Discovery Trip in Vietnam of 12 days and 11 nights

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam, from the North to the Center, between majestic landscapes, imperial cities and living traditions.
This 12-day Vietnam tour invites you to dive into the soul of the country: from the lively alleys of Hanoi to the rice fields of Tam Coc, from peaceful cruises in Lan Ha Bay to the colorful lanterns of Hoi An.

Designed to combine culture, nature and authenticity, this trip highlights the diversity of Vietnam and the warmth of its people.
Each stage reveals a unique facet of the country: karst mountains, ancient pagodas, artisan villages and local markets punctuate this journey between emotions and discoveries.

Accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guide, you will explore UNESCO sites, taste the Vietnamese gastronomy and share special moments with the locals.
Between cruise, bike ride, local immersion and relaxation, this circuit Vietnam 12 days / 11 nights is an invitation to feel the essence of the country, in a perfect balance between adventure and serenity.

Let yourself be seduced by a tailor-made journey where each day is an encounter, each landscape an emotion, and each smile a memory.

The full programme is available in PDF format here.

Full program of the Vietnam circuit of 12 days and 11 nights

Hanoi, capitale culturelle du Vietnam

Day 1 | Hanoi

Our driver will meet you at the airport on your arrival and transfer to the hotel.

You will then receive our Travel Book with useful information and restaurant recommendations for your trip and your eSim.

Day 2 | Hanoi | B, L

Our English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel around 9 a.m.

Soak up the atmosphere of Hanoi in the 36 corporations district during a ride on a rickshaw.

Take a gourmet break and enjoy the egg coffee, a specialty of the city.

Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shores of Ho Tay Lake.

After lunch, discover the Temple of Literature, before ending the day with a visit to the Vietnamese women’s museum where traditional women’s costumes are remarkably highlighted.

At the end of the day, assist to the waterpuppet show.

Cruise in the Lan Ha Bay

Day 3 | Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay | B, L, D

Departure by minibus, around 7.15 a.m. for the port of Hai Phong

On the boat, meet the English-speaking tour guide and start your cruise with the lunch in the middle of the impressive rocky peaks of Lan Ha Bay.

In the afternoon, kayak ride in Bai Tra Dao then relax and swim.

At the end of the day, admire the amazing sunset igniting the bay and take part in a cooking demonstration before dinner. Then discover squid fishing after dinner.

Day 4 | Lan Ha Bay - Tam Coc | B, L

After breakfast, visit the village of Viet Ha during a bycicle ride in the middle of straw, clay, bamboo houses and discover the life of the locals.

Come back to the boat check out and lunch then return to the harbor to take the road to Tam Coc by minibus

Tam Coc, the terrestrial Halong Bay

Day 5 | Tam Coc | B, L

Departure from the hotel around 9 a.m., with our English-speaking tour guide to go to Tay Phu village and visit of local market. Then discover the production of Bánh Chung, a traditional dish from the Tet festival in Vietnam.

After a lunch in a local house, meet the families who are still doing the local crafts: making rice noodles, water hyacinth baskets, reed mats, tofu... You will have the opportunity to discover and take part in their activities while providing them some support and additional income.

At the end of the day, go for a bicycle ride on the dam, in a peaceful setting away from the cars and among the flowers before returning to the hotel.

Day 6 | Tam Coc - Hue | B, L

After breakfast, departure around 9 a.m., with our English-speaking guide.

Enjoy a boat ride along the water, about 1h30, in the middle of the limestones. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the place, admire the green rice fields and the mountains carved out of caves.

Admire Bich Dong Pagoda by the water, a Buddhist sanctuary in the middle of nowhere, built against the rock, in a splendid green setting. After lunch, discover another architectural wonder, Bai Dinh Pagoda.

Then our driver will drive you to the train station for the night train to Hue.

Hué, ancient imperial city

Day 7 | Hue | B, L, D

Our driver greets you at the station then transfer to the hotel. Around 10 a.m., departure with our English-speakin guide to discover Dong Ba market.

Late morning, a small boat awaits you on the lagoon for a boat ride. You will discover the local fishing, before enjoying a lunch based on seafood.

Discover the village of Thanh Thuy, its rural museum and its picturesque small wooden bridge covered with tiles.

Finally come back downtown to have a coffee and share a moment with people with disabilities during a waffle workshop.

In the evening we will meet to enjoy a dinner together, which will be an opportunity to share about Vietnam.

Day 8 | Hue | B, L

Our English-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel downtown around 9 a.m. to go visit the Imperial City.

Then discover Thien Mu pagoda before embarking on a traditional dragon boat and navigate the Perfume River to return to the city center. After lunch, go to the countryside of Hue to discover the history of the Tomb of Tu Duc and to walk the paths of its gardens in the middle of the bodies of water.

Then, make a photo stop at the incense village and go back to the hotel.

Day 9 | Hue - Hoi An | B, L

Departure from your hotel around 8 a.m. with our English-speaking guide.

Take the road to Hoi An and enjoy a photo break at the Lang Co Lagoon.

Then from the Hai Van Pass, contemplate the region’s sumptuous landscapes, with its lush forests and panoramic sea views.

Visit the Cham sculpture museum, with its magnificent works of art before lunch. Discover the amazing architecture of the old town of Hoi An.

Hoi An, timeless charm of the Center

Day 10 | Hoi An | B, L

After breakfast, around 9 a.m., our English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel to go visit the old sanctuary of My Son.

After a one-hour drive through the countryside and rice fields, the "little Angkor of Vietnam", built by the Cham people in the 4th century and lasting until the 13th century, is revealed to you in its natural setting.

It highlights the remains of this civilization in a very natural setting.

Go back to Hoi An after lunch.

Day 11 | Hoi An | B, L

Departure around 8.30 a.m. with our English-speaking guide for a bicycle ride in the countryside of Hoi An.

Cross the Thu Bon River to reach the village of Kim Bong where you will meet the wood carvers. Also discover the work of mother of pearl, the manufacture of mats and the weaving of the famous basket boats.

Finally join Cam Thanh for a basket boat ride amidst mangrove before lunch. First discover the preparation of the banh xeo then enjoy a foot massage.

Go back to the hotel after lunch.

Late afternoon, around 6.30 p.m. go to this theme park that recreates the atmosphere of the old city center of Hoi An.

Walk in the lively streets of this park and discover traditional shows until 7.30 p.m.

You can eat in one of the many restaurants offering a diverse gastronomy.

At 7.45 p.m., take your seat at the Hoi An Memories Show for a 1-hour live cultural show about the history of Hoi An.

This performance focuses on 5 themes: Life in Hoi An, Marriage, Lanterns, the Port of Commerce and to finish the Ao Dai.

Day 15 | Hoi An - Return flight | B

Transfer to Danang airport during the day for you return flight.

TRIP PRICE 2026 :

1.280 € per pax for 2 pax

970 € per pax for 4 pax

The full programme is available in PDF format here.