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

• 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 host
  • 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 - Sapa: 315 km - 6h

The Upper Tonkin region: Sapa - An Invitation to a Tonkinese Adventure for an Unforgettable Escape

Travel along a winding road that climbs from valley to valley, reaching 1,650 meters in altitude, and marvel at the terraced rice fields adorning the slopes of majestic mountains, where authentic villages exist untouched by modern times

The colorful ethnic groups, dressed in traditional costumes with distinctive headdresses and ornaments, populate this grandiose landscape, radiating warmth and charm along the roads and paths

Stunning scenery, unforgettable encounters, and leisurely walks

• We invite you to experience the surprising North!
• Extend your hand to the unknown, share, exchange, and communicate;
• Walk through preserved and isolated small villages;
• Encounter children on their way to school or catch a glimpse of their daily exercises in the schoolyard;
• Admire women in traditional costumes working in the rice fields alongside men and their buffaloes;
• Engage with local life, witnessing the hemp thread work, weaving, indigo dyeing, and H’mong embroidery;
• Climb the terraced steps, each one more beautiful, harmonious, and alluring than the last;
• Lose yourself in the colorful and authentic ethnic markets, meeting places for minorities
• Overnight in hotel

We promise you an unforgettable experience!

A journey filled with endearing memories and vivid emotional imagery

You discover the ethnic villages in the Thanh Kim valley. Located 20 km from Sapa, near Topas Ecolodge, the Thanh Kim valley is inhabited by the Red Dzao and the H'mong who still keep their traditions, their culture despite the influences of modern life

The hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Thanh Kim valley. 3 hours of walking before arriving at the village of Lech, inhabited by the Red Dao and H'mong. There are three hamlets that are scattered on the mountain slopes. Discovery of the village, its inhabitants, their way of life, their customs and their typical dwellings

After lunch the trek becomes easier. Mostly downhill

Overnight in hotel

Sapa - Ha Giang - P'apiu: 251 km - 5h

Departure for Ha Giang through beautiful landscapes overlooking valleys, steep mountains and bamboo groves

Upon arrival at P'apiu Resort, check in one of the three magnificent villages.

Free time to enjoy the comfort of the hotel and the peaceful natural beauty of the place. Located on top of a green hill, amidst lush landscapes, P'apiu Resort is a harmonious combination of modernity, tradition and local cultures of ethnic minorities

Overnight in hotel

Walking tour to the beautiful village of Ha Thanh (Thon Tha) inhabited by the Tay ethnic group. This village is located in a very beautiful natural setting where you can find typical stilt houses with their thatched roof next to the green rice fields. And visit the village of Ban Me

Return and overnight in hotel

Ha Giang – Hanoi: 300 kms - 6h30

Around 08:00-09:00, transfer to Hanoi

Arrival in Hanoi between 3:30pm and 4:00pm

Discovery of the craft village of Bat Trang dedicated to ceramics Bat Trang is located on the left bank of the Red River about fifteen kilometers from Hanoi. It has long been renowned for the quality of its ceramics. Along the main street, the ground floors of all the houses are ceramic shops. From traditional style to modern, refined, very design lines, Bat Trang will satisfy your curiosity and you will be amazed to discover with what meticulousness the painters decorate the objects. It was in Bat Trang that the artist Le Minh Ngoc produced in 2002 a vase 3.20 high and 0.94m in diameter, 170 kg, registered in the Guinness of Vietnam

Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Halong Bay: 170 km - 3h

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 board

Halong Bay - Ninh Binh: 225 km - 3h30

Under the early morning sun, in an enchanting setting and in astonishing calm, you will have your breakfast. Discovery of the floating fishing village of Vung Vieng

Morning of navigation for return to the port planned for the end of the morning. Lunch on board the junk in the form of a brunch will conclude this magnificent cruise

All the crew will come to greet you and thank you when arriving at the port at 11:00. The driver will be waiting for you at the port. Drive to Ninh Binh

Overnight in hotel

Ninh Binh - Hanoi - Fly - Hue: 3h

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 the peaceful green rice fields. This is where many scenes from the film Indochina were filmed. Touristy but authentic, this site is delightful and soothing. You will embark on a small rowing boat driven by a woman. A delightful ride of about 2 hours on the Ngo Dong River will enchant you in this nonchalant and peaceful atmosphere before reaching the Tam Coc caves "the three caves"

Short bike ride through the countryside to the Thai Vi temple. This temple is located in the middle of rice fields and limestone peaks, in a calm and serene atmosphere. Its original architecture obeys the principles of oriental geomancy

The specialty of Ninh Binh is goat meat and puffed rice gratin. You will be taken to a local and family establishment that will delight you with many preparations, all very pleasant to savor. In the middle of the rice fields, this lunch stop is a haven of peace that we always have great pleasure in making our customers discover

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue. Welcome and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Hue

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!

Hue's many historical treasures were listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1993

• Relaxing cruise on a typical boat on the famous Perfume River to reach Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady)
• Visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang who reigned from 1820 to 1840
• Visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, who reigned from 1848 to 1883

Hue's Artisanal Specialties

• The making of incense sticks will no longer hold any secrets for you after this stop in a small village very close to Hué, specialized in this activity.
• Visit the village of Phu Cam, which specializes in the manufacture of conical hats, including the “poem hat”
• The famous kites of Hue. The passion for kite flying is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture

Stroll through Dong Ba Market mingling with the local crowd

Overnight in hotel

Hue - Hoi An: 120 km - 2h30

• Drive to Hoi An via the Mandarin Road and cross the Cloud Pass with a stunning view of the Lang Co Peninsula
• A detour via Danang, to visit the Cham Sculpture Museum. The Chams are an ethnic group from India.
• Discovery of the marble mountain also called “the mountain of the 5 hills”

Hoi An is now classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

• Lovely walk in the old town of Hoi An, former trading port. Randomly in the alleys, a very rich architectural heritage made of charming low houses, very old, with colorful facades and wooden balconies. Chinese congregation houses, temples, pagodas, museums, the Japanese covered bridge

Overnight in hotel

Hoi An - Da Nang - Fly - Siem Reap: 2h30

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

• First, you’ll discover your charming little “round basket boat” for a delightful ride! It’s called a Thuyen Thung, made from woven bamboo and crafted in just one day! Accompanied by a skilled rower who knows how to navigate the Thung Thung, you’ll glide along the river for 30 minutes. Your rower will also show you the beautiful crafts made from simple coconut leaves: rings, hats, baskets, and more
• To continue your “Saga Bamboo”, step into the world of Vo Tan Tan and explore the wonders of bamboo! His numerous unique creations are truly impressive: a life-sized electric car made entirely of bamboo, a lightweight yet sturdy bamboo bicycle, bamboo bike helmets, and even his two-story home where everything is made of bamboo. The space is furnished and decorated with countless practical and decorative bamboo items. Even an iPhone has been given a luxurious, customized bamboo case!
• To complete this unique visit, Tan organizes a “home-style” lunch (not included), featuring authentic Hoi An culinary specialties prepared according to traditional family recipes
• The Bamboo Saga continues with a visit to a lantern workshop. The lanterns’ frames are made of bamboo, and you’ll have the opportunity to create your own lantern during a 2-hour workshop
• And as the grand finale of this beautiful day celebrating bamboo, you’ll enjoy a spectacular and breathtaking show!
• Teh Dar: an acrobatic troupe performing on giant bamboo poles to the rhythm of live tribal music. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience, recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO
• Transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Welcome and transfer to the hotel
• Overnight in hotel

Angkor Thom - Ta Phrom - Angkor Wat

Angkor - A unique site, classified as UNESCO Heritage between passion and culture, meeting the Khmer soul Siem Reap opens the doors of this archaeological jewel!

• Visit the fortified city of Angkor Thom, apotheosis of the Angkorian era: The South Gate, the Bayon, the Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King, the royal palace with the small temple of Phimeanakas
• The fascinating Ta Phrom (Buddhist) monastery, invaded by the jungle and striking.
• Visit Angkor Wat dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu
• Watching the sunset from the top of Phnom Bakeng hill
• Khmer dinner show, with Apsara dances
• Overnight in hotel

Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre – Kbal Spean

• Visit Banteay Srei, "the citadel of women", a small marvel of pink sandstone, very well preserved. Of a rare finesse, richly and finely decorated with graceful motifs and scenes from Hindu mythology.
• Visit to Banteay Samre, a 12th century Hindu flat temple dedicated to Vihnu and Civa, admirably restored, beautiful decorations of nagas and lions on the pediments
• Short walk in the forest to reach Kbal Spean, “the river of a thousand lingas”, a sculpted river bed in the middle of the jungle to the north-east of Angkor
• Shadow Theatre
• Overnight in hotel

Siem Reap - Fly - Phnom Penh: 1h

• Meet at Chong Kneas fishing village
• Cruise by local boat on Tonle Sap Lake, one of the most important freshwater fish reserves
• Discovery of floating villages, straw and bamboo huts
• Explanation of traditional fishing techniques
• Transfer to the airport for the flight to Phnom Penh. Welcome and transfer to the hotel
• Overnight in hotel

Phnom Penh - Fly - Ho Chi Minh: 1h

City tour of the capital which has retained all its charm with its beautiful colonial buildings, large avenues, and pretty monuments of Khmer architecture

• Visit the National Museum of Fine Arts where a collection of pre-Angkorian and Angkorian sculptures is exhibited
• Visit the Royal Palace with traditional Khmer architecture
• Visit the Silver Pagoda and its magnificent Emerald Buddhas, Gold Buddhas encrusted with diamonds
• Visit Wat Phnom, the oldest in the city and the origin of the name of the Cambodian capital. See the statue of Madame Penh

The afternoon,

• Visit to the Genocidal Crime Museum which was the prison -S21-, the site of the worst torture before the extermination under the Pol Pot regime

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Welcome and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in hotel

• Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
• 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 the soldiers of the North made a brutal intrusion with their tanks, thus symbolizing the end of the war against the United States
• Visit the War Museum
• Visit the Thien Hau pagoda located in the heart of Chinatown
• Visit the bustling Chinese city of Cholon
• Visit the Binh Tay market in Cholon, impressive and essentially a wholesale market
• Visit Ben Thanh, the largest covered market in the heart of HCM, colorful and very lively.
• Visit to a lacquer factory renowned for the quality and originality of its creations. An explanatory tour of the different stages of this meticulous and artistic work
• Overnight in hotel

Ho Chi Minh - Mekong - Cruise and overnight on Song Xanh: 95 km - 2h

The Song Xanh is a private sampan, converted into a floating hotel, with a bamboo roof. With 1 to 3 rooms, it is dedicated to a couple or a small group of family and friends (max. 6 people)

All comfort, air-conditioned, bathroom Restaurant open to the outside Excellent refined cuisine Very professional crew at your service Unique, original, authentic and incredibly charming!

Departure for Phu An where the cruise begins. Welcome by the crew and installation on board. French-speaking guide on board

The cruise will head to Sa Dec, cruising upstream on the Tien Giang River, one of the two widest branches of the Mekong River. Several stops will allow you to discover traditional brick kilns, the artisanal production of rice paper, as well as various sweets made from coconut milk and puffed rice and a Cao Dai temple

We will reach Sa Dec. You will disembark to take a stroll to discover its peaceful alleys lined with flowering trees. Visit the old house dating from 1890, the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the lover of the famous writer Marguerite Duras

A rowing boat ride on a canal to see the plants along the banks. The last stop to visit an old mandarin's residence dating from the end of the 19th century, where you will be welcomed by the owners, where you will have a candlelight dinner, an unforgettable experience in a warm atmosphere

Back on board. The cruise will continue to sail towards Can Tho through pretty narrow canals passing some bamboo rope bridges and small typical villages

• Lunch and dinner included
• Overnight on board

Mekong - Ho Chi Minh: 180 km - 3h30

While you sleep, your sampan will weigh anchor to slowly head towards Cai Rang

A good breakfast will be served on board as you cross lush landscapes, discovering the banks and the start of activities

Arrive in Cai Rang to discover one of the most important floating markets in the delta

You will move in the heart of the market among dozens of multi-colored barges filled with various fruits and vegetables. Your cruise will end around 9:00 am

Disembarkation and welcome at the port by our driver

• Visit the century-old house of Binh Thuy, a very pretty old residence which served as a setting for the film “The Lover” (based on the short story by M. Duras)
• Discover the Can Tho market halls

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight