Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.

Enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride to discover:

• The colonial quarter with its charming architecture and tree-lined avenues
• Hoan Kiem Lake, its legend, and the lovely Ngoc Son Temple in the middle of the lake
• The maze of bustling streets filled with small shops in the heart of the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter of 36 Guilds" and its renowned Silk Street (Hang Gai)

To soak up the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to explore:

• The Old Quarter of 36 Trades
• Colonial architecture: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, the exterior of the Hanoi Opera House, and the exterior of the State Bank of Vietnam
• Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Ninh Binh: 100 km - 2h30

We’ve selected the highlights of an in-depth tour of Hanoi

Everything is suggested, nothing is imposed! You choose

Based on your interests and timing, you can work with your guide to decide which visits to do and in what order! You can even fit it all in if you're an early riser!

• The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• The One Pillar Pagoda
• The Quan Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda
• The Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius and Scholars

Then, transfer to Ninh Binh, through the Vietnamese countryside. Watch the rice fields unfold, where women in conical hats work and fishermen cast their nets. The serene landscape is dotted with sunlit pagodas and scattered cemeteries amidst the cultivated fields.

Settle into our homestay in Tam Coc where you'll spend a night in the family's house

Overnight in homestay

Ninh Binh - Hanoi - Train - Lao Cai: 100 km - 2h

Tam Coc, often called the "Halong Bay on land," is set in a truly stunning environment. 

• Board a traditional sampan for a peaceful 2 – hour ride along the Ngo Dong River. Glide through the still waters and pass through the mysterious Tam Coc caves.
• The specialty of Ninh Binh is goat meat and crispy rice.
• Cycle through the countryside to reach Bich Dong Pagoda. If time allows and you're feeling adventurous, you can climb the stone – carved staircase leading to the pagoda Mua.
• Wrap up your journey in Hoa Lu, once the cradle of Vietnamese royalty. Wander through the atmospheric temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties.
• On the way back to Hanoi.

Around 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, private transfer to Hanoi Railway station for the night train to Lao Cai.

Overnight on the train.

Lao Cai - Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Early morning arrival at Lao Cai station

Next, a private car transfer takes you to Sapa (around 1 hour) for a day of hiking around Sapa.

• Set off from Y Linh Ho Village, nestled in the stunning Muong Hoa Valley.
• Enjoy a 6 – kilometer trek through terraced rice fields to the village of Lao Chai, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group.
• Continue with a gentle 2 – kilometer walk to the village of Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay ethnic group.

Sapa - Bac Ha: 100 km - 2h30

• Hike on a mountainohus road with terraced rice fields on either side. Sapa is home to over 30 ethnic minorities and boasts. Vietnam’s highest peak, Mount Fansipan.
• Visit the Ma Tra village of the Black Hmong ethnic minority and the Ta Phin village where the Red Dao people live
• To end the day, we offer you our Zen Moments with the Red Dao people. In an authentic establishment in the north and part of our trusted network, you will relax with the benefits of a medicinal herb bath

Transfer by private car to Bac Ha, home of the Flower Hmong, for your overnight stay.

Overnight with a homestay.

Bac Ha - Sapa - Hanoi: 310 km - 4h

Every Sunday, the town of Bac Ha comes alive with the most colorful and authentic market in northern Vietnam. Here, you’ll encounter Flower H’Mong, Tay, and Phu La people, all gathering in a dazzling display of colors and culture.

The market is a feast for the senses – vibrant, bustling, and full of life. You’ll find local handicrafts, rice wine, spices, meat, fruit, a bird market with delicate bamboo cages, and even a buffalo and horse market.

After the market, continue with a visit to the baroque – style palace of the H’Mong chief, Hoang A Tuong.

In the afternoon, explore Ban Pho Village, home to both colorfully dressed H’Mong and Tay people.

In the afternoon, transfer by private car to Sapa. Your guide will take you to the bus station in Sapa for the 5 – hour journey back to Hanoi.

Overnight at a hotel.

Hanoi - Halong Bay: 155 km - 2h30

• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.
• Check in to your private cabin.
• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.
• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave.
• Join a kayaking excursion to discover the limestone islands in the bay.
• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.
• Join a Vietnamese cooking class.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Overnight on board.

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly - Hue: 4h

Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat.
• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.
• The entire crew will greet you and thank you as you arrive at the port at 11h30.
• Transfer back to Hanoi.

Return to Hanoi by private car.

After disembarking from the junk, our driver will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

Transfer by private car with driver to Hanoi airport for the flight to Hue.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed then privately transferred to the hotel.

Overnight in hotel

• Visit the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty.
• Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Perfume River, heading to the Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady).
• Explore the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty.
• Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang.
• At lunchtime, our guide will be happy to take you to one of the best local spots to try Hue's specialties.
• Hue is renowned for its exquisite Ao Dai, the traditional Vietnamese dress. Take a stroll through the Dong Ba market.
• In a nearby village, discover the art of incense – making.
• Visit Thuy Xuan Village, home to the art of conical hat making. 

Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An: 120 km - 3h30

The journey to Hoi An takes you along the scenic Mandarin Route, crossing the famous Cloudy Pass.

A detour to Danang will bring you to the Cham Sculpture Museum.

Next, you’ll explore the Marble Mountains, also known as the "Five Hills."

Climb the 156 steps or take an elevator to reach the summit of Thuy Son Mountain, where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Marble Mountains and the surrounding countryside.

Explore the ancient port of Hoi An with a short walk.

Overnight at a hotel.

Hoi An – Tra Que Village and Cam Thanh – Cooking Class

You’ll cycle from your hotel to the charming village of Tra Que, just 3 kilometers from Hoi An.

You’ll explore the vegetable gardens and learn about the various herbs used in traditional Vietnamese medicine.

Transfer for a nautical adventure in the water coconut village of Cam Thanh. This round basket boat, called THUYEN THUNG.

You’ll watch the artisans at work and be amazed at how well it withstands the gentle waves of Hoi An.

Accompanied by your skilled rower, you’ll glide for 30 minutes along the river.

Then, it will be time to “roll up your sleeves” and prepare your lunch with a local family, chosen by us.

This heartwarming encounter with a local family will conclude with a relaxing foot massage using herbs from Hoi An.

You’ll return to your hotel by bike, filled with the joy of an unforgettable day.

Overnight in hotel.

Hoi An - Da Nang - Fly - Ho Chi Minh: 1h30

Private transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Ho Chi Minh City guide to start the city tour

• Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
• Visit the Central Post Office in memory of Gustave Eiffel
• Visit the Reunification Palace, former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975, when Northern soldiers made a brutal intrusion with their tanks, symbolizing the end of the war against the United States
• Visit the War Museum
• Visit the Thien Hau Pagoda located in the heart of the Chinese district
• Visit Ben Thanh, the largest covered market in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, colorful and very lively
• Overnight in hotel

Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be – An Binh (Vinh Long): 130 km – 3h

Departure for the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta. The Mekong Delta is an extremely fertile region, crisscrossed by water and land, canals, and waterways, adorned with verdant rice fields in a lattice pattern that gives it the reputation of being the most fragrant in the country. This rich land also hosts abundant fruit orchards, shrimp farming, and livestock, which together make the Mekong Delta the "rice bowl of Vietnam"

Visit a puffed rice factory, coconut candy workshop... and taste local specialties

Lunch in a traditional house, discover the region's specialty by savoring "elephant ear fish" eaten with rice pancakes and a typical sauce

Take a 15-minute sampan ride along a canal to observe the vegetation. Visit an old colonial house

Then, continue the stroll towards the Bonsai Garden

In the afternoon, relax or explore the island along shady tree-lined paths, wandering through the village to experience everyday rural life

Overnight in homestay

An Binh (Vinh Long) - Boat - Can Tho

After breakfast, take the ferry to Vinh Long.

Bike to Long My to visit the Long Thanh Elderly Asylum, a volunteer-run shelter for the elderly without family and orphans.

Continue towards Tra On and Binh Minh, exploring the daily life of the Khmer people in Soc Tro village, then visit Phuoc Hau Pagoda and Phu Ly Pagoda.

Proceed to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta.

Overnight in hotel.

Can Tho - Boat - Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh

Early morning cruise through the canals to discover the life organized around water and commerce, with a visit to the Cai Rang floating market.

Visit a colonial house and an orchard where you can taste exotic fruits and see durian, mangosteen, and orange plantations. Then, visit the century-old Binh Thuy house.

Explore the Can Tho market halls before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City late afternoon.

Overnight in hotel.

Vung Tau Beach

A former French colonial town, just a 2 – hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City.

Vung Tau is the seaside getaway of choice for Saigon residents and golf lovers, home to Vietnam’s largest and best – maintained golf course!

Overnight at a hotel.

Free time to enjoy your beach getaway and stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in Vung Tau at the end of the day!

Free time to explore the last parts of HCM City until your transfer to the airport for your international departure flight.