Saigon

Start your trip to Vietnam! Saigon, the former capital of Cochin China, considered by the French at the time of the colony as "the little Paris" of the Middle East, was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1975, during the reunification of Vietnam, the date that marks the end of the war. Ho Chi Minh city is a huge megalopolis of the south, which is modernizing and developing without delay, as crazy, almost unruly and rebellious!

Our visit takes us to District 1 where we discover Notre Dame Cathedral, the central post office, nearby, whose structure is the work of Gustave Eiffel, the Governor's Palace (former Palace of the Presidents of the Republic of Vietnam).  This huge pedestrian avenue, Nguyen Hue, offers us a view of the Bitexco tower, the 3rd highest tower in the country.

In the afternoon, it's time for a colourful, fragrant and tasty walk in Chinatown Cholon. We cross crowded streets, pagodas, and old colonial buildings before visiting the Binh Tay market where we can taste all kinds of typical dishes.

Free evening to discover the city centre under lights and the Ben Thanh night market.

Saigon, Ben Tre

After 2 hours of driving, we arrived in Ben Tre, a city in the Mekong Delta. We take a sampan for a walk on the river, in the heart of the unceasing activity of the Vietnamese people. Visit of a workshop where coconut-based sweets are made.

Disembarkation in Nhon Thanh to go to the streets of the village. Tasting of tea, tropical fruits. Visit of a carpet factory.

Then we ride bicycles to cross rice fields and orchards. The countryside is rich and prosperous. Lunch break by the river.

We reach the orchard of Cai Mon to taste the many and varied seasonal fruits. The road leads us to Can Tho: we are in the heart of the Mekong Delta!

Possibility to discover the surroundings by foot or bicycle.

Can Tho, Phu Quoc

The visit of the Cai Rang floating market, typical in this delta region, is the highlight of the morning. In a colourful atmosphere, each boat identifies its cargo by a pole at the end of which is hung the product sold!

Continuation to the port of Rach Gia to take the fast boat to Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc, nicknamed "the emerald island" is located in the far south of Vietnam. Fishermen's villages, colorful markets are discovered during our escapades with the fantastic underwater fauna drowned in blue-green waters.

On the program: beach, visit of a pepper plantation, Suoi Tranh waterfall, Ham Ninh fishing village and Hung Quoc Tu pagoda.

Phu Quoc

Visit of the Phu Quoc prison and the Nuoc mam (fish sauce) factory. And in the afternoon, sea fishing trip or visit of the islands of the South of Phu Quoc.

During our second evening on the island of Phu Quoc, we continue to discover the local gastronomic scene at the night market.

Phu Quoc, Saigon

Return to Saigon for departure flight. Last free time to shop or visit a museum: museum of the remains of the war or that of traditional medicine. End of this trip to Vietnam.