Vietnam holds a very special place in the Glam Girls Lux Travels story.
6–15 August 2027
10 Days • 9 Nights
It was our very first destination back in 2013, where lifelong friendships were formed and our signature style of elegant, immersive women’s travel truly began. Returning feels less like launching a new tour and more like coming home—and I can’t wait to share this extraordinary country with you once again.
Countless photographic moments, genuine local connections, elegant surprises, and memories that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
What’s Included in this amazing tour?
- 9 nights carefully selected luxury accommodation
- 2 nights at Mia Saigon
- 3 nights at Anantara Hoi An Resort
- 3 nights at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (Opera Wing)
- 1 night aboard the luxurious Heritage Line GINGER cruise in Lan Ha Bay
- VIP Fast Track airport arrival service in Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam eVisa for Australian passport holders
- Domestic economy flights:
- Ho Chi Minh City → Da Nang
- Da Nang → Hanoi
- Private luxury transportation throughout
- English-speaking local guides
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Vintage classic car tour of Saigon
- Premium seats for the spectacular À Ố Show at the Saigon Opera House
- An unforgettable Dining in the Dark experience
- Sunset luxury dinner cruise on the Thu Bon River
- Guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town
- Traditional lantern release on the Thu Bon River
- Luxury limousine available for shopping in Hoi An
- Exclusive Path of History bunker tour beneath the Sofitel Legend Metropole
- French Colonial Hanoi heritage city tour
- Vintage Vespa evening street food adventure
- Vietnamese Fine Arts and artisan experiences
- Overnight luxury cruise through magnificent Lan Ha Bay
- Tai Chi session on deck
- Kayaking amongst the limestone karsts
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration onboard
- Village visit and cycling excursion on Cat Ba Island
- Daily breakfast
- 5 lunches
- 5 dinners
- 1 brunch aboard the Heritage Line cruise
- Welcome Dinner with your Glam Girls travelling companions
- Farewell celebration aboard your luxury cruise
- Bottled drinking water during touring
- All hotel porterage
- Gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal accompaniment by Jean Wethmar, founder of Glam Girls Lux Travels
- A small group of like-minded Glam Girls for a relaxed, elegant and immersive journey – wozers!
Our itinerary. in a nutshell (ask to see full brochure and expression of interest form) jeanw@glamgirlsluxtravels.com
The Glamour of Indochine French Elegance • Art Deco • Timeless Vietnam
6–15 August 2027 | 10 Days • 9 Nights
A Journey Through Vietnam’s Most Elegant Era
There are destinations you visit… …and then there are places that quietly capture your heart. Vietnam is one of them.
Day 1 • Friday 6 August 2027
Welcome to the Jewel of French Indochine
Arrival in Saigon • VIP Fast Track
Your Glamour of Indochine journey begins with a seamless VIP arrival into vibrant Saigon, where you’ll be welcomed and privately transferred to your elegant hotel.
Once known as the “Pearl of the Orient,” Saigon has long captivated travelers with its gracious French boulevards, elegant colonial architecture and infectious energy. This evening is yours to relax, settle into your luxurious surroundings, and begin embracing the romance of Vietnam.
Overnight: Saigon
Day 2 • Saturday 7 August 2027
The Romance of Old Saigon
Vintage Motoring • Colonial Grandeur • À Ố Show • Dining in the Dark
(B/L/D)
Today we uncover the soul of old Saigon.
Travelling by vintage motorcar, we’ll explore hidden apartment buildings, atmospheric laneways, historic cafés and elegant colonial boulevards that reveal the city’s fascinating French heritage.
As the sun sets, we step inside the magnificent Saigon Opera House for the acclaimed À Ố Show before concluding the evening with one of Vietnam’s most extraordinary culinary experiences—Dining in the Dark, where every flavor becomes an unforgettable discovery.
Overnight: Saigon
Day 3 • Sunday 8 August 2027
From Colonial Saigon to Timeless Hoi An
Fly to Da Nang • Sunset River Cruise
(B/D)
After breakfast we fly north to the enchanting riverside town of Hoi An.
A beautifully preserved trading port where East and West met for centuries, Hoi An remains one of Asia’s most captivating destinations.
This evening we cruise gently along the Thu Bon River while enjoying sunset cocktails, exceptional Vietnamese cuisine and the magical atmosphere that has made Hoi An one of Vietnam’s most romantic towns.
Overnight: Anantara Hoi An Resort
Day 4 • Monday 9 August 2027
Lanterns, Silk & Timeless Elegance
Hoi An Ancient Town
(B/L)
Today is devoted to discovering UNESCO-listed Hoi An.
We’ll wander amongst centuries-old merchant houses, Japanese bridges, Chinese assembly halls and colourful markets before enjoying a leisurely lunch.
This afternoon is reserved for one of Vietnam’s greatest pleasures—shopping.
Whether it’s bespoke tailoring, handcrafted leather goods, silk, jewelry or exquisite lanterns, Hoi An offers treasures impossible to resist.
Overnight: Hoi An
Day 5 • Tuesday 10 August 2027
A Day to Simply Be
Hoi An at Leisure
(B)
Some of travel’s greatest memories are made without an itinerary.
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Hoi An at your own pace.
Perhaps browse elegant boutiques, visit a riverside café, indulge in a spa treatment, photograph the lantern-lined streets or simply relax beside the river.
Today is yours.
Overnight: Hoi An
Day 6 • Wednesday 11 August 2027
Hanoi — The Grand Lady of Indochine
The Legendary Metropole & The Secret Bunker
(B/D)
This morning we fly to Hanoi, the refined capital of former French Indochine.
Our home is the legendary Sofitel Legend Metropole, one of Asia’s most iconic colonial hotels.
Later this afternoon we descend beneath the hotel into its secret wartime bunker, where history comes vividly to life through stories of diplomats, journalists and wartime survival.
Overnight: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Day 7 • Thursday 12 August 2027
French Hanoi & Flavors After Dark
Colonial Architecture • Hidden Stories • Vintage Vespa Adventure
(B/L/D)
Today reveals the elegance that earned Hanoi its reputation as the capital of French Indochine.
We’ll admire magnificent colonial buildings, broad tree-lined boulevards, the Opera House, St Joseph’s Cathedral and hear remarkable personal stories that bring the city’s past to life.
As evening falls, climb aboard vintage Vespas for a delicious culinary adventure through Hanoi’s hidden laneways and favourite local eateries.
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 8 • Friday 13 August 2027
The Artistic Soul of Vietnam
Museums • Galleries • Traditional Masters
(B/L)
Vietnam’s artistic heritage takes center stage today. We’ll explore the National Museum of Fine Arts, visit one of the country’s last remaining Hang Trong folk painters and discover contemporary Vietnamese creativity inside beautifully restored French colonial villas.
A day filled with color, culture and inspiration.
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 9 • Saturday 14 August 2027
Sailing the Emerald Kingdom
Lan Ha Bay • Heritage Line GINGER
(B/L/D)
Leaving Hanoi behind, we journey to the spectacular limestone seascapes of Lan Ha Bay.
Board the elegant Heritage Line GINGER, your boutique floating hotel for the evening.
Cruise amongst towering limestone islands, visit traditional villages, enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, savour exceptional cuisine and watch sunset from the deck as the bay turns shades of emerald and gold.
An unforgettable finale to our Indochine adventure.
Overnight: Heritage Line GINGER
Day 10 • Sunday 15 August 2027
Farewell to Indochine
Tai Chi at Sunrise • Return to Hanoi
(B/Brunch)
Wake before sunrise for a peaceful Tai Chi session overlooking one of the world’s most breathtaking seascapes.
Enjoy brunch as we cruise quietly through Lan Ha Bay one final time before returning to Hanoi for your onward journey.
As we say our farewells, you’ll leave with beautiful memories, wonderful new friendships, and a deeper appreciation for the enduring glamour of French Indochine.
Bon Voyage.
Please ensure your return flight is arranged to depart after 6pm
The bottom line!
Usd$6587 – Single Room – we all deserve our own rooms and our own space when on tour!
If you’d really love to, have to room share/save with a friend, mum, sister Usd$1688 deducted
Usd$4899 twin share each.
- 9 nights carefully selected luxury accommodation
- 2 nights at Mia Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
- 3 nights at Anantara Hoi An Resort – Hoi An
- 3 nights at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (Opera Wing) – Hanoi
- 1 night aboard the luxurious Heritage Line GINGER cruise in Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay
Long before it became one of Asia’s most exciting destinations, Vietnam was celebrated as the glittering jewel of French Indochine—a land of grand colonial hotels, elegant boulevards, Art Deco architecture, bustling river ports, fashionable cafés and timeless sophistication.
That enchanting spirit still exists.
Hidden behind flowering shutters, beneath ancient banyan trees, inside beautifully restored French villas and along lantern-lit rivers, Vietnam continues to whisper stories of another era.
This extraordinary Glam Girls Lux Travels journey has been carefully curated for travelers who love heritage, architecture, fine hotels, wonderful food, beautiful photography and discovering destinations at a gracious pace.
Together we’ll explore glamorous Saigon by vintage motorcar, stay in iconic luxury hotels, discover charming Hoi An, uncover the fascinating colonial history of Hanoi, cruise the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay aboard one of Vietnam’s most elegant boutique vessels, and experience a country where East and West have blended to create something utterly unique.
