Welcome by the tour guide upon your arrival at the airport, and transfer by private car to the hotel

In the afternoon, try cyclo for 1 hour to discover:

• From the colonial district with its charming architecture, to the avenues lined with greenery
• Hoan Kiem Lake and its legend and Ngoc Son
• From the maze of streets teeming with small shops in the heart of the famous and fascinating “old quarter 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 host
• Overnight in hotel

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

• The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• The One Pillar Pagoda
• Quan Thanh Temple & Tran Quoc Pagoda
• Visiting Dong Xuan Market
• Visiting the Women’s Museum
• The visit to the Ethnography Museum, the result of Franco-Vietnamese cooperation, is marvelous
• The street of the train: surprising... houses glued to each other and crossed by a railway line and the inhabitants who live on the rails
• A workshop for making lacquer, the specialty of Vietnam. You will have the explanations of the different stages, the inlay of mother-of-pearl, eggshells, etc...
• Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Ninh Binh: 100 km - 2h

From Hanoi, travel to the Trang An - a UNESCO World Heritage site of both cultural and natural significance, where a boat trip and cycling awaits

• Visit Hoa Lu, the site of the country’s first capital, which covered almost three sq km
• Board a sampan and navigate Trang An River where limestone towers rise above rice fields
• Bike to the Bich Dong Pagoda and climb the stairs carved into the rock walls. The view from the top is breathtaking and with the climb. If timing allows, continue biking through the countryside to the Thai Vi temple in Tam Coc
• Visit Mua Cave and enjoy wonderful relaxation on the top of Mua Cave mountain with a majestic world around you
• In the late afternoon, transfer back to Hanoi
• Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Halong Bay: 170 km - 3h

A dream setting that makes Halong Bay to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let yourself be charmed aboard a magnificent traditional-style junk, with one night on board. A romantic and unforgettable getaway!

Ha Long means the “descent of the dragon”. According to legend, a dragon descended into the bay to tame the sea currents. With the violent movements of its tail, it cut deeply into the mountain. Then, he plunged into the sea. The water level rose, revealing only the highest peaks

Ha Long day 1:

• Embarkation on the junk boat at the Ha Long port to start the cruise
• Lunch at the onboard restaurant with delicious seafood caught in the bay
• Sail with a beautiful itinerary
• Discover the wonders of the bay, coves, islets, caves, beaches
• Swimming (depending on weather conditions)
• Dinner with local seafood specialties
• Overnight in a superior luxury private cabin

Halong Bay - Hanoi: 170 km - 3h

Ha Long day 2:

• Wake up on the bay and morning cruise
• Introduction to kayaking
• Lunch and disembarkation in the late morning
• Activities: cave visit, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi initiation, beautiful discovery of the fishing village

Return to Hanoi

Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Fly - Dong Hoi - Phong Nha: 1h

Take a short flight from Hanoi to Dong Hoi, where you will be welcomed by our guide and be transferred to your arranged accommodation in Phong Nha

Free time

Overnight in hotel

Get amazed by the stunning caves and serene nature of Phong Nha:

• Immerse yourself in the grottoes and subterranean river system of the renowned Phong Nha cave and the Thien Duong cave (Paradise cave), which is the largest complex of caves found in the world
• Visit animal rescue center and botanical garden in the Phong Nha National Park
• Enjoy the chocolate coffee made by the wife of Mr Ho Khanh, who is known as the King of Cave Kingdom. He discovered the biggest cave in the world - Son Doong. If lucky you will have the chance to meet him
• Overnight in hotel

Phong Nha - Vinh Moc - Phuoc Tich - Hue: 200 km - 5h

After breakfast, start your journey to Dong Hoi, following the sea to Cua Tung Beach, take a coffee break and inhale the refreshing sea breeze

• Reach Vinh Moc tunnel and witness the refuge area of some 400 North Vietnamese refugees during the bombing operation “Rolling Thunder” (which lasted more than 2000 days). You will learn more about the Vietnam War and how the people lived during those hard days
• Drive back to Dong Ha for a lunch break
• Visit the village of Phuoc Tich
• Drive back to Hue, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Overnight in hotel

Depending on your interests and timing, you can work with your guide to choose which visits to make and in what order!

• The numerous historical treasures of Hue were classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993
• Visit the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, who reigned from 1820 to 1840
• Visit the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, who reigned from 1848 to 1883

Hue’s Craft Special

• The making of incense sticks will no longer be a secret to you after a stop in a small village near Hue, specializing in this activity
• Visit the village of Phu Cam, specialized in the making of conical hats, including the “poetry hat”
• The famous kites of Hue. The passion for kite-flying is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture
• Overnight in hotel

Hue - Hoi An: 120 km - 3h

• Take the Mandarin Road and cross the Cloud Pass for a stunning view of the Lang Co peninsula before heading to Hoi An
• Make a stop in Danang to visit the Cham Sculpture Museum. The Chams are an ethnic group from India
• Discover the Marble Mountains, also known as the “mountain of the five hills”

Hoi An is now a UNESCO World Heritage site

• Enjoy a lovely walk in the old town, which was once a bustling merchant port

In the narrow alleys, you will find a rich architectural heritage of beautiful old houses with colorful facades and wooden balconies, Chinese congregation houses, temples, pagodas, museums, and the Japanese Covered Bridge

Overnight in hotel

Our driver will pick you up at the hotel for your “Saga Bamboo” day

• Firstly, you will discover the charming “round basket boat” on which you will sway for a little ride! It’s called Thuyen Thung! It’s made of woven bamboo, made in just one day! Along with a skilled rower, you will glide for 30 minutes on the river. Your rower will show you what skilled hands can create with simple coconut leaves: rings, headdresses, baskets, etc
• To continue the “bamboo saga”, enter Vo Tan Tan’s bamboo universe! His numerous unique creations are admirable: a life-size electric car made entirely of bamboo, a light and sturdy bamboo bike, bamboo bicycle helmets, not to mention his two-story bamboo house, where a host of bamboo utility objects furnish and decorate the place. Even the iPhone has been given a luxurious personalized bamboo case!
• To complete this visit, Tan organizes a “home” lunch (not included). Authentic Hoi An culinary specialties are prepared in strict accordance with the original recipes of Hoi An families. The bamboo saga continues with a visit to a lantern workshop. Their frames are made of bamboo, and you can learn to create your own lantern by participating in a 2-hour workshop
• And, as the highlight to end this beautiful day in honor of Bamboo, an unprecedented and breathtaking show! Show Teh Dar: An acrobatic troupe that performs on giant bamboo poles, to the rhythm of live tribal music! A “never-seen-before” show, recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO
• Overnight in hotel

Hoi An - My Son: 40 km - 1h

Uncover My Son Sanctuary - the UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Nam province:

• Roam the ruined capital and religious center of the former Champa Kingdom
• Head to Tra Kieu, the Lion Citadel, to view the ruined Cham artefacts and attend a wonderful Khmer dance. It’s amazing to see how the dancers tell their story through dance performances
• Overnight in hotel

Enjoy free time to wander the Hoi An ancient town or leisurely lounge on beach

Overnight in hotel

Hoi An - 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, Central Post Office
• 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 the lively Chinese district of Cholon
• Visit the Binh Tay market in Cho Lon, impressive and essentially a wholesale market
• Visit Ben Thanh, the largest covered market in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, colorful and very lively
• Visit a renowned lacquer factory known for the quality and originality of its creations. An explanatory tour of the different stages of this meticulous and artistic work

Check with your guide for the tour schedules of the Bitexco Tower

• Climb to the top of the Bitexco Tower, the latest skyscraper of 262 meters with a breathtaking view of the city
• Overnight in hotel

Ho Chi Minh - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels: 130 km - 3h30

Venture away from Ho Chi Minh, through rural scenes, to encounter mysterious religious practices and unusual sites of preserved history:

• Investigate the unique Cao Dai Temple, and be launched into this melting pot of Eastern and Western theologies
• Witness the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, and scramble through part of an unbelievably complex system of tunnels built by the Vietnamese resistance fighters
• Overnight in hotel

Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be: 110 km - 2h30

Leave Saigon behind and board the private boat heading for the rich, fertile lands of the Mekong Delta region and its extraordinarily busy inhabitants:

• Catch your first sight of Cai Be, a quaint town famed for its French Catholic Church and the production of food products, especially rice
• Sail down narrow waterways on a local sampan and observe productive rice fields, fruit orchards, and historic buildings
• Soak up the vibrant atmosphere at the colourful floating market of Cai Be
• Arrive in Sa Dec, a Venetian-style settlement with properties on the water
• Enjoy your lunch on board while the boat cruises to Can Tho through a canal. A small boat rowed by local people will bring you to discover the rural areas in Mekong Delta
• Before sunset, you come to an ancient house which was built in 19th century and have dinner in this authentic style house
• Overnight on cruise

Can Tho - Rach Gia - Boat - Phu Quoc Island: 5h

Start the final day in the Mekong Delta with vibrant opportunities:

• Journey to the colourful Cai Rang floating market and fruit orchard, where you can taste their fresh products
• Close the Mekong Delta trip by wandering Can Tho’s bright market
• Later on, cruise towards Victoria Can Tho and disembark at the hotel’s private jetty

Direct transfer by private car to Rach Gia to take the fast boat towards Phu Quoc. Welcome by the hotel driver and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in hotel

Enjoy your beach getaway and stay in one of the most luxurious resorts at the end of the day!

Overnight in hotel

Phu Quoc - Fly - Ho Chi Minh: 1h

Free time for personal activities until transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh then your departure flight