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Spirit of Vietnam - Luxury Gold

12 Days 5 Departures
From $5,276 per person

Tour Overview

Embrace the very best of Vietnam on this 12-day guided tour. See Ho Chi Minh City’s glittering skyscrapers and green paddy fields from a speedboat as you race to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where guerrilla fighters once hid during the Vietnam War. Here, meet a Viet Cong veteran who will share what it was like to live in the tunnels. Take a private tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue, before the palaces open to other tourists. Experience the vibrant city of Hoi An your way – take a hands-on cooking class. Wander among the food carts lining Hanoi’s streets and taste its classic cuisine: crab spring rolls, beef noodle soup, and com cakes. Sail through the mesmerizing waters of Halong Bay on a traditional overnight junk cruise.

Tour Summary

Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
OperatorInsight
Departures5 in 2026–2027
Starting From$5,276 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 12-day journey

Spirit of Vietnam - Luxury Gold route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

12 days through your journey

Day 1

Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City

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

Marvels of Saigon

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. Personalize your day with a visit to the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine or the War Remnants Museum.
Day 3

Cruise the Mekong Delta

Discover the Mekong Delta aboard a private charter. See coconut production and take a ride on a tri-motorcycle. At Mango Home, feast on Mekong Delta specialties before visiting the home of a former soldier.
Day 4

Royal Refinement in Huế Relaxed Start

Cycle through green rice fields to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village. Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theater, serenaded by local musicians.
Day 5

Highlights of Huế

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 savor a local lunch. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace or visit a collector of rare antiquities at his private museum.
Day 6

Romantic Hoi An

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

The Locals in Hoi An Relaxed Start

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

Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour

Check in to your boutique hotel before joining a local gourmand for exploration of Hanoi's colorful street food culture.
Day 9

Cruise Along Ha Long Bay

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

Ha Long to Hanoi Relaxed Start

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

The Temple of Literature Relaxed Start

Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar. Toast your travels over dinner.
Day 12

Farewell Vietnam

Your Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi luxury tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Departure Dates & Pricing

5 departures available

Departure DateEnd DateStatusPrice Per Person
Oct 4, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 Available $5,825per person Get Quote
Dec 6, 2026 Dec 17, 2026 Available $5,825per person Get Quote
Jan 10, 2027 Jan 21, 2027 Available $5,276per person Get Quote
Feb 21, 2027 Mar 4, 2027 Available $5,276per person Get Quote
Mar 14, 2027 Mar 25, 2027 Available $5,276per person Get Quote

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