Welcome to Vietnam!

At the arrival at the airport, you will be welcome by the driver and tour guide then transfer to the hotel for check-in and relaxing.

Free time to walk around Hanoi street to see the daily lives of the local and comtemplate the major culture of Vietnam in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast at the hotel.

The day begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior) (open every day except Mondays, Fridays, and September and October), Ho Chi Minh's residence, which includes the Government Palace (exterior) and a simple two-room dwelling where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1948 until his final days. Then, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, one of the symbols of the ancient capital.

Then we continue visit Tran Quoc Temple on the shores of West Lake.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we continue with a visit to the Temple of Literature, known as the First University of Vietnam, which remains the most visited site by both foreign and local tourists.

Then, transfer to a 2-star transit hotel for you to rest before transfer to the train station.

Around 20h00, transfer to the train station in a shared 4-bed cabin.

Overnight on the train.

Note: 

English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Train Hanoi – Sapa in a 4-bed shared cabin.

Arrival at the train station, transfer to Sapa. We leave our bags at the hotel reception and have breakfast.

We then trek southeast of Sapa to the village of Y Linh Ho. The first stop on our hike is a small mountain that offers views as far as Fansipan Peak, and then we will cross the picturesque Muong Hoa Valley. The trail leads through stunning scenery with breathtaking views of the mountains and rice paddies.

A further 2 km of trekking will take us to the village of Lao Chai, where you are likely to see people working in rice paddies, planting or harvesting, depending on the time of year.

Finally, we head to the Dzay minority village of Ta Van, where the car back to Sapa awaits us.

Overnight in Sapa.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H'mong. Cat Cat Village is characterized by its peaceful, naturally splendid landscape, and the village's cultural customs and activities. Within the village, there are waterfalls, brocade shops, and more.

A 3-km hike to visit the peaceful Sin Chai Village, at the foot of Mount Fansipan. As you enter the village, you'll see chicks running along the road and piglets in the local people's gardens.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Transfer back to Hanoi by shared Limousine Dcar around 2:30 p.m.

Arrive in Hanoi around 19h30, check in to your hotel, and rest.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note:

English-speaking guide.

Private transportation in Sapa. Shared transportation to Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning, our tour guide and car will pick you up for departure to Ninh Binh.

Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Hoa Lu is home to many important historical relics, such as the temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, which reflect the development of the first dynasty in Vietnamese history. Furthermore, due to its location among majestic limestone mountains, it has created a harmonious image between man and nature.

We then visit Trang An, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Upon arrival at the pier, we board a private traditional sampan, gently rowed by a local. We'll cross a poetic river through a series of caves, some of them 300-400 meters long. Each section offers a new hidden world within secluded valleys of tranquility. We'll disembark from the boat for a stroll through peaceful pagodas and temples that worship the most famous mandarin oranges of the Tran Dynasty. We'll immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature as we return to the pier.

Arrive at the Bich Dong prayer hall, one of the most special and mystical sites to visit in the Tam Coc area. The temple is divided and built on different levels: the lower pagoda, the middle pagoda, and the upper pagoda, which are accessed by stairs that go up and through part of a cave, until reaching the top, from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

After breakfast, depart by shared minivan to reach Halong Bay, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and included on the list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will encounter one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. A collection of more than 3,000 limestone islands and islets, each with imposing shapes that rise above the sea.

Arrive at the port and board on the cruise.

You will have lunch on board the boat and begin your island-hopping cruise, where you will have the opportunity to explore magnificent caves or visit a fishing village.

In the evening, enjoy a special sunset dinner, followed by an onboard activity session.

Overnight on board.

Note: English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation.

6:00 AM: We start the day full of energy with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun rising over the horizon. We visit the bay according to the cruise itinerary.

9:30 AM: We check out.

Brunch is served at the restaurant

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Disembark the cruise ship and transfer back to Tuan Chau Port. Relax and wait for your luggage.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Return to Hanoi by shared limousine and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival in Da Nang, your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Note: 

English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation to Hanoi.

Private transportation to the airport in Hanoi and Da Nang. English-speaking guide in Da Nang.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your guide will accompany you from your hotel to the market to shop with a local family owner. With the list of spices you need, we will select local ingredients such as star anise, cardamom, sesame rice papers, and banana flowers, and return to a local home to cook using local ingredients to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes.

After the cooking class, you will be able to taste the dishes you prepare. After lunch, you can relax with a foot massage.

Then, we visit Hoi An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. We walk to visit the highlights of the old quarter, such as the typical Hoi An local market, Phuoc Kien Temple, built in 1697 and used as a place of worship for the Goddess of the Sea, the Japanese covered bridge, built in the 17th century by Japanese traders, and a typical house in the quarter: Tan Ky.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast at the hotel

At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Note: English-speaking guide in Ho Chi Minh. Private transportation.

After breakfast, transfer to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. This is an extensive system of interconnected underground tunnels built during the Vietnam War by the Viet Cong (Vietnamese socialists) to serve as hiding places from bombing during combat, as well as communication and supply routes, hospitals, and storage.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we visit Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, where we will see: the Reunification Palace (exterior visit), the Old Central Post Office, and the War Museum.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to My Tho Pier. The boat picks you up at the pier, and the trip begins on the Tien River. You'll have the opportunity to see the local village and enjoy the scenery of green gardens on both sides of the river.

We'll visit a coconut candy factory. You'll learn about the production process and enjoy the sweets.

We'll visit locals' homes to enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to southern folk music.

We'll explore the western canals in a three-leaf canoe.

In the afternoon, the boat travels to Ben Tre Province. Here, you'll cycle for about 4-8 km to visit the coconut garden along both sides of the road and experience the lives of the local people.

Return to the starting point. Return your bike.

We'll enjoy fresh coconut on the boat as you return to My Tho Pier.

Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation

Breakfast at the hotel

At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap

Arrive in Siem Reap, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Note: English-speaking guide in Siem Reap. Private transportation

Breakfast at hotel

Visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Wat Temple. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved low-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor's construction.  

In the afternoon visit the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, visits the Jayavarman’s state temple of Bayon Temple at the center of the city, then pass Phimeanakas with its beautiful lake and the imposing Baphoun, the state temple of King Udayadityavarman II  Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Note: English-speaking guide in Siem Reap. Private transportation

Morning after breakfast, we travel to Banteay Srei temple (10th century) which is regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern example remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble.

Our next destination is Ta Prohm - one of the area's most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.

In the afternoon, we continue our temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Note: English-speaking guide in Siem Reap. Private transportation

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pickup and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

End of our services!

Note: Private transportation.