Honeymoon in Vietnam with the Amanoi 12 nights - prices on request
ABOUT THIS ITINERARY
This itinerary showcases all the highlights of Vietnam with a luxurious stay at the Amanoi.
From the bustling streets of Hanoi (Vietnam's capital) known for its colonial buildings and culinary delights to the incredible scenery of Halong Bay, Vietnam really is a country of complete contrasts.
Work your way from North to South down the East Coast of Vietnam stopping at various cities and sights along the way, including a stay at the Amanoi in Vinh Hy where you'll spend 5 nights completely relaxing!
You will end your trip with a night in Ho Chi Minh City before heading home.
Price Includes
International flights
Domestic flights
Private transfers
Activities and tours as mentioned
All accommodation
24/7 support while you're away
UK airport transfers (conditions apply)
DAY 1-3
HANOI
You will be greeted by a Tailored Journeys representative who will accompany you to your first hotel, the Sofitel Legend Metropole, one of our favourite hotels which is conveniently located for you to discover the nearby sites on foot.
Your guide will accompany you on a city tour of Hanoi. The sites visited will include Ho Chi Minh‘s Mausoleum, House and Cottage, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature, Quan Thanh pagoda.
Visit the Old Quarter with a history that spans over 2,000 years. The Old Quarter started as an alligator-infested swamp but then transformed to be home to Vietnam’s craftsmen and is now a bustling square lovingly known as the eternal soul of Hanoi.
You'll also have a chance to understand what makes Hanoi's Old Quarter such a captivating place on an exciting food tour. Here, you will be able to taste a wide variety of Vietnamese specialities, such as banh cuon (steamed rolled rice pancake) and banh mi. Then, stop at a bia hoi (beer club) on Ta Hien Street and taste the fresh Vietnamese beer. After that, you will head to a pho shop, where you will be able to choose between regular pho or pho tron (pho noodle mixed with chicken without soup). Then, make your way along Hoan Kiem Lake for one of the tastiest ice creams in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
DAY 4
HALONG BAY
This morning you will travel to Halong Bay and arrive late morning ready to embark on your overnight junk boat.
This world-famous bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its giant rock islets covered in luxuriant vegetation overlooking the waters. Halong Bay includes some 1,900 islands and islets of rocky peaks, often uninhabited and unvisited. This scene creates a spectacular marine landscape, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994.
You will be served lunch and dinner aboard with excellent and freshly caught seafood from the bay. At the end of the day, you will have the chance to enjoy a night fishing session on the boat.
Accommodation: Violet Heritage Line
DAY 5-6
HUE
After breakfast on the boat you will disembark late morning. From Halong Bay you will be met by your driver and transferred to Hanoi Airport to catch the short flight down to Hue.
On arrival in Hue you will be met by your guide and driver and transferred to your hotel.
Hue was the mighty Imperial headquarters and the political capital of the country until 1945. Fortified by thick walls, Hue is a serene town offering plenty to do and see. One of the most notable features of Hue is the meandering Perfume (Huong) River that divides the city. Both the Imperial Citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda are situated on the riverbank
Your hotel in Hue is the former French Colonial Governor’s residence which was refurbished and made into an enchanting boutique hotel in 2005. Located on the banks of the fabled Perfume River, overlooking the former Imperial Citadel.
Make the short journey to visit the Tu Duc and Khai Dinh tombs. There are eight tombs in total all built by the Nguyen Emperors as their own resting places. Among them, the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, with its lotus-filled lake and central pavilion and the simple and serene Tomb of Khai Dinh are the most impressive.
Accommodation: Azerai La Residence Hue
DAY 7-11
VINH HY
You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your short flight to Ho Chi Minh City where you will be met and accompanied to the incredible Amaoi hotel in Vinh Hy.
Upon arrival, your driver will help you with checking in and you have 5 nights to completely unwind and relax. During your stay here, there are a few things you can do:
Catamaran Experience
Trekking the Coastline of Nui Chua National Park
Diving and Snorkelling
Sacred Cham Experiences
Golfing
Accommodation: Amanoi
DAY 12-13
HO CHI MINH CITY
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport where you will catch a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City for the final part of your grand tour!
You will be met on arrival and transferred to the Park Hyatt hotel in the centre of town. Your hotel is centrally located making visits to the former Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Opera House only a short stroll away.
Depending on timings you can visit the unique Cu Chi tunnel network. This incredible system, covering almost 250km in length was shelter to over 16,000 Vietcong guerrillas during the wars.
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Saigon
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