Honeymoon in Vietnam 2025: Luxury, Culture & Romantic Experiences for Couples

Planning a honeymoon in Vietnam in 2025? You’re in for a year filled with dreamy new openings, heritage-rich experiences, cinematic landscapes, and a host of VIP ways to move around the country in style. Even better, Vietnam has expanded visa-free travel to 12 additional European countries (45-day stays from Aug 15, 2025)—a big win for seamless, spontaneous romance.

Below is a curated playbook to help you craft a Vietnam honeymoon that blends luxury, culture, nature, and memorable experiences—from record-breaking night skies to lantern-lit old towns and quiet bays that feel made for two.

Why 2025 is the perfect year for a Vietnam honeymoon

Easier entry

The new visa-waiver expansion (effective Aug 15, 2025) allows many European couples to enter visa-free for 45 days—plenty of time to slow down, savor, and explore multiple regions on one trip.

New & refreshed luxury

Iconic properties are upping their romance factor in 2025. In Hoi An, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai unveiled a redesign and brand-new beach bar—perfect for sunset cocktails after a day of lanterns and tailors. On the coast of Bình Thuận, Azerai Kê Gà Bay continues to woo design-minded couples with minimalist villas and a sublime five-kilometer beach. Meanwhile, Park Hyatt Phú Quốc is slated for a debut around late 2025 (some industry updates suggest early 2026), signaling even more five-star energy on Vietnam’s favorite island.

Bucket-list events

In April, Ho Chi Minh City set a Guinness World Record with a 10,518-drone light show over the Saigon River—proof that big, theatrical nights are very much on trend. Even if you missed the record-breaker, it’s smart to check festival calendars for drone shows, fireworks, and cultural spectaculars during public holidays.

Luxe ways to get around (and fall in love with the journey)

1) The Vietage by Anantara: romantic rail between coast & culture

Slip into a 12-seat luxury carriage with private booths, a three-course meal, craft drinks, and postcard views as you roll between Đà Nẵng/Hội An, Quy Nhơn, and Nha Trang. In 2025, The Vietage train operates daily across these routes—an ultra-civilized way to link beach time, wellness, and culinary stops without an airport in sight. Tip: pair a ride with villas at Anantara Quy Nhon or a beach break in Nha Trang.

Romance move: Ride southbound in the afternoon so golden hour lands right as the scenery turns to coastal inlets and palm-framed lagoons.

2) Seaplanes over UNESCO landscapes

For an arrival you’ll never forget, Hai Au Aviation flies scheduled and charter seaplanes between Hanoi and Hạ Long Bay (45 minutes vs. a 2.5–3.5 hr drive), plus scenic sectors like Đà Nẵng–Huế. It’s the most cinematic way to first see the limestone karsts you’ll cruise among later. Book a scenic loop over the bay for aerial photos that will headline your wedding album.

Where to stay: refreshed icons & rising stars

• Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hội An – 2025 design refresh + new beach bar. Private villas, long sweep of sand, and easy access to lantern-lit Old Town nights.
• Azerai Kê Gà Bay, Bình Thuận – Beachfront calm from the original founder of Aman; think pared-back, sun-washed romance and spa-centric days.
• Regent Phú Quốc – All-suites-and-villas glamour with accolades in 2025 luxury awards; ideal for private-pool days and starlit dinners.
• Park Hyatt Phú Quốc (anticipated) – A much-watched opening slated for late 2025 (with some trade coverage indicating early 2026). If it aligns with your dates, consider a soft-opening stay to be among the first. (hyatt.com)

Sea-for-two: choosing the right bay (and the right boat)

Hạ Long Bay has the name recognition, but honeymooners often prefer its quieter siblings:

• Lan Hạ Bay (off Cát Bà Island) offers similar scenery with fewer crowds, kayaking through hidden lagoons, and beach picnics. Many premium ships now homeport here.
• Bái Tử Long Bay stays peaceful and less developed, with glassy inlets and wide skies—perfect for couples seeking stillness.

The entire region gained fresh prestige when UNESCO extended the World Heritage inscription in 2023 to encompass the Hạ Long Bay – Cát Bà Archipelago as a single natural site—further reason to linger.

Honeymoon in Vietnam 2025: Cruise picks for romance:

• Ambassador Cruise (Hạ Long) – A stalwart for sophisticated dining and sundowner decks.
• Stellar of the Seas (Lan Hạ route) – Known for spacious cabins with private balconies and bathtubs—honeymooner catnip.

Pro tip: Mix a 1-night luxury cruise with 2–3 land nights on Cát Bà (or in Hạ Long City for a spa hotel and rooftop sunsets). You’ll get both the dreamlike seascape and unhurried mornings on shore.

Culture & candlelight: the most romantic nights in 2025

The Hanoi Train (launching Aug 19, 2025)

A brand-new double-decker heritage train—nicknamed the “Five City Gates Train”—brings a moving museum of vintage décor, wide windows, and five themed coaches inspired by Hanoi’s historic gates. Expect night journeys linking major sights with curated art, snacks, and stories from the capital’s past. It’s tailor-made for couples who want nostalgia + novelty in one date night.

HCMC’s record-breaking night sky

On April 28, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City lit the sky with 10,518 synchronized drones, setting a Guinness World Record. While the record show itself won’t repeat nightly, it signals a new appetite for large-scale spectacle during national holidays. If you’re in town for Reunification Day (April 30) or National Day (Sept 2), watch for drone shows, fireworks, and riverfront concerts—best viewed from Saigon River dinner cruises or rooftop bars.

Hội An Lantern Festival (monthly dates in 2025)

Few scenes say “honeymoon” like Hội An’s lanterns mirrored on the Thu Bồn River. In 2025, the festival falls monthly on the 14th lunar night (e.g., Aug 7; Sep 5; Oct 5; Nov 3; Dec 3). Plan dinner on the riverfront, then drift in a wooden sampan under thousands of glowing lanterns.

Mountain hideaways & eco-romance

If you crave cool air and terrace-lined valleys, escape to Topas Ecolodge above Sa Pa. Bungalow balconies open to peaks and rice terraces, and the heated infinity pools are an unforgettable setting for post-hike soaks (or lazy days doing nothing at all). It’s intentionally rustic-chic rather than over-the-top—perfect for couples who want pure scenery, quiet luxury, and sustainability.

Pairings that pop:

• Hà Giang Loop (soft version) – Swap motorbikes for a chauffeured car to trace sky-high passes and cloud-ringed cornfields; add one eco-lodge night in Pù Luông or Mai Châu for stilt-house charm.
• Ninh Bình – A land-version of Hạ Long, with rowboats gliding through grottoes and lotus-lined rivers beneath karst peaks—easy to combine with Hanoi and Ha Long/Lan Ha.

Sample 10-day 2025 honeymoon route

Days 1–3: Hội An/Đà Nẵng (central coast)

• Check into Four Seasons The Nam Hai (or your favorite villa resort).
• Tailor-made ao dai for photos, Old Town cafés, and a golden-hour beach bar debut.

Day 4: The Vietage to Quy Nhơn

• Ride the luxury train south; arrive in time for a private pool-villa check-in and seafood dinner by the rocks.

Days 5–6: Hạ Long / Lan Hạ Bay

• Fly Hanoi ⇄ Hạ Long by seaplane (or reverse), then board a 1-night luxury cruise with a balcony cabin and bathtub. (vietnamseaplanetours.com)

Days 7–8: Hanoi

• Schedule the Hanoi heritage night train (if traveling from late August onward). Coffee culture by day; jazz bar by night.

Days 9–10: Phú Quốc

• Finish with sun-splashed villa days at Regent Phú Quốc (and keep an eye on Park Hyatt Phú Quốc updates for late-2025/early-2026 stays).

How to dial up the romance (and the photos)

• Time your trip around a Lantern Festival night in Hội An; reserve a riverside table and a private sampan in advance.
• Book a surprise upgrade on The Vietage (private booth, celebratory bubbles) and ask staff to time dessert for sunset scenes.
• Choose quieter bays for cruising—Lan Hạ or Bái Tử Long—if you want more “us-time” and glassy lagoons for double kayaks.
• Mix mountains and sea. A Topas Ecolodge interlude sandwiched between coast stays gives you two wildly different honeymoon albums.

Practical planning for 2025 honeymoons

• Visas & entry: If you’re from one of Vietnam’s 24 visa-exempt countries, you can now stay up to 45 days; others can use streamlined e-visa processes. Always check your passport’s eligibility and latest rules before booking flights.
• Best weather windows: For north + bays, Oct–Dec and March–May offer cool, clear days. For central coast (Hội An, Đà Nẵng), Feb–Aug is typically beach-friendly. Phú Quốc shines Nov–April.
• Getting around: Domestic flights are frequent; the luxury train and seaplanes add romance to the “in-betweens.”
• Splurge smart: Prioritize private-balcony cabins on cruises, pool villas for a few nights, and at least one signature experience (The Vietage, seaplane, or the Hanoi heritage train).
• Cultural tips: Dress light but modest for temples, carry small notes for tips, and embrace the slow café culture—Vietnam’s coffee ritual is a love language.

A Vietnam honeymoon in 2025 can be as plush or as unplanned as you wish—lanterns and luxury, mountains and bays, street-food dates and sky-high spectacles. With visa-free stays expanded for many travelers and a wave of new or refreshed experiences—from The Vietage to the Hanoi heritage night train—there’s never been a better moment to say “I do” to Vietnam.