Vietnam
Why Vietnam
Vietnam packs a world of experience in its slender frame. Its famed delicacies range from local markets and street-food wonders to superb fusion in atmospheric French colonial villas. Then there’s the beauty: meander through along lantern-lit cobblestone lanes, temple-lined lakes, golden-sand beaches and towering rugged peaks. Vietnam satiates every sense.
Moments That Matter
Experience the best of Vietnam by meeting directly with the people who call it home. Local foodies introduce you to the best markets and street snacks, tackle the night on Vespas, kick back in private boats for bayside cruises, meet rice farmers and graffiti artists, and dine on locally sourced meals prepared by top local chefs.
Your Private Experience
Who It’s For
For the culturally curious and adventurous foodie. Vietnam is a blank canvas of possibility: bustling cities full of vivacious nightlife to laid-back old towns, beaches and jungles to ancient temples.
When to Travel
The best time to visit is Dec - Feb, with relatively mild humidity and minimal rain. Expect mild rain Mar - May and in September. Rain and humidity are most severe in summer: June, July, August.
Make It Yours
High-energy Ho Chi Minh City, laid-back Hoi An, ancient Hue, the Mekong Delta and more. We’ll craft the Vietnam experience of your dreams, with options to explore neighboring Cambodia.
Itinerary Highlights
Our Vietnam covers the country’s best sites. Opt to extend your trip to nearby Cambodia for an even fuller Southeast Asia experience.
Where We Sleep
From artsy boutique hotels to relaxed tropical resorts, our accommodations capture the essence and ethos of Vietnam
Hanoi
Home base is a stately heritage hotel perfectly situated near the city’s favorite gathering place at Hoan Kiem Lake and opera house. When not exploring the walkable streets outside, you can relax in the quiet courtyard, take a dip in the pool, or indulge their sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine.
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays
It's your own private home on the water. Aboard, the fresh scent of orchids will lull you into relaxation in this quiet, visually stunning section of Ha Long Bay. Get modern-day comforts like spacious rooms, top-tier cuisine and spa services
Hue
An Art Deco masterpiece built in 1930, situated on the banks of the Perfume River. Its stunning architecture embraces the past while incorporating contemporary twists. Whether you choose to kick back poolside or meander through its tropical gardens, it's an absolute oasis of comfort.
Hoi An
An impeccable retreat facing the Thu Bon river and just a stroll away from Hoi An’s ancient lantern-lit Old Quarter. Relax in expansive rooms or at the serene pool, admire the brilliant art gallery, or just take in the views from the highest rooftop bar in the city.
Ho Chi Minh City
It’s full-blown luxury in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's historic center. Tropical plants sprout from the windows of its Cubist-style tower set along a wide curve of the river. You enter an industrial lobby, benefitting from iron beams reclaimed for the old shipyards. A rooftop lap pool has stunning city views.
People Love MO/AD’s Vietnam
Great luxury, and truly authentic street food, our trip with Modern Adventure was the best of both worlds.
I loved Vietnam. I was charmed by the people and seduced by the cuisine.
I was blown away by how flawlessly Modern Adventure executed this trip. You exceeded my every expectation.
FAQs
How many people is this itinerary suitable for?
Our private itinerary to Vietnam is ideal for groups of four or more—you and friends, families, and multi-generational groups. For groups of six or more, an optional Modern Adventure local guide can be arranged.
Can you curate an itinerary for a larger group?
Yes, we can help you craft an unforgettable milestone celebration, for groups as large as 40 or more.
What makes a MO/AD experience different?
Our level of curation and care. We handle everything, overseeing your experience from beginning to end, with the highest levels of ownership and responsibility. We also support you each step of the way, with comprehensive trip materials and itineraries, detailed day-by-day options, insider destination info, gear recommendations, and 24/7 dedicated support.
How far in advance should I plan my trip?
Preferably three to six months in advance. We stay in unique, in-demand boutique and luxury hotels where advance reservations are important to secure the best accommodations possible.
What is typically included?
We curate your Modern Adventure to ensure the experiences are authentic and immersive, and included in your trip price. This includes all accommodations, local transport and airport transfers, private travel for all day trips and excursions, private tours with local guides and cultural experts, exclusive VIP access and activities, all breakfasts and some lunches and dinners.
How much will it cost?
Private Modern Adventures typically cost $750 to $1,500 per person, per day, and vary by time of year, number of people in your group, types of activities you prefer including private local guides and private transfers.
What's not included?
MO/AD Private Departures do not include roundtrip airfare to/from your destination, travel insurance, transportation to your trip’s starting point, hotel incidentals (including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs), and any activities or meals not included in your confirmed MO/AD itinerary.
What deposits are required?
After learning more about you, your interests and preferred style of travel, as well as your preferred travel dates, we will present you with a detailed itinerary including activities, internal flights, transport and accommodations. In order to check and confirm availability for your group, there is a $750 non-refundable deposit due. This will be applied to your final trip cost.
Your trip is guaranteed—and your dates secured—with a 25% non-refundable deposit. Many of our local partners, including our hotel and resort partners, require advance deposits to secure the best accommodations. The balance of your trip is due 30 days prior to travel.
What travel documents are needed?
US citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling into Vietnam, along with a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining beyond the date of your arrival. For citizens of other countries, please check with your local Vietnamese embassy or consulate for information and requirements.