bonjour a tous, moi et ma compagne partons au vietnam du 12 septembre au 9 octobre 2019. nous avons posés les grandes lignes de notre itinéraire ci dessous, cela vous semble t'il cohérent? nous sommes habitués aux voyages en asie ( Indonésie, Birmanie, Laos Cambodge, Philippines), les longs trajets ne nous dérangent pas, les locations de moto pour rayonner a partir d'une ville nous conviennent. merci pour vos réponses.

JOUR 1 : JEUDI 12 SEPT: Arrivée à Hanoi 2) VENDREDI 13 SEPT : visite d’ HANOI 3) SAMEDI 14 SEPT :HANOI 4) DIMANCHE 15 SEPT : départ pour Yen Bai (location moto a Yen Bai, route pour Nghia lo) 5) LUNDI 16 SEPT : Nghia Lo vers Mu Cang Chai (nuit a Mu Cang Chai) 6) MARDI 17 SEPT : Mu Cang Chai 7) MERCREDI 18 SEPT :Mu Cang Chai/ Yen Bai 8) JEUDI 19 SEPT : Yen Bai/ Hagiang(bus) 9) VENDREDI 20 SEPT : Alentours de Hagiang (nuit au village de Ha Than) 10) SAMEDI 21 SEPT : Route pour Yen Mihn (nuit a Yen Mihn) 11) DIMANCHE 22 SEPT : Yen Mihn/ Meo Vac (palais du roi hmong, tour du drapeau, Lung Cu ) 12) LUNDI 23 SEPT : Alentours de Meo Vac ( col de Ma Pi Leng, ) nuit a Meo Vac 13) MARDI 24 SEPT : Meo Vac / Yen Minh ou DU Gia Autre ville sur la route Ou Meo Vac/ Hagiang 14) MERCREDI 25 SEPT : Hagiang /Cao Bang 15) JEUDI 26 SEPT : Chutes de Ban Gioc a moto (nuit a Cao Bang) 16) VENDREDI 27 SEPT : Cao Bang/ lac Ba Be 17) SAMEDI 28 SEPT : lac Ba Be 18) DIMANCHE 29 SEPT : lac Ba Be/ Bac Son 19) LUNDI 30 SEPT : Bac Son/ Hanoi 20) LUNDI 1er OCT : Hanoi/ Halong 21) MARDI 2 OCT : Halong/ Nin Binh 22) MERCREDI 3 OCT : Tam Coc 23) JEUDI 4 OCT : Tam Coc 24) VENDREDI 5 OCT : Tam Coc/ Hanoi 25) SAMEDI 6 OCT : 26) DIMANCHE 7 OCT : Hoi An 27) LUNDI 8 OCT : Hoi An 28) MARDI 9 OCT : Danang/vol pour KUALA LUMPUR

Bonjour tous

Est-ce faisable / raisonnable dans la journée ? et est-ce simple de le faire par soi-même ? Je crains de e svoir que faire des bagages et d'arriver tard le soir à Tam Coc également.

Merci !

Hi, just a quick note mainly for Samsong, even if he’s still giving me the silent treatment. I’ve been in Nan since yesterday and... I love it! So thanks, Thierry. It’s exactly the kind of place I’d been dreaming of... Even if communication is a bit tough, it’s not impossible. They don’t even know the most basic English words! Everyone laughs and they’re the first to pull out their phones to... translate. They’re even quicker on the uptake than I am. And then there’s the time I say Nan (pronounced "Nane"). They don’t understand me. After a while (sometimes a long one), they reply: "Ah, Nan?" (pronounced "Nane") 😵🤳😃

The town is exactly how you described it back in 2022. Though I’m surprised to find so many trendy, slightly intellectual "Cafés." Apparently, coffee—excellent everywhere—is king in Nan. It feels like a university town. And it seems pretty lively at night! But for now, I’m going to bed early. I caught a nasty cold, which didn’t stop me from walking 12 km this morning. But I came back to my accommodation by 3 PM (gorgeous and luxurious with top-notch service for 800 baht—even a cute local welcome gift this morning, plus other unexpected touches like a bottle of honey and chrysanthemum flowers for tea. The lady must’ve guessed I was coming down with something yesterday). I thought about going out for dinner but didn’t have the energy. I think I’ve got at least 39°C fever...

Anyway, I’m sending you this message, Thierry, because you mentioned a daily bus to Chiang Rai, so I didn’t look into it. But now it’s a real problem—no buses to Chiang Rai, only taxis. At least 2,500 baht for the cheapest one! I’ll check the bus station directly tomorrow. Online, it’s all taxis, no buses. I’d like to explore the countryside/mountains if I can find an affordable driver. Any ideas for destinations or itineraries? Thanks.

Bonjour,

J'envisage de faire ce circuit au mois d'avril 2020. du nord au sud.

es ce que quelqu'un a déjà fait ce circuit?

Il y a t'il des difficultés? Nous sommes seniors 64 et 70 ans.

Au point de vue de la météo?

merci de me répondre

petitemouett

Bonjour, Nous voyageons avec notre fille de 2 ans avec les transports locaux, mais pas envisageable pour nous de moto ou moto-taxi. Nous souhaiterions inclure une étape lors de notre passage dans le Delta du Mékong entre Chau Doc et l'île de Anh- Binh. Quelle étape pourriez-vous nous conseiller, qui soit sur la route entre les deux ou vraiment pas loin, complémentaire au niveau des choses que l'on peut voir sur ces 2 étapes (tant qu'à faire) et surtout qui soit réalisable en transport en commun hors deux roues motorisées (hors scooter, moto ou motot-taxi donc). Sur place on aime bien marcher un peu, faire un tour en bateau ou à vélo (on a un siège pour notre fille). On disposerait de 2/3 nuits maximum sur place. Après Anh Binh nous irons à Ho Chi Minh Ville pour prendre l'avion. Merci d'avance pour vos conseils.

Bonjour,

Un petit retour sur notre séjour à Cat Ba.

Nous avons pris un trajet depuis Hanoï pour 220 kilo Dong/p incluant un premier bus confortable, on nous donne 50cl d'eau et un petit sachet de gâteaux. Une pause est prévue en cours de route où l'on a accès à de la restauration rapide. Ensuite on quitte le bus pour un ferry et sur l'île on reprend un autre bus qui nous dépose devant l'hôtel que l'on souhaite.

Nous avions choisi le full moon party hotel, à 250kD/nuit la chambre double. WC bouchés et karaoké jusqu'à une heure avancée, petit dej inclus (une rondelle de tomate, 1 petit morceau de pastèque, 1 oeuf, et du pain de mie). Après cette nuit merveilleuse ;-p nous avons fuit à Ben Beo au dolphin backpacker hôtel 120 kD/nuit la chambre double petit déjeuner inclus (banh mi avec 2 oeufs+café), la famille est très gentille.

Nous avons fait l'excursion qu'ils proposent à la journée 9h/17h pour 300kD/p. Tour en bateau dans la baie de Lan Ha, kayak avec passage dans des grottes, repas dans le bateau, plongeons/nage vers une petite plage, environ 2 h à monkey island pour gravir le sommet et/ou profiter de la plage et se baigner et retour. Nous avons adoré et trouvé le rapport qualité/prix imbattable.

On a bien aimé le resto Quan Cat Ba au numéro 195 rue 1/4

De Ben Beo nous avons pris le ferry pour Viet Haï 50kD/aller/p, comme nous avons passé la nuit sur place inutile de s'acquitter des 80kD/p pour la baie de Lan Ha. A Viet Haï nous avons loué des vélos pour 2 jours et 2 personnes pour 150kD. Nous avons dormi au rutilant Khanh Ngoc 300D. Beaucoup de touristes à Viet Haï qui font escale avec leur croisière de plusieurs jours. On peut pénétrer dans le parc national pour 80kD. Nous avons été impressionnés par la quantité de papillons, des gros, des petits, différentes couleurs.

Nous ne sommes pas venus à Cat Ba pour faire la fête et sommes parvenus à trouver un coin tranquille à 15min à pied du centre de Cat Ba ville ;)

Bonjour,

Je suis allée à 2 reprises (1999 et 2006) au nord de Hoi An voir la tombe dite du "marchand japonais". Elle était au milieu d'une rizière, au bord d'une route à quelques kilomètres de Hoi An et je ne parviens pas à retrouver ladite route sur la carte. Il est possible que la rizière soit devenue un hôtel et que le marchand japonais ait disparu au fond de la piscine...

Je dois aller à Hoi An début octobre et aimerais savoir si le tombeau existe toujours. Ce n'est pas un site d'un intérêt majeur mais c'était un lieu paisible et un petit morceau d'histoire de la région puis qu'il date du milieu du XVIIème. Les vieux GDR et autres guides papier le mentionnaient mais je n'ai rien trouvé dans les versions actuelles.

Donc si vous connaissez la tombe du japonais ou possédez un vieux guide papier, merci de me transmettre des informations permettant de le retrouver ou de constater sa disparition...

Anne

Hi there, we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area. Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there? How do you get there? Thanks for your feedback. Looking forward to hearing from you. Cédric.

Hi everyone! ☺️ In early February, we’ll be in Phu Quoc. We’re looking to stay in a hotel or resort near the beach—ideally beachfront—but most importantly, close to shops, little restaurants, and bars. Which area should we pick? The island seems so different from one spot to another... Thanks so much!

DANANG A big city in the midst of an economic boom. The setting is stunning, with its large bay, the Son Tra Peninsula, and the Annamite Mountains on the horizon.

Where to stay and eat? Da Nang is a bustling business hub, so hotels are pricier and often fully booked. I was lucky to find a motorbike taxi driver who, after six full hotels, took me to Mai Son Hotel, 113 Nguyen Van Linh, a spotless 2-star place. Plus, right next door, there’s a great restaurant that seems popular with locals, and a good Chinese restaurant just a 5-minute walk away, Phi Lu (178 Nguyen Van Linh), recommended by the *Guide du Routard*. So, I’d definitely recommend this hotel. For a pricier option, the very Christian Dai A Hotel, near the tiny pink cathedral, is nice, but why pay more?

Actually, why stay in Da Nang when the gorgeous Hoi An is just 34 km to the south?

What to see? - The lovely Cham Museum (small, takes at most an hour) - The climb up Son Tra Peninsula (great views of the whole area) - The “tour” of the peninsula—quotation marks because the road stops two-thirds of the way. There’s an interesting little museum on the left before reaching the base of the huge statue, the Đong Đinh (large entrance on the left side of the hill), with traditional houses in the jungle holding artifacts over 2,000 years old (Sa Huynh culture; if you’re interested, check out the small Sa Huynh Museum in Hoi An, just before the Japanese Bridge). However, the big Linh Ung Pagoda is just colorful concrete! A beautiful resort, the Son Tra Beach Resort and Spa, sits on a pristine beach and isn’t too expensive: $120 for a garden room and $200–$270 for duplexes with a pool, where you can sleep six. Before reaching the resort, you’ll find two excellent seafood restaurants with large beachfront terraces on your right. - On the way to Hoi An, Marble Mountain, where I loved the village of marble sculpture workshops, the pretty pagodas and caves, and the stunning view from the top of the last promontory (the stairs are steep!). However, you can skip the famous China Beach and its resorts—all pretentious and expensive, not to mention the ones under construction on both sides of the road (they’re multiplying like crazy!). So, when traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An, I recommend two stops: the Cham Museum and Marble Mountain. - The beautiful drive to the Hai Van Pass (there weren’t any clouds!), offering spectacular views of the Da Nang region to the south and the coast to the north. The descent leads to the fishing village and beach of Lang Co, which is lovely but destined for rampant resort development, judging by the huge projects advertised on billboards along the road after the village. - Some affordable guesthouses ($15) and big resorts, including the lovely Lang Co Beach Resort, with a large pool and great value given the beautiful gardens and elegant bungalows. Recommended in Lang Co: lunch at one of the two stilt restaurants over the lagoon—great views and fresh seafood.

The public bus to Hoi An, 34 km south of Da Nang, takes 45 minutes for 50,000 dong. There’s one every half hour.

HOI AN This is a “must-see” for so many reasons: stunning old houses, temples, and pagodas; a colorful daily open-air and covered market near the bridge; charming little streets in the old quarter—especially at night, with all the multicolored lanterns and riverside restaurant terraces, it’s very romantic. The local food is delicious, the people are friendly and kind, there are two beautiful beaches, and attractions like the Cham ruins of My Son. Some say Hoi An is overrun with tourists and should be avoided. That’s true for the historic center and An Bang Beach, but not at all once you step outside.

WHERE TO STAY For a 2-star option, I recommend Ngo House Villa (99 Nguyen Phuc Tan St), very quiet on the island just across from the Old Quarter: 3-star rooms + suites, a large “Family” room, and a nice pool, all for $20 ($40 for the “Family” room). The same charming owner has a second hotel 20 meters away (No. 74), Phan Ngô, which is older but has a large terrace and a small pool—I prefer this one. For 3 stars, Thuy Duong 3 (92 Ba Trieu) is perfect, with a pool and garden ($40–$60). A bit pricier but great is A Han on Phan Bai Chau, with a large garden and terrace restaurant.

For those with a bigger budget, I recommend two riverside spots with rooms, suites, and pools, priced at $200–$350: the secluded Coco River Resort (formerly Ancient House River, with a large wooden terrace for romantic dinners by the river) and Anantara, (formerly Heritage), with bungalows close to the old town—but pricey.

Outside the city, my favorite hotel is Villa Loan, the new place from the famous Loan of Tam Coc, very quiet in the countryside, 15 minutes by bike from Old Hoi An and An Bang Beach. Beautiful rooms ($35), a Family room with two double beds ($55), two 65 m² twins that can sleep six (two large beds + two single beds—$80), a terrace restaurant, and a lovely pool. Prices include a buffet breakfast and a bike.

Also great is Daisy Anbang on An Bang Beach, elegant with a pool and beach just 50 meters away (skip the Aira next door—too expensive).

WHERE TO EAT Hoi An is Vietnam’s culinary capital. For Vietnamese food, I recommend Dao Tien, 21 Phan Bai Chau. No surprise—the chef is a former chef at the luxury 4-star Victoria Hoi An, a solid reference. The restaurant now has a beautiful terrace by the river (take the alley on the right side of the main street Dao Tien). Plus, you’re doing a good deed: a large part of the profits goes toward educating underprivileged children—one year of free hospitality, cooking, and English training, followed by job placement in local establishments. Madame Hien Hoi An (formerly Co Mai), 2 Nguyen Thai Hoc (left of the market), is another great spot—the chef is Didier Corlou, formerly of the famous *Porte d’Annam* and *Madame Hien* in Hanoi (closed in March 2022 due to COVID, so foreign tourists are still scarce). Also worth checking out is Secret Garden, in the Phuong Minh An alley (entrance at 60 Le Loi), set in a beautiful space. One of my favorites is Madam Kieu, 43 Nguyen Phuc Chu, right on the river across from the little bridge—very elegant with excellent Vietnamese cuisine. Unfortunately, all the restaurants on this esplanade blast “music” (boom boom boom yeah yeah yeah) in the evenings, so it’s impossible to talk—go for lunch instead.

For a break from Vietnamese food, try Good Morning Vietnam, a ridiculous name for an excellent Italian restaurant (11 Le Loi). The cheerful chef is from Bologna, the “Lyon of Italy”: lasagna like an Italian *mama*’s, delicious tagliatelle ai porcini (porcini mushrooms imported from Italy), and a divine homemade tiramisu (pro tip: order a grappa and drizzle a few drops on the tiramisu). It’s also one of the few places where you can get an excellent bottle of red wine for 350,000 dong instead of the usual 600,000–800,000 dong (South African Robertson Chapel). Another gem: the Japanese restaurant Samurai Kitchen (no sushi, but divine gyoza), 21 Phan Chau Trinh—the street on the right side of the market when you turn your back to the river. Finally, Ganesh, which I consider the best Indian restaurant in Vietnam (99 Tran Hung Dao St).

At An Bang, there are plenty of beachfront restaurants. The two best are the large one at the far right of the parking lot (huge seafood selection) and the fantastic La Luna d’Autumno, owned by the same person as the Italian restaurant of the same name, once considered the best in Vietnam but closed in 2020 due to COVID. Divine pizzas, including the vegetariana.

WHAT TO VISIT The Japanese Bridge and all the old Chinese houses, temples, and pagodas in the three historic streets. Don’t miss the extraordinary gallery-museum of the great French photographer Réhahn, the Precious Heritage Museum at 26 Phan Boi Chau. His remarkable photo collection—including the famous shot of the little Cham girl with clear blue eyes—has graced the covers of many magazines. His Montagnard Museum is a wonder, with a larger collection of tribal women’s costumes than the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi. Free entry.

THE BEACHES Cua Dai Beach has mostly disappeared, a victim of the waves, except in a few spots. The beautiful An Bang Beach remains, with great beachfront restaurants, or you can head to Cham Island.

MY SON A beautiful complex of Cham ruins surrounded by mountains, 50 km southwest of Hoi An via a scenic road. You can rent a motorbike, take a motorbike taxi, or join a half-day organized tour. It’s best to go in the afternoon—less crowded than in the morning.

CHAM ISLANDS (Cu Lao Cham) Wow, I loved it! It reminded me of St. Barts 35 years ago. The archipelago, 19 km from Hoi An, consists of eight small islands within the Cu Lao Cham Marine Reserve, declared a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO. The largest and only inhabited island, Hon Lao (Pearl Island), covers 1,317 hectares, and its highest peak reaches 517 meters. Hon Lao has two villages: Bai Lang, where the boats from Hoi An dock, and the charming little fishing port of Bai Huong. Part of the island is a military zone, so only the east coast is accessible to tourists.

To get there, you have three options: - The public boat (100,000 dong) that leaves from in front of Café des Amis at 7:30 AM. The catch is it returns to Hoi An at noon, so to enjoy the charm of the place, you’ll need to spend a night on the island (which I highly recommend). - Organized tours by Cham Diving Club, with two options: diving or snorkeling only. - A private speedboat, but it’s not cheap: $200 for the day!

Note: Even if the weather seems fine, the large public boat won’t leave if the sea is too rough. The only solution is to go to the port around 7:30 AM and check (easy, since it brings all the supplies for the island’s locals—if it’s leaving, it’ll be loading up). Avoid weekends—it gets swarmed with locals.

Small coves with dreamy beaches, as they say. Two are very close to Bai Lang: one to the left (facing the village), Bai Ong, lined with restaurants, and a tiny one to the right of the village. The other two beaches, including Bai Chong and the little fishing port of Bai Huong, are accessible by motorbike or boat. I recommend renting a motorbike (biking is tough due to steep hills) and taking the road that overlooks the coast—it’s stunning.

Great diving. The Cham Diving Club is superbly organized by a very friendly Italian, Lodovico, and two French guys (www.chamislanddiving.com).

When you arrive at Bai Lang’s pier, they’ll offer you TWO family-run guesthouses in the village. There are also homestays, but they’re really basic (usually bamboo mats on wooden planks as beds), no English or French is spoken, and locals speak a dialect that’s hard to understand even if you’re decent at Vietnamese. Anyway, I don’t recommend staying in Bai Lang because of the public loudspeakers. Two options if you want a quiet night: - A small guesthouse facing the tiny rice field on the way to Bai Ong Beach. Very clean rooms and a large terrace overlooking the “rice field.” 300,000 dong, with meals available on the terrace. Nha Nghi Vu Truong Tel: 235 386 4783 Mobile: 01 67 76 63 110. - Homestays in the little fishing port of Bai Huong.

For centuries, until its capture by the Vietnamese in 1407, Quy Nhon was Asia’s busiest port. Marco Polo stopped here on his way back from China to Venice. It was the port of Viraja, capital of the Champa kingdom, which explains the many Cham towers found all over the place, including right in the city center. Today, it’s a lovely beach resort, less crowded than others. There’s a gigantic seaside esplanade lined with alternating gardens and hotel towers, with not a single tree (not on the beach either), except at the café-restaurant-terrace of the 4-star hotel Hoang Yen and another one to the right of it. I was lucky to find a brand-new, spotless little hotel run by a very friendly family, the Ngoc Linh, on a quiet little street just 50 meters from the beach. $12 for a single room and $14 for a double. There’s a terrace restaurant. No bikes, but motorbike rentals are available ($10 per day). 6 Tran Van On 0563 54 66 99 or nearby on the esplanade (19 Xuan Dieu).

Beautiful beach establishments north of the city.

That said, it allowed me to indulge my passion for history with the beautiful Cham towers, especially those at Banh It, 20 km north of Quy Nhon on the Mandarin Road (you can see them in the distance as they sit atop a hill, offering a magnificent view of the entire region). Four well-preserved towers (the largest has been very well restored), built in the late 11th to early 12th century. At the foot of the mountain, you’ll find a beautiful 14th-century pagoda and the ruins of Viraja. Right in the middle of the city on Tran Hung Dao, there are also the two beautiful towers of Thap Doi.

Hi there,

I’m spending a month in northern Vietnam, and my trip starts in Lào Cai and Sapa. Could you recommend a scooter rental place? Of course, I’d like one with clean, well-maintained equipment and a trustworthy rental company.

Also, any recommendations for budget homestay hotels in Sapa—max 20 € per night?

Any ideas for scooter tour routes (blogs welcome)? I’ll be heading to Điện Biên Phủ for a trip.

Thanks!

Bonjour Pour se rendre à Con Dao le moyen le plus simple reste l'avion depuis HCMC où Cantho si vous êtes en balade dans le Delta du Mékong. Mais pour l'avion il faut réserver son billet plus d'une semaine à l'avance ce qui peut être contraignant. Il y a donc maintenant une liaison par bateau rapide de la compagnie Phu Qoc Express au départ de Vung Tau Départ à 8am chaque jour vendredi excepté, tarif 660 000VND en semaine 880 000VND le week-end. On peut acheter son billet en ligne ou au terminal de Vung Tau 9 Duong Le Long. Voici le lien vers le site avec toutes les informations. http://phuquocexpressboat.com/en/tour/vungtau/

POUR LE VIETNAM Bonjour et merci de votre réponse . Je suis à Nha Trang ( Hùng Vương, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000 ) et je voudrais aller à Vung Tau en bus ou autocars mais je suis très grand quels type choisir ????

Vung Tau : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !

HCMV : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !

Da Nang : Quels quartier choisir pour êtres à proximité de tout !

Allo,

Actuellement au Vietnam, j’aimerais visiter la baie d’Along, mais je n’ai pas envie de passer une nuit sur un bateau, ni de faire du kayak, ni de pique-niquer sur une île... Je n’ai pas non plus envie de partir pour la journée depuis Hanoi et de passer plus de temps en transport que dans la baie.

Me rendre à Along ou à Cat Ba par mes propres moyens, et ensuite prendre directement un tour pour la journée, tout simplement, ça se fais-tu?

J’ai regardé dans les anciens posts, mais j’ai l’impression qu’absolument tout le monde y va en croisière...

Merci à l’avance,

Bonjour ! Nous partons 20 jours pour le Vietnam en septembre prochain, avec une arrivée à Hanoi et un départ à Ho Chi Minh Ville. Après m'être pas mal renseignée, j'ai envisagé cet itinéraire, et j'aurais souhaité savoir ce que vous en pensiez, étant plus habitués que moi :

Hanoï 2 j Sapa 3 j dont un trek de 2j Ha Long ou plus certainement Cat Ba 3j Tam Coc/Baie terrestre 3j Hué 1j Hoi An et ses environs 2j et demi (Avion pour HCMV) Delta du Mekong 3j Con Dao 2j HCMV 1j

Les principaux trajets se feront en bus et trains de nuit

Mes doutes sont principalement sur Delta du Mekong : 2 ou 3 jours ? Baie terrestre : 2 ou 3 jours ? Plus de temps à Hoi An ?

Merci d'avance pour votre précieux avis !

Bonjour,

après presque 30 ans de voyages en Asie, je vais enfin découvrir le Vietnam en couple puis en solo au mois de Février. Je vous soumets donc mon ébauche d'itinéraire puis des questions suivront J1 : arrivée à Hanoi à 16 h J2 et J3 : Hanoi J4 : Baie d Halong J5 TRajet Baie Halong / tam coc j6 Tam coc + train de nuit pour hué J7 Hué J8 hué J9 Hué/ hoi an par la route ??? J 10 à J 18 Hoi an puis séjour plage pour moi, mon compagnon retourne en France à J14 J19 retour sur Hanoi J 20 Hanoi, retour en France

Je désire absolument faire un séjour balneaire et comme je serai seule pendant ce séjour, je ne souhaite pas être isolée sur une ile , donc l'idée d'être proche d'activités me plait.

Ma 1er question concerne le J5, peut on rejoindre facilement Tam coc depuis la baie d'Halong ? Est ce que c'est faisable en voiture privée, et combien de temps prend le trajet ? Je n'ai aucune idée des distances et surtout de la rapidité des transports. D'autre part, comme je vais rester pas mal de temps sur Hoi an, j'aimerai découvrir la région en sortant un peu des sentiers.

Voilà pour l'instant

Merci pour votre aide. M.

Bonjour,

Je suis en train de finaliser mon circuit dans le centre du Vietnam pour janvier prochain mais c'est pas si évident que cela. Nous serons 2 amis ayant la trentaine. Voici ce que j'ai prévu pour le moment.

J1 : Arrivée assez tôt à l'aéroport de Da Nang Départ directement pour Hoi An. Nuit à Hoi An.

J2 : Journée à Hoi An Nuit à Hoi An.

J3 : Je ne sais pas si il faut plus de temps pour Hoi An. Selon vos réponses, j'affinerai pour aller à Hue. L'idéal serait d'en profiter pour faire des visites en route. J'ai regardé un peu easy rider. Nuit à Hue.

J4 : Journée de visites à Hue. Nuit à Hue.

J5 : Trajet vers Da Nang pour visiter Son Tra et les environs. Nuit à Da Nang.

J6 : Vol retour tôt le matin de l'aéroport de Da Nang.

Merci d'avance pour vos retours.

Bonjour ma question est simple j'ai trouvé un billet peu cher pour le Vietnam j'arriverai à HO CHI MINH pour 9 jours Que puis je envisager de visiter/ faire dans cette région ? Je ne connais pas ce pays Merci de vos conseils

Ma compagne est claustrophobe y a t il des promenade en barque sans cavernes

Merci d avance

Gilles

Bonjour, Nous (mon épouse et moi) arriverons depuis le Laos et plus précisément en bus via Thakhet à Hué et pensons rester/visiter : - 3 nuits à Hué - 3 nuits à Da Nang - 2 à Hoi An - et 6 nuits à H C M avant de revenir en France.

Nous sommes preneur de tt renseignements : hébergement (G H), tourisme et transports (accessoirement bus Thakhet/Hué).

Avec tout mes remerciements, Cordialement Jacques

Hi everyone,

I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one. We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.

Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?

I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?

The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).

Thanks for your advice.

Hi there, we’re landing at Hanoi Airport and would like to head straight to Cao Bang without going into Hanoi. Does anyone know if there are buses that go directly from the airport to Cao Bang (especially in the early afternoon)? Thanks in advance!

Hello. In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.

- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).

- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).

- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?

- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.

- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!

- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.

- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.

That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before: - Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?

Thanks, and long live the Nam! !

hi everyone, I want to travel in the north for 3 weeks in September-October 2026 to meet ethnic minorities, photograph mountain rice terraces and their harvest, and revisit Halong Bay—but maybe Lan Ha Bay instead. Can you recommend one or more local agencies? Thanks, and happy holidays!

Hi everyone,

We’re heading to Vietnam in February as a family (2 adults and 2 kids) for 9 full days, and I was thinking of this itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi Day 2: Halong Bay (Lan Ha) Day 3: Halong Bay (Lan Ha) Day 4: Hue Day 5: Danang Day 6: Danang Day 7: Hoi An Day 8: Hoi An/My Son Day 9: Hanoi

After reading almost all the discussions about Vietnam, I don’t see anything about transportation options for getting from Hue to Danang, then from Danang to Hoi An. Any ideas (train, bus)? From the map, it looks like Danang is close to Hoi An—easily accessible by taxi, right?

Also, after reading lots of comments and websites, I’ve noticed that Danang, aside from being a big developing city, seems to be more about hotels for relaxing on the beach—very laid-back, isn’t it? Not really a place to visit like Hanoi or Hoi An.

Generally speaking, if you have any recommendations for the itinerary or tips, I’d love to hear them.

I’ll post a trip report when we get back.

Merry Christmas to all!

Alex

I'm looking to rent a scooter in Saigon and be able to return it in Hoi An. If anyone knows an agency that does this

Hi everyone, We have a chance to stop in Hanoi on our way from Japan back to France. We arrive on Tuesday, May 12th around 2 PM and leave for France on Saturday, May 16th around 10 PM. I’d like to do a 2-day cruise in Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay, then either 2 days in Ninh Binh or 1 day. - 12/05: Hanoi - 13/05: cruise - 14/05: end of cruise and head to Tam Coc - 15/05: sightseeing - 16/05: early departure for Hanoi, day in Hanoi, then flight to France at 10 PM We don’t want to be overwhelmed by crowds of tourists and prefer to be on our own.

Do you have any tips for us—agencies, transport, sights, accommodation, or visits? Thanks so much for your feedback! Best regards, Isabelle

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Hi, We’ve planned a week in the delta, but sometimes I wonder if that’s not too much… We’ll be there in early February, and the idea is to take a taxi straight from Saigon Airport to Ben Tre. I’m counting on 3 nights to recover and adjust after the long trip. Then I was thinking of Sadec, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Ha Tien, and back to Saigon for 3 nights before a flight to Hoi An. We’ve got 6 weeks total, so we have a bit of time. After reading different travel stories, the destinations in the delta seem a bit repetitive—I keep seeing the same excursions. On the other hand, I also think having time is a chance to get to know the local life a little better. My question really comes down to this: for those of you who travel at a relaxed pace, do you have any tips? I’ve heard the floating markets aren’t that interesting anymore. Also, motorbikes aren’t our thing. Thanks