Welcome by the guide of Hanoi Voyages 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 - Ha Long Bay: 170 km - 3h

A dream setting that makes Ha Long 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 Halong 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 - Fly - Hue: 4h30

Halong 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

Transfer by private car to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by your guide and transfer to the hotel

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”
• Enjoy the rest of the day as “free time” to enjoy the beach or the town at your leisure
• Overnight in hotel

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

Saga Bamboo...

• 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,...
• 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
• An unprecedented and breathtaking show! as the highlight to end this beautiful day in honor of Bamboo 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: 39 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

Boat excursion:

• To the Thanh Ha pottery village, where you will see artisans at work and where the pottery is renowned for its durability
• To the Kim Bong village: the sculptor-carpenters who once created large sculptures for monuments now focus more on craftsmanship

Discovering the old port of Hoi An with a short stroll under the last rays of the setting sun, before being enchanted by the ambiance created by the hundreds of small lanterns that light up when night falls

Overnight in hotel

• Spend the morning relaxing in your hotel and some free time before departing for Buon Ma Thuot
• Free time discovering Buon Ma Thuot
• Overnight in hotel

Buon Ma Thuot - Yok Don National Park: 35 km - 1h

Transfer to Yok Don National Park for a 2-hour walk in the forest. Covering an area of ​​more than 115,500 ha, Yok Don National Park is home to several animals of high economic value. This park is the only place in Vietnam, where a large number of valuable animals are still preserved: elephants, wild bulls, gayals, sambar deer, peacocks,...

• Visit the Ban Don village which is known for capturing and breeding elephants
• Visit the bamboo suspension bridge, the elephant hunters' cemetery, large wooden houses decorated with engravings and delicate sculptures, the house on stilts dating back more than 100 years
• Overnight in hotel

Buon Ma Thuot - Lak Lake: 50 km - 1h30

• Depart along the scenic Highway 27 to Lak Lake
• Stop at Jun Village
• Cross Lak Lake to Mlieng village, home to the M’nong and Ede Minorities
• Walk through the village and see their traditional long houses
• Cross back to the other side of the river by dugout canoe
• Overnight in hotel

Lak Lake - Dalat: 170 km - 4h30

• Boat cruise to explore Lak Lake, visit to the village of Yang Lah (M’nong ethnic group)
• Departure for the high-altitude resort of Dalat. Dalat is nicknamed 'the city of eternal spring' due to its pleasant climate. It features a beautiful environment of lakes, waterfalls, and forests
• Overnight in hotel

After having breakfast, take a city tour in Dalat:

• Visit Dalat old railway station built in the colonial era. Then take an old train to the village of Trai Mat (7km) and visit the historical Linh Phuoc Pagoda
• Visit Tea/Coffee Plantations
• Explore Hang Nga Crazy House - a joyously designed, outrageously artistic private home
• Visit Bao Dai King’s Summer Palace on the way back to Dalat
• Finish with the trip with a visit to Xuan Huong Lake and Dalat center market
• Overnight in hotel

Da Lat - Fly - Ho Chi Minh: 1h

Transfer by private car to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city. You will be greeted upon your arrival at the airport by the Hanoi Voyages guide

Free time to stroll around the old town

Overnight in hotel

• 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 City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho: 205 km - 4h30

Depart for the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta is an extremely fertile region, crisscrossed by water and land, canals and arroyos, dotted with green checkered rice fields whose rice is reputed to be the most fragrant in the country

This generous land is home to abundant fruit gardens, fish farms, and shrimp farms, and all of this contributes to the fact that the Mekong Delta is known as the “rice bowl of Vietnam”

• Crossing by ferry to Ben Tre and boarding for a boat ride on the natural canal of Xep through islets planted with tropical orchards where you will see durian, mangosteen, and orange plantations
• Then, horse-drawn carriages will take you on a beautiful 20-minute ride through the villages
• Visit an orchard to taste fruit and honey tea
• Then, embark to Turtle Island. There, you will visit a coconut candy workshop

During lunch, you will discover the region’s specialty by savoring “elephant ear fish” that is eaten with rice pancakes and a typical sauce

Continue to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta

Overnight in hotel

Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh: 155 km - 3h

You will enter this market on a sampan in order to weave and navigate through the canals and arroyos to discover all the life organized around water and commerce

• Early morning: Cruise amidst the boats and canoes, to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Cai Rang floating market, the largest in the delta
• Visit the colonial house and an orchard, where you can taste exotic fruits and see plantations of durians, mangosteens, and oranges
• Visit to the Binh Thuy centennial house

The cruise ends in Can Tho with an overview of the markets where you can mingle with the local population

Arrival at Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon

Overnight in hotel

Free time for personal activities until transfer to the airport for your departure flight