Grand Tour Vietnam & Laos — 15 Days

In the morning, discover the city's French colonial architectural treasures: the Central Post Office engineered by Gustave Eiffel's workshops, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine.

This exceptional journey blends the discovery of majestic landscapes with warm and authentic human connections, crafting an unforgettable tailor-made travel experience close to the country's soul.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay.

Drive south to Ben Tre, the kingdom of coconut palms. Cruise by wooden boat under water coconut fronds, cycle along quiet village paths, and meet local artisan families.

Cruising along the majestic branches of the Mekong immerses you in a vibrant aquatic world. Between tasting tree-ripened tropical fruit and engaging with delta artisans, every moment breathes the legendary warmth of the South.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Early morning departure to Can Tho to witness the vibrant wholesale trade at Cai Rang Floating Market, where hundreds of wooden boats overflow with tropical fruits and fresh vegetables sold boat-to-boat.

Cruising along the majestic branches of the Mekong immerses you in a vibrant aquatic world. Between tasting tree-ripened tropical fruit and engaging with delta artisans, every moment breathes the legendary warmth of the South.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Enjoy a full day at leisure to stroll freely through the pedestrian Old Town: the 16th-century Japanese Covered Bridge, centuries-old timber merchant mansions, and art galleries.

As night descends, the town transforms into a fairy tale illuminated by hundreds of floating silk lanterns on the Thu Bon River. Take time to enjoy an artisan tea inside an antique timber merchant home.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay.

Depart for Hue driving north along the panoramic coastal highway crossing the Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass). Visit the Marble Mountains and gaze over traditional fishing lagoons along the coast.

At twilight, the day's last light washes over the ochre ramparts of the citadel and shimmers on the Perfume River, offering an enchanting journey into the royal poetry and melancholy of the Nguyen Dynasty's golden age.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay.

A day devoted to Hue's imperial heritage: tour the vast UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel, explore a majestic royal mausoleum set in pine forests, and visit the iconic Pagoda of the Celestial Lady.

At twilight, the day's last light washes over the ochre ramparts of the citadel and shimmers on the Perfume River, offering an enchanting journey into the royal poetry and melancholy of the Nguyen Dynasty's golden age.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay.

Morning domestic flight to Hanoi. Your northern guide welcomes you for a first exploration: Ly Thai To Square, Hoan Kiem Lake, and a historic cyclo ride through the 36 Guild Streets.

In late afternoon, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the tree-lined shores of Hoan Kiem Lake to observe local life at twilight. Your private guide shares fascinating anecdotes and folk legends that shaped the spirit of the millennial capital.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Full-day excursion to Ninh Binh. Climb the stone steps of Mount Mua to admire a spectacular 360-degree panorama over limestone peaks, valleys, and winding rivers.

Gliding silently by rowboat on peaceful waters, the only sounds are the rhythmic dip of oars and bird calls echoing in natural grottos. The harmony between sheer karst cliffs and green waterways lends this landscape an unmatched majesty.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay.

Drive towards the Gulf of Tonkin to board a traditional wooden junk sailing into the secluded waters of Bai Tu Long Bay, surrounded by thousands of limestone karst islets.

From the upper teak deck of the junk, the magical sight of starlit skies above towering limestone karsts brings a sense of deep tranquility. A moment of pure serenity, far from the hurried rhythms of the modern world.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay.

After disembarking, travel toward northern mountain valleys to witness the vibrant spectacle of the Bac Ha Sunday market, frequented by Flower H'mong communities in brightly embroidered dress.

In late afternoon, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the tree-lined shores of Hoan Kiem Lake to observe local life at twilight. Your private guide shares fascinating anecdotes and folk legends that shaped the spirit of the millennial capital.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your morning is dedicated to Hanoi's historical landmarks: the Temple of Literature and the insightful Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

In late afternoon, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the tree-lined shores of Hoan Kiem Lake to observe local life at twilight. Your private guide shares fascinating anecdotes and folk legends that shaped the spirit of the millennial capital.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay. Flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.

Board a traditional longboat on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves, containing thousands of votive Buddha statues placed inside limestone caverns.

Cruising along the majestic branches of the Mekong immerses you in a vibrant aquatic world. Between tasting tree-ripened tropical fruit and engaging with delta artisans, every moment breathes the legendary warmth of the South.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay.

At daybreak, witness in respectful silence the sacred Tak Bat ritual where monks receive daily morning alms, followed by a walk through the morning produce market.

This exceptional journey blends the discovery of majestic landscapes with warm and authentic human connections, crafting an unforgettable tailor-made travel experience close to the country's soul.

Your French-speaking guide attentively watches over every detail of your itinerary, sharing insider insights and cultural heritage to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and memorable stay. Excursion to the multi-tiered Kuang Si Waterfalls with swimming in natural turquoise pools.

Enjoy a peaceful final morning sipping Lao coffee overlooking the Mekong River or finding handcrafted silk souvenirs in town.

Cruising along the majestic branches of the Mekong immerses you in a vibrant aquatic world. Between tasting tree-ripened tropical fruit and engaging with delta artisans, every moment breathes the legendary warmth of the South.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human connections and serene pauses in preserved settings, discovering the poetic beauty and generous spirit of Vietnam. Transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport for your departure.