In the afternoon, 1 hour cyclo ride to discover:

• From the colonial district with its charming architecture to the avenues lined with greenery, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son
• From the maze of streets teeming with small shops in the heart of the famous and fascinating “old district of the 36 corporations” and its famous silk street (Hang Gai)

Depending on your wish, the evening entertainment will be scheduled either on the 1st day of your arrival or on a following day to be chosen with your guide, depending on the timing of the days in Hanoi

• Water Puppet Show
• Welcome Dinner with our tour guide
• Overnight in hotel

Depending on your interests and timing, you and your guide manage the choice of these visits and the order in which you wish to do them!

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• The One Pillar Pagoda
• Quan Thanh Temple & Tran Quoc Pagoda
• Visit Dong Xuan Market
• Visit the Women's Museum
• Visit the Museum of Ethnography, the fruit of Franco-Vietnamese cooperation, is a marvel
• Train Street: surprising houses stuck together and crossed by a railway line and the inhabitants who live on the tracks
• A workshop for making lacquer, the specialty of Vietnam. You will have explanations of the different stages, the inlay of mother-of-pearl, eggshells, etc.
• Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Ninh Binh: 100 km - 1h30

Departure in the morning, through the Vietnamese countryside. Parade of images of rice fields where women in conical hats and fishermen with cast nets are busy. Calm and serene scenery of lands crisscrossed with crops, small forgotten pagodas struck by the sun, and disordered cemeteries

• Visit to the dynastic temples of Dinh and Le

The Tam Coc site, often nicknamed "the terrestrial Halong Bay" is in an exceptional environment. A setting of superb landscapes of rocky peaks covered with vegetation springing from peaceful green rice fields. It is here that many scenes from the film Indochina were filmed. Touristy but authentic, this site is delightful and soothing

• You will take a small rowing boat steered by a woman
• Enjoy Ninh Binh specialty (goat meat and puffed rice gratin) at a local, family-run establishment for lunch
• By bike, towards the Bich Dong pagoda. If the timing allows it and if you are brave, you will climb the steps of the staircase dug into the rock to access the pagoda to enjoy an exceptional view of the entire site

Transfer to homestay and overnight in homestay

Ninh Binh - Halong Bay: 200 km - 3h

Magical Halong Bay

This dreamlike setting has earned Halong Bay its UNESCO World Heritage status. Enjoy the charm of a traditional-style junk boat with an overnight stay onboard, offering a romantic and unforgettable escape

And its Legend

Halong, meaning "descent of the dragon", comes from the legend of a dragon descending into the bay to tame the ocean currents. Its tail carved deep gouges into the mountains, and when the dragon plunged into the sea, the water level rose, leaving only the highest peaks visible

• Halong Port: Embark on the junk boat to begin your cruise
• Lunch: Savor delicious seafood caught in the bay at the onboard restaurant
• Cruising: Enjoy a scenic route through the bay
• Exploration: Discover the bay’s wonders, including coves, islets, caves, and beaches
• Swimming: Weather permitting
• Dinner: Enjoy products from the bay
• Overnight on cruise

Halong - Hanoi - Train - Lao Cai: 170 km - 3h

• Wake up on the bay and morning cruise
• Introduction to kayaking
• Lunch and disembarkation late morning
• Activities: cave visit, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi initiation, beautiful discovery of the fishing village
• Return to Hanoi and transfer to train station for night train to Lao Cai
• Overnight on train

Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Early morning arrival at Lao Cai station

Enjoy breakfast at a brasserie with your private guide and driver

Transfer by private vehicle to Sapa for a day of hiking around Sapa, meeting ethnic minorities in the heart of the rice fields

• Y Linh Ho village, in the Muong Hoa valley, is the starting point for the hikes
• Hike 6 kilometers through the terraced rice fields to the village of Lao Chai
• This small village is inhabited by the Black Hmong ethnic minority. Along the way, meet women from the village dressed in ethnic costumes. You will be touched by their kindness in walking a part of the way with you
• After lunch, take a short 2-kilometer walk to the village of Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay ethnic group
• The people of Ta Van specialize in stone and wood carving. The women work with hemp, weave on looms, and prepare indigo blue dyes after harvesting the plant
• Overnight in hotel

• Visit the large Bac Ha market which takes place on Sundays: it is the most colorful market in the north of Vietnam. Very touristy, but very authentic too. The ethnic minorities, Hmong flowers, the Tay, the Phu La meet there because the market is the place of meetings and commercial and social exchanges
• Other markets, other days (contact us)
• There is a lot of excitement in the middle of a devilishly colorful crowd. The Hmong women wear outfits composed of wide, richly embroidered skirts and a black top whose shoulders and neckline are also adorned with very "flashy" embroidery. They are adorned with beautiful silver jewelry
• Visit the baroque palace of the H'Mong chief, Hoang A Tuong, built in 1920 and very well restored
• Visit another village – Ban Pho Village. Meeting with colorful Hmong and Tay people
• Zen moments with a massage using medicinal herbs picked in the nature of Sapa
• Overnight in homestay

Sapa - Lai Chau: 110 km - 3h

• In the morning, depart for Phong Tho (Lai Chau)
• Pass through the Tram Ton Pass, which highlights the harsh climate of Sapa
• Along the way, make a stop at Tam Duong, where the Dao, Lu, and Hmong minorities gather to sell their goods at the Binh Lu market (a large market on Thursdays)
• Enjoy a walk through the tea plantations before continuing on your journey
• There will be a brief stop at the beautiful Silver Waterfall before reaching Sapa, situated at an altitude of 1,650 meters. The scenery features terraced rice fields, waterfalls, mountains, and valleys, showcasing the natural beauty of the region
• The journey includes stops at various small villages, such as Huoi Chan, Muong May, and Lai Chau
• Overnight in hotel

Phong Tho - Dien Bien Phu: 190 km - 4h30

• In the morning, depart for a 190 km journey through the Nam Na Valley
• Dien Bien Phu, a site famous for its historic battle and the defeat of France. As you explore the area, you'll encounter remnants of military vehicles, bunkers, trenches, and images that evoke the intensity of this significant battle
• A visit to the museum will reveal photographs, models, letters, tools, and vehicles from the period. The tour of the battle site also includes the War Memorial, cemetery, A1 Hill, Muong Thanh Bridge, and the headquarters of General de Castries
• Take a detour to the Dien Bien Phu market to meet the Green Dzao people
• Overnight in hotel

Dien Bien Phu - Muang Khua - Boat - Muang Ngoy: 65km - 2h

• Cross the land border between Vietnam and Laos from Dien Bien Phu
• Welcome by our Laotian guide and transfer by private car to Muang Khua
• Transfer by private car to Muang Khua, in North-Central Laos, set on the Nam Ou River
• Take a boat down the river to reach Muang Ngoy, passing through stunning karst landscapes amidst pristine nature
• Along the way, stop at a beautiful village before arriving at the charming and peaceful town of Muang Ngoy
• Overnight in hotel

Muang Ngoy - Boat - Nong Khiaw - Pak Ou - Boat - Luang Prabang

• Cruise on the Nam Ou River, from Muang Ngoi to Nong Khiaw
• Discovery of many villages and magnificent landscapes
• Depart by private car for the Pak Ou Caves
• Then, enjoy a slow-boat cruise to Luang Prabang
• Stop to visit the village of Ban Xang Hai, where you can watch the distillation of rice wine made by traditional women. The Lao-Lao is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Laos. Beverage to 45 ° obtained from cooked glutinous rice + yeast + water
• Overnight in hotel

Luang Prabang is a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site

Uncover the ancient religious capital of Laos, and be surprised by its serenity and spirituality by tuk tuk:

• Experience unforgettable moments by attending the procession of barefoot monks, who silently collect alms, dressed in their saffron robes, as they walk the streets of the city to collect their food
• Marvel at the Wat Xieng Thong, is the center of a small religious complex, considered the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang because of its elegant roof down to the bunk ground and the temple of Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang, it houses numerous gold statues of Buddha
• Meander through the That Makmo, stone stupa and Vat Aham, a major shrines in the city dedicated to the ancestors of Laos
• Explore the National Museum (former Royal Palace) which displays a collection of personal artifacts of the royal family and the temple of Wat Mai, Buddhist temple, the largest and most richly decorated temples of Luang Prabang was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975
• Stroll into the market before Darat to climb Mount Phousi where you will discover a panoramic view of the ancient royal capital and the Mekong River at sunset
• Attend an outstanding Baci ceremony and traditional dance show
• Overnight in hotel

Luang Prabang - Kuang Si waterfall - Elephant Camp

Departure to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall to discover stunning nature and meet ethnic people in their traditional house made of bamboo, wood and palm leaves:

• On the way, visit minority villages such as H’mong village of Ban Thinkeo and Khmu village of Ban Thapaene. Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong where traditional product also called Saa paper made from mulberry leaves
• Swim in a natural pools nested in the lush tropical vegetation at Kuang Si waterfall
• Discover elephants in their natural habitat by meeting them in the forest, where they spend the night sleeping and eating
• Overnight in hotel

Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng: 180 km - 4h

Departure for the town of Vang Vieng, appealing in its natural karst formations sugarloaf. 170 kms from Vientiane, a beautiful road surrounded by rice fields and mountains

• Brief stop at Phoukhoune village, a commercial hub along National Route 13, built during the French protectorate era
• Lunch at Phou Piengfa restaurant (with a stunning view of the mountainous landscapes)
• Explore the Tham Chang caves to admire the panoramic view and the surrounding nature of Vang Vieng
• Overnight in hotel

• In the morning, visit the local market
• 13 km from the city, visit a series of caves known as the Tham Sang Triangle: Elephant Cave (Tham Sang), Tham Hoi, and Tham Nams
• You will then enjoy a pleasant boat ride on the Nam Song River, followed by a visit to the nearby small villages
• Overnight in hotel

Vang Vieng - Nam Ngung Lake - Vientiane

• A beautiful nature and beautiful scenery along the road to Nam Ngum Lake
• Crossing the lake, and possible discovery of a particular trades: woodcutters water (depending on water level)
• After lunch, cruise to Vientiane
• Visit the workshops of the Lao society Farmer, cooperative production and producer support. Lao exports farmer in fair trade networks. The latter providing jobs and income for locals. Product presentation, explanations, tasting
• Overnight in hotel

Marvel at the main attractions of the capital city such as temples and monuments:

• Vat Sisaket is the only temple in Vientiane that has not been destroyed by the Siamese in the raid of incendiary 1828
• Phrakeo Ho, the former royal chapel where was kept the Emerald Buddha, palladium of the Kingdom of Lane Xang
• Patouxay, the triumphal arch built in 1959 is a large golden stupa of That Luang, founded by King Setthathirath in 1566 and symbol of Lao sovereignty and Buddhist religion. It is supposed to contain a hair of Buddha
• Temple Wat Si Muang, the most visited temple in Vientiane, is considered the seat of the guardian spirit of the city
• Relax in the monastery of Wat Sokpaluang to assess in a quiet steam bath and massage Amidst a large park, a hut on stilts as a steam room. A large outdoor heated pot a decoction of herbs and aromatic plants and, through a pipe system, steam is circulated in the steam room
• Enjoy dinner with the folk dance show
• Overnight in hotel