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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.