Trip Overview

Our Modern Adventure is a time to savor the incredible flavors and culture of Vietnam. We start our journey in Hi Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), where we’ll wander the ancient lanes of the Old Quarter, and try all the street foods from the back of a Vespa scooter! We'll get hands-on with Meg at a cooking and baking workshop, and explore the narrow canals of the Mekong Delta with a local chef.

Then we'll fly north to Hue, the Imperial City. Here we’ll revel in the ancient history of Vietnam as we explore palaces, shrines and awe-inspiring architecture. We’ll explore the delightful Dong Ba market and take a trip to Thao Tan Village, where local farmers and artisans will show us their craft. As we leave Hue, we’ll venture to Hai Van Pass, the literal highest pass in Vietnam. To cap off our trip, we’ll spend our final days in Hoi An and go deep into Vietnamese cuisine. As our trip comes to a close, we’ll relax and relish in the journey thus far, feasting on the most delicious Vietnamese food, with a final night beachside under the night sky.

This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure Experience. Keep this document handy and refer to it whenever you need information regarding our trip.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY

  • First day! Meet at 5pm on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Myst Dong Khoi Hotel (see Our Accommodations, below)

  • Private dance performance

  • Dinner at Henry Cabot Lodge residence

  • Lodging: Myst Dong Khoi

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY

  • Explore Mekong Delta canals

  • Hands-on seafood lunch with local chef

  • Cacao plantation & chocolate tasting

  • Evening to explore on own

  • Lodging: Myst Dong Khoi

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY

  • Hands-on dessert workshop with Meg

  • Maison Marou chocolate tasting

  • Vespa street-food tour & dinner

  • Lodging: Myst Dong Khoi

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH CITY > HUE

  • Morning flight to Hue

  • Visit An Hien House

  • Private dinner at Ngoc Son Garden House

  • Lodging: La Residence

DAY 5: HUE

  • Street food tour with local chef

  • Hands-on bakery visit and lunch

  • Cyclo tour of Imperial City & Dong Ba market

  • Evening on own to explore

  • Lodging: La Residence

DAY 6: HUE > HOI AN

  • Drive over Hai Van Pass

  • Visit Than Toan village 

  • Hoi An market tour

  • Silk lantern workshop

  • Hoi An food tour & dinner

  • Lodging: Hotel Royal

DAY 7: HUE > HOI AN

  • Visit Hoi An’s central markets

  • Hands-on cooking & lunch

  • Beachside BBQ farewell dinner

  • Lodging: Hotel Royal

DAY 8: DEPARTURES

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Departures to airport

Our Accommodations

Myst Dong Khoi

6-8 Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Tel. +84 28 3520 3040
Myst Dong Khoi

Think “Myst” as in mystery. Tropical plants sprout from windows in this eye-catching, Cubist-style tower in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's historic center. The rooms are full luxury, with superb city views. The restaurant is by a rooftop lap pool, with more city views.

Azerai La Residence

5 Lê Lợi, Vĩnh Ninh, Thành phố Huế, Hue

Tel: +84 234 3837 475
La Residence

An Art Deco masterpiece built in 1930, situated on the banks of Hue's Perfume River. Whether you choose to kick back poolside or meander through its tropical gardens, La Residence is an absolute oasis of comfort.

Hotel Royal Hoi An

39 Đào Duy Từ, Phường Cẩm Phổ, Hoi An

Tel: +84 235 3950 777
Hotel Royal

An impeccable retreat facing Hoi An's bucolic Thu Bon River and just a stroll away from the ancient Old Quarter. Relax, swim, or take in the views from the highest rooftop bar in the city.

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUSIONS

On a Modern Adventure, we delight in taking care of all the details. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport between destinations, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Here’s what’s included:

  • 7 nights at boutique, luxurious accommodations

  • Private transportation—just for us—for all day trips and excursions

  • Internal flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue

  • Private tours with local artisans, chefs and masters-of-craft

  • Immersive guided activities, workshops and tastings, adventures and daily expeditions

  • Daily breakfasts, as well as most lunches and dinners

  • Local beverages at every included meal

  • Departure airport transfer

  • Gratuity for local guide and tour leader

  • All entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • International roundtrip airfare to and from destination

  • Travel insurance (see travel insurance section)

  • Transportation to the trip’s starting point

  • Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs

  • Meals not included in itinerary

  • Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders