Vietnam tour 10 days / 09 nights
Highlights
TRIP OVERVIEW: DISCOVERING VIETNAM (10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS)
This 10-day, 9-night trip offers an inspiring escape through Vietnam's history, culture, and most sumptuous natural landscapes, from North to South. Your adventure begins in Hanoi, the millennial capital. There, you'll immerse yourself in the timeless atmosphere of the Old Quarter and its 36 guild streets, admire iconic monuments such as the One Pillar Pagoda or the Temple of Literature, and discover the country's roots through its leading museums. Leaving behind the capital's hustle and bustle, you'll head to the majestic Halong Bay, a natural wonder of the world. This two-day, one-night cruise aboard a comfortable ship will be the ideal opportunity to admire thousands of limestone karsts, try Tai Chi facing the sunrise on deck, and navigate between mysterious caves and floating fishing villages.
The highlight of this tour, marking the transition to the riches of the Central region, is an authentic journey aboard the night train towards Hue, the ancient imperial city. There, you'll travel back in time by exploring the splendors of yesteryear through the Imperial City, the poetic tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, while experiencing local life at Dong Ba market. After these historically rich moments, the journey opens up to a pure relaxation interlude towards the coast, in Hoi An. In this charming city of lanterns, you'll enjoy entirely free days to relax on pristine beaches, cycle through colorful alleys, or savor world-renowned street food at your leisure.
The final stage of your journey will take you, by domestic flight, to the modern dynamism of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), once known as the « Pearl of Indochina ». The metropolis welcomes you with a vibrant atmosphere, harmoniously blending French colonial architecture and contemporary skyscrapers. Thanks to your free time there, you can customize your last experiences: discover hidden cafes in old buildings, visit key historical sites, or simply observe the nightlife before concluding this magnificent trip.
In summary, this itinerary is designed with balance, combining guided cultural visits with ample moments of freedom for personal immersion. More than just a tour, it's a vibrant journey that highlights Vietnam's fascinating contrasts, between the traditional serenity of the North and Central regions and the overflowing energy of the South.
Detailed Itinerary
Airport reception by our French-speaking guide and transfer to the city with a private driver.
Visit the most famous sites of Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam.
- Choice of one of the following museums: National Museum of Vietnamese History, Museum of Ethnology, Vietnamese Women's Museum, etc.
- The complex site of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, which includes the mausoleum and his stilt house, to pay tribute to the nation's founder. The complex also includes the ancient One Pillar Pagoda dating back to 1049.
- Hanoi's ancient pagoda – Tran Quoc.
- The Temple of Literature – one of the country's historical and cultural monuments that is still well-preserved.
- A walk through the Old Quarter, famous for its "36 streets with 36 goods".
Meals at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Around 7:45 – 8:00 AM, transfer by shared boat shuttle (without guide) towards Halong where you will embark for a cruise and overnight on board the boat in the splendid paradise, classified by UNESCO, which is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its gigantic rock islets covered with vegetation that seem to emerge from the water.
Lunch and Dinner on the boat. Overnight on board.
Early morning Tai Chi initiation with the sunrise. You will cruise through the bay while having your brunch. You will pass by several rocks, caves, and fishing villages. Disembarkation around 11:00 AM. You will take the boat shuttle transfer (without guide) towards Hanoi.
Remaining free time in the city until transfer to Hanoi station (around 6:00 PM) for the overnight train to Hue (without guide on the train). Dinner at leisure.
Overnight on board the train, in an air-conditioned & shared cabin with 4 soft berths.
Arrival at Hue station around 8:00 - 8:30 AM, welcome by your French-speaking guide and transfer to the city.
Visit the following sites:
- The Imperial Citadel, which was built starting in 1804 under the orders of the first Emperor Gia Long.
- Walk through Dong Ba Market.
- The Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, one of Hue's most beautiful sites.
Overnight in Hue. Meals at leisure.
Free time to enjoy the beautiful local beaches.
Overnight in Hue. Meals at leisure.
Free time to enjoy the beautiful local beaches.
Overnight in Hue. Meals at leisure.
Free time to enjoy the beautiful local beaches.
Overnight in Hue. Meals at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer with your driver to Danang airport for the flight to Saigon. Transfer with your driver to the city, then free time to explore the city on your own.
Meals at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Saigon (officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1975) was nicknamed the "Pearl of Indochina".
The city discovery tour will give you a global vision of its status as an economic capital, and its architecture remaining from the colonial era, where vestiges are still present.
- The War Remnants Museum.
- The Central Post Office.
- The Reunification Palace.
- The Chinese quarter of Chợ Lớn.
Meals at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.
Meet by the driver and transfer to the airport according to your departure schedule.
Meals at leisure. End of our services.