Top 8 Best Vietnam Luxury Holidays 2027

Updated 22 October 2026 for travel in 2026–2027.

Vietnam has quietly become one of Asia’s most rewarding luxury destinations. In 2026 alone, international hotel brands opened new addresses in Hanoi, near Ha Long Bay and in Hoi An, a new cruise route joined Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay, and new river ships were announced for the Mekong. For travellers who want to slow down, a Vietnam luxury holiday of two to three weeks now combines heritage, nature and genuine rest more easily than ever.

Below are our eight favourite Vietnam luxury holidays for 2027 – experiences our Hanoi team builds into private, tailor-made journeys with 4–5★ hotels, private guides and drivers, and support 24/7.

1. What makes a Vietnam luxury holiday in 2027

Luxury in Vietnam is less about gold taps and more about time, space and care: a cabin with a balcony on a quiet bay, a guide who knows when to stop for coffee, a driver waiting when the flight lands late, and days that are never rushed. The best luxury holidays here share three things:

• Length: 14 to 22 days, so you can travel north to south without long transfer days.
• Privacy: private guides and vehicles, and small-ship cruises rather than crowded day boats.
• Good stays: a mix of new international openings and long-established, smaller boutique resorts.

2. The top 8 Vietnam luxury holidays for 2027

2.1. One cruise, two bays: Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay

Since April 2026, approved overnight itineraries can cross from Ha Long Bay into the quieter lagoons of Lan Ha Bay on a single voyage. You see Ha Long’s famous karsts and caves, then kayak among Lan Ha’s beaches and fishing coves – without having to choose between the two. For the calmest experience, we recommend two nights on board rather than one.

Explore our Ha Long Bay cruises.

2.2. Hanoi’s new luxury addresses

Hanoi is the natural start and end of a long journey. Fairmont Hanoi, the brand’s first hotel in Vietnam, opened in February 2026 in the Old Quarter, a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake (source: Accor press release, 3 Feb 2026; some facilities are opening in stages). Waldorf Astoria Hanoi, next to the Opera House, is announced but not yet open – expected in 2027. Spend your first days with a private historian-guide, a cooking class and an evening of water puppetry before heading to the coast.

2.3. Hot springs and wellness near Ha Long

Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort, about 30 minutes from Ha Long, opened in February 2026 as Hilton’s first onsen resort in Southeast Asia. Villas come with a private hot-spring onsen – an ideal one- or two-night pause before or after a cruise, especially for families and couples who want real rest in the middle of a long trip.

2.4. Son Doong Cave: the expedition of a lifetime

For active travellers, Son Doong in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – the world’s largest known cave passage – is the ultimate adventure. Expeditions are run by a single licensed operator, Oxalis Adventure, with a limited number of places each dry season, so they need to be booked many months ahead. Softer alternatives such as Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave can be visited in a day.

2.5. By rail over the Hai Van Pass

Between Hue and Da Nang, the heritage train over the Hai Van Pass has become one of the most scenic short journeys in Asia, running along the coast with views of Lang Co Bay. For a longer rail experience, our luxury journey with the SJourney train combines rail with private touring from north to south.

2.6. Design and craft in Hoi An

Hoi An rewards slow travellers. NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened in August 2026 by the Co Co River in Cam Thanh village (source: Hilton press release, 6 Aug 2026), designed by architect Vo Trong Nghia, with pottery, lantern-making and woodcarving workshops on site. Combine it with a private evening walk through the lantern-lit old town and a morning by bicycle among the rice fields.

2.7. River cruising on the Mekong

The Mekong is one of the most relaxing ways to travel between Vietnam and Cambodia. AmaWaterways’ new 120-guest ship AmaMaya is scheduled to join the river in January 2027 on seven-night sailings between the Ho Chi Minh City area and Cambodia, and Aqua Expeditions is adding new Aqua Mekong itineraries. Pair a cruise with two or three nights at Angkor for an unforgettable finale.

2.8. Island time on Phu Quoc – and golf on the central coast

End your journey with a few slow days by the sea. Phu Quoc is investing ahead of APEC 2027, with a new airport terminal expected in April 2027; note that hotels will be in high demand around APEC Leaders’ Week in November 2027, so book early. Golfers can add the central coast around Da Nang, home to championship courses such as Montgomerie Links and BRG Danang Golf Resort.

3. Practical tips for 2027

• Best length: 14–22 days lets you combine the north, centre and south at a comfortable pace.
• Visas: citizens of many European countries (including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Nordics, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland) can stay 45 days visa-free under the current rules. Vietnam’s e-visa (up to 90 days) is open to all nationalities, but rules differ by passport, so check yours on the official portal evisa.gov.vn before you book.
• When to book: the most popular cruises and boutique resorts fill early for the December–April season – six months ahead is ideal.
• Weather: Vietnam is a year-round destination, but conditions differ between north, centre and south – read our guide to the best time to visit Vietnam.

4. Ready-made journeys to start from

Every journey we plan is private and tailor-made, but these itineraries are a good starting point:

• Best of Vietnam 10 Days, Best of Vietnam 14 Days, Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Hoi An 12 Days and Vietnam & Cambodia 16 Days
• Vietnam luxury tour
• Vietnam luxury adventure with the SJourney train

Looking for more inspiration on where to stay? See our guides to luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City and luxury hotels in Hue.

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