In Vietnam, the northern region is mountainous and just on foot or by raft, we will discover its beautiful villages and its inhabitants. After exploring the maze of islands and caves in Halong Bay, we depart for Hue, nonchalant charm, traditions guardian. Along the Perfume River, the "imperial march" will lead us to the royal tombs solemnity. Finally we visit the Mekong Delta, encountering fishing villages and floating markets. From Hanoi to Saigon, this trip offers us a full discovery of the former Indochina.
Itinerary in details:
Day 01: Hanoi - Arrival
Arrive in Hanoi. First discovery (according to flight schedules) of this ancient city and the real architectural museum. The old city is the perfect place to soak up all the atmosphere of the Renaissance city, where "hello" to passers reflects the imprint of French culture.
Overnight at hotel
Day 02: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Early departure for Mai Chau, rural village mainly consisting of White Thai weaving traditional style costumes. Lunch in Mai Chau, then transfer to Ban Sai along Song Ma River. Hike through a mountains landscape covered with lush vegetation. Arrive late afternoon at Ban Hang and its beautiful houses on stilts. During the walk, we meet local people working in rice fields. Good times for great pictures.
• 4 hour walk
• Distance: 8 km
• Homestay overnight.
Day 03: Mai Chau - Tam Coc
Walk through rice paddies and cornfields. Crossing on foot a water source and then following the Ho Chi Minh trail to join the road towards the Ban Sai village. Transfer to Tam Coc via Cam Thuy. Arrival in the afternoon at Hoa Lu, Vietnam ancient capital, beautiful place surrounded by charming limestone. Ride bike and visit the Dinh and Le Kings temples. Stops to photograph the Ha Long Bay on land.
• 4 hour walk
• Distance: 8 km
• Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Tam Coc - Halong
3-hour excursion by rowing boat across a vast area of flooded rice fields. Photographing aboard the most famous cliffs in North vietnam. Drive to Halong Bay through the Red River Delta provinces: Thai Binh, Nam Dinh and Hai Phong.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05: Halong - Hanoi
Cruise in Halong Bay, meaning "dragon descending". In Vietnam, it is the second (after Hue), World Heritage classified by UNESCO in 1994. This mythical place, consisting of steep walls has 3000 islands out of waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Kayak trip in the bay (1 hour depending on weather). Lunch on board then drive to Hanoi. Free time.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Hanoi - Night train to Hue
Visit to Hanoi, the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda,Ho Chi Minh house and the ethnographic museum. Puppet show on the water in the evening. Night train to Hue.
Day 07: Hue
Arrive at Hue, one of the main culture, religion and education centers in Vietnam. Long ago, besieged by the Nguyen Dynasty (eighteenth to twentieth century), the city was declared a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1993. Visit to the Citadel. Discover by boat the Perfume River. Visit to the Heavenly Lady pagoda . Forest walking until the Tu Duc tomb. Back to Hue.
Overnight at hotel
Day 08: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City - Can Duoc - Cai Be
Flight to Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon), economic capital. More than a city, it is a small province stretching from the southern East Sea to the Cambodia border. Route for Can Duoc (35 km). Embarking on a privatized boat to the Mekong. We sail into the arms of the mighty river around many islands in the region.
Overnight on board
Day 09: Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh City
The floating market discovery. Walking among the orchards and discovey charming little roads and the delta islands. Visit to small farms, unique opportunity to taste many varieties of tropical fruits directly "picked from the tree!” After lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh.
Overnight at hotel
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Visit Ho Chi Minh, depending on the flight schedules. Flight to your home.
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