My 12-day Vietnam honeymoon route · map not to scale
At a glance
- Nights
- 11 nights
- Hotel changes
- 3
- Travel
- Private car and guide; two domestic flights, quoted separately
- Best for
- Honeymooners and couples marking an anniversary
- Budget
- From 1,680 USD per person (12 days × 140, 2 travellers, 4★)
The short answer
My private Vietnam honeymoon package takes 12 days and only three bases plus one night afloat: Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay, four nights in Hoi An and four nights on the beach near Nha Trang. It costs from 140 USD per person per day for two travellers at 4★, so from 1,680 USD per person, confirmed in your written quote. Domestic flights are quoted separately.
This page is for couples planning a honeymoon or a milestone anniversary who want Vietnam’s best-known places without spending the trip in transit. It also suits older couples who prefer a gentle rhythm and a proper rest at the end.
My view is that a honeymoon route needs fewer stops, not more. Every hotel change costs half a day of packing and driving, and couples rarely remember the extra sight they squeezed in. So I build this trip around three bases and finish on the beach, where there is nothing left to organise.
My sample 12-day Vietnam honeymoon package route
The route goes north to south: two nights in Hanoi, one night on Lan Ha Bay, four nights in Hoi An and four on the south-central coast near Nha Trang. Metta Voyage’s published honeymoon tours start in the south and finish in Hanoi; I reverse it so the last days are the quietest ones.
| Day | Where | What we do | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi | Arrive, private transfer, dinner close to the hotel | Hanoi |
| 2 | Hanoi | Old Quarter on foot in the early morning, Temple of Literature, coffee on a quiet street, water puppets | Hanoi |
| 3 | Lan Ha Bay | Private car to the coast, board a small ship, kayaking at sunset | Ship |
| 4 | Hoi An | Tai chi on deck, back to shore, flight from Hanoi to Da Nang, drive to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| 5 | Hoi An | Old town at opening time, before the day visitors; free afternoon | Hoi An |
| 6 | Hoi An | Bicycle through the rice fields and the Cam Thanh water-coconut village, lantern-making for two | Hoi An |
| 7 | Hoi An | Nothing fixed: spa, tailor, beach, or a day trip to Hue by private car | Hoi An |
| 8 | Nha Trang coast | Fly from Da Nang to Cam Ranh, private car to your beach resort | Beach resort |
| 9 | Nha Trang coast | Free day at the resort | Beach resort |
| 10 | Nha Trang coast | Free day, or a private boat on the bay for snorkelling | Beach resort |
| 11 | Nha Trang coast | Free day; a quiet last dinner we can reserve for you | Beach resort |
| 12 | Cam Ranh | Transfer to the airport for your flight home | — |
Hoi An gets four nights for a reason. It is one of the most walkable towns in Vietnam, and it is at its best early in the morning and after dark. I explain the logic in why I give Hoi An four nights. On the bay, one night works for a 12-day trip; if you would like two, see how I choose a Ha Long or Lan Ha ship.
Price from
A private Vietnam honeymoon at 4★ level starts from 140 USD per person per day for two travellers sharing, with your own guide and driver. These are from-prices, confirmed in your written quote.
| Trip | Rate per person per day | From, per person |
|---|---|---|
| 12 days, 2 travellers, 4★ | from 140 USD | from 1,680 USD |
| 12 days, two couples together (group of 4, −5%) | from 133 USD | from 1,596 USD |
| 12 days, three couples together (group of 6, −8%) | from 128.80 USD | from 1,546 USD |
| Luxury tier (for example Amanoi or The Nam Hai) | from 350 USD | quoted individually |
Domestic flights are not included and are quoted separately; this route has two, Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Cam Ranh. To confirm the trip we take a 30% deposit and a non-refundable 100 USD per traveller holding fee (kept even if you cancel early), separate from the 30% deposit; your quote shows how it is applied to the final invoice. The balance is due 45 days before arrival, and card payments carry a 3.5% fee. Many couples ask whether they need the luxury tier everywhere. Usually not: upgrading only the beach resort gives most of the feeling for much less, as I explain in why I upgrade one hotel, not all of them.
Where I’d stay
Hanoi. Fairmont Hanoi opened in February 2026 a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, with a 3,500 m² wellness floor that includes a bathhouse and a 20-metre lap pool.
Lan Ha Bay. Heritage Line Ginger is a one-night ship with twelve suites, each with a private balcony, and a pool on the terrace deck. For a more private bay, Heritage Line Violet has only six suites, each with an in-suite jacuzzi, on a two-night circuit into Bai Tu Long Bay.
Hoi An. Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai sits on a kilometre of Ha My beach, with an adults-only quiet pool and a spa of lotus-pond treatment villas. For a stay nearer the old town, Hotel Royal Hoi An – MGallery is on the Thu Bon River, a short walk from the centre. I compare beach and town options in The Nam Hai or NHAAN.
The beach. At the 4★ rate, L’Alya Ninh Van Bay or a 4–5★ resort near Nha Trang named in your quote. At the top tier, Amanoi is set inside Nui Chua National Park above Vinh Hy Bay, about 75 minutes by road from Cam Ranh airport, with an Aman Spa on a lotus lake. We recommend three or four nights there, at the end of the trip.
Why private, and how I’d adjust it
On a honeymoon, the value of a private trip is that the day belongs to you. There is no group breakfast time and no shared minibus. Our guides take you to the old town before it fills, then step back. In our experience couples want a guide for the first half of the trip and very little guiding at the end, and that is how we plan it.
- Shorter, 10 days: drop one Hoi An night and one beach night. Metta Voyage’s published 10-day honeymoon trip for couples shows a south-first version.
- With Hue: the published 12-day romantic honeymoon holiday includes a night in Hue. On my route, I would rather visit Hue as a day trip from Hoi An than add a hotel change.
- A different beach: Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho has 73 villas on a private bay in Song Cau, with about 26,000 m² of coral reef for snorkelling. Our driver meets you at Tuy Hoa or Phu Cat airport.
- Longer, 14 days: add a second night on the bay and one more beach night. My two-week Vietnam route shows the full north-to-south version.
- Season: central Vietnam is often wet in October and November. In those months I shorten Hoi An and look at the beach choice carefully; check how I choose the month before you fix the wedding dates.
Mistakes I see most often
- Too many stops. Six bases in twelve days feels like a tour, not a honeymoon. Three or four is enough.
- Putting the beach in the middle. Finishing in a city means your last memory is traffic and an early airport run.
- Booking the honeymoon suite everywhere. Spend where you will be awake to enjoy it: the beach villa, not the room you leave at seven for a cruise.
- Leaving the bay cruise and the beach resort too late. For the December to April season we recommend booking popular ships and boutique resorts about six months ahead, before anything else.
Sources
Vietnam e-visa: evisa.gov.vn. Regions and seasons: vietnam.travel.
Checked and updated 11 November 2026. — David, for The Metta Voyage team.
Questions about this trip
How much does a Vietnam honeymoon package cost?
From 140 USD per person per day for two travellers sharing at 4★, so 12 days starts from 1,680 USD per person, confirmed in your written quote. Resorts such as Amanoi move the trip to the luxury tier, from 350 USD per person per day, quoted individually.
How many days do we need for a Vietnam honeymoon?
We recommend 12 days for Hanoi, the bay, Hoi An and a beach finish without rushing. Ten days works if you drop a night in Hoi An and one at the beach.
What is the best month for a honeymoon in Vietnam?
It depends on your beach. We usually avoid October and November for central Vietnam, which is often wet then, and we check the season for your chosen coast before you book.
Are flights included in the honeymoon package?
No. Domestic flights, here Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Cam Ranh, are not included and are quoted separately.
Can we customise the route and the hotels?
Yes. Every trip is private, so we can change the beach, add Hue or a second night on the bay, and upgrade only the hotels that matter most to you.
