Start your honeymoon by exploring Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, take a stroll around the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. End the day with a romantic dinner cruise along the Saigon River.
Take a day trip to the Mekong Delta region. Cruise along the river, stop by a local fruit orchard and taste fresh tropical fruits while enjoying traditional music performances. Visit a rice noodle factory and see how it’s made. Explore the local market and try some delicious local snacks.
Travel to Hoi An, a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the morning, take a bike ride around the ancient town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and Hoi An Museum of History and Culture. In the afternoon, learn how to make traditional lanterns at a local workshop. End the day with a romantic candle-lit dinner in a riverside restaurant.
Head to Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Start the day by visiting the Imperial City, a walled fortress and palace. In the afternoon, take a boat tour along the Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the tombs of Emperors Minh Mang and Khai Dinh. End the day with a traditional royal dinner at a local restaurant.
Take a scenic drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board a traditional junk boat and cruise around the picturesque limestone islands and caves. Enjoy a romantic candle-lit dinner on the boat while watching the sunset over the bay.
Travel to the charming city of Hanoi. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. In the afternoon, experience a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. End your honeymoon by savoring some delicious Vietnamese street food at Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Make sure to try some of the local delicacies such as pho, banh mi, and bahn xeo. Side trips could include a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City or a trek in Sapa. Consider taking a cooking class to learn how to make some of the delicious Vietnamese dishes.