Breakfast at the hotel.

Hue, former capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. A charming city which has a great cultural richness with its history, its historical monuments, its imperial city, its mausoleums, its Perfume river ...., which seduced the soul generations of Vietnamese poets as well as visitors. Despite damage due to the two wars, the renovation projects are gradually giving it back its original charm.

The day's visit begins with Dong Ba Market, the largest indoor market in the city. Here you find everything the locals need. A beautiful market to see.

Then you will visit the Heavenly Lady Pagoda, the most important pagoda in Hue. Built in 1601, the Heavenly Lady Pagoda is not only a Buddhist temple but also an important ceremonial place for members of the royal family. A little discovery on local religious life.

The visit continues with the most important monument in Hue, the Imperial City. Built for 29 years from 1804 to 1833, the imperial city was the political, economic, cultural center of the country and the home of 13 Nguyen emperors and their families. The construction of the imperial city was a typical example of oriental architecture by harmoniously applying Confucianist philosophies, fengshui and also the use of local and exotic materials.

Time for lunch.

Continuation of the visit to the 2 mausoleums of Khai Dinh and Minh Mang. While the Mausoleum of Minh Mang is a typical construction of the city, strictly respecting local criteria, oriental philosophies, fengshui ... the mausoleum of Khai Dinh is an exception. Its architecture is really an original invention of this emperor and under the hands of the artists of the time, a splendid building, mixed with several styles: Catholic, Buddhist, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, as well as a most beautiful mosaic work. from Vietnam, were made.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Hue - Cloud Pass - Hoi An
(guide, private car, lunch, dinner, accommodation, visits)

Breakfast.

The morning begins with a visit to the Thanh Toan Bridge, a cute little Japanese-style bridge, located in a small village not far from the city center. Visit of the very authentic daily market where the villagers come to shop every day. A market that stands out from the rest.

Departure towards Hoi An via the Col des Nuages. A photo stop on the pass is highly recommended.

Arrival in Da Nang. Time for lunch at the restaurant.

Visit the beautiful Ngu Hanh Son Buddhist temple which is hidden in the Marble Mountain in Da Nang.

Arrival in Hoi An, nicknamed the Little Venice of Vietnam, Hoi An was a former silk trading port since the 14th and 15th centuries, a city which is very very well preserved, with its ancient temples, its ancient houses of various styles. , from the West with French houses, to the East with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese houses. A favorite city for most of the people who have visited it. Town tour.

Dinner at the restaurant in the center of the old town. This outing allows you to see the city again but under the magnificent light of lanterns.

Night at the hotel.

Day 8: Hoi An free
(accommodation)

Completely free day for your personal activities: walking, cycling, beach, shopping….

Free meals.


Night at the hotel.

Day 9: Hoi An - Flight to Saigon - Visit Saigon
(guide, private car, dinner, accommodation, visits)

Breakfast at the hotel.

At 8:00 am, departure with the driver for the 11:00 am flight to Saigon.

Arrival in Saigon. Welcome by the guide and the driver. Transfer to the city center.
Saigon, today called Ho Chi Minh city, is the first city of Vietnam in several aspects: economic, area, population ...

Continue your day with a visit to the Reunification Palace which served as the Presidential Palace of South Vietnam before 1975.

Visit of the central post office and Saigon Cathedral.

Discovery of the old Chinatown of Cholon with in particular the Binh Tay market which is full of life and where you can find absolutely everything you can imagine, all in a warm atmosphere. Finally, visit the Thien Hau pagoda, a guaranteed atmosphere with the incense cones burning on the ceiling and all the decorative elements typical of a pagoda dedicated to the goddess of the sea.


Dinner on the Indochine Junk boat, a beautiful ride for 1h30 on the Saigon river to admire the beauty of modernity of the city andn listening to traditional music.


Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 10: Saigon - Cruise on the Mekong - Sadec
(guide on board, private car, lunch, dinner, visits)

At 8:00 am departure to Cai Be for a little air of the Mekong.


10:30 am-11:00am: Arrival at Cai Be pier. Transfer by junk that takes us to a sumptuous traditional mansion, former imperial residence, where the descendants of the Kiet family welcome you and invite you to taste tea, accompanied by tasty samples of tropical fruits. We have the opportunity to walk through the garden littered with fruit trees. Direction artisanal villages where rice and coconut based products are made: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, coconut milk-based sweets.


12h00: Embarkation on the Le Cochinchine boat, welcome with a welcome drink. Lunch on board as the boat heads to Co Chien. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to contemplate the beautiful authentic landscapes that present themselves by the river.


In the afternoon, we go for a walk or bike ride on the trails through the villages. The walk allows us to discover green orchards and river activities, and especially to make contact with the local inhabitants.


The boat continues its navigation towards Tra On, while going up towards the top of the river. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while enjoying a foot massage as the sun gradually sets over the river.

Participating in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try That Lat's Fish Stuffed Zucchini Flowers dish and learn how to cut vegetables to decorate dishes.

Dinner and overnight on board to make the most of the beauty of the river at night.
 

Day 11: Cruise - Floating Market - Flight to Phu Quoc
(hotel, transfers, plane)

Waking up early allows you to watch the dawn over the Mekong River: the fresh air, the chirping of birds, the barge traffic, and the activities of the locals by the river.

Breakfast is served on board as the boat slowly sets off towards Cantho.

Along the water, the boat accompanies you to the Cai Rang market, one of the most important floating markets of the Mekong, teeming with boats loaded with fruits and vegetables, small boats that zigzag on the lively waters.

Boat trip along the creeks shaded by palm trees. You will be able to contemplate magnificent orchards, local dwellings, shipyards and the hustle and bustle of river activity. Visit an orchard where you will find many kinds of tropical fruits such as: mango, dragon fruit, kumquat, jackfruit, milk apple,….

Return and disembarkation of the boat around 10 am. Transfer to the airport for the flight at 12 noon for Phu Quoc.

Welcome by the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Free dinner.

Day 12: Phu Quoc Free
(hotel)

Completely free day to rest or participate in on-site activities: diving, snorkeling, fishing, etc.
 

Day 13: Phu Quoc Free
(hotel)

Completely free day to rest or participate in on-site activities: diving, snorkeling, fishing, etc.
 

Day 14: Phu Quoc free - Sai Gon flight
(hotel, plane, transfer)

Completely free day to rest or participate in on-site activities: diving, snorkeling, fishing, etc.

Day 15: Saigon - Departure
(transfer to the airport)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meet the driver for the trip to the airport for your departure flight.

End of the trip!






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