The Mekong Delta and its renowned floating market. Here at Cai Rang - Can Tho.
Photo Jérôme Abou.

VNA 02 - From the Mekong to Halong Bay / 10 days and 17 days.

From South to North / Discovery, little walks

One could argue the most magical site of the whole of Vietnam: Ha long Bay

The Mekong Delta surprises you by its lush vegetation, ricefields which shimmer under the blazing sun and the amount of fish and rose shrimps which colour the Ha Tien fishing area, which stretches down to the extreme South-west, near the Cambodien border. The Tonkin offers scenery punctuated by karstic rocks from Ninh Binh to Ha long. Hue, the romantic city cradled by the Perfume river, amidst the tombs of the Annam emperors; as well as Hoi An and the most beautiful beaches of central Vietnam, which await you just a few miles away.

The South / 10 days.

1. Flight Paris - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

2. Mekong Delta. Welcome. Excursion in the region where 9 provinces join together, connected by roads, pathways and waterways. This region, known locally as Cuu Long (nine dragons), is a perfect Vietamese union between earth and water.

3. Rush plains. Walk along the waterways and traditional houses. Transfer by sampan and car to the tropical forests of the Cao lanh region. Paddleboat and little walk. Night in a Guesthouse.

4. By Long Xuyen and its lively floating market, you arrive at Chau Doc, land of catfish and stilt houses. Village of the Cham - experienced weavers of ethnic cloth. Rise to Black Lady Mountain. Panoramic views of ricefields and palm trees which stretches until the Cambodien border. Hotel.

5. Ha Tien - Hon Chong along the Vinh canal - kingdom of palm trees, symbol of the land of the Angkor temples. Arrive at Ha Tien, red shrimp port. Beautiful beaches at Hon Chong. Hostel near the sea.

6. Thot Not. Cross the Mekong Delta, with beautiful scenery, where man lives in perfect harmony with water. The Oc Eo village, where the ancient civilisation of Cham originated from, land of coconut trees and waterways; arrive at Thot Not. Guesthouse.

7. Can Tho. Visit the villages of traditional artisans in the vicinity of Thot Not. Transfer to Can Tho, one of the main rice growers in the region. Hostel along the Hau Giang River. Dine on Southern delta specialities.

8. Floating markets - Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh City). Visit the renowned floating markets around Can Tho. Little walk along the submerged lush green canals in the longan and red love apple plantations. See the boats selling food along the banks of the Hau Giang River, in the Mekong. Horticultural villages along the Cai river. Return to HCMC. Night in a Hotel.

9. Saigon, ancient pearl of the Far-East. Guided visit. Return flight back to Paris.

10. Arrive Paris