Vietnam Art & Soul: From Saigon’s Style to Hue’s Heritage

Today, we leave the city's hum behind for the "rice bowl" of Vietnam. Your private transfer will bring you to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. Here, you’ll check into your riverside sanctuary. This afternoon, we step back in time with a visit to the Binh Thuy Ancient House. This beautifully preserved 19th-century mansion is an elegant blend of French-colonial and traditional Vietnamese architecture, famous as a filming location for "The Lover." As evening falls, a special experience awaits: a romantic riverside dinner at your resort, accompanied by the soulful, enchanting sounds of traditional Vietnamese folk music.

An early start is rewarded. Before the sun rises high, your private boat will take you to the Cai Rang Floating Market. This is the delta's vibrant, beating heart - a symphony of boats, a colorful, chaotic, and wonderful spectacle of vendors hawking their produce, from pineapples to watermelons, all from the water. After soaking in the market's energy, we’ll transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. The afternoon is yours to decompress. You may wish to indulge in some world-class shopping, explore the city's hidden cafés, or perhaps enjoy an optional spa treatment at your hotel’s ‘Le Spa des Artistes’ to rejuvenate.

After breakfast, your story's next chapter begins. You’ll be transferred to SGN Airport for your flight to Hue, the poetic, former imperial capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to your hotel, a residence of regal grace. This afternoon, we begin our exploration of Hue's refined culture with a visit to the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities. Housed in a beautiful classical palace, it offers a curated look at the treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty. Tonight, you'll enjoy a refined dinner befitting an imperial city.

Today, you walk in the footsteps of emperors. Your morning is dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Imperial Citadel (Hoang Thanh), a sprawling complex of palaces, temples, and courtyards. You’ll step into its silent, exclusive heart: the Forbidden Purple City. This afternoon, we visit a tomb that is more like a poem: the Tu Duc Tomb. This is not a place of mourning, but a poetic masterpiece, a vast, tranquil royal retreat set around a pine-shaded lake, designed by the emperor himself. Later, you'll connect with local culture at an artisan workshop, where you can see how the region's famous conical hats or sticks of incense are crafted by hand. We’ll end the day with a perfect, serene sunset tea by the Perfume River.

Prepare for one of the most spectacular coastal journeys in the world. Your private drive will take you from Hue towards the Hai Van Pass, the "Ocean Cloud Pass." As you ascend this winding, breathtaking road, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the coastline, culminating in a dramatic panorama of Lang Co Beach, a stunning crescent of white sand below. This afternoon, inspired by your journey, you can join an art-inspired class at the resort. Tonight, your journey concludes with a special farewell dinner by the sea.

Your final day is for relaxation. Enjoy a leisurely morning at the resort - perhaps a walk on the beach, a swim in the expansive pool, or simply breathing in the fresh sea air. At your leisure, your private driver will transfer you to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) for your seamless departure.