For those who wish to discover Vietnam for a dozen days, here are two 12-day Vietnam tours revealed by our experts to appreciate the destinations in full authenticity.

Tour in Vietnam 12 days - Northern Vietnam in all of their beauty

This itinerary offers you our favourites targeting the Northern part, combining a visit to the capital, hiking in the mountains, relaxing walks in rice fields and rivers, discovery of ethnic beauties and adventure in the open sea. Everything that makes your trip of 12 days in Vietnam totally rich and memorable.

Program in brief: Hanoi – Pu Luong – Ninh Binh – Sa Pa – Cat Ba – Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Pu Luong
Day 3: Pu Luong, discover
Day 4: Pu Luong – Ninh Binh
Day 5: Ninh Binh, discover
Day 6: Ninh Binh – Hanoi – Sapa
Day 7: Sapa, discover
Day 8: Sapa – Hanoi
Day 9: Hanoi – Cat Ba
Day 10: Cat Ba, seaside stay
Day 11: Cat Ba – Hanoi
Day 12: Hanoi - visit - Departure

Why go there?

A tour of the fabulous riches of Hanoi is synonymous with numerous landmarks recommended by any traveller in the charming city, whether it is a stroll in the Temple of Literature, or in the Tran Quoc Pagoda, witnesses of its thousand-year-old history, or a visit to the Museum of Ethnography, showcase of its ethnic mosaic, or the unique atmosphere of its old quarter...

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnography

Then head to the primitive forests, walk the mountainous paths for a well-deserved stop in the Kho Muong village nestled in a secret valley of the Pu Luong nature reserve. These are the hikes far from the tourist crowds that will satisfy your thirst for adventure.

To rest after so much walking, treat yourself to a relaxing boat or bike ride in Ninh Binh, Halong Bay on land. A cruise on the clear Van Long Bay or an escape to the Thung Nham ornithological park, there will be only you and the rustling of oars or the songs of birds.

The Sapa love market, meeting lovers

Sapa, despite its many trekking enthusiasts, still offers you great places to appreciate the ethnic colour that characterizes it. You can wander through unusual high mountain villages and the Sapa Love Market to enjoy an atmosphere filled with curiosities.

Always in contact with nature, but it is in a place between sea and mountains of Cat Ba, the pearl island of the North, that you will put on your hiking shoes. Swimmer, hiker, or mountaineer, everyone will find what they are looking for while exploring one of its wild islands and the trails of its immense national park.

Tour in Vietnam 12 days - Jewels of Tonkin to Annam (Vietnam from North to Centre)

This circuit is designed to allow you to enjoy the varied riches that stand out from the north to the centre, from the thousand-year-old capital to the cultural treasures of the centre via the magnificent natural landscapes between valleys and mountains.

Program in brief: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Ninh Binh – Halong – Hue – Hoi An

Day 1: Hanoi, arrival
Day 2: Hanoi, visit
Day 3: Hanoi – Pu Luong
Day 4: Pu Luong – Ninh Binh
Day 5: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay
Day 6: Halong Bay, discover
Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue
Day 8: Hue, discover
Day 9: Hue – Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An, seaside stay
Day 11: Hoi An, seaside stay
Day 12: Hoi An – Danang – Departure

The temple of kings Dinh and Le

Following your discovery of Hanoi and the mountainous trails of Pu Luong, stroll through the peaceful valleys of Ninh Binh where the Thung La and Thai Vi temples dating between the 11th and 13th centuries are hidden. Not far away, the traces of the ancient capital Hoa Lu remain there for an immersion in complete tranquillity among the remains of kings Dinh and Le.

Calling offshore, a magical cruise in the middle of the breath-taking landscapes of Halong Bay is an experience to have at least once in your life. Adventure kayaking during the day or night aboard a junk under the starry sky, how can you resist such an unimaginable atmosphere?

The tomb of King Tu Duc

Fly to the centre, the excursion on the Perfume River in the poetic city of Hue is an opportunity to discover the imperial city with its famous palaces where total tranquillity reigns. In addition to the visit to the tomb of King Tu Duc, one of the most beautiful imperial remains of the Nguyen dynasty is a stopover as charming as it is pleasant.

Hoi An Ancient Town charms not only with its architectural setting dating from the 15 – 16 centuries presented by its old houses and pagodas, its picturesque countryside is also worth a walk or bike ride. A day of introduction to traditional techniques with the farmers of the Tra Que market gardening village is an indelible memory for many travellers.

Finally, end your journey by recharging your batteries on Ha My beach, not far from the centre of Hoi An, which is still little-known. Fine sand, calm and translucent water, this setting will immerse you in delicious moments of relaxation under the sun.

Have a good trip!

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