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Parfum d’Automne invites you on a journey to discover Vietnam from North to South.
This tour is designed for travelers visiting Vietnam for the first time who wish to explore the country’s must-see destinations while traveling from the North to the South.
In the North, you will cruise through Lan Ha Bay on our Quatre Saisons junk before exploring the “Halong Bay on land” (Ninh Binh) and the northern mountains. Our guide will take you to Mu Cang Chai, a little-visited region that boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in Northern Vietnam.
You will then head to Central Vietnam to visit the cities of Hue and Hoi An. Our guides will introduce you to the rich culture of the Champa civilization in the surroundings of Hoi An.
Finally, the Mekong Delta will open up to you, charming you with its local life shaped by the longest river in Southeast Asia.
Arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Welcome by our driver and guide, then transfer to your hotel. You will leave your luggage at the hotel (rooms available from 1:00 PM). Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. You will learn about the history of the Old Quarter, its traditional guilds, and follow our guide through its narrow streets full of surprises. A perfect way to feel the atmosphere of Hanoi from your very first day!
Among other visits, you will discover the surroundings of Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple located on a small island in the lake, and the lively Dong Xuan Market.
The afternoon ends with a performance of the traditional water puppet show, where you will learn Vietnamese legends while enjoying this unique art form.
Overnight at the hotel.
You will have breakfast at your hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up to continue discovering the city of Hanoi.
In the morning, you will explore Vietnam’s history with visits to the Temple of Literature (a symbol of Confucianism) and Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi.
After lunch in a local restaurant, you will visit the Museum of Ethnology, which gathers a vast collection of information and artifacts about the 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.
Overnight at the hotel.
It’s the day of your departure to Northern Vietnam! After breakfast, your driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel.
On the way, you will make a first stop at Duong Lam (Mong Phu) village, a typical settlement of the Red River Delta culture, considered the cradle of the Viet (Kinh) civilization. The village is famous for its ancient houses, with some belonging to the same families for over 300 years. You will visit a few of these traditional homes and enjoy lunch in one of them. You will also discover the communal house and Mia Pagoda.
In the afternoon, the journey continues northward into a landscape of increasingly higher hills covered with tea plantations. After crossing the Khé Pass, you will arrive at the Thai village of Muong Lo, set in a vast rice plain surrounded by high mountains—the second largest plain in Northern Vietnam after Dien Bien Phu.
Dinner and overnight with a local host in Muong Lo.
After breakfast, you will continue your journey towards Mu Cang Chai, passing through the Hmong village of Nga Ba Kim. By car, you will climb into the mountains, surrounded by peaks rising over 2,000 meters, overlooking magnificent rice terraces. Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will take a hike to visit La Pan Tan village—famous for having the most beautiful terraced rice fields in the North—then continue on foot to Cau Ba Nha village (about 2 hours’ walk). From there, you will get back in the car to continue towards Mu Cang Chai. Along the way, you will discover stunning landscapes, with the possibility of additional walks depending on the time and your preferences (for example around Phing Ho village).
Arrival in Mu Cang Chai in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight with a local host or at the Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge.
After breakfast at the ecolodge, you will set out for a 2-hour walk in the Che Cu Nha area, perfect for visits and photos. You will leave the district by car no later than 1:00 PM. Arrival in Hanoi in the early evening. Dinner at your leisure and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, depart with your guide for Dong Dinh village, near the Kenh Ga Nature Reserve. Enjoy an off-the-beaten-path bike ride through the villages (from 5 km to 15 km depending on your preference), followed by a boat trip or walk to discover the lake village of Dong Dinh and meet its inhabitants. Lunch at Mrs. Mien’s home.
In the afternoon: take a traditional boat ride through the scenic sites of Van Long or Trang An (depending on your choice).
Overnight at the hotel in Tam Coc.
The driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:00 AM, heading to Cat Ba Island! You will first take a ferry to reach the island. After the ferry, to get to Cat Ba town (about 30 km away), where our junk is moored, we suggest an off-the-beaten-path one-hour motorbike ride with driver. If you prefer, you can take the bus instead of trying the motorbike experience.
Around 12:30 PM, you will board one of our boats. The junk first sails through the fishing village of Hang Vem in Lan Ha Bay. Sailing by wind is possible depending on weather conditions. During the cruise, take time to relax, swim, and enjoy the sun on deserted beaches (weather permitting). You will also have the opportunity to go kayaking and visit a floating fishing village.
Lunch and dinner will be served on board, featuring fresh seafood (fish, shrimp, squid, shellfish) purchased the same day from local fishermen. You will spend the night on board, anchored in a quiet cove in the middle of Lan Ha Bay.
Breakfast on board the junk before starting the morning program: a 2-hour cycling trip to Viet Hai village. After the ride, brunch will be served on the boat. Return to Cat Ba Island around 12:30 PM to meet your driver.
Transfer directly to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue.
Upon arrival in Hue, you will be welcomed and transferred to the city by your driver (without guide).
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, take a sampan boat ride to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc (or Minh Mang / Khai Dinh, depending on your choice). Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at Lien Hoa Pagoda.
In the afternoon, visit the Imperial City of Hue: the Noon Gate, the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the Royal Reading Pavilion, and the temples of the Nguyen dynasty.
Overnight at the hotel.
Départ de Hué vers Hoi An en passant par la magnifique lagune de Lang Co et le col des Nuages. Visite du musée Cham ou de la pagode de Linh Ung, vue panoramique sur la ville de Da Nang, en fonction du temps, visite de la montagne de Marbre. Déjeuner dans un restaurant en chemin. Après-midi, visite de la vieille ville de Hoi An : l’ancien port des pêcheurs de Faifo, le marché typique, le pont couvert japonais, le temple chinois, la maison ancienne de Tan Ky, etc. Dîner libre et nuit à Hoi An.
After breakfast, depart for My Son, nicknamed the “Valley of the Kings,” once the capital of the Champa Kingdom, which flourished until the 10th century. Visit the archaeological site, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you have two options:
Free time to relax at the beach
A bike ride to explore Cam Thanh village, meet the locals, and discover daily life.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the city by your driver and guide. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Traditional Medicine, the Municipal Theatre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, Thien Hau Pagoda, and Ngoc Hoang Pagoda. You will also discover the art of lacquerware making, followed by a walk through the Chinese quarter of Cho Lon.
Dinner at your leisure and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, depart from your hotel for a 1h15 drive to My Tho, the first gateway to the Mekong, located 70 km south of Saigon. Along the way, your French-speaking guide will share insights about Saigon, current life in Vietnam, the Mekong, the Indochina and Vietnam wars, as well as the historical and cultural ties between France and Vietnam, and will answer all your questions.
Upon arrival in My Tho, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest and most sacred in the region. Here, you will learn about Vietnamese Buddhism, as well as Taoism, Confucianism, and the ancestral worship that deeply shape Vietnamese culture.
Next, head to the pier and board a private junk for a crossing of the upper Mekong, sailing around the Dragon and Unicorn islands in Ben Tre province. Small sampans will then take you into the narrow arroyos, where you will be amazed by the lush local vegetation of coconut palms and nipa palms.
Disembark in Tan Thach hamlet and enjoy a short walk to a village restaurant hosted by locals. Lunch of Mekong specialties will be served in the middle of the orchards. Afterwards, board the sampans again for a 20-minute ride to the next village, where you will taste tropical fruits and local honey tea.
From there, take a 2-hour cycling tour along picturesque paths through rice fields, orchards, and coconut groves. At the end of the ride, enjoy a rowing boat trip along the arroyos. Finally, return by boat to My Tho port.
Your car will pick you up and drop you off 3 km further at Binh Duc pier, where a sampan will take you to Thoi Son Island. Overnight with a local host or at a hotel of your choice.
Note: If you stay with a host family, dinner is included; if at a hotel, dinner is not included.
After breakfast, cross the river by boat, then take the road (about 1 hour) to Cai Be, a river port where you will board a private junk. Visit the floating market and an artisan village: discover local life, see how rice paper is made, explore traditional crafts, and taste local specialties such as coconut candies, puffed rice cakes, and longan honey tea.
Lunch will be served at the Kiet family’s home, in a beautiful old traditional wooden house.
Afterwards, continue on a larger boat towards Vinh Long, 170 km south of Saigon. Enjoy about 1 hour of cruising through the arroyos, where you can relax in hammocks and take in the landscape.
Arrive and disembark on An Binh Island at a local homestay, surrounded by orchards. Taste seasonal fruits while attending a performance of Don Ca Tai Tu, the traditional music of the Mekong, recently recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Around 4:00 PM, cross the Mekong by boat to visit a brick factory, then disembark at Vinh Long port to explore the colorful local market.
Return by car to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving at your hotel in the evening. Dinner at your leisure and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy some free time for your own discoveries before transferring to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your departure flight.
All our tours are private. You will travel with your own vehicle, driver, and guide, ensuring maximum comfort and flexibility throughout your journey.
Private tours for solo travelers are significantly more expensive, and most guides are unwilling to lead one-person tours. Therefore, this itinerary is available starting from 2 travelers.
If you’re traveling alone, we can offer day trips or short excursions instead.
No, our tours begin upon your arrival in Vietnam.
However, we’re happy to assist you in booking your international flights if needed.
You’ll find the ideal travel period in the “Practical Info” section, based on the climate in the regions visited.
That said, this tour is available year-round, with a few adjustments depending on the season.
This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking cultural discovery and immersion in nature.
It can be adapted for couples, families, or groups of friends of all ages.
Absolutely! All our tours are fully customizable.
You can modify the duration, change accommodations, add activities, or adjust the pace according to your preferences.
Simply send us a request using the contact form on this page.
One of our travel advisors will get back to you quickly to finalize your itinerary and provide a personalized quote.
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