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Discovery & well-being

A clever mix allowing you to enjoy and taste the country while relaxing!

Overview


A selection of visits as interesting as relaxing, with the main sites of the North and the center revisited in Zen fashion! You will certainly fall under the spell of this course full of surprises …

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Prices


Tour code

VIE 02

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Price

Starting from

3900€

/ person

The price includes

All transfers, entrance fees, organization, accommodation, full board except drinks and some meals.

Characteristics


Duration

14 days / 13 nights

Accomodation

Lodges, hotels

Rythm

Relaxed

Public

All ages / children from 4 yo

Period

All year round

Group

Up to 16 participants

Highlights


Nature Vietnam

  • A real mix of discovery and relaxation
  • Well-being activities: massage, Tai-Chi, spa …
  • Activities ++ : cooking lessons, cycling, shows …
  • Charming accommodation and cruises

Itinerary


Day 1

Arrival in Hanoi. Welcoming. Walk to Hoan Kiem Lake. The old town by rickshaw.

Day 2

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.

Day 3

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.

Day 4

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.

Day 5

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.

Day 6

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.

Day 7

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.

Day 8

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.

Day 9

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!

Day 10

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.

Day 11

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.

Day 12

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.

Day 13

Day to enjoy the beautiful beach of Hoi An. Lazing, strolling in town, seafood by the beach… you will be spoiled for choice to occupy this day!

Day 14

Free day until airport transfer. Connection flight and international return flight.

Possible activities


To combine with your ideas of travel or in unique experience, compose your trip as you wish! We prepare your complete package according to your wishes!

  • In Experiences
    Easy hiking
  • In Experiences
    Immersion and Rural Life
  • In Experiences
    Charming cruises
  • In Experiences
    Beach extensions
  • In Experiences
    Cycling trips

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