Do you want to go on a romantic trip for Valentine's Day? Why not consider a trip to Vietnam? It is the promise of experiencing intense moments of travel for two, mesmerized by cultural, and gastronomic discoveries and dazzling natural sites. Here is an itinerary specially designed to share magical moments as a couple!

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Hanoi, the charming Vietnamese capital

Start this romantic trip by discovering the charming Vietnamese capital which offers itself to you as a poetic and ultimate experience. There is the old quarter of 36 streets teeming with needy humanity, the museums and historical sites to discover, and to get together, there is the romantic Hoan Kiem Lake and its legend of the restored sword, the discreet lake Truc Bach and its magnificent flamboyant, old colonial residences to sip a drink or for a dinner for two. Hanoi has beautiful places to stay offering you a sensual and spiritual experience, which will weave the bonds that unite you with love and beauty.

Romantic cruise in Halong Bay

Evenings and mornings speak of love in this natural site of dazzling beauty. Discover as a couple the bewitching landscapes of Halong Bay, the natural jewel of Vietnam classified by Unesco, during a magical cruise. Two days with one night on board a junk is not too long to indulge in daydreaming together in this magnificent universe, unreal as if emerging from the initial chaos. Whether it sets or rises, the solar star will accompany you on this cruise full of romance in this exceptional place which nourishes the most fertile imaginations. In an exceptional place, take an exceptional cruise by choosing a private junk with a crew entirely dedicated to you. An intimate and cosy cruise to share the most beautiful Valentine’s Day in Vietnam for two.

Romance in Halong Bay on land

Another natural site that has inspired painters and poets, fascinated by the harmony between land and water. The landscaped complex of Trang An, called the Halong Bay on land and also classified by UNESCO, transports you into the phantasmagorical world of prints with its breath-taking mineral decorations of limestone peaks. After a gentle rowing boat ride in this breath-taking world, you will discover the Bich Dong pagoda dug into the mountain which sheltered the loves of Camille and Jean Baptiste, romantic hero of the film Indochine.

The magnificence of the Mandarin Road

Follow in the footsteps of Annam's glorious past by first going to Hue, the former royal capital from 1802 to 1945 under the Nguyen dynasty. Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, this sleeping beauty is proud of its cultural wealth. Admire together the remains of the ancient royal citadel, the mausoleums of the emperors imbued with great poetry, the fragrant magic of the garden houses typical of Hue and let yourself be transported by the finesse of the gastronomy, a legacy of its imperial past.

From Hue, you take the Mandarin Road, once taken by mandarins and high officials, to go to Hoi An via the fabulous “Cloud Pass” which offers a superb view of the graceful Lang Co peninsula. Hoi An is a city made for couples. It is certainly the most attractive city in Vietnam. What a pleasure to stroll as a couple through the streets and alleys of its historic centre lined with century-old houses that belonged to Chinese, Japanese and European traders when Hoi An was once a thriving commercial port. What a delight in the evening, when Hoi An is lit up with thousands of lanterns, to dine in one of these old wooden houses, deliciously weathered by the monsoons, and to watch the moon resting its dreamy waves on the tranquil Thu Bon River. At the start of spring, you will even be able to throw your towel on the long, pristine beaches of Hoi An.

In the footsteps of “the Lover” in the Mekong Delta

After a visit to bustling Saigon, head towards the Mekong Delta to follow in the footsteps of “The Lover”, a novel by Marguerite Duras which tells of her love story with a rich Chinese during her adolescence in French Indochina. From floating markets to orchards overflowing with tropical fruits, from arroyos to small villages drowned in vegetation, you will reach Sadec and the house which sheltered the young teenager's love affairs.

Lazy hours on Phu Quoc Island

From the nonchalant Eden of the Mekong Delta, stop off on the island paradise of Phu Quoc island, located in the extreme South of Vietnam. It’s a great way to end your romantic trip to Vietnam in style, on heavenly beaches where hearts beat in unison. Cultural discoveries, swimming, relaxing, spa treatments and candlelit dinners on the beach will convince you that you have not taken a trip like any other.

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