PRIVATE AND 100% TAILOR-MADE TOUR

Vietnam in freedom 14 days

  • Code: HVI 0001
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Bai Tu Long Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An - My Son - Hue - Saigon - Can Tho - Ben Tre - Mekong Delta

Highlights:

  • Private and 100% tailor-made travel
  • Beauty of nature and landscapes
  • Discover the most beautiful sites in Vietnam
  • Discovery of the tradition, culture and way of life of the Vietnamese
  • Friendly meal, overnight stay with locals
  • Warm meeting with local people
  • Cruise in Ha Long Bay in 2 days and nights aboard a beautiful oriental-style junk
  • Visit the original floating markets in the Mekong Delta
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The spirit of the Vietnam tour in freedom:

This beautiful 14-day self-guided Vietnam tour invites you to discover Vietnam from North to South to better understand its history, culture, and the Vietnamese people. We begin our visit to Tonkin in Hanoi, the country's timeless capital, then travel to Mai Chau, home to the friendly and hospitable White Thai ethnic group.

Then we slip into a small boat on the calm waters, contemplating the unparalleled landscapes of the terrestrial Halong Bay . Unforgettable cruise on one of the most beautiful natural sites in the world, the maritime Halong Bay “the 7th wonder of the world” before leaving for the Center of the country where you will be seduced by the beauty of Hue and the nonchalance of Hoi An, these ancient poetic cities recognized by UNESCO. Finally the bustling city of Saigon and the Mekong Delta with its lush tropical orchards, typical villages on the canals as well as original floating markets!

Program in brief :

Vietnam in freedom 14 daysDay 01: Hanoi/ Arrival

Day 02: Hanoi – Discovery

Day 03: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau

Day 04: Mai Chau – Ninh Binh

Day 05: Ninh Binh – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cruise

Day 06: Bai Tu Long Bay – Cruise – Hanoi ✈ Da Nang

Day 07: Hoi An – City discovery

Day 08: Hoi An – My Son – Da Nang – Hue

Day 09: Hue – City discovery

Day 10: Hue ✈ Saigon

Day 11: Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 12: Saigon – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho

Day 13: Can Tho – Mekong Delta – Saigon

Day 14: Saigon/Departure trip

Day 01: Hanoi - Arrival - First visit (L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • From Noi Bai Airport - Hotel: 30km~45' drive

Upon arrival at  Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) , you will be met by our perfectly English-speaking guide and driver, who will then transfer you by car to the center of Hanoi. The first scenes of chaotic Vietnamese traffic will unfold before your eyes.

Depending on your arrival flight schedule, you will either have the opportunity to rest at your hotel if the room is available, or to go on an orientation tour of the city.

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Upon arrival at our office, you are greeted by the  captivating melodies of traditional musical instruments . The soft notes will easily transport you to a wonderful world of traditional culture, filling your heart with emotions.

You are participating in our  tea ceremony . It goes far beyond simply tasting the drink; it represents an act of sharing and expression of cultural refinement, where every gesture and every choice—from the selection of tea to the way it is served—has profound meaning. It is a space where we celebrate friendship, social harmony, and an intimate connection with the cycles of nature, resonating with Buddhist and Confucian traditions that value balance and serenity.

Then you have the opportunity to participate in a  meditation session with singing bowls . Immerse yourself in the depth of your breathing and mind, leaving behind all worries and tensions. In the silence, the sound and vibration of the singing bowl resonates like a gentle melody, awakening in you a feeling of deep relaxation.

Finally, you can enjoy an  exceptional massage session , whether for your body or feet. The gentle, professional movements will stimulate blood circulation, dispelling fatigue and accumulated pain. You will feel perfectly relaxed after a long flight.

Welcome lunch in a typical Vietnamese restaurant.

You will make the first discovery of Hanoi by walking in the old quarters of Hanoi through the old colonial quarter with beautiful architecture and the old quarter of the 36 trades full of animations: a jumble of vehicles, small businesses, practices and habits that have nothing to do with those in your country...

Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in the heart of the capital.

Your hotel room is available from 2 p.m. 

Day 02: Hanoi - Discovery of the Capital (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver                                                               

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Breakfast at the hotel, you begin an immersion in the city of Hano! We begin our new day by visiting the  Vietnam Museum of Ethnography . Inaugurated by Jacques Chirac in 1995, it is a very beautiful museum whose design is based on the representation of morals and customs, production and leisure activities... of the 54 peoples cohabiting on Vietnamese territory. You will discover many objects and reconstructions allowing you to fully understand their history and their way of life, living and authentic: houses, clothes, production tools, festivities...

The museum also dedicates a large outdoor space to reconstructing life-size models of highly diverse and authentic traditional houses belonging to several of the country's ethnic minorities. Cooperation between Vietnamese intellectuals and French museology specialists has contributed greatly to the museum's success.

Next, we head to the Western District to visit  Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. It is known as one of the oldest and most beautiful pagodas in Vietnam.

Lunch at a good local restaurant.

The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the  Temple of Literature  in Hanoi - a symbol of Vietnamese feudal education and living proof of the passionate spirit of Vietnamese studies. Then, we take a short walk to visit the  Ngoc Son Temple "Jade Mountain" located on the shores of the Lake of the Restored Sword , the opportunity to contemplate the very pretty Hoan Kiem Lake at dusk. Finally, you pass in front of the Saint Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi which was built by the French.

Theater evening  : You attend thewater puppet dance show.

Free dinner and overnight at the hotel in Hanoi city.

Day 03: Hanoi - Hoa Binh - Mai Chau (B. D)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Hanoi - Mai Chau: 150 km ~ 3h30' drive

mai chau vietnam travel

Breakfast at the hotel. Then departure by private car to reach the  valley of Mai Chau  via a charming road and superb landscapes of green rice paddies, sugar cane fields as well as ethnic villages, you pass the  Thung Khe pass . It brings you amazing impressions. Stops planned along the way to contact very hospitable locals. Arrival in Mai Chau around noon. Lunch at leisure.

Afternoon: You will take a walk of approximately 2-3 hours through the mountains and lush vegetation. You will pass through several villages of the Thai ethnic group known for their characteristic stilt houses. The walk gives you the opportunity to share very pleasant moments with the villagers. You will discover their way of life, the local culture and their crafts.

Then, you'll stay with a Thai family in a house on stilts. Enjoy a friendly dinner with the host family, and spend the night with the family.

Optional: Evening: Participate in the traditional music and dance performances of the Thai ethnic tribe and taste rice alcohol, typically Thai, through a straw.

(What could be more convivial than spending a night with our friends in Mai Chau? They will warmly welcome you into their large traditional house and prepare excellent meals for you. The accommodation is simple, but you will gain in conviviality!)

Day 04: Mai Chau - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Ninh Binh (Ha Long Bay on land) (B. L) 

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Mai Chau - Ninh Binh: 160 km ~ 3h30' drive

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Breakfast at a local's house, we head along a charming little road to the Van Long Nature Reserve where we take a beautiful rowboat ride in the Van Long National Reserve which will take you through the picturesque landscapes of mountains with tormented shapes, planted in the middle of rice fields, and if you are lucky, you will see all kinds of monkeys and birds. This site, called the terrestrial Ha Long Bay, still retains all its beauty. Lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we visit Hoa Lu , the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and the beginning of the earlier Le Dynasty (980-1009). Arriving in Hoa Lu, you visit two temples of these two kings dating back to the 10th century , but they still retain all their beauty as well as their finesse of the art of sculpture and engraving on wood and stone by Vietnamese artists since the 17th century.

You will then take a beautiful bike ride and visit the  Bich Dong Pagoda (the Jade Pagoda) . In front of the pagoda's courtyard, you have a view of the terrestrial Ha Long Bay. Free dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ninh Binh.

Day 05: Ninh Binh - Ha Long - Bai Tu Long Bay - Cruise (BL D)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Ninh Binh - Ha Long: 180 km ~ 4 hours drive

Ha Long Bay Vietnam travel

After breakfast, departure by private car for the departure to Bai Tu Long Bay which is wilder and less frequented.

Arrival in Ha Long around noon, immediate boarding a beautiful junk, converted into a floating hotel for a magnificent cruise to discover the UNESCO world heritage . Welcome drink and presentation of the cruise program. Then you settle into your cabin to freshen up. Lunch is served while your junk begins its cruise sailing among the magnificent landscapes of the 7th wonder of the world with its thousands of islands and islets shaped like sugar loaves. 

You then use the small boat to reach the island of Cap La where you take a beautiful kayak ride through breathtaking landscapes among steep limestone peaks on the emerald waters of Bai Tu Long Bay , then free time for swimming and relaxing at the unspoiled white sand beach. Return on board, then free time for a shower and relaxation on the upper deck or taking photos while contemplating the sunset. 

Then you enjoy the Sunset Party with fruits and snacks. You participate in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration . You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsay (a 2 Michelin star chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself to chop fruits and vegetables.

Lunch and dinner are served with excellent local dishes and fresh seafood specialties on the menu.

Dinner and overnight stay on board the junk. 

Day 06: Bai Tu Long Bay - Cruise - Ha Long - Hanoi ✈ Da Nang - Hoi An (B. Br)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Ha Long - Hanoi: 150 km ~ 3h30' drive

  • Hanoi ✈ Da Nang: 1h15' by plane

Tai Chi Ha Long

If the weather permits, we recommend waking up at dawn to practice Tai-chi on the upper deck of the junk and to watch the sunrise which offers a picturesque view of Bai Tu Long Bay

After a morning swim, you will have breakfast on board before embarking on Hon Co Island where you will visit Thien Canh Son Cave ; one of the most beautiful and well-preserved hidden in Bai Tu Long Bay . 

Back on board, your junk then continues its cruise to take you through spectacular landscapes of the bay, continuing the cruise to the most beautiful and quiet corners of the bay. 

Light lunch is served as the junk returns to the pier.

Return to Hanoi in the afternoon, passing through the magnificent landscapes of the extensive rice fields of the Red River Delta . Transfer directly to the airport for the flight to Da Nang.

Arrival in Da Nang, welcome by our driver, then he takes you to the charming town of Hoi An . Free dinner and overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

Day 07: Hoi An - City discovery - Free time (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

Hoi An photo

Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day with a walk in the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town.

You will stroll through narrow streets lined with beautiful antique houses, testimonies of a flourishing period of the country's foreign trade. With its architectural and historical values, Hoi An, formerly known as "Faifo", was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. During this walk, you will visit some of Hoi An's most beautiful remains such as the  Japanese Bridge, the Chinese temple, the old house as well as the crafts district...

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Hoi An is considered a city of lights with lanterns and paper lanterns of all colors. For an extraordinary experience of this beautiful city, we will take you to a lantern-making workshop in the ancient quarter. You can make a lantern yourself.

The rest of your time is free to relax, explore the city, or visit  An Bang Beach. Dinner is free and you can spend the night at your hotel in Hoi An.

"Located about 4 km from the center of Hoi An's Old Quarter, An Bang Beach is the perfect place to relax. It offers an incomparable gentleness combining sun, wind, blue sea, and fine, sparkling sand. The best time to go is from March to September."

Day 08: Hoi An - My Son - Da Nang - Hue (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Hoi An - My Son: 40 km ~ 1 hour drive

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Breakfast at the hotel, departure by private car to discover the  “holy land” of My Son , the most important archaeological site of the Cham kingdom and their civilization. From the end of the 6th century, the Chams built towers and temples dedicated to kings and Brahmanic deities. My Son became the religious and political center over the centuries, and later the capital of the Cham kingdom.

More than 70 architectural structures made of brick and stone rise up amidst the encroaching nature. These buildings were all adorned with sculpted friezes and other delicate ornaments, typical of Cham art, which offer us a new glimpse into the glorious history of this little-known civilization. The method of building the towers remains a mystery, with their unique architecture.

In December 1999, the My Son site was included on the list of sites belonging to the World Heritage by UNESCO.

Lunch at a local restaurant, then departure for Hue, crossing beautiful landscapes along the central coast of Vietnam. Several stops along the way, including one at the   Cloud Pass  for a beautiful view towards  Lang Co beach , one of the most beautiful peninsulas in Vietnam.

Arrival in Hue in the late afternoon, check-in at the hotel. Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Hue city center.

Day 09: Hue - City Discovery (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

Hue was the capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945, and this chapter was one of the most turbulent in the country. The city's preserved architectural and historical heritage deserves your full attention.

Hue Vietnam travel

Breakfast at your hotel, today you visit the majestic Imperial City  where 13 Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty lived between 1802 and 1945.

It is the only Imperial City still visible today in Vietnam, time has passed, but it retains its beauty of original Vietnamese-Chinese architecture. You visit sumptuous monuments of the complex including: the South Gate, the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the East and West pavilions, the Reading Pavilion, the Royal Theater, the private palaces of the Queen Mother, the Palace of Longevity, the Tea and Boat pavilions, the Pavilion of Benevolence, the Gate of Virtue…

Next, you visit the beautiful Celestial Lady Pagoda perched on top of the hill overlooking the  Perfume River . You take a lovely walk to visit the  Dong Ba Market  where you will find products that demonstrate the skill of Hue women, such as their talent for making the famous conical hats! 

You will enjoy a lunch with typical Hue dishes .

In the afternoon, you'll visit the  Imperial Mausoleum of Tu Duc  —a sumptuous tomb built in a peaceful haven amid frangipani and pine trees. This building was constructed according to plans drawn up by the emperor himself. On the way back, you'll stop to explore the craft district where incense sticks and conical hats are made.

You will be transferred by car to reach the village of Thanh Tien . This village is known for its paper flowers , which local artisans have been making traditionally for 4 centuries. An introduction to making these flowers is planned , and everyone will leave with their creation. The whole family will thus be able to keep a tangible memory of Thanh Tien....

Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in the heart of Hue city.

Day 10: Hue ✈  Saigon (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Hue ✈ Saigon: 1h15' by plane

Saigon Vietnam travel

Breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Hue Airport for the domestic flight to Saigon; (renamed Ho Chi Minh City)  an active, bustling, rebellious, commercial, and casual city, it is the economic heart of the country. Arrival in Saigon, welcome by our guide and driver, then they drive you to the city center.

You start your city tour firstly in  Cho Lon Chinatown  with its  Binh Tay Market  and  Thien Hau Pagoda  which is dedicated to the worship of the Sea Goddess. Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon: you will stroll among the colonial remains, witnesses to the presence of the French in this part of the world for almost a century. Discover the city of Saigon and its charming colonial buildings:  Notre Dame Cathedral "seen from the outside", the HO CHI MINH post office, the municipal theater  "seen from the outside" . Then you will visit the Reunification Palace , former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975. Free dinner and overnight at the hotel in the city center.

Day 11: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Saigon - Cu Chi: 50 km ~ 1h30' drive

cu chi saigon vietnam travelAfter breakfast at the hotel, departure by private car to discover the  Cu Chi tunnels , it is an immense network of 200 km of underground galleries and narrow passages dug by hand by the Viet Cong to take refuge and relax against the “American war machine” . The visit of this tunnel system explains to you how the Vietnamese with their rudimentary weapons were able to fight against the modern weapons of the Americans. Lunch in a local restaurant during the visit.

Return to Saigon via a very pleasant country road . Free dinner and overnight at the hotel in the center of Saigon.

Day 12: Saigon - Ben Tre - Can Tho (Mekong Delta) (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Saigon – My Tho: 80 km ~ 2 hours drive

  • Ben Tre – Can Tho: 120 km ~ 2h30 -3h drive

Ben Tre Vietnam travel

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure by car to My Tho in the Mekong Delta (the rice granary of Vietnam)

Arrive in My Tho, board the boat for a beautiful trip on the Tien River, crossing four renowned islets, each named after a sacred animal in Vietnamese culture: Long (the Dragon) – Lan (the Unicorn) – Quy (the Turtle) – Phung (the Phoenix) . Along the river, you see the fishing raft village and the floating fish market . You visit the beekeeping garden on Unicorn Island to discover the taste of honey directly from the honey boxes raised by locals . You also taste fruits and listen to folk music "Don Ca Tai Tu" - intangible cultural heritage of the world at Mr. Nam Chanh's garden .

Back to the boat, you cross the canal and visit the coconut craft workshop: you will see how people use all parts of the coconut and you will taste these sweets (specialty of Ben tre ) . Continuing, you take a ride in Lambro "motorized vehicle", winding under the cool shade of the coconut trees on the village road to the garden restaurant where you will have a good lunch with local dishes.

Then you take a rowboat ride between two rows of water coconut trees which will take you through preserved and romantic landscapes. 

The car then takes you to Can Tho , crossing the vast landscapes of the Mekong Delta . Arrival in Can Tho in the late afternoon. Free dinner and overnight at the hotel in the city of Can Tho.

Day 13: Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Sa Dec - Saigon (B. L)

  • French-speaking guide & private driver

  • Can Tho – Saigon: 170 km ~ 3h30’ drive

floating market of cai rang

After breakfast at the hotel, we take a private boat on the Mekong River to participate in the  original Cai Rang floating market .  It is one of the most typical markets in the southern regions of Vietnam.

You're sailing amidst a boat carrying a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from the region. This image makes the market more lively, vibrant, and friendly.

We leave the market and continue the boat ride to the tropical fruit orchards . You will have the opportunity to taste the fresh fruits. Then, you will visit the rice noodle factory (Hu Tieu) – a popular specialty in the Cai Rang floating market.

Disembarkation and lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, departure for  Sa Dec  ; nicknamed the Garden of Cochinchina . You will stroll through the small streets and visit this pretty town adorned with frangipani, areca, coconut trees and a multitude of other exotic plants. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le . This house is famous for its unique architecture which is the harmonious combination of Vietnamese, French and Chinese styles. It is especially here that a romantic love story took place between Marguerite Duras, a well-known French writer, and Huynh Thuy Lê, the son of the Huynh family, who owns the house. Then visit the  flower villages   where you can find various kinds of flowers and various bonsai.

Drive to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon in the late afternoon, enjoy dinner on your own and spend the night at your hotel in downtown Saigon.

Day 14: Saigon/ Return trip (B)

  • Private driver

After breakfast, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city on your own, as well as do some last minute shopping until you are transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your return international flight.

1. Climate in Vietnam 

Vietnam's climate varies greatly and is characteristic from one end of the country to the other due to its latitude differences. The country's geographical peculiarities make it possible to have a wonderful trip to Vietnam in every season. Indeed, while one region is humid or stifling, another offers a sunny and very temperate climate.

+ From December to February:
The north and center of the country are in winter. The average temperature varies between 15°C and 23°C. It is quite cool and humid with irregular rain, especially in the mountains where the temperature often drops below 10°C. This period is characterized by frequent drizzle, which the Vietnamese call "dust rain." There is therefore very little sunshine.

The south of the country is considered an ideal time of year, as it is the dry season with 1 to 2 days of rain per month. It is also the time when the temperature is pleasant, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The vegetation is very green, offering you great opportunities to take beautiful photos.

+ From March to May:
This period is known as the most beautiful season of the year for an ideal stay in Vietnam. During this period, the climate is very pleasant. It is the dry season in all 3 regions of the country but also the period when vegetation is lush, green rice fields offer you great opportunities to take superb souvenir photos.

The North is located in spring, where the weather is mild. This region benefits from the cool breeze, with an average temperature of 15°C to 25°C. During this period, this region experiences beautiful sunshine but rarely rain.

This is also the best time of year to visit the Center. The climate is quite favorable and tropical. The weather becomes sunnier, with a nice rise in temperature between 25°C and 32°C.

The south is considered a good time to visit. The climate is dry and very sunny. However, the heat can be unpleasant, as the average temperature ranges from 28°C to 34°C and can rise to 41°C. However, the frequent short rains bring a bit of freshness.

+ June to September:
This is the country's third tourist season. Overall, the climate is pleasant from north to south for traveling in Vietnam.

The north of the country is in summer. The climate is hot with an average temperature of 25°C to 33°C. Rainfall this season is heavy (usually showers) but short-lived, lasting about 30 minutes to 1 hour. The mountainous region is also hot, with frequent but heavy and rapid rains. The sky is blue and sunny, and the weather is the clearest of the year, while the rice terraces are lush green. It's ideal for short hikes to ethnic villages.

The central region is a good time to visit, as it's not affected by the summer monsoon. The weather is good, often with heat haze, and temperatures can reach 40°C. Rainfall in this region, however, is less frequent than in the north. However, if you're staying in the central seaside resorts, the beach will be your best ally for cooling off.

The south has a tropical climate with an average temperature of 25°C to 33°C. This is the rainy season, but the rains are often in the form of very rapid downpours (about 15 to 30 minutes). After the rain, there is immediately generous sunshine under clear skies, and the vegetation is also very green.

+ From October to November:
Overall, October to November is considered a very good season to travel to Vietnam.

The North enjoys a very pleasant climate in autumn, with cool, dry weather and an average temperature of 15°C to 23°C.

The center enjoys a fairly pleasant temperature between 20°C and 28°C. This period also corresponds to the stormy season with heavy rainfall that can lead to more or less significant flooding on the coastal strip. This region also experiences heavy rains, although present, do not last long.

The south enjoys a tropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 24°C to 32°C. Sunshine and warmth are always present. During this period, heavy rains (in the form of brief but almost daily torrential downpours) cool the atmosphere. Be aware, however, that heavy rains generally occur towards the end of the day and should leave you free to explore the region.

Our latest weather advice 

  • Vietnam lies in the path of typhoons and tropical storms and is particularly affected between mid-July and mid-November. With modernized infrastructure and weather warnings, there is no major danger.

  • The rainy season does not mean raining all day long, hence monsoon season seems to be a more appropriate term, and contrary to popular belief, these rains are nourishing and synonymous with life in Vietnam, the land of water!

2. Accommodation  

Horizon Vietnam Travel offers comfortable hotels ranging from 2 to 5 stars, offering all the amenities you need. We will provide you with specific suggestions based on your budget and preferences. It's worth noting that a 5-star hotel can cost ten times more than a 2-star hotel. Furthermore, two hotels in the same category may not have the same price, as quality varies.

The hotels featured in our offers have been personally reviewed. Cleanliness, quality of service, location, charm, and tranquility are our selection criteria. When we have a choice, we favor smaller hotels and work less with international chains.

In addition to hotels, we have developed a fair trade tourism program through contact with the local population, offering the opportunity to stay with locals and share their daily lives. The accommodations we offer are well-maintained and offer the best possible conditions.

Good to know  : Please note that during peak season (October to April), hotels can fill up quickly. Book well in advance to avoid any availability issues.

3. Visa

To travel to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on visa exemption for entry into Vietnam for citizens of five European countries: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 45 days regardless of passport category and purpose of entry to Vietnam, and is valid from August 15, 2023.

Visa exemption is also applied for multiple entries as long as they are less than 45 days.

For any stay of more than 45 days, a visa is required.

For more information: https://horizon-vietnamvoyage.com/vietnam-travel-guide/visa-for-vietnam-tourist-visa/

4. Vaccin

First of all, according to the Vietnam General Administration of Tourism, vaccination is not mandatory for a trip to Vietnam. We confirm that our country has a tropical climate and therefore mosquitoes do exist. However, malaria cases only exist in remote and isolated areas in the high mountains. In our experience, vaccination will be necessary for hiking trips in isolated high mountain areas, in forests, and lasting 1 to 3 weeks. While this type of cultural tour will take you through regions where conditions are sufficiently safe.

Usually, our travelers only use mosquito repellents, which are very effective and practical. So, this is enough, and there's no need to worry. However, we recommend buying some from home because it's difficult to find good quality products in Vietnam. Aside from these mosquito repellents, it's best to prepare long jeans that can completely cover your legs while walking through rice fields.

Today, all hotels apply highly effective mosquito repellents, while mosquito nets are well-prepared when staying with locals.

Note: If you are fragile and susceptible to contagious diseases, we strongly advise you to consult your doctor.

For more information: https://horizon-vietnamvoyage.com/guide-de-voyage-vietnam/vaccin-vietnam/

5. International flight

Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Vietnam for two reasons:

  • International flights departing from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. Therefore, it may be more cost-effective to purchase them from a ticketing agency in your country.

  • Payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict, and it's difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions incur significant bank fees, you'll be forced to pay unnecessary surcharges.

Here are some tips from us for your purchase of international flight tickets:

  • Flight comparison websites are the most effective tool for finding your ticket. They allow you to compare flights based on your own selection criteria. You can consult one of the four below:

- https://www.govoyages.com
- http://www.expedia.fr
- http://www.opodo.fr
- http://www.vol24.fr

  • Airlines recommended by our travelers:

Direct non-stop flights :

- Vietnam Airlines  : https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/Home

- Air France  : https://www.airfrance.fr/

Flights with stopovers  :

Qatar Airways: https://www.qatarairways.com/fr-dz/homepage.html

Air Asia: https://www.airasia.com/en/gb

Cathay Pacific: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/fr_FR/travel-information/oneworld.html

Malaysia Airlines: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/uk/en.html

Singapore Airlines: https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/vn/home#/book/bookflight

Thai Airways: https://www.thaiairways.com/

Turkish Airlines : https://www.turkishairlines.com/

Lufthansa: https://www.lufthansa.com/vn/fr/homepage

Please note that our tour offers are always flexible based on your arrival and return dates. So, purchase tickets on the dates that suit you, and we'll adapt your tour schedule accordingly.

For our part, we are always at your disposal to carry out free searches from a date or airport if you wish. If this offer interests you, we invite you to go directly to the airline's website to book the ticket, this allows you to benefit from the best flight prices.

List of our hotels:

The hotels offered by Horizon Vietnam Travel are classified from 2 to 5 stars according to international standards, comfortable with all the required services.

+ Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV, and air conditioning.

+ 3-star Superior category. Rooms are generally spacious, with more services and amenities.

+ First class category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, offering a wide range of quality services.

+ Deluxe Category: 4-5 stars. Hotels offer excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services (swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi, etc.).

+ On the other hand, we have developed fair tourism, through contact with the local population, the opportunity to sleep in the home of the inhabitants and share their daily life. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions.

DestinationStandardSuperiorFirst classDeluxe
Hanoi

Golden Legend Diamond

Golden Legend Boutique

San Palace

Golden Legend Boutique

San Boutique

San Palace

Hanoi Brilliant Hotel & Spa

Hanoi Boutique

Large Conifer

Conifer Boutique

Hanoi Larosa

Pulling

Anatole

The Siesta Hang Thung

Meritel

GM Premium

Sun Boutique

The Siesta Premium Hang Be

Hotel de L'Opéra

Sofitel Legend Metropole

Peridot Grand

Apricot

Mai Chau

At the local's house

Nhong Retreat

Mai Chau Valley Retreat

Mai Chau Lodge

Mai Chau Ecolodge

Sol Bungalow

Mai Chau Mountain View

Avana Retreat

Mai Chau Ecolodge

Sol Bungalow

Mai Chau Mountain View

Avana Retreat

Ninh Binh

At Hiep

The Garden of Tam Coc

Tam Coc Summer Bungalow

Tam Coc Horizon Bungalow

Tam Coc Wonderland Bungalow

The Son's Clos

Lalita Boutique

Nan House

Dibi Villa

Hidden Charm

Tam Coc Retreat

Athena Premier Resort

Aravinda

Tam Coc Garden/Nham Village

Emeralda Tam Coc

Emeralda Van Long

Ha Long Bay

Swan Junk

Renea Jonque

Garden Bay Junk

Swan Junk

Renea Jonque

Garden Bay Junk

Indochina Junk

Milalux Junk

Regina Royal Junk

Bhaya Junk

The Journey Premium

Hermes Junk

Orchid Junk

Emperor Junk

Hoi An

Kim An

Hoi An Silk Hotel

Thanh Binh Riverside

Rosemary Boutique

The Charm

Royal Riverside

Hoi An Central

Mulberry Collection Silk Eco

Hoi An Garden Palace

Daisy An Bang Villa

Life Beach Villa

An Bang Beach Villa

Hoi An Silk Hotel

Hoi An Historic

Lantana Boutique

Lantana Riverside

Royal Riverside

Thanh Binh Riverside

The Charm

Rosemary Boutique

Laluna

Little Hoi An

His Boutique

Hoi An Central Boutique

Hoi An Garden Palace

EMM Hoi An

Hotel Royal Hoi An - Mgallery

River Town Hoi An Resort & Spa

Allergy

Little Oasis

Almanity Resort & Spa

La Siesta Hoi An

The Bliss

Palm Garden Resort & Spa

Hue

Serene Palace

Alba Hotel

Cherish

Romance

The Scarlett Boutique

Alba Hotel

Thanh Lich Royal Boutique

Eldora

Saigon Morin

Anam Spatel

White Lotus

Emm Hue

Alba Spa

Pilgrimage Village

Azerai The Residence

Silk Path Grand Hue

Indochine Palace

Saigon

At Mimosa Petite

At Mimosa Local

Silverland Min

Silverland Sil

Emm

Sylverland Yen

Icon Sai Gon

The Myst Dong Khoi

Hotel des Arts

Can Tho

Iris Can Tho

Ninh Kieu 2

Ninh Kieu Riverside

Iris Can Tho

Ninh Kieu 2

Ninh Kieu Riverside

Can Tho Ecolodge

Nam Bo Boutique

TTC Premium Can Tho

Ninh Kieu Riverside

Victoria

Sheraton

Azerai Can Tho

Our services include:

  • Private car transport with helpful, professional and competent driver
  • All road transport by private, modern, air-conditioned, very comfortable car from the reception at the airport until the end of the trip
  • Accommodation in the planned hotels or similar category depending on availability
  • All flight tickets for domestic flights: (HANOI – DANANG; HUE – SAIGON) in economy class
  • Meals mentioned in the program: (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner included)
  • Meals are provided in good local restaurants serving typical Vietnamese cuisine.
  • The perfectly French-speaking guide for each stage of the tour.
  • All entrance fees to tourist sites
  • All entry permits to tourist areas
  • Permits for visiting villages
  • Excursion boats as described in the program
  • 02 bottles of mineral water of 0.5 (l)/person/day
  • Unforgettable cruise in Ha Long Bay for 02 days and 01 night aboard a charming shared junk with meals featuring fresh seafood specialties.
  • Other services as mentioned in the program (bicycle, water puppet show etc.)
  • All costs of all other services as clearly described in the program above.

Our excluded services:

  • Drinks during the meal
  • Personal insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • International flights
  • Personal tips

More your information:

The price of this trip varies depending on the services chosen (accommodation category, activities during the trip, etc.), the tourist season of the year (Christmas and New Year holidays, Lunar New Year holidays in Vietnam), the booking deadlines and especially the number of participants in your group with whom you wish to travel.

Please note that Horizon Vietnam Travel only organizes tailor-made private tours for groups of two or more. We generally offer a package that includes all on-site services from arrival to departure.

Depending on your wishes and your budget, this tour can be adapted and modified in terms of duration, content, as well as the departure date.

Please note that  HORIZON VIETNAM TRAVEL calculates its prices as closely as possible in order to guarantee you the fairest price in terms of quality/price ratio.

Our advice : the earlier you book, the better your chances of getting attractive rates, especially when it comes to air travel, so keep that in mind!

Note: The price of international flights is not included in this estimate.

Please note that this tour is only a first draft and you can also customize it according to your wishes. We remain at your entire disposal to build your trip perfectly to your expectations and your budget.

To obtain a detailed and personalized quote, please contact us by clicking on the request a quote button

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