Unmissable Vietnam

Departure from montreal

Arrival, welcome by the guide at Hanoi International Airport then orientation tour of Hanoi: the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh (outside) and its office house, built on stilts and visit the pagoda to the One Pillar. Lunch and transfer to your accommodation for installation. Free time to relax or discover the city at your own pace.
overnight in Hanoi.

You will start the day with a visit to the capital including: the Temple of Literature, "first university in Vietnam", former Confucius temple became Mandarin school and the ethnographic museum, the temple of Quan Thanh, Hoan Kiem lake and a cyclo ride grows in the district of 36 corporations, in the heart of old Hanoi. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Today, you will discover the famous Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site—a veritable maritime labyrinth formed by nearly 3,000 islands and islets shaped like sugar loaves. You will then board a junk boat for a two-day cruise. After lunch on board, you will visit exceptional islands and caves in the heart of the bay. Dinner and overnight stay on board*.

The day will begin with a Tai Chi session on the boat's deck, followed by a brunch buffet. Afterward, you will disembark at the Halong pier. You will then head towards Ninh Binh, one of Vietnam's ancient capitals, and check into your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Visit the magnificent Tam Coc area and board a small boat to cruise through landscapes of hills, rice paddies, and the "Halong Bay on land." Visit Bich Dong Pagoda. Afterward, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before traveling to Hanoi to catch your evening flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Morning at leisure to relax or discover Hué at your own pace. In the afternoon, you'll visit the city of Hué, the soul of Vietnamese culture. You'll discover the Imperial City, the Palace of Supreme Harmony and the Forbidden Purple City. Continue with a visit to the beautiful Thien Mu pagoda, built in 1601 and the symbol of the city of Hué, then board a traditional boat for a cruise on the Perfume River. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

This morning, you will set off for Hoi An, traveling along a scenic route nestled between the sea and the mountains. This
road overlooks magnificent beaches and crosses the famous Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Clouds). En route, you will stop
in Da Nang to visit the Linh Ung Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will have some free time to
stroll along the beach. You will then continue your journey, making another stop at a fishing village before
arriving at your accommodation in Hoi An. Overnight at the hotel.

Today, you will visit Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour will include exploring the town's classic Vietnamese architecture—such as its covered bridge and antique houses made of precious wood—and strolling through the narrow streets and silk shops. You will have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the workshop of a local artisan specializing in a traditional Hoi An craft: lantern making. Afterward, you will return to your accommodation to enjoy the rest of the day.
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast. Free day for the individual discovery of the old town, enjoy the swimming pool or the An Bang beach.
Night at the hotel.

This morning, you will be transferred to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Upon arrival, you will be taken to your accommodation to settle in. Afterward, you will have lunch at a local restaurant before setting out to explore the city. The tour will include visits to the Central Post Office, the Municipal Theatre, Ben Thanh Market, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Reunification Palace (exterior view). In the evening, you will enjoy dinner during a cruise on the Saigon River. Overnight at the hotel.

The morning will be dedicated to exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels—a complex underground network spanning 250 km, dug by local residents and guerrilla fighters during the war against the Americans. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before being transferred to your accommodation.
Dinner at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Depart by coach from Saigon to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta (approx. 100 km). At the Cai Be pier, board a private boat to reach the small island of Tan Phong on the Mekong. Stop at a local garden to enjoy hot tea while listening to traditional music.
The day continues with a cycling*** and walking tour to explore the surrounding villages, observe daily life, and visit orchards, churches, pagodas, and traditional houses. Enjoy a boat ride along the canal before visiting the historic Ba Duc house. For lunch, enjoy a meal hosted by a local family in the heart of an orchard.
Then, board a small boat again to reach your accommodation—a beautiful traditional house by the river. After settling in, meet your hostess for an introduction to Vietnamese cuisine, followed by a meal where you will taste the dishes you helped prepare with the rest of the group.
Overnight stay with a local family (private air-conditioned room). B/L/D
*** Option to swap the bicycle for a motorbike taxi

After breakfast with your host, you will set off by bicycle to explore the surrounding landscapes and experience local daily life. Afterwards, you will visit a local pottery and brick workshop.
Then, you will head back towards Ho Chi Minh City, stopping at a local restaurant for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, you can settle into your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. The evening is free.

Breakfast. Depending on your return flight schedule, you will have some final free time for shopping and relaxation. Transfer with a guide to Ho Chi Minh Airport for your return flight to Montreal.

Arrived in Montreal.