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14-Day Vietnam Luxury Honeymoon: Mai Chau, Bai Tu Long & Con Dao

Escape on a private 14-day/13-night Vietnam luxury honeymoon combining Hanoi, two nights at a Mai Chau retreat, a two-night Emperor boutique cruise and five peaceful Con Dao resort nights. Flights and romantic extras are arranged by tailored quote.

Duration14 Days / 13 Nights
DestinationsBai Tu Long Bay · Con Dao · Ha Long Bay · Hanoi · Mai Chau
Travel StyleLuxury Retreats
Tour TypePrivate tour
Price on RequestReceive a personalized quote for your group, travel dates and preferences.

Tour Highlights

What makes this private journey memorable

Hanoi heritage and regional food discoveries with a private guide and relaxed couple-friendly pace.

Two nights in the Mai Chau mountains, with Avana Retreat proposed subject to room availability.

Two nights with Emperor Cruises Legacy on an agreed Ha Long / Bai Tu Long boutique cruise route.

Time to enjoy the cruise's arts, scenery, onboard dining and weather-permitting optional outings.

Five nights on Con Dao at a confirmed coastal resort with space for genuine relaxation.

Optional island heritage, guided nature walks or licensed marine experiences on Con Dao.

About This Tour

Celebrate your honeymoon on a fourteen-day private journey designed around mountain tranquillity, boutique cruising and quiet island time. Begin with Hanoi’s historic streets and regional flavours before retreating to the forested slopes near Mai Chau. Two unhurried nights at a proposed Avana Retreat stay allow time for beautiful landscapes, shared meals and experiences chosen together rather than a packed sightseeing schedule.

Continue to the Gulf of Tonkin for a two-night Emperor Cruises boutique voyage, with the chosen licensed sailing area and cabin confirmed before booking. Limestone islands, onboard dining and optional excursions create a memorable contrast with the land journey. Your final five nights on Con Dao offer space to unwind by the beach, discover the island’s history or request a guided nature outing, private dinner or spa experience.

Haivenu coordinates private mainland transfers, guides, cruise arrangements and a realistic flight itinerary to Con Dao, which may require a connection through southern Vietnam. Avana Retreat, Emperor Cruises and any selected island resort remain subject to availability and agreed room categories. The final written quotation identifies meals, extras, cancellation terms and safe onward flight connections before travel is confirmed.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A flexible outline of your private Vietnam journey.

Day 1Arrive in Hanoi – A Calm Honeymoon Welcome

Meet your agreed guide or driver at Noi Bai International Airport and travel privately to the confirmed Hanoi hotel. Check-in follows the hotel's arrival-time policy. If you have an early arrival, enjoy a gentle orientation around the French Quarter or Hoan Kiem Lake. A pre-booked cyclo ride, water-puppet show or special welcome dinner may be arranged when flight timing and supplier schedules permit; none is guaranteed after a late arrival. Keep the first evening comfortable and discuss your honeymoon preferences, dietary needs and the coming transfers with the local team.

Overnight: Hanoi hotel – night 1 of 13

Meals: Welcome dinner only when included and compatible with the confirmed arrival

Places: Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi → Hanoi

Day 2Hanoi – Heritage, Art and Local Flavours

Explore selected landmarks with an English-speaking guide, such as the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, subject to opening hours. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter and a pre-arranged introduction to Hanoi food chosen for your interests. A passenger motorbike food tour is strictly optional, depending on a qualified licensed operator, appropriate equipment and your consent; a guided walking or private-car alternative is available. Return to your hotel with time for a quiet dinner together. This day focuses on cultural insight rather than an overfilled sightseeing schedule.

Overnight: Hanoi hotel – night 2 of 13

Meals: Hotel breakfast and included street-food tasting or guided lunch; dinner as quoted

Places: Hanoi → Hanoi

Day 3Hanoi to Mai Chau – Check In at Avana Retreat

Travel privately from Hanoi to the Mai Chau highland area, allowing a generous road window for mountain bends and rest stops. Avana Retreat is the suggested boutique resort and its actual villa or room category, check-in time and inclusions must be confirmed. Enjoy lunch en route or upon arrival if listed in your quote. Spend the afternoon wandering the retreat's permitted paths, relaxing beside the pool or admiring the landscape. A special dinner in the resort restaurant is arranged according to the booked meal plan; premium dining and spa activities are not automatic inclusions.

Overnight: Mai Chau resort – night 3 of 13

Meals: Breakfast and an agreed transfer-day lunch or dinner only when listed

Places: Hanoi → Mai Chau / Avana Retreat area

Day 4Mai Chau – Slow Wellness and Local Craft Options

Keep the day primarily free at your confirmed Mai Chau retreat. If Avana is booked, check the current schedule for its pool, yoga, handicraft workshops and village walks; the resort advertises some complimentary craft sessions by prior reservation while guided treks and private experiences may incur extra charges. A village visit should be hosted with consent, never arranged as a surprise entry to a private household. Enjoy an unhurried afternoon together at the property, with a spa treatment or tailored picnic possible only after prices and availability are confirmed. Return to your booked room for the second night.

Overnight: Mai Chau resort – night 4 of 13

Meals: Resort breakfast under the booked room rate; other meals and activities as quoted

Places: Mai Chau retreat → Mai Chau retreat

Day 5Mai Chau to Hanoi – Private Return and Leisure Time

After breakfast, check out and travel privately from Mai Chau to Hanoi, allowing sufficient driving time, rest stops and weather flexibility. Check into the confirmed Hanoi hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps enjoying coffee, local galleries or dinner at a restaurant of your choice. Extra sightseeing, massage services and any special romantic dinner are provided only if booked. The guide or driver will reconfirm tomorrow's Tuan Chau cruise check-in time, luggage rules and the exact Emperor Cruises package to avoid an early-morning rush.

Overnight: Hanoi hotel – night 5 of 13

Meals: Resort breakfast and other meals according to the accepted programme

Places: Mai Chau → Hanoi

Day 6Hanoi to Tuan Chau – Board Emperor Cruises

Leave Hanoi by private vehicle for Emperor Cruises' confirmed check-in point at Tuan Chau International Marina. Board the licensed Emperor Cruises Legacy vessel for a two-night boutique cruise, receive the crew's safety briefing and settle into the booked cabin category. The operator currently advertises a three-day Bai Tu Long Bay programme with afternoon activities that may include kayaking in the Cong Do area, tea and a cooking demonstration. The exact sailing route, meals and excursions will follow the selected cruise contract and captain's safety decisions. A private cabin on a shared vessel is not an exclusive yacht charter.

Overnight: Emperor Cruises cabin – night 6 of 13

Meals: Hotel breakfast; cruise lunch and dinner under the selected package

Places: Hanoi → Confirmed Ha Long / Bai Tu Long cruise anchorage

Day 7Bai Tu Long Bay – A Full Day of Boutique Cruising

Enjoy breakfast and the second full cruise day. The Emperor Hideaway programme currently describes a day-boat outing in Bai Tu Long Bay, with potential visits near Vung Vieng, Thay Cave or Cong Dam depending on the variant, local access and weather. Join only the kayaking, swimming and cave activities that are safe and suited to your interests, or enjoy the views from the vessel. Meals follow the operator's booked programme, while private massage treatments, premium drinks or a secluded beach dinner cost extra unless explicitly confirmed. Return to the main cruise for your second overnight stay.

Overnight: Emperor Cruises cabin – night 7 of 13

Meals: Cruise breakfast, lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package

Places: Ha Long / Bai Tu Long cruise anchorage → Ha Long / Bai Tu Long cruise anchorage

Day 8End the Cruise – Return to Hanoi

Take part in the cruise's morning programme if offered, such as Vovinam, a short authorised excursion or simply enjoying the bay at sunrise. Have breakfast or brunch according to the selected operator schedule, then disembark at the confirmed harbour, normally around late morning. Travel back to Hanoi by private car, allowing for traffic and breaks. Keep the afternoon and evening free. The team will reconfirm tomorrow's flight itinerary to Con Dao: current schedules generally require a connection through Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho rather than a nonstop flight from Hanoi, so enough connection time is essential.

Overnight: Hanoi hotel – night 8 of 13

Meals: Cruise breakfast or brunch; other meals only as quoted

Places: Emperor Cruises harbour → Hanoi

Day 9Fly from Hanoi to Con Dao – Island Resort Arrival

Transfer privately to Noi Bai Airport and take the confirmed flight itinerary to Con Dao Airport, usually connecting through Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho because nonstop services are not currently scheduled. Allow proper ticketing, luggage and connection buffers; if a feasible same-day itinerary cannot be booked, Haivenu must revise the dates or overnight plan and re-quote before confirmation. On arrival, meet the arranged driver and continue to the chosen Con Dao coastal resort, with Six Senses Con Dao or another appropriate luxury property subject to availability. Rest at the resort and enjoy a relaxed evening if arrival timing permits.

Overnight: Con Dao resort – night 9 of 13

Meals: Breakfast if included in the Hanoi hotel rate; other meals under the confirmed flight and resort plan

Places: Hanoi via confirmed connecting airport → Con Dao resort

Day 10Con Dao – Unhurried Beach and Pool Day

Enjoy the first complete day at your chosen Con Dao resort with no compulsory outings. Relax at the property, use the beach or pool where conditions and operator rules allow, and choose a quiet meal together. Room type, private pool access, dining benefits and spa entitlements depend entirely on the confirmed property and rate. A couples' massage or private beach dinner can be requested, but the menu, timing, charges and service availability are agreed separately. Do not assume unrestricted sea swimming during strong winds or rough conditions.

Overnight: Con Dao resort – night 10 of 13

Meals: Resort breakfast where included; other meals and romantic extras as quoted

Places: Con Dao resort → Con Dao resort

Day 11Con Dao – Optional Island History and Culture

Spend another flexible resort day or arrange an optional, respectfully guided introduction to Con Dao's historical sites, including the Con Dao Prison Complex and selected memorial locations when open. The local guide should provide clear historical context, and travellers can choose how much time to spend at emotionally demanding sites. A relaxed local food stop or walk around Con Son town may be included with the selected excursion. Entrance tickets, guide, transport and lunch are covered only when the experience is booked. Return to the resort for a quiet afternoon and dinner together.

Overnight: Con Dao resort – night 11 of 13

Meals: Resort breakfast if included; optional tour meals and other dining as quoted

Places: Con Dao resort → Con Dao resort

Day 12Con Dao – Optional Nature Walk or Marine Experience

Keep your day open for relaxing at the beach or select a professionally guided nature outing in Con Dao National Park when the trails and permits are available. Alternatively, consider an authorised boat trip or snorkeling excursion if sea conditions are safe and the provider is licensed, insured and properly equipped. Wildlife sightings and sea-turtle encounters cannot be guaranteed and must follow conservation rules. Any entrance fee, boat transport, guiding and equipment are included only by prior written agreement. Guests who prefer a gentler honeymoon can spend the entire day at the resort.

Overnight: Con Dao resort – night 12 of 13

Meals: Resort breakfast when included; excursion meals and other dining as quoted

Places: Con Dao resort → Con Dao resort

Day 13Con Dao – Final Full Day of Island Relaxation

Enjoy the final full day on Con Dao at your own pace. Choose resort wellness, a leisurely meal, an approved coastal walk or simply uninterrupted time together. A private dinner, special honeymoon decoration or sunset boating experience may be reserved with the actual supplier, but none should be described as complimentary unless the agreed rate lists it. The local team will reconfirm tomorrow's flight to Ho Chi Minh City and international connection arrangements, allowing for possible weather disruptions on island routes. Spend the last night at the booked Con Dao resort.

Overnight: Con Dao resort – night 13 of 13

Meals: Resort breakfast if included; other meals and optional extras as quoted

Places: Con Dao resort → Con Dao resort

Day 14Con Dao to Ho Chi Minh City – Onward Departure

Enjoy breakfast if covered by the resort rate, complete check-out and meet your confirmed driver for the transfer to Con Dao Airport. Take the booked domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City with flight time, fare and baggage allowance specified in advance. A same-day international connection requires adequate buffers for baggage collection, possible terminal changes and flight disruptions; for some schedules an additional overnight stay in the city will be safer and must be quoted separately. The fourteen-day private honeymoon ends at the agreed Ho Chi Minh City airport transfer point; no extra city tour or hotel night is assumed.

Overnight: Tour ends; no fourteenth overnight included

Meals: Resort breakfast where included; other meals as booked

Places: Con Dao resort → Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City

Booking & Travel Information

Practical details for your private journey

Meeting Point

Noi Bai International Airport arrivals or the agreed Hanoi hotel meeting point on Day 1

Cancellation & Changes

The written personalised quotation provides cancellation deadlines and change fees for hotel rooms, Avana, the Emperor Cruises cabin, connecting air tickets and Con Dao resort bookings. Supplier-specific non-refundable rates apply only when disclosed and agreed before payment.

Refund Policy

Refund eligibility follows the accepted service agreement and confirmed hotel, cruise, domestic flight, transfer and excursion providers' actual terms. No universal refund percentage is promised before a booking exists.

Weather Policy

The Emperor Cruises sailing follows harbour-authority and captain safety decisions. Heavy rain may affect Mai Chau roads, while Con Dao flights and boat activities can be disrupted by wind or rough seas. Safer alternatives and related charges are governed by the agreed supplier terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the fourteen-day luxury honeymoon begin and end?

The journey begins with airport pickup in Hanoi and ends after the booked Con Dao-to-Ho Chi Minh City domestic flight on Day 14. International tickets and additional accommodation are separate unless stated in your accepted quote.

How are the thirteen nights divided?

There are four Hanoi hotel nights on Days 1, 2, 5 and 8, two Mai Chau resort nights on Days 3 and 4, two Emperor Cruises nights on Days 6 and 7, and five Con Dao resort nights on Days 9–13. This totals thirteen nights.

Is Avana Retreat included or just recommended?

Avana Retreat is the preferred Mai Chau resort in the sample itinerary. Its exact villa or room type, breakfast, availability and included experiences must be written into the confirmed quotation; another agreed resort can be offered if necessary.

Are Avana Retreat's yoga, craft workshops and village walks free?

Avana advertises a mix of complimentary scheduled workshops and paid experiences. Some workshops need advance booking and operate on selected days, while guided treks or private sessions may carry extra costs. The final quote will specify what is included.

What kind of Emperor Cruises trip is proposed?

The tour proposes two nights on Emperor Cruises Legacy. The operator currently advertises a three-day Bai Tu Long Bay programme as well as other sailings. Your confirmed voyage determines the exact bay areas, cabin and activities.

Will we have a private cruise ship?

Not automatically. The planned cruise includes a private cabin on a scheduled boutique vessel. A whole-ship private charter is separately priced and arranged only when requested.

Can we visit Lan Ha Bay during the Emperor cruise?

Only if the specific booked vessel and sailing itinerary includes that area. The current Emperor Hideaway programme focuses on Bai Tu Long Bay, so Lan Ha Bay is not guaranteed by the base itinerary.

Do direct flights run from Hanoi to Con Dao?

Current published flight schedules do not show a nonstop Hanoi-to-Con Dao service. The proposed journey therefore plans a connecting itinerary through Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho, with actual flights and connection buffers confirmed before booking.

Is business class guaranteed on the Con Dao flights?

No. Fare-class availability varies and some aircraft and routes may not offer a business-class cabin. The accepted quote will specify the actual airline and class; no premium-cabin benefit is assumed.

Which Con Dao resort will we stay at?

A suitable luxury coastal property such as Six Senses Con Dao may be requested, but no named resort, room category, pool, spa entitlement or private dining package is guaranteed until confirmed in writing.

How much of the Con Dao stay is free time?

Day 9 is the island arrival day, followed by four complete resort and island days on Days 10–13. No tours, wellness treatments or water activities are compulsory during this five-night stay.

Can we snorkel, dive or hike in Con Dao?

Yes, when licensed providers, permits, equipment and seasonal conditions permit. All marine outings and guided park visits are optional and carry additional charges unless specifically listed as included.

Are meals and romantic experiences included?

Hotel or resort breakfasts and cruise meals are included only according to the agreed package. Special dinners, couples' massages, decorations and other honeymoon extras require separate confirmation if not included in a named rate.

What time of year works for this route?

Spring can offer a reasonable balance between northern mountain weather and some island experiences, but sea conditions, rain and wind vary by season. Con Dao receives stronger northeast winds in parts of the dry season, and the bay cruise may also be weather-sensitive.

How do we request a final tailored quote?

Share your travel dates, number of guests, preferred accommodation and cruise category, international flights, special occasion requests, dietary needs and activity comfort. Haivenu will verify the resort, cruise, connecting flights, meals, total price and cancellation policy in writing.

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