From Lan Ha Bay to Hoi An - 11 days

7:30 AM: On the way to Pu Luong where you will see a charming landscape adorned with terraced rice fields and stilt houses - houses embellished by vegetable gardens and areca palms. Stop along the way to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of small valleys of terraced rice fields: at the villages of Bang, Bam.... Lunch at a local's house.

Afternoon: Transfer to the suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you will see superb water wheels (norias) installed on the banks of the stream, one of the iconic images of Pu Luong. These gigantic water wheels are a clever irrigation system that brings water from the stream to the rice fields. Approach each wheel and discover this original irrigation method of the Thai ethnic group, you will understand how water passes from a river to a handmade bamboo aqueduct via very simple installations of all sizes.

Bamboo rafting along the stream to fully enjoy the serenity of nature and the picturesque landscapes on both sides of the stream. You can try paddling and steering your bamboo raft yourself. Visit to a family that practices traditional brocade weaving.

Evening option: Traditional Thai ethnic dance and folk singing performance.

Overnight in Pu Luong.

At 8:00 AM, begin your exploration of Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital and a 1993 UNESCO World Heritage site.

Start with the Imperial City, the heart of Vietnam's last feudal dynasty. Explore its key areas: The Citadel, Imperial City, and Forbidden Purple City, including landmarks like the Flag Tower, Nine Dynastic Urns, South Gate, Palace of Supreme Harmony, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Temple of Nguyen Kings.

Next, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, an iconic Hue landmark, notable for its 21-meter-high octagonal tower representing Buddha's seven incarnations.

Embark on a boat trip on the Perfume River to Thuy Bieu village, known for its "Thanh Tra" pomelo trees. Lunch at restaurant.

Afternoon: Take a leisurely walk through Thuy Bieu's orchards and garden houses, soaking in the serene, rustic atmosphere. Discover two unique sites: the Tiger Fighting Arena, where emperors staged tiger and elephant battles, and the nearby Voi Re Temple, dedicated to the elephants that fell in these fights.

Continue to the Tomb of King Tu Duc, a stunning example of traditional Vietnamese art, offering insights into the Nguyen Dynasty and French colonial history.

Enjoy a photo stop at a craft workshop specializing in incense and conical hats in Thuy Xuan. On your way back to Hue, pause at Bellevue Hill for panoramic views of the Perfume River.

Depart Hue for Hoi An, enjoying scenic views along Lang Co Beach and the Hai Van Pass. Visit to the Cham Museum in Da Nang, which houses the largest collection of Cham sculptures in the world.

Afternoon: Explore Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage ancient port town that beautifully preserves its 15th to 18th-century charm.

Take a leisurely stroll through its narrow streets, admiring the blend of Chinese, Japanese, and French architecture. Visit iconic landmarks such as the 17th-century Japanese Covered Bridge and the Phuc Kien Temple, a former meeting hall for Chinese traders. Explore an ancient wooden house of wealthy merchants (choose between Tan Ky, Phung Hung and visit a museum (either the Museum of Ceramics or the Cultural Museum of Sa Huynh).

Optional activity: Participate in a lantern-making workshop, where you can design and keep your own lantern as a unique souvenir.

Continue to peacefully stroll through Hoi An's streets, Browse art galleries and tailor shops. Don't miss a visit to the "Precious Heritage" gallery-museum by French photographer Réhahn.

Morning: Bicycle ride to the village of Cam Thanh, an area covered by the Nipa palm mangrove. Upon arrival, you board a round woven bamboo basket boat that has been used for generations by locals for fishing at sea. You peacefully glide along picturesque small canals with mangrove landscapes, lagoons, and water coconut trees - a moment full of serenity. Discover the locals' crab fishing technique. You will learn to make fun tools with coconut leaves. You will participate in cooking with the local family. Lunch with what you have prepared.

Departure for the My Son Holy Land, the most important Cham archaeological site in Vietnam located 40 km from Hoi An. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the My Son Sanctuary was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century. You can see a series of impressive sanctuary towers of 70 well-preserved red brick and stone architectural works, perfectly illustrating its spiritual roots in Hinduism. Walk through these Cham Towers. Possibility to attend the exceptional traditional Champa dance performance before returning to Hoi An.

Optional: Transfer to the Indochine Distillery at the beach south of Hoi An, where you will discover rum production.

Return to Hoi An.