Scents of Vietnam 4* | La Collection Air France

Your itinerary

Discover Tonkin with its breathtaking mountains and karst peaks, the Red River delta, and the city of Hanoi, which has retained its authenticity.
In the centre of the Annam, with its rugged coastline, you'll find many beaches, the old town of Hoi An (2,200 years old) and the Champa ruins of My Son.
A cruise on Ha Long Bay: Ha Long means “descending dragon”. Legend has it that a dragon cracked the mountain with its tail, creating the many karst formations that make up this unique, breathtaking landscape
Cochinchina, located in the south, is full of rice fields, bamboo hedgerows and conical hats, and offers a true representation of Asia in its most vibrant and authentic form.
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), is an exciting city that will amaze you with various sites of interest from the French colonial era.

Come and experience this unique, sensory and playful destination. Let your senses and insights guide your journey.

And for some downtime, we're offering you a romantic beach getaway in the Gulf of Thailand in a luxury hotel. Enjoy a relaxing stay by the sea immersed in the enchanting surroundings of Phu Quoc.

Vietnamese cuisine is a marvel for the senses, with dishes like Bo Bun, Pho and Bun Cha. The cuisine of Hoi An makes it a notable centre of gastronomy.

Simply follow the guide, we will take care of the rest.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay in the following four-star hotels (local standards) or similar:

HANOI: The four-star Bonne Nuit Hotel
HALONG BAY: The four-star Renea Cruise (one night in double cabin aboard the Renea Cruise). All cabins are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, a private shower room and air conditioning. The proposed meals include traditional Vietnamese cuisine, as well as a variety of seafood from Halong Bay for you to enjoy.
HOI AN: The four-star Hoi An Silk Marina
HO CHI MINH CITY: The four-star Aristo Hotel
PHU QUOC: The five-star Sol Beach House Phu Quoc by Melia International

PLEASE NOTE: Hotels are subject to availability, changes may be made, however, we strive to give you hotels of a similar category.
Maximum capacity: Up to 3 people (1 child aged 7 to 11 years) sharing the same room (except during the one-night stay on the boat on Halong Bay)

Arrival at Hanoi airport. After completing formalities at customs, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi (room available from 2 p.m.).
Get settled in at the hotel.

Free time

Dinner of your choice. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Built on the site of the former citadel of Dai La, Hanoi was first chosen as the capital of Vietnam in 1010 by King Ly Thai Tô, under the name of Thang Long, the “ascending dragon city”.
It was also called Dong Kinh (the capital of the east), which was distorted into Tunquin, then Tonkin by the Europeans, a name that in colonial times designated the north of the country (currently Bac Bo).
The name Hanoi came along later in 1831. It consists of "ha", which means "river", and "noi" meaning "below". The city is in fact located below the Red River. The many lakes scattered around the city are bodies of water left behind by the Red River as it moved eastward over the centuries.
The old district of Hanoi is fascinating to visit and ideal for photos! We have an exciting day of discovery in store for you with a guided walking tour of old Hanoi and some sampling of local culinary specialities.
Leave your hotel with the guide and immerse yourself in the heart of Hanoi's old quarter.
Discover the Hang Be market, weave your way through the neighbourhood of jewellers, scarf sellers and cake shops, up to Hang Buom street, to the old Bach Ma temple, the gateway of the citadel and the Dong Xuan market. Enjoy sweet dried fruit and vegetables on Hang Duong street and visit the Cau Dong Temple, Cha Cha Street and Hai Thuong Lan Ong street where you can find medicinal remedies, along with an area dedicated to toys, a silk vendors district and Hang Ma street where you can find lanterns and decor. Other highlights include the cathedral of St. Joseph, Ly Quoc Su temple and of course the shores of Lake Hoan Kiem.
Throughout the tour, you will have the chance to taste some Vietnamese specialities, such as nems, banh cuon and a bowl of Buan thang...

Lunch and dinner at your expense.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from your hotel in the morning by minibus to Halong Bay.
Board your junk around 12.30 pm.
Halong Bay was listed as a UNESCO area of outstanding natural beauty in 1993 and extends over hundreds of kilometres. The jagged shapes of karst peaks form a wonderfully strange landscape. The outstanding value of the site is due to the submerged karst limestone formations. They rise to form striking pillars and feature a variety of elements formed by coastal erosion, such as arches and caves, which give the landscape its natural majesty. Get your cameras ready!

Around 1 pm, lunch will be served and the trip will start.
First stop around 3 pm to visit the Sung Sot Cave. At around 4 pm, you can relax or swim at Titov beach or climb to the top of the island to get a panoramic view over Halong Bay.

Return to the boat at 5 pm and continue sailing to admire a wonderful sunset.
A Vietnamese meal will be served around 7 pm. One-night stay in your cabin.
All cabins are equipped with a double bed or two single beds, a private shower room and air conditioning.

The proposed meals include traditional Vietnamese cuisine, as well as a variety of seafood from Halong Bay for you to enjoy.

Breakfast on the boat and the option to join in a Tai Chi session.
For those who wish, kayaking in the Bo Nau area.
At around 10 am there will be a Vietnamese cooking class.
Return to the harbour, passing by the fishing village of Ba Hang, Dinh Huong Island, Cho Da Island and Ga Choi Island.
Lunch on board before disembarking around 1pm. Return to Hanoi and transfer to the airport.
Flight to Danang.
Welcome by your driver. Transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.
Get settled in at the hotel.
Dinner at your expense and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Hoi An is a charming historic city, bordered by the Thu Bon river.
As the old town is closed to cars, it's very pleasant to walk there and wander peacefully from street to street. This city has a particularly relaxing vibe.

The ancient architecture of Hoi An dates back to the 19th century and includes residential areas, shops, temples, pagodas and communal houses.

Rent bikes or mopeds to move around freely. The road to An Bang is dotted with rice fields and is simply stunning – everyone will want to stop to take pictures.

There are countless restaurants and those on the beach offer free deckchairs to clients. Vietnamese restaurants offer great food, such as seafood at reasonable prices.

A short detour to Tra Que (an organic village where 150 owners and 400 farmers on just over 18 hectares grow vegetables the old-fashioned way and without pesticides or GMOs) is also an unmissable stop for nature lovers.

Lunch and dinner at your expense.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Optional in Hoi An:
Morning of cycling in Hoi An (optional group excursion) 9 km bike tour on a flat road with little traffic.
Departure at 8 am and return between 2.30 pm and 3 pm (meals included).
Discover by bike the quiet pace of life and beautiful landscapes of the countryside surrounding Hoi An. Cycle through villages that have retained their charm of a bygone era, discover traditional crafts and meet friendly locals. A scenic boat trip along the Thu Bon river completes the adventure.

Spend a day cycling in the Vietnamese countryside, away from motorcycle traffic and the noise of the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation. You will witness how the traditional wooden boats that cross the rivers are made, discover the secrets of making the famous straw mats that serve as mattresses and try the famous basket boats. You will spend a day getting to know the real rural Vietnam, far away from the tourist trails. Lunch will be eaten at the home of a traditional Vietnamese family who will teach you about their customs and culture. After relaxing in the shade of a mango tree, you will embark on a crossing of about an hour to return to Hoi An.
What's included in this option: bike rental, an English-speaking guide, a one-hour boat trip in the Song Thu river delta, lunch with a Vietnamese family excluding drinks, and the tour listed in the programme.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Danang airport.
Flight to the island of Phu Quoc located in the Gulf of Thailand.
Arrival and transfer to your beach hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your expense (half-board and all-inclusive package possible, see options).
Settle into the hotel for a one-night stay.

Free days to enjoy everything the beach has to offer with breakfast included.

Nights at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

According to flight schedules, transfer to Phu Quoc airport. Flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Welcome by your driver. Transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Dinner of your choice. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Once considered a "Pearl of the East", the city is divided between traditional European and Asian architecture, and is a hotspot for foreign tourists.
Ho Chi Minh is a city that should be experienced rather than toured.
Even with impressive monuments dating back to the colonial era and modern skyscrapers, when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh, the first thing to catch your eye is the continuous flow of mopeds weaving their way across town.
But it won't take long to discover another side to the city. On the surface it appears lively and always in motion, but it also offers calm and tranquillity
Lunch and dinner of your choice
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Optional: Discover Ho Chi Minh at the pace of the city (½ day - private English-speaking excursion)
Departure 9 am
Departure from your hotel on foot with your guide.
You will discover historic colonial monuments, such as the Town Hall, the Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral dating back to the 19th century, the magnificent Central Post Office and the Reunification Palace.
Complete your tour with a trip to the Ben Tranh market, a market dating back to 1870 and whose main clock tower has become the symbol of the city. It's the perfect place to taste some Vietnamese specialities and indulge in a spot of shopping.
Included in this tour: an English-speaking guide, the stops listed in the programme and lunch.

Breakfast at the hotel.
According to flight schedules, transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport.

Flight to UK.

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For those booking the “hotel only” package (without international flights), please inform us of your flight details as soon as possible, using the contact form located in the “Help and Contact” section at the bottom of the page, so we can organise your transfers.

Your tour programme may be subject to change to meet local requirements.

Discover the destination

Vietnam, a land of surprises, will astonish you with its contrasts and unspoilt landscapes. The scenery of your trip will be surreal: make your way through the sun-drenched rice fields and bamboo hedges. You are at the heart of a protected, magical and authentic Asia.

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If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

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Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

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Vietnam - From Hanoi to Phu Quoc Scents of Vietnam 4*

Your itinerary

Your accommodation

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay

Day 4: Ha Long Bay / Hanoi / Da Nang / Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Phu Quoc (Gulf of Thailand beach resort)

Day 7, 8, 9: Phu Quoc Beach

Day 10: Phu Quoc / Ho Chi Minh City

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - return

Good to know

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Useful information

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