pond and get cozy in your room filled with the quintessential icon of Vietnam, lotus flower motifs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Allegro Hoi An Luxury Hotel & Spa

Start your day with a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town. The very well-preserved town is filled with quirky shops, antique teahouses, and amazing restaurants. Enjoy views of the Thu Bon River and the many canals found in the city as you learn about the history of the town and admire the interesting mix of Vietnamese, French, Chinese, and Japanese architecture. Pause for a tea at the Reaching Out Tea house, a lovely old-fashioned tea house providing work for the hard of hearing, serving up delicious tea samplers and home-made snacks.

The rest of your day is free at leisure to discover the city on your own by foot or on bicycle. Hoi An is not only famous for its ambiance as it is for its tailors. Here tourists can get any manner of clothing made in 24 hours for a fraction of a price that it would cost back home. For those interested in tailoring, we can arrange a visit to one of the best tailors in the city to design your own outfits, bags, and shoes.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Allegro Hoi An Luxury Hotel & Spa

Hop on a bicycle and peddle out of town to Tra Que Vegetable Farm. 20 different types of vegetables and herbs are cultivated here by the 150 farmers and 400 land owners on site without the use of GMOS or pesticides.

Wander through the garden and meet the locals working in the garden. Learn how the farmers cultivate their crops and even lend a hand raking the ground, sowing the seeds, watering greens, and transplanting and tending the plants.

Soak your feet in a traditional herbal bath and prepare tam huu spring rolls and banh xeo pancakes for lunch with a local family before returning to your hotel in Hoi An.

The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure to discover the city independently.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Allegro Hoi An Luxury Hotel & Spa

Depart central Vietnam this morning with a 2-hour morning flight to the cosmopolitan metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, fondly referred to as Saigon by locals.

Begin your exploration of Saigon with an afternoon Vespa tour of the historical heart and colonial area, zooming through the Chinese district to take in the sweet smells of the flower market and to discover a hidden Buddhist pagoda. Stop at the photogenic Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly known as Rue Catinat), Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica,  City Hall, and of course, the Opera House. On either side of the Opera House you will see Graham Greene’s favourite haunt of the Hotel Continental as well as the Hotel Caravelle, a favorite of correspondents during the American-Vietnam War.

Finally, stop for a brief history lesson in front of the Reunification Palace before the tour ends and you check-in to Hotel De Art Saigon. Enjoy cocktails at the rooftop bar or take a dip in the rooftop pool.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Des Art Saigon

Let us whisk you away to your final destination on this whirlwind Vietnamese tour with a morning flight to Phu Quoc, an island paradise near the border of Cambodia. The long stretches of uninhabited beaches offer excellent sunbathing and swimming opportunities while the lush jungles are full of adventure experiences.

Once you arrive to Phu Quoc Airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to The Shell Resort. Let all your cares float away in the adults-only section for the perfect honeymoon atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Shells Resort and Spa Phu Quoc

The day is free to appreciate the many services, on-site activities, and amenities of your luxurious accommodation. Lay on the beach, swim in the beautiful pool, try a cooking class, or indulge in world-class spa treatments.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Shells Resort and Spa Phu Quoc

Spend the day with your toes in the sand, feeling the warm sun on your face as you lounge by the gorgeous infinity pool or in the picture-perfect sea.

Optional activities include a day tour to interesting and historical sites on the island visiting the country’s premiere cooking exports of the pungent Nuoc Mam (fish sauce) at a local factory and the exotic black pepper at a local plantation. Stop by a pearl farm to hear the interesting history of pearl farming in the region before visiting the infamous Coconut Tree Prison in An Thoi, used by the French and later Americans for political prisoners. Have lunch on the incredible Sao Beach where you have time to relax by sunbathing and swimming before returning to your resort in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Shells Resort and Spa Phu Quoc

Your day is free until your transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for a return flight to Ho Chi Minh City to catch your onward planned travel arrangements.

Meals: Breakfast