Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi (3 nights)

The 5-star Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi is located in the center of Hanoi, close to the Opera House. Just 3 minutes walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, the 107 rooms and suites are a sanctuary of comfort, with hand picked luxurious amenities and 21st Century technology. Restaurants, bar, four-season swimming pool and free WIFI combine to deliver memorable operatic moments for both business and leisure travellers.

Cao Nguyen Hotel – Ha Giang (1 night)

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Cao Nguyen Hotel offers accommodation in Ha Giang. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or balcony. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles.

Thao Nguyen Hotel – Yen Minh (1 night)

Along Yen Minh's main road, the Thao Nguyen has clean, well-kept and seriously colourful rooms. The peach and lime ceilings would cheer anyone up after even the longest travel day. Thao Nguyen Hotel is the newest and largest hotel, which is the best choice in Yen Minh.

Hoa Cuong Hotel – Meo Vac (1 night)

Clean room in a modernish hotel furnished in gawdy Central Asian style. The location in center, hotel room is clean, quite, comfortable, free wifi & tea, water. Ha Giang is still a remote area that everything still very very "basic", sometimes even under the "basic". But, it makes Ha Giang unique and off the beaten track!

Local Stilt House – Ba Be (1 night)

Experience traditional family life in Ba Be National Park; Stay in one of the most beautiful National Parks in Vietnam; Sleep in the traditional stilt house ; One of the most interesting experiences which attract tourists to homestays in Ba Be is the opportunity to live in a friendly, happy environment, with many delicious meals cooked and served by Tay people. All the food ingredients, including vegetables and meat, are raised by locals, with guaranteed sanitary quality.

Dragon Legend Cruise (1night)

Exploring Halong Bay deserves an amazingly cruising boat to stay. Dragon Legend Cruise offers a luxurious cruising experience with a strong commitment to service quality and accommodation. Each of 24 spacious cabins is a masterpiece of artwork equipped modern facilities. Our luxury accommodations have been artfully crafted by Vietnamese cultural symbols to make you stay comfortable and warm. All other public use areas including outdoor and indoor restaurants, bar, seawater pool, spa… at the same top-grade tone will transform your stay into an extraordinary experience.

Pilmigrage Village (1 night)

Pilgrimage Village boutique resort & spa is ideally located in the quiet countryside in rustic village setting surrounding by lush tranquil gardens, yet near to famous historical landmarks and the city of Hue. The resort embodies the subtle and unique connection of treasured traditional style and Vietnamese modern art vibrancy. The resort offers the harmony of soothing natural environment and local culture. Delicious meals, sound sleep, and the peaceful life of our quiet countryside combine to refresh your spirits and make you feel rejuvenated. Our warm-hearted staff thrive to make you feel at home.

Boutique Hoi An Resort(2 nights)

Come explore the rich heritage of Vietnamese cuisine and culture at this 4-star boutique hotel. Boutique Hoi An Resort is located ideally on Hoi An Beach, just five minutes from Hoi An's center and 35 minutes from the airport. Guests have a choice of modern living where they can unwind by the pool surrounded by tropical gardens or villas directly on the beach facing the sea with large terraces for a private time. Each room at this hotel offers views of the sea with private balconies, and some of the rooms have direct access to the beach from a private terrace. Boutique Hoi An Resort has something for everyone offering river cruises to explore the riverside, golf courses, bike tours, day excursions, and river fishing. Guests who want to leave the hotel can explore the town of Da Nang just 30 minutes away from the hotel, or they can explore nearby attractions such as Hoi An Fish market, Marble Mountains and Cham Museum, Hoi An Ancient Town, eco-fisherman, and the waterways. Boutique Hoi An Resort guarantees a luxurious accommodation for all guests.

Mia Nha Trang Resort (2 nights)

On lush grounds next to the South China Sea, this chic, secluded resort is 17 km from Nha Trang Airport. 

Modern condos feature open-air lounges, as well as iPod docks, flat-screens and Wi-Fi access. All have safes, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers; some offer sea views. Villas add 4-poster beds and terraces; suites also provide dining areas and private pools. A 5-bedroom cottage includes a kitchen. Room service is available.

Rex Hotel Saigon (3 nights)

This upscale hotel on a bustling street is an 8-minute walk from both Bến Thành Market and the iconic Bitexco Financial Tower. 

Refined rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, tea and coffeemakers, and minibars. Suites add separate living rooms; some have balconies. Upgraded rooms offer access to a private lounge with food and drinks, while one suite has a whirlpool tub and a kitchen.

Le Cochinchine cruise (1 night)

Conceived as the traditional rice-barges, Le Cochinchine is an elegant and delightful riverboat that promises a peaceful and comfortable journey along canals of the Mekong Delta. It cruises up-close many wonders of the Mekong Delta. Journeys will give you an authentic insight into the life of this amazing area and it inhabitants, regulated by the river flow. Thanks to an utterly caring crew, travelers will enjoy a high quality personalized service. Let’s explore the colorful life of Mekong Delta with Le Cochinchine to truly experience one of the oldest and most unique cultures in the world.

VIETNAM CHARM AND BEAUTY

20 days /17 nights / 50 meals

Hotel : 4.5* except hotels at Ha giang

from 5999 $ per person double occupancy

DAY 01 & 02: Departure MONTREAL - HANOI

DAY 03: ARRIVAL – HANOI

Arrive at Noi Bai airport, meet Escape Vitours tour guide and driver. We will greet you and you’ll be transferred to your first hotel. Free time to relax and enjoy Hanoi Old quarter.

DAY 04: HANOI CITY TOUR

Exploration of Vietnam’s charming capital. This is known for its country-style streets, colonial French architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas. The city tour will include the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and still house, the Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature; West Lake including the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda & Quan Thanh Temple and a choice between the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum.

Dinner at one of Hanoi’s finest restaurants and enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance, a unique Vietnamese Art form.

DAY 05: HANOI – HA GIANG CITY

Leave early for Ha Giang. it is the place where almost 90% of the population are ethnic minorities with their own cultures and lifestyles. As you leave the Red River Delta the scenery will start to change as you enter the mountains of Northern Vietnam. Have lunch at local restaurant on the way.

After lunch, the drive to Ha Giang which is the northernmost province in Vietnam, consisting of breathtaking scenery, a colorful array of hill tribes and vibrant local markets. Arrive in Ha Giang City and check in hotel.

DAY 06: HA GIANG – QUAN BA – YEN MINH

After breakfast, we set out for a short drive to visit a beautiful stilt-house village of the ethic Tay minority, take a short walk around to view the daily routine of the locals and learn about their basic life in the area. After that, we continue on the morning drive up to the highland region of Ha Giang. The scenery is getting more stunning with high passes and august mountains. The typical photo opportunities are at Quan Ba Pass and Quan Ba Heaven Gate with some steps to a view point atop a hill.

Lunch is at a local restaurant in Quan Ba little town. In the afternoon, you will drive to visit a little village, called Hop Tien where you can learn how the H’mong villagers are making the traditional flax fabrics by their simple technique. Then you will head for Yen Minh town, a gateway place to the well-known Karst Geo-park. Just a few minutes from Yen Minh town, you are dropped off at Buc Ban Village of the Tay people for an easy hike. Hiking to this village late in the afternoon is peaceful and nice.

DAY 07: YEN MINH – LUNG CU FLAG TOWER – DONG VAN – MEO VAC (B, L, D)

This is the highlight in Ha Giang, we discover the Dong Van Geo-park. Dong Van Karst Global Geopark is the home of 17 ethnic minority groups. Ethnic minorities create a unique and rich cultural heritage of the area. The topography of this geo-park is really amazing, covered by grey color of rock and tough tribal lives that you can see along the drive.

One of the stops you can make is at Pho Cao for a stroll to view some typical houses built by clay and roofed with Yin-and-Yang tiles. After that, continue your way to Sa Phin. Here you walk to visit the Palace of a H'mong King which was built by Vuong Chinh Duc, actually a H'mong rich and powerful man in 19th century, the house is located in Sa Phin valley.

Then you move on with a scenic drive to Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of Vietnam. Climb to the top of the tower for a panorama view over the area which is very near Chinese border.

In the afternoon, you make your way to Meo vac via Dong Van town. Ma Pi Leng Pass. It’s probably one of the most beautiful roads you can ride in Vietnam.

DAY 08: MEO VAC SUNDAY MARKET – BA BE LAKE (B, L, D)

If today is Sunday, it will be a colorful morning with the weekend market by many different ethnic groups in the regions. Meo Vac Sunday market is famous with the animal trading and colorful with the traditional address of the H'mong people. We will go to Bac Kan Province via Cao Bang for the famous giant fresh-water lake, Ba Be which is located inside Ba Be National Park.

Arrive at a homestay of the Tay people in the late afternoon. Check in and free at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the local stilt house.

DAY 09: BA BE LAKE – HANOI (B, L, D)

This morning, we will embark a boat ride on the lake. The cruise is through the flat green surface before turning into a River where you can visit Dau Dang Waterfall and then upstream to Puong Cave. Around noon, get back on the private vehicle and transfer to Cho Ra Town for the lunch. The afternoon drive will get you back to Hanoi, check in your hotel and free until dinner time.

DAY 10: HA NOI – BAI TU LONG BAY (B, L, D)

Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin or the Bay of the Descending Dragon consists of 1969 limestone islands on the watery landscape, living local life with some small floating villages, deserted sandy beaches, admirable wonderful caves.

A recognized Natural Wonder of the World, Halong Bay is made up of thousands of sculpture-like limestone peaks jutting out of the aquamarine waters, creating islands of varying shapes and sizes for a must-visit destination in a lifetime.

A two day, one night cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay is an ideal way to discover the natural beauty and local life on a limited time schedule. You will get to visit an enchanting cave, go kayaking through magnificent limestone islands. This trip takes you deep into natural wonder to experience a memorable experience and relaxing night on the majestic bay.

DAY 11: BAI TU LONG BAY – HA NOI – HUE (B ,L, D)

Early-bird on-site Tai Chi session. The perfect art form to condition and charge your physical and mental energy for the day After breakfast, you can explore the village yourself on kayak or comfortably capture the daily life of the fishermen on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

Get picked up and transfer to airport to take a direct flight to Hue.

Arrive in Hue, warm welcome and transfer to hotel for check in.

DAY 12: HUE CITY TOUR – HOI AN

Visit to the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City. This site was constructed between 1804 to 1833 it served as the administrative Centre of the country from 1802 to 1884. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a visit to two other vital historic sites: Float along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh’s Tomb (the tomb of a former emperor that melds into the natural landscape. The walk through the complex is very interesting and informative.

Departure for Hoi An. Stop at Hai Van Pass, the high dividing line between the climate zones of North and South Vietnam, to admire the spectacular views and at the fishing village of Lang Co.

DAY 13: HOI AN

In the morning, walking tour in the Old Quarter, visiting some major sites such as an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market.

From the 16th to 18th centuries Hoi An was a thriving international port frequented by Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders, who came to trade in the high-quality silk still produced in the region.

Rest of your day is free for shopping or enjoying beach. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 14: HOI AN – DA NANG – NHA TRANG

Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its beaches, diving sites and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretches along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants. Check in hotel and free at your leisure.Overnight in Nha Trang.

DAY 15: NHA TRANG TOUR & HOT SPRING THAP BA

In the morning, our car and guide will pick you up and transfer to Cau Da Port for a boat trip to explore the ocean of Nha Trang. This little coastal town is surrounded by pristine islands and gorgeous beaches. If you haven’t taken a boat trip out into the water of this world-renowned bay, then this is your opportunity to truly discover Nha Trang. Clear turquoise water with excellent visibility at Hon Mun makes it a heaven for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Transfer to Thap Ba hot spring center. It’s a kind of the unique health care service. Appears the first time in Viet Nam: soaking in the Mud, hot spring water, warm swimming pool and spraying hot spring water, hot waterfall… (Optional – pay on your account)

DAY 16: NHA TRANG – HO CHI MINH ( B ,L, D )

Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City after your breakfast. The flight takes you about 1,5 hours. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and warmly welcomed by our guide and driver. The transfer takes you to the downtown for lunch at a restaurant.

After lunch, you will explore Saigon, a city that never sleeps! With its vibrant, exciting energy and brimming with people, you’ll quickly notice how modernity has collied with its rich history. The tour begins with a visit to Central Post Office and the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883. Neo-Romanesque in form, the Notre Dame is the major seat of the Catholic religion in modern. We continue our tour to visit the moving War Remnants Museum. This is a poignant display of the futility of war. We pass by the Reunification Palace. Here on April 30th 1975 the war officially ended when tank 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.

End the day with a short walk through Ben Thanh market, a good place for you to observe the daily trading activities of the typical Saigonees.

DAY 17: HO CHI MINH – CAN THO – TRA ON – CHO LACH

Depart Ho Chi Minh City after breakfast for Can Tho heart of Mekong Delta for one of the highlights of the tour – a cruise on the mighty Mekong River and the chance to witness life on and around the water of the ‘Nine Dragon River”.

10h30-11h00 A.M: Arrival at the pier in Can Tho, boarding a local boat to discover the floating market of Cai Rang, one of the most typical markets of the aquatic region.

Le Cochinchine boat seal towards the south, welcome by a welcome cocktail.

Lunch on board while our boat sails to Tra On.

In the afternoon, you will leave for a pleasant walk, on foot or by bike, on the paths lined with greenery. A few planned stops allow you to discover concretely the life of the local inhabitants, orchards or fields of green rice.

DAY 18: CHO LACH – CAI BE – HO CHI MINH

Breakfast on board. Continue our cruise to Cai Be. On arrival, sampan ride to explore the quaint and lively floating market of Cai Be.

Following a stroll through the lush vegetation to visit the villages and discover the local crafts: rice alcohol factories, coconut candy, pop-corn and rice paper.

Visit of a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence, where you will discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. The tea is ready to serve you, accompanied by a tasty sample of tropical fruits. Walk through the arroyos in the vicinity of Cai Be.

DAY 19: CU CHI TUNNELS & CAO DAI TEMPLE

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground labyrinth of passageways, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War as protection against American air raids. Those inclined are invited to crawl through selections of the tunnels to better understand what life was like for the Vietnamese soldiers during wartime.

Next you will visit the beautiful Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, this large and colorful compound is home to the hybrid religion founded in the 1920s: Caodaism, which combines elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam in order to promote peace. Have lunch in Tay Ninh and return to Saigon in the late afternoon.

DAY 20: HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B)

Bid Vietnam farewell, and transfer to the airport for your return flight home

Tour price includes:

All private transfer and transportation

 Flights Montreal-Hanoi, Ho chi Minh - Montreal

 Accommodation in double/ twin room as hotel list with daily breakfasts

 Experienced French speaking guide, except on free time

 50 meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner), excluding drinks

 All sightseeing tickets and permits as program

 Boat trip in Ha Long Bay, Hue and Mekong Delta

 Domestic flights: Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh (Economy Class) with Vietnam Airlines

 Water on car.

 Services charges and government tax.

 Tips to driver and guides

 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour price excludes:

 Other meals and drinks

 Travel insurance

 Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

 Vietnam visa 

 FICAV fee 1 $ per 1000$

 Other not mentioned above