Dream Honeymoon in Vietnam: 15 Days & 14 Nights
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DAY 1: HANOI
Congratulations to the newlyweds! On arrival at the Hanoi Airport, you will be greeted with a warm welcome from our 4UTours and Travel guide. Your bags will be taken care of and you will be escorted to your private car where you will be driven through the romantic city of Hanoi as you pass through the French colonial buildings, majestic lakes, and streets adorned with trees to your luxurious hotel.
We know you had a long journey to get here, tonight you will have a chance to relax and wind down and prepare for tomorrow. Your room will have bath robes waiting for you and you can use them throughout the duration of the trip. There will also be flowers and a bottle of champagne on ice waiting for your arrival to help you end an arduous transit with touch of romance and sophistication.
**If you are arriving on a morning flight then you will spend your afternoon at the spa in order to help rejuvenate your body and soul and prepare you for an amazing journey to come! Sleep well.
DAY 2: HANOI
Sleep in and enjoy the buffet breakfast at the hotel. Our morning of discovery and delight will start at 10am with a tour of the Long Bien Bridge which was built in 1902 by Sir Gustave Eiffel. You will have a guided walking tour of this fascinating structure to learn more on how this bridge is such an intricate part of Hanoi’s history.
After Long Bien Bridge, we will drive to the romantic Old Quarter. This is an area with a web of streets selling everything from street food and handicrafts to jewelry and the finest silks. Make sure to have your cameras ready! You will have a chance to see the Old Quarter up close and personal with a thrilling ride on a Cyclo. We will have lunch at one of Hanoi’s top tables where you can sip on some wine and recount the morning’s adventures. Our tour and discovery will continue to the Temple of Literature which was established to educate Vietnam's royalty in 1076. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s memory lane. Stroll through the gardens as you hold hands and soak up all of the rich history and culture.
Our evening will conclude at sunset with a trip to West Lake and one of the oldest Buddhist pagodas in Hanoi, Tran Quoc. The romantic Than Nhien causeway where the pagoda and temple are situated makes an excellent backdrop for photographs that you can later put above the fireplace. Tonight dinner will be on your own. Take a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and find a world of romance waiting for you.
DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY
After breakfast we will leave Hanoi for an overnight boat trip on Ha Long Bay. We will drive through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, see local living from the comfort of our private car and get to see the farmers using their hands and their water buffalos to plow their crops. We will arrive in Ha Long Bay harbor in the late morning and board your luxurious and wooden junk for the overnight journey into the Bay. We will arrive just in time for a light lunch as we cruise through one of the most majestic sites on this earth. After lunch rest up for a bit until we go to the local floating village where we will have a romantic row boat ride around the village. Make sure to bring your cameras, you won’t want to miss this! After our afternoon boat ride, you will have the opportunity to go kayaking or swimming in Ha Long Bay if your heart desires. Enjoy the afternoon up on the sundeck or from the comfort of your own room staring out into the vast karst formations. As the sun sets over the bay dinner you will have a multi course meal filled with seafood delights! Rest up because tomorrow we have another amazing day!
Day 4: HA LONG BAY
Wake up stress free to the beautiful scenic backdrop of Ha Long Bay as we cruise through the majestic area. Have a leisurely breakfast onboard as you rejuvenate the senses. Our morning cruise will take us to a beautiful series of caves and lagoons where you will have the opportunity to kayak through and swim in the crystal clear water. You will have lunch onboard and a nice siesta before continue on with your day of discovery and delights. We will cruise through Ha Long bay and you will have the option of just relaxing on boat or checking out some more caves. If you missed the swim in the morning, the water should be perfect in the afternoon. You will end the evening with an exploration though and exquisite dinner in a hidden cave! You can’t ask for something more romantic!
Day 5: HA LONG BAY TO HANOI
Wake up rejuvenated and enjoy the sunrise on the sundeck
You will get the opportunity to discover the Surprise Cave which is located in one of the karsts! All of this happens before breakfast! As the ship is cruising back to the harbour you will enjoy breakfast as you look out into the awesomeness of Ha Long Bay.
You will leave Ha Long Bay with a new found feeling of serenity and peace. We will transfer back to Hanoi by private car. If you missed any photos of the countryside on the way to Ha Long Bay, you will have another opportunity to take the classic “National Geographic Shot.” We will arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon and then you will have the rest of the evening of free time for exploring the city, shopping, or even relaxing with a massage!
DAY 6: HA NOI – HUE
Our day of discovery will start with checking out of the hotel and making a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. This is an amazing facility that explores the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. They have transported original ethnic minority hill tribe homes and communal areas for you to explore! We will then make our way to the airport and fly to Hue, the ancient Imperial capital of Vietnam. At sunset, we will visit the Tomb of Khai Dinh which is located in Chau Chu Mountain followed by a Royal Hue Feast Dinner with tastes of local Hue cuisine. Some would argue that it is the best food in Vietnam! It is the heart of central Vietnamese cuisine!
Day 7: HUE – DANANG
Our morning of discovering will start in Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and include a romantic cruise down the Perfume River by boat. We will visit the Thien Mu Pagoda then make our way to the royal tombs of King Tu Duc, and the Imperial Citadel. Our day will include lunch at one of Hue’s finest restaurants. Our afternoon will continue with an overland transfer to Danang via Hai Van pass. Get lost in your daydreams as you are looking out into the scenic countryside along the ocean. We will arrive to Danang at your luxury resort hotel on the picturesque beach where the sand is waiting for you to bury your feet in it! It has been a long day, your evening is free for you to relax and catch up on some down time.
DAY 8: DANANG – HOI AN – DANANG
Our morning of discovery includes a daytrip drive to nearby Hoi An, which is an exceptionally well-preserved South-East Asian trading port starting from the 15th to 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The discovering includes a stop at the Hoi An market where we will see all the local delights and handicrafts, the Tan Ky old house, the Japanese covered Bridge and the Fukien Assembly Hall. We will conclude the morning with a traditional central Vietnamese cooking class and lunch! Enjoy the afternoon and evening at the resort. You will rest well tonight as this will be a fantastic day!
DAY 9: DA NANG
This morning of discovery will include a scenic drive outside of the city to the My Son Pagoda, a cluster of abandoned Hindu Ruins constructed between the 4th and 14th centuries. Upon return to Danang we will go to the Cham Museum of Sculpture which has the most extensive collection of Cham Artefacts. We will have lunch at one of Danang’s top restaurants. Enjoy the last night in Danang and soak up the relaxation time on the beach.
DAY 10: DA NANG - NHA TRANG
It’s time for pure relaxation! You will take a short flight to Vietnam's beach capital Nha Trang which is a beach lover’s dream. Here you will have amazing seafood, sunset strolls along the beach, and days full of adventurous activities. You will be transported to your private villa at a resort that can only be reached by the sea. You will have a private pool and a butler for the next 2 nights. Have a light lunch at the resort and then spend the afternoon in the Spa or in your private pool. Dinner will be at a local hot spot in Nha Trang.
Day 11: NHA TRANG
Today is a day completely for the 2 love birds. Enjoy at your private villa or head into to the city to explore! Spend the afternoon getting a couple’s mud bath or diving and snorkeling, if you are interested in doing either please let us know! Nha Trang also has an Amusement Park with a water park and an impressive aquarium.
DAY 12: NHA TRANG - SAIGON
The morning is free to explore on your own until we transfer to the airport and fly to Sai Gon. We will arrive to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the Tan Son Nhat airport. We will make our way to the hotel where you will have time to relax and freshen up before our city and orientation tour of Saigon. The city orientation tour will include a photo stop at the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the General post office. Our dinner will include romantic and lively cruise along the Saigon River on one of Saigon’s best boutique dinner cruise ships. Saigon is a beautiful city in the evening, after dinner why not go for a stroll around the city or head up to the Rooftop of the Rex Hotel and enjoy the festive music and environment!
DAY 13: SAI GON – CU CHI TUNNEL
Our day will start with a scenic drive to Cu Chi (75 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City) including a pass through the rubber tree plantations to visit an amazing complex network of underground tunnels stretching over 200km long and the former stronghold of Viet Cong . Our visit will be above ground but if you would like to try going underground into the tunnels, you will have the opportunity! We will return to Ho Chi Minh City where you will have a private cooking class and make your own lunch together! Your evening is free to explore the city and go shopping!
DAY 14: SAIGON – BEN TRE – MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON
Our day of discovery will start with a trip to the Mekong Delta, also known as the rice bowl of Vietnam. Step back in time as we embark onto our private boat and cruise along the Ham Luong river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local workplaces to give you a picture of how the local economy works, including a brick factory, where bricks are still painstakingly made by hand; a coconut processing workshop, where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part of this versatile nut is turned into food and other products; You will really understand how the Vietnamese people operate on this day. You will see how nothing goes to waste and they find innovative ways to do everything!
The boat will then make its way to a quiet village where you can have a short walk to experience real Mekong Delta village life and travelling into the forest where you can visit fruit orchards before stopping at a riverside restaurant for a delicious meal, featuring local specialties. The discovering continues on board a romantic sampan for a relaxing trip along the narrow canals. Our day will conclude with a drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and an unforgettable dinner at the local restaurant.
Day 15: SAIGON DEPARTURE DAY
It will be tough to say goodbye to Vietnam, you have experienced over the top luxury and comfort throughout this trip. You will leave a piece of your heart in Vietnam so you will always have come back to it! If you would like to add on a Post extension trip to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, or Myanmar please contact us and we can continue making this a trip of a lifetime for you and honeymoon you will never forget! We thank you for choosing 4UTours and Travel and we hope we made your honeymoon dreams come true!