Sensational Vietnam & Laos
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Fall in love with Laos and Vietnam on this 2-week guided tour. Travel along the Saigon River in a speedboat, cruising past the city’s glittering skyscrapers to the Củ Chi Tunnels. Here, walk through the tunnels dug during the Vietnam War and meet a Viet Cong veteran, who will share what it was like serving in the war. Board a private charter on the Mekong Delta and cruise to a coconut production plant, where you can taste the freshest-possible coconut juice. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue before it officially opens. See the ancient town of Hội An, walking its narrow lanes and over its iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Ascend to the top of Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang for a panoramic view of the city below.
Duration 14 days
Destination Luang Prabang
Company Luxury Gold
Availability From 04/10/2026 to 27/03/2027
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Highlights
- 6 Dinner (D)13 Breakfast (B)5 Lunch (L)1 Lunch with Wine (L)Choose between two carefully selected activitiesHo Chi Minh City: Continue with your exploration about the troubled past of the country at the War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City: Delve into the rich history and practices of traditional Vietnamese medicine
- Explore a vast collection of artefacts and ancient remedies that highlight Vietnam's traditional healing methods
- Choose between two carefully selected activitiesHue: Take a boat ride to the private museum of Tran Dihn Son, whose great-grandfather was a high ranking mandarin during the Nguyen Dynasty and see the vast collection of rare antiquities collected by him and his ancestors
- Hue: Take a cyclo trip to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s last emperor who ruled until 1955
- Learn about the life of a Royal before heading back via Dong Ba Market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in modern Hue
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey
- From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level
- Included at all hotels
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi
- And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold
- Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested
- Mekong River Delta: Meet Mr
- Sau Tuong, a former soldier, at his home and see how he and his wife make a living making rice paper
- This quiet existence is in stark contrast to the four years he spent fighting the Khmer Rouge, who terrorised Cambodia in the 1970s
- Hue: Cycle through rice fields to Thanh Toan village, admiring the green countryside as you pedal by
- Visit the lively local market, bargain along with the locals and see traditional houses
- Soak up the agricultural way of life, a suitable contrast to the city
- Hue: Enjoy a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel
- Hear more about Emperor Gia Long, the first ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty, who made this the centre of a unified Vietnam
- Luang Prabang: Take the gentle walk up the sacred mountain, Mount Phousi, to capture the breathtaking view over the surrounding landscape
- Here, you can see the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers with the jungle-clad mountains rising in the distance
- Ho Chi Minh City: Admire the marvellous views from a lively rooftop restaurant at your Welcome Dinner in Saigon
- Get to know your Travel Concierge and fellow guests as you dine on local delicacies in a sophisticated setting, with the lights twinkling across the city
- Mekong River Delta: Pause for lunch at the enchanting Mango Home, a thatched restaurant located on the Mekong
- Savour delicacies enjoyed in the delta, including noodle soup, grilled fish, and giant prawns fresh from the river, as you enjoy views of the lush countryside
- Hue: Arrive at the home of celebrated painter and singer, Camille Huyen, for a memorable meal and private concert
- Stroll around the traditional home she shares with her husband and hear about their fascinating lives and the dream that brought them home
- Hoi An: Dine out this evening
- Choose from our hand-selected restaurants, known to our local foodies, specialising in different cuisine from traditional to modern Vietnamese, or a fusion of east and west to tantalise your taste buds
- Hoi An: Visit the beautiful Cam Thanh Village with its dense coconut jungles that were once a shelter for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War, but today the village is an important supplier of seafood, vegetables and rice to the region
- Step into a traditional bamboo-basket boat and glide across the water to the Thanh Dong village where you learn from the villagers how they cultivate and harvest vegetables according to local customs
- Continue your voyage through a peaceful water coconut forest to a riverside restaurant overlooking the rice fields
- Enjoy and participate in a hands-on cooking class alongside a local chef
- Savour your creations for your Highlight Lunch
- Hanoi: Join a local foodie in the Old Quarter to explore the street food culture of Hanoi
- Dine as the locals do, on delights such as steaming pho (a beef noodle soup), rice paper rolls and crab spring rolls
- Luang Prabang: Join your fellow travellers for a family style lunch that gives back to the community
- Kai Phaen restaurant reinvests all profits back into their trainees and supporting social programs, so you are helping give them a brighter, more secure future
- Hoi An: The luxurious Anantara Hoi An Resort is moments away from the city's charming historic centre
- Take in the tranquil atmosphere, treat yourself to a massage at the spa, or cool down in the pool
- Ho Chi Minh City: Join a Viet Cong veteran to visit the underground Củ Chi tunnels and learn more about this complex network originally built in 1948
- See where many thousands of troops trained and lived under difficult conditions during the Vietnam War
- Ho Chi Minh City: Experience the vibrancy of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, as you visit its most iconic attractions, including the Central Post Office, designed by Alfred Foulhox
- Mekong River Delta: Board a private vessel for your Mekong River Cruise, taking you down the most important waterway in Southeast Asia
- Gain a fascinating insight into coconut processing, one of the major industries for people who live along the river
- Mekong River Delta: Enjoy a ride on a tri-motorcycle through the tropical scenery of the Mekong delta, passing limestone mountains and rows of neat rice paddies
- Arrive at a rustic rice noodle factory to see how the favoured breakfast meal of Vietnam is produced
- Hoi An: Explore the Ancient Old Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see well-preserved buildings that date back several centuries
- See the 18th-century Japanese covered bridge with its elaborate carvings and spot many coloured lanterns along the way
- Hanoi: Take a spin on a nifty electric cart for a fun way to get around Hanoi
- See the main sights of the city, including the beautiful French neoclassical Opera House, the centre for cultural and historical events in Vietnam
- Halong Bay: Board a luxury junk boat for a special cruise around the magnificent Ha Long Bay, famous for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands dotted with rainforests
- Explore mysterious caves and marvel at a memorable sunset over this scene
- Halong Bay: Visit the spectacular Tien Ong cave with its immense stalactites and stalagmites, resembling various forms, including one called “the fairy godfather
- ” Sail to Cua Van floating village, amid the towering rocks, where fishermen have lived for hundreds of years
- Hanoi: Meet a renowned local scholar during a special visit to the famous Temple of Literature, built in 1070 to honour the great philosopher, Confucius
- Learn more about the culture of Hanoi and Vietnamese architecture before touring the picturesque grounds and seeing the Well of Clarity
- Luang Prabang: Rise with the sun to participate in the centuries-old Buddhist tradition of offering alms to the monks from the temples of Luang Prabang
- Share this deeply spiritual ceremony with the local people as the barefoot saffron-robed monks collect “tak bat
- ”Luang Prabang: Join a sunset cruise on the Mekong for the final evening of your spellbinding journey
- Observe rural life along the tree-lined banks of this magnificent river while enjoying a chilled drink and the sun melting into a glorious pink and orange-hued skyline
- Luang Prabang: Uncover the highlights of Luang Prabang with your Local Expert during a walk through this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the fusion of traditional and colonial style architecture, as you wander through the streets seeing the buzz of local life
- Ho Chi Minh City: Continue with your exploration about the troubled past of the country at the War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City: Delve into the rich history and practices of traditional Vietnamese medicine
- Explore a vast collection of artefacts and ancient remedies that highlight Vietnam's traditional healing methods
- Hue: Take a boat ride to the private museum of Tran Dihn Son, whose great-grandfather was a high ranking mandarin during the Nguyen Dynasty and see the vast collection of rare antiquities collected by him and his ancestors
- Hue: Take a cyclo trip to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s last emperor who ruled until 1955
- Learn about the life of a Royal before heading back via Dong Ba Market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in modern Hue
Availability
- From 04/10/2026 to 27/03/2027
Visit Luang Prabang
Day 1
Your luxury tour begins by private transfer to the five-star hotel in the heart of the city.
Dine tonight in one of Saigon’s rooftop restaurants.
Day 2
Travel by speedboat from the city's glittering skyscrapers to the green paddy fields scattered along the Saigon River.
Your destination is the Cu Chi tunnels, which were dug during the Vietnam War, where you will meet a Viet Cong veteran. After lunch, explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Gustave Eiffel's Central Post Office. Head to a charming coffee shop and learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee. Personalise your day with a visit to the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine or the War Remnants Museum.
Day 3
Take to the waters to explore the Mekong Delta.
Enjoy a ride on a tri-motorcycle and learn about coconut production before visiting the home of a former soldier.
Day 4
Cycle through green rice fields to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village.
Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theatre, serenaded by local musicians.
Day 5
Enjoy a morning visit to the Imperial Citadel and the royal tomb of Minh Mang.
Escape the bustling city to a tranquil spot by the Perfume River to savour a local lunch. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace or visit a collector of rare antiquities at his private museum.
Day 6
Explore Hoi An through the eyes of a local.
Enter former merchants’ homes, stroll lanes of traditional houses and cross the Japanese Covered Bridge. Dinner is your choice of traditional cuisine, modern Vietnamese or East-meets-West fusion.
Day 7
Glide to the Thanh Dong village in a traditional bamboo-basket boat learning from the villagers and a professional chef how to make Vietnamese food.
Day 8
Check in to your boutique hotel before joining a local gourmand for exploration of Hanoi's colourful street food culture.
Day 9
Discover Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters on your private, luxury junk boat and visit the Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van.
Learn from the masters with a traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration or relax on deck as the sun sets.
Day 10
Greet the day with Tai Chi or an early morning swim before lingering over brunch as you cruise past the limestone formations en route to Hanoi.
Day 11
Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar.
Toast your travels over dinner.
Day 12
Jet off to Luang Prabang, once the royal seat of the Lane Xang Kingdom and still the centre of Lao culture.
This town is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into your luxury hotel admiring its blend of elegant colonial style and tropical gardens surrounded by mountain ranges.
Day 13
Uncover the real Luang Prabang; experience a living Buddhist tradition as you observe the offering of alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks.
Bask in spectacular views of the Mekong and Khan rivers from Mount Phousi, and learn about the local rural lifestyle at Wat Xiengthong. Your adventure culminates with a private sunset cruise on the mighty Mekong.
Day 14
Your Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with private transfer to the airport.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sun 4th October, 202605/10/2025 | Sat 17th October, 202618/10/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sun 18th October, 202619/10/2025 | Sat 31st October, 202601/11/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sun 1st November, 202602/11/2025 | Sat 14th November, 202615/11/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sun 6th December, 202607/12/2025 | Sat 19th December, 202620/12/2025 | available | Per person from$11195* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sun 10th January, 202712/01/2025 | Sat 23rd January, 202725/01/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sun 21st February, 202723/02/2025 | Sat 6th March, 202708/03/2025 | available | Per person from$11195* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sun 14th March, 202716/03/2025 | Sat 27th March, 202729/03/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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