Vietnam & Bali

International overnight flight to Hanoi, Vietnam.

• Arrival in Hanoi
• Baggage claim and welcome by the French-speaking guide
• Transfer to the hotel by coach
• Group dinner.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Guided tour of Hanoi: discover the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his former residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Cyclo‐pousse ride through the lively streets of the Old Quarter of the 36 Wards, with a stop at Ngoc Son Temple.
• Dinner in town.
• Traditional water puppet show in a theater famous for its aquatic stage, where wooden puppets and colorful dragons bring local legends to life.
• Group dinner (included).

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Drive to the magnificent site of Hoa Lu, also known as the “Terrestrial Halong.” The karst landscape is reminiscent of the famous “Dragon Bay,” with numerous limestone hills covered in lush vegetation and a series of natural amphitheaters connected by tunnels carved by erosion.
• Board small traditional sampans for a peaceful boat ride in Thung Nham, amidst pristine landscapes of rice paddies, natural caves, and limestone karsts.
• Group dinner.
• 30-minute bike ride to Bich Dong Pagoda. Visit the three structures that compose the complex, including one built into a cave, for an authentic spiritual experience typical of the region.
• Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Drive to Ha Long. Board a junk for a cruise in this UNESCO World Heritage site, amidst karst formations and islets rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
• Seafood dinner on board.
• Afternoon: continue exploring Lan Ha Bay, visit the Tra Bau area with the option of kayaking in the coves and lagoons.
• Onboard cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare spring rolls, or free time to admire the sunset on the upper deck.
• Group dinner on board the junk.

• Breakfast on board the junk boat (included).
• Transfer by local boat to the village of Viet Hai. Discover this peaceful village on foot, its traditional houses, and its inhabitants. Enjoy a bike ride or electric cart tour along the trails of Cat Ba Island to take in the tropical scenery.
• Dinner on board and continuation of the cruise.
• Group supper on board.

• Breakfast on board the junk boat (included).
• Cruise continues in the morning with brunch on board before disembarkation.
• Return to Hanoi for the domestic flight to Da Nang. Welcome upon arrival and coach transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.
• Group dinner.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Bike ride to the village of Cam Thanh. Board traditional basket sampans through the nipa palm forest for an introduction to crab fishing.
• Local cooking class introducing the preparation of a traditional dish, followed by a dinner tasting the dishes prepared.
• In the afternoon, excursion to Ba Na Hills and visit the famous Golden Bridge, a suspended bridge offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
• Dinner at leisure.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Walking tour of the ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its traditional houses, colorful alleys and unique atmosphere.
• Dinner in town.
• Transfer to Da Nang Airport and flight to Nha Trang. Welcome on arrival and transfer to your hotel.
• Dinner at leisure.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Free day for relaxation on the beach or personal exploration of Nha Trang at your own pace.
• Lunch and dinner at leisure.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Welcome on arrival by your local guide and transfer into the city.
• Dinner in the city.
• Visit the former colonial quarters, the Central Post Office, the exterior of the Reunification Palace and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Discover the artisanal production of Vietnamese lacquerware.
• Group dinner.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Excursion to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200 km network used by the Vietcong during the Vietnam War.
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner.
• In the afternoon, explore Cholon’s Chinatown, visit Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple.
• Dinner on a cruise along the Saigon River.

• Breakfast at your accommodation (included).
• Transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport and flight to Bali, the Island of the Gods.
• On arrival at Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, welcome with tropical flower garlands by your local guide, then transfer to your hotel in Seminyak/Sanur.
• Lunch and dinner on your own ($).

• Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• Free day to enjoy the pool, the beach, or to explore Seminyak as you wish.
• Lunch and dinner on your own ($).

• Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• Departure for a visit to a traditional Balinese village, where several families live together within the same compound. Opportunity to take part in local farming activities if desired and to explore tropical fruit and spice plantations.
• Visit to the village school and exchange with the locals.
• Continue to the famous Tanah Lot temple, built on a wave-battered rock and an icon of Bali.
• Village dinner included.
• Transfer to Ubud and check-in at the hotel. Dinner on your own (extra cost).

• Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• Departure to the village of Sebatu, famous for its sacred springs and wood carvings, and visit to the Gunung Kawi Temple, known as the “Mountain of Poems.”
• Stop at the Sai Land Garden before continuing to Kintamani, offering a breathtaking view of Mount Batur and Lake Batur.
• On the way back, stop at the Tegallalang rice terraces, with a tasting of Luwak coffee, Bali’s renowned coffee.
• Stroll through the picturesque Ubud craft market and explore the Royal Palace.
• Lunch included in the village. Dinner on your own ($).

• Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• Drive to northern Bali to visit the royal temple of Mengwi (Pura Taman Ayun), dating from 1634, surrounded by a moat and carved gates.
• Continue to Bedugul to visit the lake temple of Ulun Danu, dedicated to the goddess of water, built on two islets in Lake Beratan.
• Continue to the Jatiluwih terraced rice fields, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering spectacular views of the stepped rice paddies.
• Dinner at a local restaurant. Supper on your own (additional cost).

• Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• Full-day excursion on a 4×4 jeep safari through cacao and vanilla plantations, the lush rice paddies, and traditional Balinese villages.
• Visit to a pottery workshop and a tile-making village. Balinese coffee tasting at a local residence.
• Dinner in a villa with an ocean view.
• Transfer to your hotel in Nusa Dua and check-in. Dinner on your own (extra cost).

• Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• Free morning to enjoy the beach or the hotel facilities in Nusa Dua.
• In the afternoon, departure for a visit to the Uluwatu Temple, perched on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, and famous for its stunning sunsets.
• Balinese dinner at Bumbu Bali.
• Attendance at a Kecak dance performance, performed by dozens of men around a fire, depicting episodes from the Ramayana.
• Return to the hotel after the performance.

• Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• Free time according to your flight schedule for relaxation or last-minute shopping before the transfer to Denpasar Airport for your return flight.