Luxury Travel in the North and South – 13 days

Enjoy a stay in exceptional hotels to discover the North and South of Vietnam for 13 days.

Start your stay in Hanoi, the capital, a lively and captivating city 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. Than at the rice fields of Tam Coc, green setting surrounded by steep mountains, you will be dazzled by the splendor of unique landscapes in the world. then enjoy an unforgettable cruise to Halong Bay, a true natural treasure of Vietnam, unique with its rocky peaks plunging into turquoise waters. Discover the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh and venture into the Mekong Delta. Finiish your trip on the beaches of Phu Quoc.

The full programme is available in PDF format here.

Day 1 | Hanoi | L

Our English-speaking tour guide meets you at the airport then transfer to the hotel for the check-in. You will then receive our Travel Book with useful information and restaurant recommendations for your trip and your eSim.

Then, around 10 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.

Night at the Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel.

Day 2 | Hanoi | B, L

Our English-speaking tour guide meets you around 8 a.m. Leave for the old town of Duong Lam where time seems to have stopped.

Along the way, visit the Tay Phuong Pagoda before arriving at the village of Mong Phu, a typical village of the Red River Delta with its more than 1,200-year history full of old houses dating from the 17th century. Walk the small streets of the village in the middle of the laterite walls that have acquired this pretty brown color over time, discover how soy sauce is made, taste local specialties and visit the communal house and then haves lunch in a local house.

In the afternoon, visit Mia’s Pagoda and then Thay Pagoda, known as the Master’s Pagoda. Night at the Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel.

Day 3 | Hanoi – Tam Coc | B, L

Early departure from the hotel in Hanoi at 7:30 a.m. to Tam Coc to meet our English-speaking 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 by electric car, 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.

At the end of the day, admire the panoramic view of the region from Mua Cave then transfer to the hotel in Tam Coc.

Night at Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat.

Day 4 | Tam Coc – Lan Ha Bay | B, L, D

Departure by car around 7.15 a.m. to go to the harbor of Ha Long.

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, relax by the swimming pool or discover the island of Cat Ba and Trung Tang Cave. Late afternoon, resume the cruise to admire the karst formations.

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.

Night on the Nostalgia Boat.

Day 5 | Lan Ha Bay – Ho Chi Minh | B, L

If you are an early riser, marvel at the splendor of the sunrise over the immensity of the bay during a Tai Chi session. After breakfast, explore the bay by kayaking.

Come back to the boat for check out and lunch then return to the harbor to go to Hanoi airport for the Vietnam Airlines business class flight to Ho Chi Minh and transfer to the hotel. Night at The Myst Dong Khoi.

Jour 6 | Ho Chi Minh | B, L

Our English-speaking tour guide meets you around 9 a.m.

Start the day by immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Chinatown. Venture through the stalls of the Soai Kinh Lam fabric market and visit the Thien Hau Pagoda known as the Heavenly Lady’s Pagoda, which protects the sailors and the fishermen.

Visit a temple dedicated to the founder of the goldsmith then Van Phat Pagoda.

In the afternoon, after lunch, discover traditional Asian medicine during the visit of the Fito museum and then discover the streets of district 10 before returning to the hotel.

Night at The Myst Dong Khoi.

Day 7 | Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be | B, L, D

Transfer from Ho Chi Minh to the port of Cai Be around 8 a.m. to embark on the Bassac to start the cruise on the Mekong and lunch. In the afternoon, the Bassac slips into the Chŭ Lách canal, amidst the hustle and bustle of river traffic, between the markets and the churches, a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of the varied life of the Delta.

Then, go for a tour on the land and discover the delta’s countryside, rice paddies, fruit trees and welcoming locals, or, at your choice, a short bike tour of the surrounding area. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset and then dinner and overnight on board.

Day 8 | Can Tho | B

The boat sets sails around 6 a.m., then navigates through Tra On. Then, it times go back to Can Tho. Breakfast is available at 7 a.m. After arriving in Can Tho, transfer to a smaller boat to visit the floating market of Cai Rang, then a noodle factory and return to the pier of Ninh Kieu around 10 a.m in Can Tho. Then transfer to the hotel and leisure afternoon. Night at the Victoria Can Tho Resort.

Day 9 | Can Tho – Phu Quoc | B

Around 8 a.m. transfer to Rach Gia to take the ferry to Phu Quoc and transfer to hotel.

Night at Cassia Cottage Resort and Spa.

Days 10 and 11 | Phu Quoc | B

Leisure days in Phu Quoc.

Night at Cassia Cottage Resort and Spa.

Day 12 | Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh | B

Transfer during the day to Phu Quoc airport for the Vietnam Airlines business class flight to Ho Chi Minh then transfer to the hotel.

Night at The Myst Dong Khoi.

Day 13 | Hô Chi Minh – Return flight | B

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

PRICE OF THE TRIP:

2.990 € per pax for 2 pax

2.730 € per pax for 4 pax

The full programme is available in PDF format here.