Vietnamese Symphony: Tonkin to the Mekong — 14 Days

Drive to Ninh Binh province to visit 17th-century royal shrines in Hoa Lu surrounded by fragrant frangipani trees. Board a traditional rowing boat gliding beneath Tam Coc's stone vaults between emerald rice paddies.

Along the water, the silence is broken only by the steady lap of oars and the songs of birds nesting in rocky cavities. The harmony between karst peaks and canals bordered by rice fields lends these landscapes incomparable majesty.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human encounters and contemplative pauses in preserved nature, revealing all the poetry and generosity of the Vietnamese soul.

Transfer to the pier to board a traditional wooden junk sailing amid limestone peaks rising from turquoise waters in Lan Ha Bay. Savor fresh seafood and kayak into hidden lagoons.

Navigating through secret channels between marble cliffs, discover pristine coves and deserted sandy beaches. An intimate, exclusive experience revealing all the wild purity of the bay.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human encounters and contemplative pauses in preserved nature, revealing all the poetry and generosity of the Vietnamese soul.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

Invigorating dawn Tai Chi session on the upper deck, followed by an exploration of Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island. Disembark and travel by road back to Hanoi.

Late in the afternoon, enjoy a bucolic stroll along the tree-lined shores of Hoan Kiem Lake to observe local evening life at dusk. Your private guide shares flavorful anecdotes and legends that shape the soul of this thousand-year-old capital.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human encounters and contemplative pauses in preserved nature, revealing all the poetry and generosity of the Vietnamese soul.

Morning cultural visit exploring the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, a gourmet tasting stroll introduces you to Hanoi's street food recipes before transferring to the airport for your flight to Hue.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

Tour the imposing ramparts and throne palaces of the Imperial City. Board a dragon boat on the Perfume River for a hands-on cooking class in Thuy Bieu, visiting tranquil Tu Hieu Pagoda in the afternoon.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

Morning visit to Emperor Tu Duc's poetic mausoleum before taking the Mandarin Road across the Hai Van Pass overlooking the sea. Arrive in Hoi An to discover its preserved ancient streets.

When night falls, the town turns into a fairy-tale scene lit by hundreds of lanterns floating on the Thu Bon River. You take time to savor an exceptional tea in an old merchant house made of precious wood.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human encounters and contemplative pauses in preserved nature, revealing all the poetry and generosity of the Vietnamese soul.

Bicycle ride to Cam Thanh village for an original excursion aboard a round bamboo basket boat among water coconut groves, trying your hand at net fishing. Lunch featuring fresh produce in Tra Que.

When night falls, the town turns into a fairy-tale scene lit by hundreds of lanterns floating on the Thu Bon River. You take time to savor an exceptional tea in an old merchant house made of precious wood.

Throughout this exceptional day, you enjoy authentic human encounters and contemplative pauses in preserved nature, revealing all the poetry and generosity of the Vietnamese soul.

Transfer to Danang Airport for your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Tour colonial landmarks: the Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral exterior, and lively Ben Thanh Market.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

Drive to Ben Tre, kingdom of coconut palms. Board a local boat to observe canal life, visit a traditional brick kiln, and glide through narrow palm-shaded arroyos on a hand-rowed sampan.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

Morning bicycle ride through the peaceful countryside of Ben Tre, past banana and pomelo orchards. Continue by road to Can Tho, visiting the historic Binh Thuy colonial mansion.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

At daybreak, board a boat to admire the fascinating Cai Rang floating market where hundreds of boats trade produce. Continue to Cai Be for sunset cycling among fruit orchards.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

Morning walk meeting Cai Be artisans producing rice paper, coconut candy, and honey. Enjoy lunch in a restored period mansion before your road transfer back to Saigon.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.

Depending on your departure flight schedule, enjoy free time for last-minute silk and coffee purchases at Ben Thanh Market before your airport transfer.

This exceptional day combines the discovery of grandiose panoramas with warm, authentic human encounters, composing an unforgettable tailor-made journey close to the soul of the country.

Your French-speaking guide pays close attention to every stage of your itinerary, sharing insider secrets and the richness of local customs to ensure a harmonious, seamless, and unforgettable stay.