Horizon Vietnam Trip – 21 days

For your stay in Vietnam, we suggest you to start your visit with Hanoi, the capital city, lively and captivating, renowned for its gastronomy and rich cultural heritage. Between temples and pagodas, historical monuments and typical neighborhoods with traditional houses, you will be amazed by its beauty.

At the rice fields of Tam Coc, a green setting surrounded by steep mountains, you will be dazzled by the splendour of landscapes unique in the world, then enjoy an unforgettable cruise to Halong Bay, a true natural treasure of Vietnam, unique with its rocky peaks plunging into the turquoise waters.

In Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, the refinement of the Imperial City, with its temples and gardens, will captivate you and discover Hoi An, a picturesque port city, fascinating, at nightfall, with its thousands of multicolored lanterns.

Discover the incredible landscapes of Dalat, before relaxing on the beaches of Mui Né.

End your stay in the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh.

The full programme is available in PDF format here.

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 tour guide meets you around 9 a.m.

Dive into the atmosphere of Hanoi in the 36-guild district during a cyclo ride.

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.

Day 3 | Hanoi | B

Departure at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. to discover the history of coffee, the national drink of Vietnam. Learn more about its cultivation and preparation, from tips for recognizing the right coffee beans, to preparing 4 types of coffee according to the advice of our expert, including the famous egg coffee and coconut coffee (coconut coffee).

Day 4 | Hanoi – Tam Coc | B, L

Our English-speaking tour guide meets you at your hotel in the city center around 8 a.m. After an hour and a half drive between the city and the countryside, join the Yen River covered with water lilies leading to Chùa Hương, the Perfume Pagoda.

A one-hour sampan cruise will take you to the foot of this complex of pagodas nestled in the mountains.

Climb the 2 kilometers of steps to reach the top of this place and discover the cave that hides there.

Then go down again by cable car for a well-deserved lunch then take the road to Tam Coc.

Day 5 | Tam Coc | B, L

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

Enjoy a cruise along the river, of approximately 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. It is the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia, imbued with spirituality. You enter through the impressive Tam Quan gate before admiring the entire site, with its huge golden Buddha statues, caves and temples, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Day 6 | Tam Coc | B, L

Departure from the hotel around 9 a.m. with our English-speaking guide to go to Cuc Phuong National Park in the heart of a primary tropical forest sheltering an astonishing biodiversity.

Visit the Nguoi Xua cave and then discover the turtle rescue center. Then, go for a hike of about 7 km in the park to the millenary tree to discover the local flora.

Go back to the hotel after lunch.

Day 7 | Tam Coc – Lan Ha Bay | B, L, D

Departure by bus around 7 a.m. for the port of Hai Phong.

On the boat, 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 8 | Lan Ha Bay | B, L, D

After breakfast, embark on a smaller boat for the day to go deeper into the more remote areas of the bay. Visit the Dark & Bright Cave in kayak to immerse yourself in the scenery of the bay.

After lunch, sail deeper into the bay to enjoy its exceptional landscapes.

At the end of the day, return to the boat to enjoy the sunset before dinner.

Day 9 | Lan Ha Bay – Hue | B, L

In the morning, visit the village of Viet Ha during a bike 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 Hanoi where you arrive around 4p.m.

In the evening, night train to Hue.

Day 10 | Hue | L, D

Our driver greets you at the train station then transfer to the hotel. Around 10 a.m., departure with our English-speaking guide, to discover the 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 11 | Hue | B, L, D

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

Then discover Thien Mu pagoda. Then embark 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 break at the incense village and go back to the hotel.

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

Marvin, Arnauld or Gaulthier will meet you at the hotel around 6 p.m.

Go with him to the city center to discover the street gastronomy of Hue with its many local specialties and enjoy a cyclo ride.

This will be an opportunity for you to discover more about the life of French immigrants in Vietnam and enjoy a moment of sharing and food tasting.

Discover the famous Nem Lui or the Banh Khoai or enjoy the cakes of Hué made from rice flour or cassava. Taste the famous Bun Bo. Let yourself be tempted by Che, this sweet dessert typical of Vietnam....

Day 12 | Hue - Hoi An | B

Departure from your hotel around 9 a.m. with our driver.

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.

Then make a stop at the Marble Mountain and venture out on this solitary limestone, at the southern edge of Danang which houses a complex of caves and pagodas before arriving in Hoi An.

Day 13 | Hoi An | B, L

Departure from the hotel around 10:30 a.m. with our driver and spend a few hours outside of Hoi An to discover this distillery.

Visit the distillery during 45 minutes and discover all the equipments, the laboratory and the aging cellar, then enjoy a lunch while enjoying three white rums and two aged rums.

Leisure afternoon.

In the evening, walk to the Hoi An Moon Center in the city center of Hoi An for 5:30 p.m. to attend this acrobatic and dancing show of 1 hour.

Let yourself be carried by the intense rhythm of the music and the dances that are impressive by their strength and power while the faces of the artists radiate with joy.

Day 14 | Hoi An | B

Leisure day in Hoi An.

Day 15 | Hoi An - Dalat | B, L

Morning transfer to Danang airport for the Vietnam Airlines flight to Dalat.

Our English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport to discover the Truc Lam pagoda on the shore of Tuyen Lam lake.

Then find your child’s soul in this magical world of Dalat and marvel at the gigantic statues of the Clay Tunnels.

In the afternoon, after lunch, stroll through the flower park to admire more than 300 different species.

End the day by venturing into the labyrinths of the Maze café in the middle of this extravagant universe while enjoying a cool drink.

Day 16 | Dalat | B, L

Our English-speaking tour guide meets you at your hotel in the city centre around 8:00 a.m. to visit the flower market.

Then, discover the old train station of Dalat and enjoy a ride to Trai Mat.

Discover the beautiful mosaics of Linh Phuoc Pagoda, also known as the Broken Glass Pagoda, then venture into the middle of tea plantations.

After lunch, admire the architecture of the Bao Dai Summer Palace and end the day by discovering the incredible design of the Crazy House.

Day 17 | Dalat – Mui Né | B

Around 9 a.m., transfer to Mui Né by car.

Days 18 and 19 | Mui Né | B

Leisure days in Mui Né.

Day 20 | Mui Né – Ho Chi Minh | B

Around 11 a.m., transfer to Ho Chi Minh by car.

Day 21 | Ho Chi Minh – Return flight | B

Transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport during the day for you return flight.

PRICE OF THE TRIP:

2.460 € per pax for 2 pax

2.100 € per pax for 4 pax

The full programme is available in PDF format here.