6 luxurious travel experiences in Vietnam

Expensive travel experiences in Vietnam. Photo: Business Insider

Vietnam currently offers a wide variety of experiences, with prices reaching hundreds of millions of dong. For travelers with sufficient financial means, the following destinations promise a memorable holiday.

Hot air balloon ride in Mui Ne - Phan Thiet

Hot air balloon rides are a unique and relatively new experience in Vietnam. Phan Thiet has led this tourism trend with two departure points: in the city center or near the white sand dunes of Mui Ne.

A unique experience for Vietnamese tourists. Photo: Vietnam Balloons

The aerial adventure will last for one hour. You'll get to admire the incredible scenery of Phan Thiet - Mui Ne as well as the daily life of the locals. In addition, you can organize special events in the hot air balloon. The feeling of flying freely with the wind, yet maintaining balance, is perfect for light parties in the air.

There are two types of hot air balloons with a capacity of 6 or 8 people. Each tour operator may have a different departure point. Tourists have two options: flying along the coast to watch the sunrise and the returning fishing boats, or gliding gently over the sand dunes and enjoying panoramic views of Phan Thiet's characteristic white sand dunes, depending on weather conditions and wind direction.

The price for this adventure tour is 3.8 million VND per person, including passenger pick-up and drop-off service, light meals, drinks, and a certificate after the flight.

2 nights' stay costs 600 million VND.

Located on the shores of Canh Duong Beach in Lang Co Bay, Banyan Tree Lang Co is a romantic and private resort. It offers a special package for couples, priced at VND 600 million for two nights.

The restaurant is designed in a traditional architectural style. Photo: Banyan Tree Lang Co

At a hefty price, couples will enjoy unique experiences at a million-dollar villa with stunning mountain views. The package includes romantic dinners every day at restaurants on the mountain and by the sea. In addition, guests will participate in workshops with health experts and enjoy a personalized spa treatment designed specifically for couples.

Experience a relaxing vacation combined with golf.

Golf is often chosen by golfers to combine with tourism. To attract the high-end tourist segment, businesses have quickly launched diverse "Stay & Play" golf tour packages featuring many "premium" locations in Vietnam.

Golf is a popular sport among the upper class. Photo: FLC

By joining this sports tourism tour, customers will have time to relax at luxury resorts and play golf at some of the most modern golf courses in Vietnam. Tour packages are priced from 3 million VND per person.

5-star cruise ship sightseeing in the bay.

Many luxury yachts are available for tourists to take on voyages exploring Lan Ha Bay.

Halong Le Theatre Cruise is one of the luxury cruises operating in Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay. Photo: Ha Long Bay cruise.

Guests can enjoy afternoon tea while watching the sunset, cooking demonstrations, practicing Taichi at sunrise, or sunbathing on luxury cruise ships.

Some cruise ships also organize a variety of water sports activities including kayaking, swimming, and fishing, ensuring guests have a rich and exciting experience exploring the world heritage site.

A cruise experience will cost approximately 3-13 million VND for 2 adults for a 2-day, 1-night trip.

Seaplane flight over Ha Long Bay

A seaplane flight will open up a whole new perspective on Ha Long Bay. With a seaplane, visitors will experience a unique takeoff sensation compared to a regular airplane. Before taking off into the sky, the seaplane will glide over the water. The majestic scenery of Ha Long Bay will unfold in a breathtaking panoramic view.

Take in the breathtaking scenery of the majestic landscape from a seaplane. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.

Seaplane tours in Ha Long Bay start from 2.4 million VND per person. With this tour, you will have 25 minutes to admire the miniature Ha Long Bay from above.

Explore the world's largest natural cave.

One of the most exciting yet expensive travel experiences in Vietnam is exploring Son Doong Cave – the world's largest cave, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province. The journey to conquer Son Doong lasts 4 days and 3 nights, including a 17 km trek through the forest, an 8 km exploration of the Quang Binh cave system, an 800m uphill climb, and a 90m vertical rope climb…

The tours exploring this area are divided into 6 levels of adventure, from the easiest, a one-day experience, to the most challenging, a 4-day, 3-night experience with camping inside the cave. Tours are only available from January to August, with an average of 13-15 tours per month, limited to 10 guests per tour due to the specific weather conditions in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.

Exploring Son Doong Cave requires visitors to be in good health. Photo: Hai An

Tours are typically limited to 10 people per group to ensure the best possible support from porters. Experienced staff are responsible for the safety of visitors as well as guiding them through the experience.

At the highest difficulty level, the Son Doong cave exploration tour costs approximately 70 million VND per person for 4 days and 3 nights. Each tour includes one cave safety expert, one guide, five safety assistants, two chefs, 17 porters to carry luggage, food, and camping equipment, and one forest ranger accompanying the group. The tour itinerary includes two nights of hotel accommodation before and after the trip.

However, besides having a stable financial situation, this experience also requires tourists to be in good health and physical fitness to be considered for participation.