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Ancient village of Duong Lam with traditional architecture. Lunch in an old house and then exploring the surrounding temples by bicycle through the countryside.

Hanoi. West Lake with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda (the oldest in Hanoi). Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the grounds of the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature. Vietnamese traditional art water puppet show. Night train to Lao Cai.

Beautiful mountain road to reach Sapa. Breakfast, visit of the market and the city. In the afternoon, stroll in the middle of the rice fields towards the village of Red Dao of Ta Phin which offers beautiful panoramas. Meeting with the villagers. Evening in Sapa and overnight at the hotel.

Surroundings of Sapa. Day hike through the ethnic villages of the Hmong and the Giay in y Linh Ho and Lao Chai using little-used trails. The landscapes of this valley are exceptional. Picnic and continuation to the village of Ta Van. Accomodation with a giay family. Swimming in the river possible! Dinner and overnight stay with the locals.

End of the hike through the bamboo forest of Giang Ta Chai among the Red Dao. Break near a waterfall. Return to Sapa for lunch, free time to stroll around town. Then drive to Bac Ha with a stopover in Lao Cai at the Sino-Vietnamese border. Arrival in Bac Ha, accommodation with local Tay in a house on stilts. Dinner and overnight stay.

Morning at the large weekly Bac Ha market where all the surrounding villages meet. We meet colorful Hmong, Tay, Fula, Nung, Dao who trade here, dressed in their beautiful traditional costumes. A colorful moment full of observations! Lunch with the locals and walk in the village of Ban Pho. Night train back to Hanoi.

Trip to Tam Coc, Halong Bay “land”. Bike and boat ride in the middle of rice fields and rocky peaks … Airport transfer and flight to Hue. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in a simple and warm family pension.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay. The mythical dragon bay and its thousands of islets …! Thien Canh Son island, swimming, sea kayaking. Delicious lunch and dinner of seafood. Friendly evening on board and night in a comfortable cabin.

This cruise takes a different route than the other 500 boats that cruise the bay, ensuring you have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism.

Last hours of navigation. Boat tour of a floating village. Lunch on the boat before disembarking. Airport transfer and flight to Hue. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Visit of the city of Huê. Boat trip on the Perfume River. Visit of the pagoda of the celestial lady and the citadel. Walk to Dong Ba Market, the largest in the city, bustling and well-stocked. After lunch visiting the tombs of king Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. Having dinner. Night at the hotel.

Different view at Hue by bike. You will discover the quiet streets of the city to the surrounding countryside which conceal some unusual places unknown to travelers.
Lunch in a “house-garden” restaurant and visiting the neighborhood where many old garden houses are and we can find the true soul of the Hue city! In the evening, traditional music on the Perfume River, drop of lanterns on the river … magic!

Unusual and alternative discovery of Hanoi by bike. You discover the city of the Hanoians outside the tourist axes. From the Long Bien bridge & the Red River nurseries to the pleasant district and temples of West Lake… Most of the time you will be pedaling on secondary roads with little traffic. Lunch with local specialties. Free time at the end of the day to stroll through the 36 streets of corporations, where many trades come together.

Trip to the southwest of Hanoi. Stay in a guest house with bike ride in the countryside of the Red River Delta. Visit of the ancient architecture village of Duong Lam. Strolling through its narrow alleys around century-old houses really gives the impression of stepping back in time… Traditional foot massage and initiation into ancestor worship with your host family.

Initiation to Tai Chi in the morning before hitting the road to Nghia Lo. Visit of a tea plantation before arrival in the afternoon. Accommodation in a homestay in a village of the black Thai minority. Walk in the village to discover the way of life of the inhabitants. Dinner and overnight with the locals. Simple comfort

Hiking day. Departure for the magnificent Tram Tau valley through beautiful rice terraces and villages of black Thai and green Hmong. Easy 4-5h walk. Night in a standard guesthouse.

Continuation of the exploration of this magnificent region towards Mu Cang Chai where undoubtedly the most beautiful rice terraces of the country are located. You will make another hike of 2 hours in the middle of rice fields and ethnic villages. Dinner and overnight with a Thai resident in a beautiful house on stilts.

Trip to the west and Lai Chau. The small valleys along the trail are populated by the White Thai and especially the Hmong. As we approach Lai Chau, we meet the black Dzao, the Lu whose teeth are lacquered in black. Then we will climb a pass at 2000m altitude to reach Sapa where we will arrive around noon. Magnificent landscapes on the way. Short hike in the Sapa valley, then free end of the day to stroll in the charming town appreciated for its fresher air.

Road to Bac Ha. On Sundays you can discover the weekly market there. All the minorities of the region flock there to trade, dressed in their magnificent traditional hand-embroidered costumes… In the afternoon, a lovely walk in the village of the Red Hmong and the Tay. Dinner and overnight at the local Tay’s.

Departure for the region of Ha Giang by a beautiful road. Walk among the Tay and the Pa Then along the way. End of the day at the Tay’s where we will spend the night with the locals.

Day hike in Ha Giang in an area dotted with rice terraces and palm trees. We climb regularly to discover a beautiful view of the Cao Bo valley, where the landscape is magnificent. Picnic lunch then descent to join our vehicle. Dinner and overnight with the local Tay.

Scenic drive to Dong Van. Turn after turn, the landscapes of this region are opening to you. This region is part of the Geoparks classified by Unesco, with its characteristic relief dotted with black rocks between which the Hmong manage to cultivate corn in incredible conditions, on sometimes vertiginous slopes… Stop at the white Hmong who weave raw flax. Continuation to Dong Van, stop to visit King Hmong Palace. Arrival in the small town of Dong Van, walk in the old town to visit the old houses with adobe walls. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Road to Meo Vac via the Ma Pi Leng pass after which you will discover breathtaking views. On Sundays, a large weekly market bringing together the populations of the surrounding villages is held in Meo Vac and Dong Van. The women then put on their finest costumes for the occasion … Lunch then drive to Bao Lac in the regions inhabited among others by the black Lolo. Arrival at Bao Lac in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Early morning departure for the Ba Be Lake area. En route visit to a black Lolo village nestled in the mountains. Arrival at Pac Ngoi village on the shores of Ba Be lake, check in with our host family and exploring of the surroundings before sunset. A visit to this small village will allow you to get to know the unchanged way of life of this ethnic group for centuries. Overnight at a homestay in a Tay house on stilts by the lake.

Peaceful cruise on the Nang River to Ba Be Lake to explore the national park. Stopovers at Puong Limestone Cave and Dau Dang Waterfall. Walk through the villages on the banks. We discover an authentic way of life made up of a little agriculture, breeding and fishing. Trip to Hanoi, arrival at the end of the afternoon. Free evening and night at the hotel.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay. The mythical dragon bay and its thousands of islets …! Thien Canh Son island, swimming, sea kayaking. Delicious lunch and dinner of seafood. Friendly evening on board and night in a comfortable cabin.

This cruise takes a different route than the other 500 boats that cruise the bay, ensuring you have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism.

Last morning of cruise with a visit to a floating village by boat. The majestic junk resumes navigation to bring you back to the port. Last lunch on the boat before disembarking. Road to Tam Coc. Arrival in Tam Coc in the late afternoon. Overnight in Tam Coc

Tam Coc, the terrestrial Halong Bay. Early in the morning, we embark on a small boat to discover the site, a set of limestone peaks planted in the middle of the rice fields… Another atmosphere, just magical… Road to Nho Quan, where we will sail peacefully by boat to the floating village of Kenh Ga located in the middle of a vast area flooded several months a year. Visitors are won over by the tranquility of the place, especially at sunset, as well as by the authenticity of the isolated life of the peasants. Overnight in Tam Coc.

In the morning, we offer you a cooking class given by our host, in a friendly atmosphere. Lunch with your culinary preparations. Then a beautiful bike ride in the surrounding countryside, magnificent with its rice fields, rocky peaks and small temples nestled in the mountain. Return to Hanoi at the end of the day. Installation at your hotel in Hanoi.

Free day before transfer to the airport. International return flight.

Unusual and alternative discovery of Hanoi by bike. From the Long Bien Bridge to the temples of the West Lake… Lunch of local specialties. Free time to stroll on the way back. In the evening, a puppet show on the water, traditional art. Dinner and overnight.

Mai Chau is a green valley where the Thai people live, a 3 hour drive from Hanoi. Walk in the surrounding villages, discovery of local crafts, meeting with the inhabitants. Dinner and traditional dance and music show. Night with the locals in a large house on stilts.

Discovery of the Pu Luong nature reserve. Nice easy hike to the very pretty village of Kho Muong. Beautiful traditional houses, endless rice fields, and an always welcoming population! Overnight at a Thai homestay.

Continuation of the hike to reach the village of Ban Bua. Beautiful terraced crops. Arrival in the afternoon. Swimming in the river if it’s hot! Dinner and overnight stay with the locals.

Immersion day in the village: participation in daily activities: preparing meals, feeding the animals or working in the rice field. Relaxation at the end of the day: swimming and football with the young people of the village! Dinner and overnight stay with the locals.

Old village of Duong Lam with traditional architecture. Lunch in an old house then explore the surrounding temples by bike through the countryside. Return to Hanoi. Dinner and free evening. Overnight.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay. The mythical dragon bay and its thousands of islets… Thien Canh Son Island, swimming, sea kayaking. Delicious lunch and dinner of seafood. Friendly evening on board and overnight in a comfortable cabin. This cruise takes a different route from the other 500 boats that ply the bay, ensuring you have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism.

Last hours of navigation. Boat tour of a floating village. Lunch on the boat before disembarking. Road to Tam Coc. Arrival at the end of the afternoon. Overnight.

Discovery of the “terrestrial Halong bay” with its limestone peaks planted in the middle of the rice fields… Departure to a still unknown site by boat in the middle of a superb setting to reach a huge cave… Walk to a pretty little temple nestled in the rock…

Departure by boat in an always magnificent setting, then an 8 km bike ride through the villages. On arrival, lunch of local specialties. In the afternoon, flight to Hue. Dinner and overnight.

Visit of Huê. Boat trip on the Perfume River. Visit of the pagoda of the celestial lady, a village of craftsmen, a pagoda where a community of bonzes lives. Charming lunch in a beautiful garden house. Visit of the Imperial Citadel. Walk in the Dong Ba market. Traditional music show in the evening.

Bike ride in Huê and through the countryside to an old Japanese bridge. Visit of the imperial tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Return to town. Walk in an old quarter where there are many garden houses where you can find the true soul of the city of Hue! Dinner and overnight.

Lunch and drive to Hoi An via the Cloud Pass with beautiful panoramas on the way. Free afternoon to stroll around town. Dinner in town and free evening, night in a charming homestay.

Visit of the old historic center of Hoi An including the Japanese bridge, the Tan Ky house museum, and the Chinese temple of Phuc Kien. Tour of the picturesque market, visit of an artisanal center for silk and embroidery. In the afternoon, bike ride to discover a pretty agricultural village and meet the peasants.

Hoi An. Free day to enjoy the sea.

Hoi An. Free time until airport transfer. Connection flight and international return flight.

Unusual and alternative discovery of Hanoi by bike. You discover the city of the Hanoians outside the tourist axes. From the Long Bien Bridge to the Red River nurseries to the pleasant district and temples of West Lake… Most of the time you will be pedaling on secondary roads with little traffic. Lunch of local specialties. Free time at the end of the day to stroll through the 36 streets of corporations, where many trades come together.

Road to the southwest of Hanoi. Stay in a guest house with a bike ride in the countryside. Visit of the village with ancient architecture of Duong Lam. Strolling through its narrow alleys around century-old houses really gives the impression of stepping back in time… Traditional foot massage and initiation into ancestor worship.

Initiation to Tai Chi in the morning before taking the road to Thac Ba lake. Check-in with the resident of the “white-pants” Dao minority. Walk in the village. Dinner and overnight with the locals.

In immersion with the locals, you will discover life by the lake, artisanal activities including basketry. You will be introduced to local fishing techniques. Walk and boat trip on the lake. Depending on the season, you can participate in daily activities such as feeding animals, helping in the kitchen or doing farm work.

Road to Bac Ha towards neighboring China. Installation in the village with the locals, lunch, then walk among the Tay and the Hmong with very different habitats.

On the way to the weekly Bac Ha market where all the mountain minorities of the region gather. A moment full of observations and colorful where you will meet Hmong flowers, Tay, Fula, Nung, Dao… Free time in the afternoon for rest, preparation for the trek or continuation of the immersion by participating in daily activities.

Beginning of the 3-day trek through the landscapes of rice terraces of the Bac Ha region. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 500m. Night among the colorful Hmong.

Continuation of the hike through rice fields, hills of plum trees, fields of corn… On the way, meet colorful Hmong dressed in their superb traditional costumes. Short climb to the village of Phu La, dinner and overnight with the locals. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 200m, highest point at 1350m.

Last day of walking in a beautiful valley… Arrival at the end of the afternoon. Shower at the Tay’s before going to Lao Cai station for the return to Hanoi by night train. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 250m.

Arrival early in the morning in Hanoi, then trip to Tam Coc, the “terrestrial Halong Bay”. Installation in a friendly family pension. Break. In the afternoon, bike ride in the surrounding area or cooking class taught by your host.

Boat trip on the Van Long site, then bike ride along the river to discover the villages of the Red River delta. Lunch with the locals to taste regional specialties. Free end of the day in Tam Coc.

Discovery of another astonishing natural site, still unknown to visitors. Access by boat through the wild landscapes of limestone peaks to discover a huge cave with magnificent limestone concretions. Walk to the temple of Bich Dong nestled in a rocky peak. Meeting with the embroiderers of Tam Coc in the alleys of the village at the end of the day.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay. Road to Halong, boarding around noon and lunch on board. Beginning of navigation through this mythical bay of the dragon. During lunch, the boat heads to Thien Canh Son Island, where you can swim or take a sea kayaking tour among the islets. Friendly evening on board and night in a comfortable cabin.

The cruise we have chosen takes a different route from the roughly 500 other boats that ply the bay, ensuring you have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism in the bay.

Last morning of boat trip with a visit to a floating village. The majestic junk resumes navigation to bring you back to the port. Last lunch on the boat before disembarking. Road to Hanoi and airport transfer for the international return flight.

Tour of Hanoi starting with the West Lake District and the city’s oldest pagoda. Continue with the One Pillar Pagoda and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum District. Visit of the ethnology museum, a good introduction to the trekking days to come. Finally, the temple of literature. Puppet show on water, traditional art. Dinner and overnight.

Road to the southwest of Hanoi. Stay in a guest house with a bike ride in the countryside. Visit of the village with ancient architecture of Duong Lam. Strolling through its narrow alleys around century-old houses really gives the impression of stepping back in time… Traditional foot massage and initiation into ancestor worship.

Introduction to Tai Chi in the morning before taking the road to Nghia Lo. Stop en route in a tea plantation. Walk to discover the village of black Thai. Installation at the hostel or homestay in the village of Tram Tau. Dinner and overnight.

Beginning of the trek in the beautiful Tram Tau valley populated by black Thai people. Then small climb to reach the green Hmong. Beautiful rice terraces where rice is cultivated from February to June. Continue to the top before descending for the night with the locals in a large house on stilts in Tram Tau. Dinner and overnight. 6 hours of walking, 600m elevation gain.

Longer and more difficult day. Cross the forest to reach an isolated Hmong village at an altitude of 1895m. The habitat of the Hmong is very different, on one level on the clay. The bed is isolated from the ground by wooden platforms. 7 hours of walking, elevation drop 1200m.

Descent on a path that reveals superb panoramas. Depending on the season, you will discover plum trees in bloom, rice fields at different stages of cultivation… A few kilometers before the arrival, bath in the local hot springs. Arrival in a vast Thai village planted in the middle of nowhere… Very warm welcome. Dinner and overnight stay with the locals. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 650m.

Go up the other side of the valley to a Hmong village overlooking the river bed to a small town where lunch will be taken. Then, a magnificent hiking trail through superb rice terraces in the Mu Cang Chai sector. End of the trek. Dinner and overnight stay with the locals. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 500m.

Road to Sapa via the Hoang Lien Son pass. Lunch, then a nice walk in the Muong Hoa valley in Sapa where black Hmong, red Dao and Giay live. Relaxation in town at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Sapa.

Stopover at Thac Ba lake on the way back to Hanoi. Welcome to the Dao in white pants, skilled fishermen and builders. Beautiful walk in the village on foot and by boat on the lake. Dinner and overnight stay with the locals.

Nice walk of 3 hours before taking the road to Hanoi. Free end of the day in Hanoi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Continue to Tam Coc, the “terrestrial Halong Bay”. Stop at the fishing village of Kenh Ga to get on bikes and pedal to Tam Coc. Visit of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Boat trip on arrival in a magical setting of limestone peaks. Dinner and overnight in a family pension.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay. Road to Halong, boarding around noon and lunch on board. Beginning of navigation during lunch. Then, swim or sea kayak in the middle of the islands. Friendly evening on board and night in a comfortable cabin.
This cruise takes a different route from the 500 or so other boats that ply the bay, ensuring you have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism in the bay.

Last morning of sailing with a visit to a floating village by boat. The majestic junk resumes navigation to bring you back to the port. Last lunch on the boat before disembarking. Return to Hanoi. End of day free. Dinner and overnight.

Free time until departure for the airport and return international flight.

Tour of Hanoi starting with the West Lake District and the city’s oldest pagoda. Then One Pillar Pagoda and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum District. Visit of the ethnology museum, a good introduction to the trekking days to come. Finally, the temple of literature. Puppet show on the water, traditional art. Dinner and overnight.

Departure for the Cao Bang region with a very beautiful mountain road via the Bao Lac pass at the entrance to the border territories. The very complex relief constitutes a natural fortress based on the three points: Cao Bang, That Khé and Lang Son that we will discover. Overnight at hotel in Cao Bang.

We meet our local team, the liaison officer and the porters, before taking the bus to the Chinese border. After an hour and a half on the road, we arrive at a small village where we start our walk. The villagers come to see us with great curiosity! A small stage on a very flat path before joining the Nam La river. We enter more and more in the jungle, then follow the river to arrive at the hamlet of a few houses where we will spend the night … Homestay with Tay people. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 750m.

The track climbs gently towards a beautiful waterfall then leads to a well-marked path. We encounter more and more sugar cane plantations. The afternoon is quiet along the river in the village of the Tay ethnic group, which will welcome us warmly for the night. Night in a house on stilts surrounded by a large banana garden by the river, swimming possible. 5h walk, elevation gain 450m.

Get up early with the rhythm of the household. We cross a suspension bridge then green hills. We discover life of a Vietnamese market and we have lunch in a small school. We are now entering a region specializing in planting sugar cane. On board a tractor we join Ta Lung. This town is an important border post between Vietnam and China. The visit to the border post is impressive (you imagine yourself being the actor in a spy film …). Night in a school. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 500m.

After some fruit purchases at the market, visit of a cane sugar factory. The walk resumes, crossing the river in a raft. The path goes deeper and wilder. After a few pleasant “bumps”, then a passage through the jungle, the track leads to a huge basin invaded by rice fields. The peasants stare at us with curious eyes … Homestay with Tay people. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 515m.

In the morning, we follow an easy track that crosses several Tay and Nung villages. After lunch, a path under the trees leads us to an impressive ridge which leads to a beautiful valley with sumptuous rice fields, surrounded by superb limestone peaks. We arrive at our destination in the late afternoon. The children run behind us shouting “Lien Xo” (Soviets…!). Homestay with Tay people. Hosts are very hospitable. 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 555m.

A 2 hour climb to reach the pass overlooking the Dong Khê basin. A splendid landscape awaits us. After a meal in a local restaurant in Dong Khê where there are some blockhouses built by the French army, we reach another pass overlooking Dong Khê. The path then descends to the small village of Daos where we will spend the night. 5h walk, elevation gain 630m.

After a 1/2 hour on an easy path under the trees, we follow down a torrent through a primary forest. This is the path that the French soldiers themselves took to escape the Dong Khê area… We then follow a small river before arriving at our stopover, a Tay village where the welcome is excellent. Unforgettable atmosphere for this last evening of the trek… Watch out for the rice alcohol… ! 5 hours of walking, elevation gain 435m.

A well-marked path along the river brings us around noon to the point where we find our vehicle. Departure for Lang Son, the most important Chinese border town, passage of most of the Chinese products which are imported into Vietnam. Visit of the central market. Night at the hotel. 5 hours of walking.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay. Road to Halong, boarding around noon and lunch on board. Beginning of navigation during lunch. Then, swim or sea kayak in the middle of the islands. Friendly evening on board and night in a comfortable cabin. This cruise takes a different route from the 500 or so other boats that sail the bay, ensuring you to have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism in the bay.

Last morning of cruise with a visit of a floating village. The majestic junk resumes navigation to bring you back to the port. Last lunch on the boat before disembarking. Return to Hanoi. End of the day free for some souvenir shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Free time until departure for the airport and international return flight.

Hanoi. Tai chi session by the lake to start the day well. The West Lake with visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda (the oldest in Hanoi). Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the grounds of the presidential palace, the one-pillar pagoda, the temple of literature. Puppet show on water, traditional Vietnamese art. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Old village of Duong Lam with traditional architecture. Lunch in an old house then explore the surrounding temples by bike through the countryside.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay, the mythical dragon bay and its thousands of islets…! Thien Canh Son island, swimming, sea kayaking. Delicious lunch and dinner of seafood. Friendly evening on board and overnight in a comfortable cabin.

This cruise takes a different route from the other 500 boats that ply the bay, ensuring you have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism

Last hours of navigation. Boat tour of a floating village. Lunch on the boat before disembarking. Road to Tam Coc. arrived late afternoon. Overnight stay.

Tam Coc, the “terrestrial” Halong bay. Bike and boat ride in the middle of rice fields and rocky peaks… Airport transfer and flight to Hue. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay

Visit of the city of Huê. Boat trip on the Perfume River. Visit of the pagoda of the celestial lady and the citadel. Walk to the Dong Ba market, the largest in the city, bustling and busy. Lunch then visit of the tombs of King Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. Dinner. Night at the hotel.

“Mandarin Route” southward via the Cloud Pass offering beautiful views of the sea. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An is a testament to the ancient architecture that could be found in Vietnam in the past. Arrival in Hoi An, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, bike ride through the countryside to a pretty gardening village where you can meet the peasants… Dinner in town and free evening, overnight at the hotel.

Visit of the old historic center of Hoi An including the Japanese bridge, the Tan Ky house museum, and the Chinese temple of Phuc Kien. Tour of the picturesque market, visit of an artisanal center for silk and embroidery. Free time in the charming village for some souvenir shopping. Airport transfer and flight to Saigon in the evening. Transfer to the hotel, overnight.

Departure for the Mekong Delta. Arrival at My Tho. Boat trip on the Mekong River with visits to islands and orchards. Continuation aboard small boats to discover a lush Arroyo, visit of a beekeeper farm and a coconut candy factory. Walk to visit the orchards and tasting of exotic fruits. Continuation towards Cantho. Orientation tour through the city. dinner and overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, boat for the Cai Rang floating market. Hundreds of boats meet to exchange agricultural products: fruits, rice, corn, sugar cane… Return to Saigon, arrival in the afternoon. End of the day free to stroll around town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Visit of Saigon: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel-style central post office, the facades of the Town Hall and the Municipal Theater, a lacquer factory, the war memorial museum, the Chinatown of Cho Lon with its temples where the locals express their fervor, its markets teeming with activity, its traditional herbalists and the Redemptorist cathedral. Transfer to the airport and return international flight.

Hanoi. The west lake with a visit to the pagoda of Tran Quoc (the oldest in Hanoi). Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the grounds of the presidential palace, the one-pillar pagoda, the temple of literature. Visit of the Ethnology Museum, a good introduction to the ethnic diversity of the country. Vietnamese traditional art water puppet show. Night train to Lao Cai.

Departure to the Hoa Binh mountains in the south of Hanoi. Stop at the muongs for lunch with the locals before embarking on a magnificent walk on the lake of the Black River. Visiting the pagoda and the cave of Thac Bo. Road for May Chau. Arrival to a charming lodge. Rest of the afternoon to enjoy the spa, sauna, swimming pool …

Mai Chau is a green valley where the Thai people live, a 3 hour drive from Hanoi. Walk in the surrounding villages, discovery of local crafts. The welcoming locals always leave great memories. Dinner with the locals in a house on stilts. Traditional dance and music show. Night at the lodge.

Way to Tam Coc, the “land” Halong Bay. Bike and boat ride in the middle of rice fields and rocky peaks … Visit of the pretty little temple of Bich Dong. Dinner and overnight.

Pleasant cruise in Halong Bay. The mythical Dragon Bay and its thousands of islets …! Island of Thien Canh Son, swimming, sea kayaking, barbecue on the beach … Delicious seafood lunch and dinner. Friendly evenings on board and overnight in a comfortable cabin.

This cruise takes a different route than the other 500 boats, ensuring you have a peaceful cruise. This company is a local player in responsible tourism.

Last hours of navigation.
Boat tour around a floating village.
Lunch on the boat before disembarking.
Flight to Huê at the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight.

Visit of Huê. Boat trip on the Perfume River. Visiting the pagoda of the celestial lady and a village of craftsmen specializing in bronzes. Walk to discover some little-known sites in the countryside, then a pagoda where a community of bonzes lives. Zen atmosphere … Lunch in a beautiful garden house.

Walk in an old quarter where many garden houses are and where you can find the true soul of the Hue city!

In the evening, traditional music show on the Perfume River, droping lanterns on the river … magical!

Visit of the imperial citadel. Stroll through the Dong Ba market, the city’s largest, bustling and well-stocked market. visit of the imperial tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. At the end of the afternoon, stroll through the Belvedere Park to admire the view of the Perfume River in the shade of the pines. Dinner and free evening. Overnight.

Lunch and drive to Hoi An via the Cloud Pass with beautiful panoramas on the way. free afternoon to stroll in town. Dinner in town and free evening, night in a charming homestay.

Visit of the old historic center of Hoi an including the Japanese bridge, the Tan Ky house museum, and the Chinese temple of Phuc Kien. Tour of the picturesque market, visit of an artisanal center for silk and embroidery. Boarding for a cruise on a beautiful traditional boat. herbal foot massage, followed by a cooking class on board while enjoying the view and the setting … Lunch with meals prepared on the board.

Hanoi. Tai chi session by the lake to start the day well. West Lake with visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda (the oldest in Hanoi). Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the grounds of the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature. Puppet show on water, traditional Vietnamese art. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Road to Mai Chau, a green valley, populated by small villages of the Thai minority, 3 hours drive from Hanoi. Walk in the surrounding villages, discovering local weaving crafts. The landscapes, the welcoming inhabitants always leave good memories. Dinner with the locals in a house on stilts. Traditional dance and music show. Night in a charming lodge.

Morning bike ride in the middle of the rice fields. beautiful panoramas … then, walk in the surrounding hills where the Hmong live, another ethnic group with a different way of life. Free time at the lodge to enjoy the spa, sauna, swimming pool… dinner and overnight stay.

Road to Tam coc, Halong Bay “land”. Bike and boat ride in the middle of rice fields and rocky peaks… Dinner and overnight in a charming resort.

Charming cruise in Halong Bay, the mythical dragon bay and its thousands of islets…! Thien Canh Son island, swimming, sea kayaking. Delicious lunch and dinner from seafood. Friendly evening on board and night in a comfortable cabin.

Last hours of navigation. Boat tour of a floating village. Lunch on the boat before disembarking. Airport transfer and flight to Hue. Transfer to the hotel, overnight stay.

Visit of Huê starting with the citadel. Walk to Dong Ba Market, the largest in the city, bustling and well-stocked. Lunch then visit of the tombs of King Khai Dinh and Tu Duke. At the end of the afternoon, climb to the Belvedere Park from where you can admire the view of the Perfume River. Dinner, overnight stay in hotel.

Hue from another perspective, by bike. You discover the quiet streets of the city to the surrounding countryside which hides some unusual places unknown to travelers. Lunch in a “garden-house” restaurant and visit of the neighborhood where there are many old garden-houses where you can find the true soul of the city of Hue! In the evening, traditional music on the Perfume River, drop of lanterns on the river … magic!

Peaceful boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit to a village specializing in bronzes and a pagoda where a community of bonzes lives. Zen atmosphere… lunch and drive to Hoi An via the Cloud Pass offering beautiful panoramas. Dinner in town and free evening, night in a charming resort overlooking the beach.

Visit of the old historic center of Hoi An including the Japanese bridge, the Tan Ky house museum, and the Chinese temple of Phuc Kien. Tour of the picturesque market, visit of an artisanal center for silk and embroidery. Free time in the charming village for some souvenir shopping. Dinner and evening free. Overnight.

Visit of the remains of My Son, ancient kingdom of Champa (6th – 13th century).
On the way back, we will go for a beautiful cruise on a traditional boat. Herbal foot massage, followed by a cooking class on board while enjoying the view… You will have lunch of delicious meals prepared on board. End of the afternoon free to stroll through the delightful village and do some shopping.