Romantic 10-Day Vietnam Itinerary for Couples

View of Phu Quoc Island at sunset in Vietnam

What to expect on this itinerary

Southern Vietnam leaves little to be desired on this enchanting couple’s tour to its most beloved destinations. You and your partner will discover the magical charm of a country that is steeped in fascinating culture and splendid scenery as you venture to the booming city of Ho Chi Minh, step onto the soft sands of Phu Quoc Island, and submerge yourselves in the picturesque countryside of Da Lat. With exquisite accommodations to retreat to and a divine cuisine to tuck into, you will be swept away by the majesty of this endearing, 10-day adventure through Southern Vietnam.

Countries Visited

Vietnam

Places Visited

Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Quoc, An Thoi, Da Lat, Cam Ranh

Suggested Duration

10 Days

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Day 1

Ho Chi Minh City – A Taste of Vietnam’s Finest Food

There are few places in Vietnam that exude the same kind of chaotic energy that Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon does. It is a cultural melting pot that draws in millions of travelers each year, and as a result, it booms with luxurious experiences that you will rarely discover anywhere else across Vietnam’s diverse topography. Its busy districts showcase the unrivaled allure of its imposing influence, where you and your partner will be completely enveloped by its cultural and heritage highlights. Your immersion will begin in the heart of Ho Chi Minh at a 5-star hotel, where you will acclimatize to the area as you soak up the marvelous atmosphere that resonates from the exuberant cityscape. Here, you will have a taste of exceptionally prepared Vietnamese cuisine as an array of first-class restaurants invite you into their fashionable spaces. Luxury is presented in every aspect of this fine dining experience, which you will enjoy on your first evening in Saigon. Delicate fragrances will waft through the restaurant as professional chefs’ work tirelessly to produce the award-winning fusion food that they are most famous for, and each mouthwatering bite will awaken your palate to the unique and distinct flavors that renowned food bloggers yearn to savor when visiting Vietnam.

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Day 2

Ho Chi Minh City – Weave Your Way through the Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 3

Ho Chi Minh City – World-Class Displays of True Artistic Talent

Day 4

Phu Quoc – Aromatherapy on an Idyllic Island

Day 5

Phu Quoc – From Lush Jungle to Crystal Clear Sea

Day 6

Phu Quoc – Amidst the Splendid Sea Life

Day 7

Da Lat – The City of Flowers

Day 8

Da Lat – Safely Over the Falls

Day 9

Cam Ranh – Blissful Rays of Beaming Sunshine

Day 10

Cam Ranh – A Morning to Revitalize the Body

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the delicate and tantalizing flavors of Vietnam’s finest cuisine at the Michelin-starred restaurants of Ho Chi Minh City
  • Submerge yourselves in Vietnam’s dramatic history as you weave your way through Cu Chi’s elaborate network of tunnels, which played a significant part in the Viet Cong’s wartime past
  • Venture into the world of Vietnamese arts and culture with ravishing visits to the Museum of Fine Arts, Saigon Outcast, Duc Minh Gallery, and Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh
  • Bask in a world-class spa treatment at a top-tier wellness center on the idyllic island of Phu Quoc
  • Indulge in tours of Phu Quoc’s diverse topography with trips to the Suoi Da Ngon waterfalls and concealed beaches for which the island is renowned
  • Snorkel the vivacious coral reefs off the coastline of An Thoi’s immense archipelago
  • Immerse yourselves in nature among the dazzling tones of Da Lat’s Flower Gardens and riveting canyoning adventures within the surrounding forest
  • Marvel at the spectacular scenery and warm tropical sun on the pearly white shores of Cam Ranh Peninsula

Detailed Description

Your couple’s tour of Southern Vietnam will begin in stylish fashion among the elegant high-rise buildings and lively streets that wind through the Ho Chi Minh cityscape. This desired destination, although chaotic at times, provides a pleasant welcome of the finest experiences within the country. The buoyant atmosphere resonates from the authentic markets, which serve traditional delicacies while exceptional art galleries showcase the phenomenal talent of Southeast Asia’s eminent creatives. You will further enrich your tour as you journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which served as hideaway spots for the Viet Cong soldiers during the country’s tumultuous wartime past.

Following your palatial stay within Ho Chi Minh’s booming districts, you will retreat to the tropical island of Phu Quoc. The enchantment of Phu Quoc can be felt the moment you set foot on the pearly, soft sands of its beaches and wade in the azure waters that embrace its vivid coastline. A tour of the luscious jungle and its gushing waterfalls will fill you with great admiration for nature’s prevailing beauty, and an invigorating spa treatment will provide the cherry on top of your stay. Finally, you will venture via luxury speed boat to An Thoi Archipelago and snorkel along the effervescent coral reefs that are teeming with multi-colored creatures.

Your exploits will continue within the idyllic countryside of Da Lat, and you will enjoy them from a regal resort that is flanked by an emerald jungle. Often referred to as the City of Flowers, Da Lat will showcase its brightly hued landscape in its utter majesty as you venture to its ravishing Flower Gardens and delight in the thrill of adventure on a truly rapturous canyoning experience. The last stop on your intimate escape is Cam Ranh, which is a peninsula that shares world-class resorts along its picturesque seashore. You will fashionably relax at a premium, 5-star resort, where you may spend your moments together at leisure around the infinity pool, under the sun’s warm embrace by the sea, or in the comfort of the leading spa facility. This tropical destination will provide the perfect conclusion to your once-in-a-lifetime adventure across Southern Vietnam.

Vietnam is a region unlike any other; learn more by seeing how our partner trip operators can personalize the experience for you.

Starting Price

$2,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Jeffrey W.
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We had an amazing, nearly three-week trip throughout Southeast Asia. Zicasso's tour operators did an incredible job planning all of the details of the trip. In general, I am not easily impressed and I tend to be pretty upfront with my criticism. In this case, I was truly impressed. I really don't have any criticism about the whole experience.

This was a very complicated trip, with eight cities/locations and six internal flights. We had great communication in the months and weeks leading up to the trip. They were receptive to all of our requests and they gave very good advice when we had questions.

All of the guides were great. The hotels were amazing and all of the details of the activities, transfers, and internal flights were well thought out and well coordinated. I was so impressed by their attention to detail. They were also willing to be flexible and able to make changes, even during the trip. I was able to reach them throughout the trip by WhatsApp and they responded quickly every time. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

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We traveled to Vietnam and Cambodia from May 8 to 22, 2025. This was my fifth trip through Zicasso. As expected, the itinerary was excellent and exactly what we were looking for. I did double my budget from what I initially sent to Zicasso.

All of the lodging selections were outstanding. Along with the tours of the Ho Chi Minh complex, Hue Imperial City, the Angkor Wat complex, and numerous other temples and pagodas, we experienced a cable car ride to a mountain summit, a walk through an ethnic village, a water puppet show, a Cambodian circus, a Vietnamese cooking class, an evening lantern boat ride in Hoi An, and dinner in one of the top 50 restaurants in Asia. The water puppets are an ancient Vietnamese art (11th century) and the show was extraordinary.  

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Marlene H.
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Zicasso's travel specialist arranged a wonderful trip and was extremely responsive to our interest in all art forms, culture, cuisine, and the American war in Vietnam. She was very receptive to revisions, even during the trip.

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David H.
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Zicasso’s travel agency worked patiently with us over several months to organize a perfect four-country tour through Indochina, doing exactly what we asked, including a Khmer cooking class with a local chef.  

We were met on arrival in each county by an experienced English-speaking guide who was well-versed in the history, geography, and culture of each location, and they were just delightful people too. They took us to rural villages and through urban mazes to get a close look at the daily life of the citizens. We chatted with farmers in the field and had meals in local homes. Our agency booked amazing hotels for each stop, from an eco-lodge in the mountains of Vietnam to a spectacular seaside resort in Thailand. 

We had contact names and numbers for agency representatives in each country. They were incredibly responsive, even after hours, when we had a small medical issue. They gave us a completely seamless experience from arrival to departure, with no wasted time. Vacation time is very precious, so we prefer to work with professionals who know the area intimately and take the time to understand our objectives rather than pushing a canned itinerary.

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We used Zicasso for the third time and, once again, were not disappointed. We went to Thailand and Vietnam. Our agent helped design our trip and was absolutely wonderful. From hotel to excursion options, he helped us to tailor the trip to exactly what we wanted. He was always available and kept checking on us throughout our trip.

As far as the actual trip, everything was amazing. Our tour guides were such wonderful people who were not only immensely kind, but also so knowledgeable, filling us in on so much of the history of Thailand. We were met at every destination with private transfers that made the trip so effortless. For any minor hiccups (of which there were next to none), all we had to do was contact our agent and his team took care of it immediately. With their assistance, we were able to focus on enjoying our vacation without any stress at all. 

In Vietnam, we were met by a guide in Hanoi, yet another wonderful tour guide who made sure our every need was met and who also provided us a local’s perspective on Vietnam’s history and culture. In Hoi An, our guide was very nice and provided amazing recommendations for places to eat. Our expeditions were all wonderful experiences and our only regret was not being able to stay longer. 

Zicasso has only given us wonderful experiences on the trips we have planned using their services. We are clearly repeat customers and will continue to be so. We can’t wait for our next trip with Zicasso!

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suma M.
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Overall, Zicasso’s travel agent was excellent. The agent was very receptive to our requests, planned our trip very well based on our input, and every arrangement was seamless, without any hiccups.

Singapore is quite humid and can get hot, more than Texas. With walking everywhere, it can be uncomfortable, so perhaps plan to visit in the cooler months, based on local agents’ feedback.

Vietnam was a surprise in all dimensions. It had very good infrastructure. The travel agents took fantastic care of us and the trips to Ninh Bình, which included a bamboo boat tour, and Hạ Long Bay, with a private boat tour, were noteworthy and must-dos.

Bali was a magical and mystical land, with extremely polite and hospitable people and an extraordinary guide who was calm and facilitated our tour so well. The early-morning Mount Batur hike, though moderately strenuous, was worth it, as the sunrise was spectacular, and the trip to the Jagasari area was peaceful and so insightful. I highly recommend staying longer than the four days we stayed and perhaps changing the location to the coast and north side, as traveling within the island from one spot to another takes a long time. The highlight was the kechak dance performance. It gave us goosebumps.

The arrangements were wonderful, with great accommodations and transportation.

Thanks to our travel agent.

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