Vietnamese romance

Xin Chao and welcome to the modern and cosmopolitan city of Ho Chi Minh City, fondly known by its more evocative name, Saigon. Upon arrival to Tan Son Nhat Airport, our driver will greet you and transfer you to the city center to the hotel, just mere steps away from century-old tamarind trees, French colonial buildings, and the lively Ben Thanh Market.

Enjoy the day free at leisure to acquaint yourself with the hotel’s surroundings, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of Vietnam before your evening booking at the contemporary and incredible A O Show, Saigon’s must-see cultural performance.

Meals: No meals

Accommodation: Hotel Des Art Saigon

Begin your exploration of Ho Chi Minh with a vespa tour of the historical heart and colonial area.  Stop at the photogenic Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica,  City Hall, and of course, the Opera House.

Visit the Craig Thomas Gallery or San Art to discover modern and contemporary art mixed with Vietnamese motifs. Return to your hotel in the early afternoon, joining a quirky Saigon food tour in Ben Thanh Market.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Des Art Saigon

Settle in for a 2-hour car ride this morning to the Cai Be in the Mekong River Delta to board your the overnight cruise. On board the cruise, sample southern Vietnamese cuisine as you watch everyday life pass you on both sides.

In the afternoon, take a guided leisurely walk through rice paddies tended by small villages, sampling fruit from the orchards and local honey. Return to the ship in time to watch the sunset over the Mekong, sipping cocktails from the sundeck and enjoying a delicious dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Bassac Cruise

Wake up as the boat begins to cruise at sunset to the largest floating market in the area, Cai Rang.  Transfer to a smaller traditional rowing boat called a sampan to get a closer look at the wholesale market as sellers display all manner of fruit, vegetables, and handicrafts.

Disembark at the largest city in the Mekong Delta, Can Tho, and make the return journey to Saigon, stopping in My Tho for a lunch break at a local restaurant. An afternoon flight from Tan Son Nhat Airport flies you to the highlands of romantic Da Lat, nicknamed the city of eternal spring. Check-in to the French-colonial wonderland of Ana Mandara Da Lat Spa and Resort.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa

Explore the natural beauty of Da Lat with a half-day tour to a terraced coffee plantation, the powerful and picturesque Elephant Waterfall, mysterious caves, stunning cliffs and evergreen forests. Fall in love at the vibrant flower farm and meet highland ethnic minorities in a small village. Lastly, visit a silk farm to learn about how silk is collected to create stunning pieces of art.

The afternoon is free at leisure to explore the Da Lat city center or to relax in comfort at the gardens of your resort.

Accommodation: Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa

Meals: Breakfast

Say good-bye to the mountains and head 3-hours west to the sunny coast of Vietnam in Nha Trang. Check in to the designer boutique Mia Nha Trang, spending the afternoon at leisure to lay on the beach and indulge in your secluded beach resort services among the cliffs of Nha Trang’s coastline.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mia Resort Nha Trang

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: Mia Resort Nha Trang

Enjoy another day free at leisure to unwind and relax in paradise. Optional activities include a day-trip discovery of Nha Trang’s culture and history with visits to reminders of the ancient Cham Empire that existed long ago in the country.  Gaze at the symbol and pride of the Cham people, Po Nager Towers, before stopping by Long Son Temple and Nha Trang Cathedral to see the interplay of cultures that have made their mark in the area. Recharge your energy in Thap Ba Hot Springs by dipping in the thermal waters and mud baths before leaving to enjoy the highlight of Nha Trang cuisine for lunch, Nem Nuong Ninh Hoa.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mia Resort Nha Trang

The day is free to appreciate the many services, on-site activities, and amenities of your accommodation until your transfer to the Airport to return to Ho Chi Minh City. From Tan Son Nhat Airport, make the journey to your next destination independently.

Meals: Breakfast