VIETNAM, REVEALED
An Unhurried Journey Through the Soul of Vietnam
Tour details
16 Days | 9-24 March 2027 | Maximum 14 Guests
Personally curated and hosted by Brett
The Journey
Personally curated and hosted by Brett
Maximum Group Size
14 Guests
Transport
VIP Limousine Coaches
Travel Style
Relaxed & Curated
Vietnam Revealed, 16 Days
Single Room
NZ$4,950 per person
Shared Room
NZ$3,950 per person
The route
VIETNAM, REVEALED
From Hà Nội to the Mekong Delta, 16 thoughtfully paced days through Vietnam.
What's Included
- 15 Nights of Accommodation
- 28 Included Meals
- Two Domestic Flights
- Luxury VIP Limousine Transport
- Signature Experiences & Sightseeing
- Expert Local Guides & 24/7 Support
- Entrance Fees for Included Activities
MOMENTS FROM THE JOURNEY
A Glimpse of Your Journey
Why this journey is different
It's a different way to travel
There is no shortage of Vietnam tours. But this tour is different. The difference lies in the hundreds of decisions that shape the journey. Vietnam Revealed is the culmination of a lifetime spent travelling, living, and working throughout Asia, combined with months spent repeatedly exploring Vietnam to refine every route, hotel, restaurant, and local experience.
Sometimes that means seeking out an exceptional local operator. Sometimes it means choosing a quieter route to avoid crowds,
staying an extra night because a destination deserves it, or paying more because the experience is genuinely worth it. Individually,
these decisions may seem small. Together, they create a holiday that feels more comfortable, more personal, and considerably less
hurried.
Curated, Not Compromised
Whenever we had a choice between the standard option and the better one, we chose the better one.
That means quieter waters aboard a premium superyacht, less-travelled routes, the Củ Chi Tunnels by speedboat rather than hours in traffic, and locally owned experiences rooted in everyday life.
Sometimes the better option costs more or takes longer to find. Those choices are what make the journey calmer, richer and more rewarding.
The Luxury of Time
This journey is designed to give you time to experience Vietnam rather than simply move through it.
Share stories over lunch, wander beneath the lanterns of Hội An, linger somewhere you love or head off on your own for a while.
Independent exploration isn’t squeezed into an hour before dinner. There’s time to follow your curiosity, with the confidence that the important details have already been thoughtfully taken care of.
Small by Design
With a maximum of just 14 guests, the group stays relaxed, flexible and genuinely personal.
In Vietnam’s cities and cultural sites, we avoid the traditional “follow-the-flag” approach. Wherever possible, the group can divide into smaller groups with multiple local guides.
That means better access to your guide, more meaningful conversations and the freedom to experience each destination at a comfortable pace.
Shared Experiences, Personal Space
Small-group travel means sharing memorable experiences with like-minded people without giving up time to yourself.
Join the group for dinner, explore a market together or spend an afternoon relaxing while others choose a different adventure.
There is plenty of time to explore independently, and flexible room arrangements allow solo travellers, couples and friends to choose what suits them best, without a single supplement penalty.
Genuine Local Connections
The best conversations often begin after the tour has finished.
Whenever possible, local guides join us for lunch, not simply as guides, but as guests. Away from the formalities of sightseeing, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions and gain genuine insight into everyday Vietnamese life.
These personal connections offer a deeper understanding of the people, family, culture and modern Vietnam that you simply don’t get from sightseeing alone.
The Details Matter
A memorable journey depends on hundreds of small decisions working quietly in the background.
Comfortable VIP transport, carefully chosen and well-located hotels, trusted local partners and included gratuities all help make travelling easier.
We choose these details for their quality, convenience and local knowledge, so you can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying Vietnam, knowing the practical side of your journey has been thoughtfully arranged.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
The Vietnam you came to experience.
From vibrant cities and ancient towns to spectacular landscapes and quiet local moments, Vietnam Revealed brings together the places and experiences that make this country unforgettable.
Each stop has been carefully chosen to give you time to experience it, rather than simply tick it off a list.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
16 Days of Vietnam, Revealed
From Hà Nội to the Mekong Delta, each day has been thoughtfully planned to balance
unforgettable shared experiences with the freedom to explore Vietnam at your own pace.
Tour Pricing
Single Room
NZ$4,950 per person
Shared Room
NZ$3,950 per person
Tuesday 9 March
Arrive in Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital and settle into the Old Quarter. This evening, ease into Hà Nội aboard a traditional cyclo before gathering for a welcome dinner at a favourite local restaurant.
Included: Airport meet & greet • Private airport transfer • Old Quarter cyclo tour • Welcome dinner
Meals: Dinner
Stay: Solare de Monte Hotel & Spa
Explore Hà Nội beyond the usual tourist trail aboard restored Soviet-era open-top jeeps. Wind through the Old Quarter, French Quarter, Train Street, markets and Red River neighbourhoods before enjoying lunch together, with the afternoon and evening free to explore.
Included: Vintage open-top Jeep tour • Train Street visit
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch
Stay: Solare de Monte Hotel & Spa
Thursday 11 March
Discover the capital alongside local university students in small groups, visiting Hỏa Lò Prison, the Vietnam Women's Museum and Temple of Literature. Continue the conversation over lunch at KOTO Văn Miếu, a pioneering Vietnamese social enterprise, before enjoying a free afternoon and evening.
Included: Student-guided walking experience • Hỏa Lò Prison • Vietnam Women's Museum • Temple of Literature • Lunch at KOTO
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch
Stay: Solare de Monte Hotel & Spa
Optional: KymViet creative programme • Traditional Áo Dài hire
Travel by luxury VIP coach to the coast and board the Taliya Superyacht for a full-day cruise through Hạ Long Bay and the quieter waters of Lan Hạ Bay. Kayak at Ao Ếch, glide by traditional rowboat through Bright & Dark Cave Lagoon, and enjoy lunch surrounded by towering limestone karsts.
Included: VIP coach • Taliya Superyacht cruise • Buffet lunch • Kayaking • Traditional rowboat
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch
Stay: Solare de Monte Hotel & Spa
Optional: Lan Hạ Bay speedboat experience
Saturday 13 March
Journey into Ninh Bình's spectacular limestone landscape, stopping at Bích Động Pagoda before continuing to Tam Cốc. Climb Hang Múa and Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views, or enjoy the gardens and boardwalks below, then finish with your choice of two cultural dining experiences.
Included: VIP coach • Bích Động Pagoda • Hang Múa & Lying Dragon Mountain • Cultural dinner
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Stay: Tam Cốc Holiday Hotel & Spa
Glide through Tràng An's emerald waterways on a traditional sampan, following one of the quieter routes through limestone caves, hidden valleys and ancient temples. The afternoon is yours for cycling, cafés or countryside exploring, with an optional evening visit to lantern-lit Phố Cổ Hoa Lư.
Included: Tràng An sampan cruise • Bicycle hire • Evening excursion to Phố Cổ Hoa Lư
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Tam Cốc Holiday Hotel & Spa
Optional: Electric bicycle hire • Guided countryside e-bike tour
Fly south to Đà Nẵng and continue to Hội An, where four nights give you time to genuinely settle into this beautiful lantern-lit town. After checking into your riverside hotel, gather for dinner at the acclaimed Morning Glory Restaurant.
Included: VIP coach • Domestic flight • Airport transfer • Welcome dinner
Meals: Breakfast • Dinner
Stay: Emerald Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa
Create your own traditional silk lantern, visit Réhahn's Precious Heritage Gallery & Museum, and explore Hội An Ancient Town in small groups with local university students. You'll also receive a voucher for a lantern boat ride on the Thu Bồn River to enjoy during your stay.
Included: Lantern-making workshop • Precious Heritage Gallery & Museum • Riverside lunch • Student-guided walking tour • Traditional Arts Performance • Lantern boat voucher
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch
Stay: Emerald Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa
Today is deliberately unscheduled. Explore Hội An at your own pace, perhaps visiting a tailor, cycling through the rice fields, joining a cooking class, relaxing beside the pool or simply wandering until something catches your eye.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Emerald Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa
Ideas: Spa • Cooking or coffee class • Tailoring • Cycling • Kayaking • Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary • Social-enterprise experiences
Another completely flexible day gives you time for final tailor fittings, a slow day around Hội An or an excursion farther afield. Visit the Marble Mountains, Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary or Bà Nà Hills, head to An Bàng Beach, or simply return to the places you've come to love.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Emerald Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa
Ideas: Marble Mountains • Mỹ Sơn • Bà Nà Hills & Golden Bridge • An Bàng Beach
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and continue by luxury VIP coach into Bến Tre, Vietnam's peaceful Coconut Kingdom. Settle into your riverside resort before boarding the Sunflower for a sunset dinner cruise on the Hàm Luông River.
Included: Airport transfer • Domestic flight • VIP coach • Afternoon tea • Sunset dinner cruise
Meals: Breakfast • Dinner
Stay: Bến Tre Riverside Resort
Experience the Mekong as a living landscape on an exclusive private journey beyond the usual tourist routes. Travel by boat, traditional sampan and bicycle, visit family-run businesses, enjoy a Vietnamese cooking class, and return to the resort with time to relax or explore Bến Tre Night Market.
Included: Private Mekong experience • Boat, sampan & bicycle excursions • Cooking class • Afternoon tea • Night Market visit
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch
Stay: Bến Tre Riverside Resort
Sunday 21 March
Leave the quiet waterways behind for the energy of Ho Chi Minh City. After checking into your District 1 hotel, take a relaxed orientation walk through central Saigon before celebrating your arrival with rooftop dining overlooking Bùi Viện Street.
Included: VIP coach • Central Saigon orientation walk • Afternoon tea • Rooftop welcome dinner
Meals: Breakfast • Dinner
Stay: Winsuites Saigon Hotel
Optional: Snuffbox Speakeasy
Monday 22 March
Travel by private speedboat to the remarkable Củ Chi Tunnels, arriving ahead of the coach crowds and returning after a riverside lunch. Tonight, experience a completely different side of the city on a Saigon After Dark street-food adventure through local neighbourhoods.
Included: Củ Chi Tunnels speedboat experience • Riverside lunch • Afternoon tea • Saigon After Dark street-food adventure
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Stay: Winsuites Saigon Hotel
Begin at the thought-provoking War Remnants Museum, then make the rest of the day entirely your own. Explore cafés, markets and galleries, take the Waterbus, visit a spa or find the perfect rooftop for one final evening in Vietnam.
Included: War Remnants Museum • Afternoon tea
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Winsuites Saigon Hotel
Ideas: Student-guided tour • Scooter tour • Saigon Waterbus • Spa • À Ố Show • Local cafés and galleries
Enjoy breakfast before your airport transfer, timed around your individual departure flight. Before flying home, unwind with up to three hours of complimentary access to a premium Tan Son Nhat International Airport departure lounge.
Included: Airport transfer • Premium airport lounge access
Meals: Breakfast
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Carefully chosen hotels in the right places.
Hanoi
4 Nights
Solare de Monte Hotel & Spa
Stay in the heart of Hanoi’s northern Old Quarter, with a rooftop bar, jacuzzi and spa, just steps from the city’s markets, cafés and historic lanes.
Tam Cốc
2 Nights
Tam Cốc Holiday Hotel & Spa
A peaceful retreat in central Tam Cốc with a scenic pool and views of the limestone karst peaks, just a short walk from restaurants, bars and the lakefront.
Hội An
4 Nights
Emerald Hoi An Riverside
A resort-style riverside stay with a huge pool, palm-fringed lawns and a relaxed riverside deck, all just a five-minute stroll from Hội An’s Old Town.
Bến Tre
2 Nights
Bến Tre Riverside Resort
Set directly on the Hàm Luông River, this upscale riverside retreat offers spacious modern rooms, scenic water views and a beautiful pool in the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Ho Chi Minh City
3 Nights
Winsuites Saigon Hotel
A polished modern hotel beside Bến Thành Market, featuring comfortable rooms, attentive service and a rooftop pool and terrace in the heart of District 1.
Happy Travelers
From Those Who’ve Travelled With Us
“I did so much more than I ever imagined, and I’m really proud of myself.”
Leone
“Brett’s attention to detail is his superpower.”
Paul
“We were able to do an activity, then chill in the afternoon and go at our own pace.”
Lara
Vietnam 2026
“Brett thought of everything for us, so all we had to do was turn up.”
Harley
Vietnam 2026
“It was often the small restaurants hidden down an alleyway with the most delicious food that had the wow factor for me.”
Geraldine
“As someone who doesn’t enjoy big crowded things, I found it great. You could always take your time to recoup.”
Dave
About the Tour
FAQ
Vietnam Revealed is designed for curious travellers who value comfort, interesting experiences, good company and the freedom to explore independently without having to organize all the logistics themselves. It suits people who enjoy boutique hotels, thoughtful pacing, hosted support and personal space rather than a rigid coach-tour schedule.
A maximum of 14 guests plus your Better World Adventures host. That's small enough to feel relaxed and personal, but large enough for good conversation and shared experiences. It also allows us to use boutique accommodation, divide into smaller groups for some local experiences, and maintain a flexible, personal style of travel.
Absolutely. Solo travellers are warmly welcomed and can choose their own private room. Boutique hotels in Vietnam generally charge by the room rather than by the person, so there is no traditional single supplement. Couples and friends travelling together can choose twin or double-share accommodation.
Vietnam Revealed doesn’t have a strict upper or lower age limit. It’s designed primarily for adults who enjoy the social atmosphere of small-group travel, and guests of different generations are welcome to travel together. Younger guests should be aware that most travellers on this tour are likely to be mature adults. What matters most is whether the itinerary, pace and style of travel feel like a good fit for you.
You should be comfortable with normal sightseeing, walking around towns and cultural sites, navigating stairs and managing your own luggage at airports and hotels. Some experiences, such as the 486 steps to the summit of Hang Múa, are more strenuous but are optional, with gentler alternatives available. The itinerary is deliberately paced for comfort and enjoyment.
A lot, by design. Vietnam Revealed is deliberately unhurried, with longer stays, free afternoons and evenings, and four nights in Hội An. Independent exploration isn't squeezed into an hour before dinner, it's an important part of the journey. Shared experiences and personal time are designed to sit comfortably side by side.
You're free to enjoy your own rhythm whenever you like. Relax beside the pool, wander through an old town, find a favourite café, book a massage or simply enjoy a quiet afternoon. Personal space is built naturally into the itinerary, so you can enjoy the companionship of small-group travel without feeling you need to spend every moment with the group.
No. Included activities are not compulsory. If something doesn't appeal to you, you're welcome to enjoy some independent time instead, and where practical your host can help with alternative suggestions. Some of the more physically demanding activities also have gentler alternatives built into the itinerary.
Accommodation, Meals & Inclusions
You'll stay in comfortable, exceptionally well-reviewed boutique hotels selected for their location, character, facilities and value. All rooms have private ensuites, most properties have swimming pools, and wherever possible you'll be within easy walking distance of restaurants, cafés, markets and places you'll want to explore independently.
Wherever possible, rooms have exterior windows. Occasionally a room may overlook an internal atrium, but Better World Adventures will never knowingly book windowless rooms. Occasionally a listed hotel may be substituted with a similar or higher-quality property.
The tour includes 15 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners as detailed in the itinerary. Not every meal is organised for you, deliberately. Shared meals are included on arrival into a new city and when they add something special to the experience, while free lunches and evenings give you the opportunity to follow a local recommendation, return to a favourite restaurant or make your own discoveries.
Your tour price includes 15 nights' boutique accommodation, two domestic flights, airport transfers within Vietnam, luxury VIP transport, listed meals, signature experiences, entry fees, local and specialist guides, a Vietnam eSIM, customary gratuities for included services, pre-departure support and premium airport lounge access before your flight home.
No. Guests arrange their own international flights to and from Vietnam. This gives you the freedom to choose your preferred airline, departure point, fare class, frequent-flyer programme and possible stopovers, and makes it easy to arrive earlier, stay longer or combine Vietnam with another destination.
Yes. Both domestic flights, Hanoi to Đà Nẵng and Đà Nẵng to Ho Chi Minh City, and the associated airport transfers are included and coordinated as part of the tour.
Vietnam Revealed is designed to feel like a complete holiday without needing to spend heavily on optional activities. This isn't a tour where an attractive headline price is followed by a long menu of paid optional excursions.
Your main additional costs will be meals and local transport during independent time, drinks, shopping and any optional activities you personally choose.
No. Customary gratuities for included guides, drivers, boat crews and organised experiences are already taken care of by Better World Adventures. There's no compulsory tipping kitty or awkward group collection. You're always welcome to personally recognise exceptional service if you wish.
Before You Travel
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and can change. Travellers are responsible for meeting the entry and visa requirements applying to their passport at the time of travel. Pre-departure guidance on completing your visa application will be provided, but current requirements should always be confirmed through official government sources before departure.
Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, emergency evacuation and trip cancellation is mandatory.
Better World Adventures also requires details of any insured pre-existing medical conditions and your insurer's medical assistance provider. This information is kept strictly confidential and enables relevant information to be provided quickly to medical responders in an emergency.
Yes. A Vietnam eSIM is included. Mobile connectivity is widely available throughout the destinations visited, and the eSIM provides generous mobile data during the journey, making it easy to stay in contact with the group and with friends and family at home.
Absolutely. Because international flights are arranged independently, you're welcome to arrive before the tour begins or continue travelling after it finishes. Any additional time in Vietnam must be included when specifying your intended travel dates on your visa application.
Vietnam Revealed is personally hosted throughout by Brett Muir, Director of Better World Adventures. Brett has spent decades travelling, living and working internationally, including many years in Asia, and has guided travellers in 17 countries. Throughout the journey he provides personal support, handles the behind-the-scenes logistics and helps guests travel with greater confidence while discovering each destination more deeply. Specialist local guides and local partners provide additional expertise along the way.
ABOUT BETTER WORLD ADVENTURES
Travel Designed From Experience
Better World Adventures was created by Brett Muir around a simple idea, travel should feel personal, thoughtfully planned and genuinely rewarding.
Vietnam Revealed reflects Brett’s lifetime spent travelling, living and working throughout Asia, combined with months spent repeatedly exploring Vietnam to refine every route, hotel, restaurant and local experience.
Rather than following an off-the-shelf group tour itinerary, Brett has personally questioned and refined the details, choosing experiences and local partners because they make the journey better, not simply because they are the easiest option.
Throughout Vietnam Revealed, Brett travels with the group as your host, taking care of the behind-the-scenes logistics while giving you the freedom and confidence to experience Vietnam in your own way.
Brett Muir
Founder, Better World Adventures
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