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 offered by Hanoi Voyages
• 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

Ha Long Bay - Hanoi: 170 km - 3h

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

Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Pu Luong: 175 km - 5h

Escape the hustle city to a greenery Pu Luong National Reserve

Today’s trek will be through the stunningly beautiful Pu Luong Valley with its steep ascents and relaxing downhill trails, until we reach the scenic village of Kho Muong, nestled between steep limestone outcrops and lush verdant hillsides. If you have enough energy left we will take a short walk to a nearby cave for some exploring

Overnight in homestay

Go for a trekking tour surrounded by mountains and paddies while passing through small villages

• Walk through villages, rice terraces and forest to get to the Hieu Village. Take in the sounds from children playing and birds flying by
• Jump into the waterfall located in the Hieu Village and refresh from the hike. Bring your bathing suit and take a dip in the cold water
• Enjoy your lunch surrounded by locals before heading back to our retreatment place where you can relax and enjoy the view
• Overnight in hotel

Pu Luong - Ninh Binh: 135 km - 3h30

• Trek for about 3 hours, visiting villages and discovering beautiful landscapes along the way
• Then, departure for Ninh Binh
• Overnight in hotel

Ninh Binh - Hanoi - Train - Lao Cai: 100 km - 2h

• Visit the Dinh and Le dynastic temples before arriving at the Tam Coc site, which boasts exceptional surroundings

The scenery is made up of stunning rock formations covered in vegetation, rising up from the tranquil green rice paddies

• Board a small rowboat paddled by a woman
• Savor the specialty of Ninh Binh (goat meat and puffed rice gratin) for lunch at a local and family-run establishment
• In the afternoon, cycle towards the Bich Dong pagoda. If time permits and you are up for it, climb the steps carved into the rock to reach the pagoda and enjoy an exceptional view of the entire site

Return to Hanoi in the afternoon, transfer to the Hanoi train station to take the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai with your guide

Lunch included

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

Sapa - Bac Ha: 100 km - 3h

• Hike on a mountainous road with terraced rice fields on either side. Sapa is a former high-altitude station founded by the French in the early 20th century. Sapa is home to over 30 ethnic minorities and boasts. Vietnam’s highest peak, Mount Fansipan, which stands at 3143 meters above sea level
• Visit the Ma Tra village of the Black Hmong ethnic minority and the Ta Phin village where the Red Dao people live
• To end the day, we offer you our Zen Moments with the Red Dao people. In an authentic establishment in the north and part of our trusted network, you will relax with the benefits of a medicinal herb bath

Transfer by private car to Bac Ha, where the Flower Hmong reside

• Visit the village of Bac Ha, meet the locals, explore their homes, and their way of life
• Dinner and overnight stay with a homestay family or other accommodation (please consult us)

Bac Ha Market - Lao Cai - Bus - Hanoi: 6h

Other markets on different days (please contact us for more information)

• Visit the grand Bac Ha market that takes place on Sundays. It is the most colorful market in northern Vietnam. Although very touristy, it is also very authentic. The minority ethnic groups such as the Flower Hmong, Tay, and Phu La gather here for commercial and social exchanges. The market is full of excitement and vibrant colors
• The Hmong women wear outfits made up of large, elaborately embroidered skirts and black tops with shoulders and collars adorned with flashy embroidery. They are also adorned with beautiful silver jewelry
• Visit the baroque palace of the H’Mong leader, Hoang A Tuong, built in 1920 and well-restored
• Visit another village - Ban Pho village. Meet with the colorful Hmong and Tay ethnic groups

In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the express bus station in Lao Cai, which will bring you back to Hanoi in 5 hours

Dinner will be available at the stations, where different stands offer hot dishes and various food products

Upon arrival in Hanoi around 9 pm, our driver will be there to take you to your hotel

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”
• 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

• 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 - 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 - Buon Ma Thuot - Fly - Ho Chi Minh: 2h30

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
• Transfer for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city
• 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