This enriching journey blends Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscapes with deep cultural immersion, offering students an unforgettable exploration from the northern mountains and emerald bays to the golden beaches of southern Vietnam. Through ancient temples, living villages, floating waterways, and historical landmarks, participants gain a profound understanding of Vietnam’s heritage while building lasting global awareness and personal connections.
At Dream-Travel, we believe every journey should reflect the unique spirit of the traveler. Founded by René Piard, our mission is to make travel inspiring, accessible, and tailored to your needs. With our “à la carte” approach, we partner with educators to create personalized experiences that ignite curiosity and foster lasting memories.
We’re passionate about ensuring travel is available to everyone, which is why we design trips to fit a variety of budgets. Our flexible payment plans empower students to explore the world without financial strain, making dream adventures a reality.
At Dream-Travel, your journey starts with a vision—and we’re here to bring it to life.
René Piard - Founder & Chief Travel Officer
rene.piard@dream-travel.net
tel: 1 - 571 - 206-8949
Group departure from the United States on international flight to Hanoi
In-flight services provided
Overnight on board
Breakfast served onboard
Arrival in Hanoi and welcome by your English-speaking guide
Visit Ngoc Son Temple, a sacred complex honoring Vietnamese heroes and scholars, located on Hoan Kiem Lake, the symbolic heart of Hanoi
Cyclo-pousse ride through the Old Quarter’s “36 Corporations,” where merchants organized their trades for centuries
Dinner included
Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucian learning
Vietnamese cooking class
Lunch with a local family
Drive to Mai Chau
Scenic stop at Thung Khe Pass, offering sweeping views of rice terraces and ethnic minority villages
Traditional dance performance
Dinner included
Overnight in Mai Chau
Breakfast at the lodge
Bicycle ride through the terraced rice fields of Mai Chau, visiting villages of the White Thai ethnic group and discovering local crafts
Drive to Ninh Binh
Traditional sampan boat ride through Trang An / Tam Coc, often called the “Ha Long Bay on land,” with limestone cliffs rising above emerald rice paddies
Dinner included
Overnight in Ninh Binh
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the coast and board a cruise in the spectacular Lan Ha Bay, a quieter extension of the famous Ha Long Bay
Explore Tra Bau and its limestone islands by boat
Onboard Vietnamese cooking demonstration
Optional squid fishing experience
Lunch and dinner included
Overnight on board cruise
Breakfast onboard cruise
Sunrise Tai Chi session on deck
Visit Cat Ba Island and explore its magnificent cave system, home to dramatic stalactites and stalagmites within a protected national park
Brunch onboard
Disembark and flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Dinner included
Overnight in Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War, demonstrating resilience, ingenuity, and survival
Saigon city tour including:
Notre Dame Cathedral, symbol of French colonial heritage
Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel
Saigon Opera House
Cholon (Chinatown) with Binh Tay Market
Thien Hau Pagoda, a centuries-old Chinese temple honoring the Goddess of the Sea
Dinner included
Overnight in Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to the Mekong Delta
Visit a Cao Dai Temple, center of a unique Vietnamese religion blending Eastern and Western philosophies
Cruise along the river observing village life and local industries
Lunch with a local family
Return to Saigon
Evening Saigon River Dinner Cruise
Overnight in Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel
Train journey to Phan Thiet, a coastal resort town famous for its vast white-sand beaches
Arrival and free time
Dinner included
Overnight in Phan Thiet
Breakfast at the resort
Full day at leisure with full board
Relax on the beach or explore the Phan Thiet Sand Dunes, a striking mini-desert rising beside the ocean
Overnight in Phan Thiet
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning at leisure
Lunch included
Train back to Saigon
Evening flight to the United States
Overnight on board
