Pilgrimage to Vietnam
- Pilgrimage to Vietnam – ( HANOI-HALONG BAY-NINH BINH-VINH-DONG HOI-HUE-HOI AN- DANANG- NUI CUI- XUAN LOC-VUNG TAU- HOCHIMINH) + BANGKOK
- Dates : 15 – 30 September 2026
- Price:
- RS 115,000* per person sharing.
- RS 19,000* Single supplement
- Inclusions:
- VIETNAM:11-night accommodation & BANGKOK: 3 nights
- Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- 31 meals
- 1 bottle of drinking water in Vietnam per day per person
- Air tickets on Air Austral(2x23kgs) and Vietnam Airlines ( 1x23kgs) + carry on bag not exceeding 7 kgs
- Vietnam visa fees
- French speaking guide in Vietnam and English speaking in Bangkok
- Compulsory tips for the guides and drivers
- Exclusions:
- Compulsory Travel insurance
- Other meals which are not indicated above
- Drinks
- Personal and other expenses such as porter, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.
- PAYMENT CONDITIONS:
- RS 20,000 non – refundable deposit at time of booking
- Balance by 15June 2026
- ACCOMPANYING PRIEST: NGUYEN JOSEPH VAN VIET
- FOR YOUR BOOKING, PLEASE CONTACT MAUREEN, CORINNE OR CHRISTIA ON 2121136 OR AT OUR PORTLOUIS OFFICE
- Hotels in Vietnam:
- Itineraire : P1448
Mauritius/Reunion on UU109 dep : 1820 arr :1905 and on to Bangkok on UU885 dep: 1950
Arrive in Bangkok at 0645 am and transfer to Bangkok . Accommodation at Bangkok Palace Hotel, Free day. Check in as from 2pm. Free day.
Transfer to the airport to catch VN610 to Hanoi dep: 1155 arr: 1350.
Day 1 (17 Sep): Hanoi arrival – Hanoi half day city tour (D)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your local representative and Visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Hanoi Cathedral), where ample time will be provided for personal prayer and reflection inside the church.
Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi. Meal: Dinner
Day 2 (18 Sep): Hanoi half day city tour – transfer to Ha Long Bay – Water Puppet Show in Ha Long – overnight in Ha Long (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, continue with a comprehensive Hanoi city tour covering the city’s most significant cultural and historical landmarks. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (outside view). Proceed to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, beautifully located on the banks of West Lake. Later, explore the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, which reflects Vietnam’s wartime history.
After lunch at a local restaurant, depart by private vehicle to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, via scenic countryside roads (approximately 3–3.5 hours). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. In the evening, experience a traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique art form originating from Northern Vietnam. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Ha Long.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 (19 Sep): Ha Long Day Cruise charter – transfer to Ninh Binh – overnight in Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before boarding a private charter day cruise on the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Sail past thousands of limestone karsts and islets rising dramatically from the sea. Visit magnificent caves, hidden lagoons, and scenic viewpoints while enjoying onboard activities. A freshly prepared seafood lunch will be served on the cruise.
After disembarkation in the afternoon, continue your journey by road to Ninh Binh, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land” due to its striking limestone landscapes. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and unwind. Dinner will be arranged at a restaurant. Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 (20 Sep): Trang An Boat ride – Phat Diem Stone Cathedral – transfer to Vinh – Overnight in Vinh (B, L, D)
After breakfast, depart for Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through a network of rivers, caves, and lush valleys surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. This serene experience offers breathtaking natural beauty and historical significance.
Later, visit the remarkable Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece blending traditional Vietnamese and Gothic European styles. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue southward to Vinh City, traveling through picturesque countryside landscapes. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Vinh.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 (21 Sep): Vinh – Phong Nha National park – Overnight in Dong Hoi (B, L, D)
After breakfast, depart for Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its ancient karst mountains and spectacular cave systems. Explore one of the famous caves by boat, witnessing impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and underground rivers.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Dong Hoi, a coastal city near the national park. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Dong Hoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 (22 Sep): Dong Hoi – transfer to La Vang Sanctuary – transfer to Hue (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel in Dong Hoi, check out and begin the journey south toward La Vang Sanctuary, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in Vietnam. Upon arrival, spend time exploring the peaceful sanctuary complex, including the Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang, known for its spiritual significance and serene surroundings. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant en route or near La Vang.
In the afternoon, continue the scenic drive to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. On arrival in Hue, transfer to the hotel for check-in and some time to rest. Dinner will be arranged at a local restaurant in Hue. Overnight stay in Hue. Overnight stay in Hue.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 (23 Sep): Hue City tour – transfer to Hoi An (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and begin a guided city tour of Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Visit the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as the political and cultural center of the Nguyen Dynasty, including the Forbidden Purple City. Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most iconic religious monument, beautifully located along the banks of the Perfume River. The tour also includes a visit to one of the royal tombs, such as the Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, showcasing a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese and European architectural styles.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Hue. In the afternoon, depart Hue and travel to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass, offering stunning coastal and mountain views along the way. Upon arrival in Hoi An, check in at the hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Hoi An.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 (24 Sep): Cam Thanh Boat ride – Hoi An Walking Tour – Lantern boat release (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Hoi An. Free time in the morning for relaxing
Continue to Hoi An and start the excursion to Cam Thanh village. Being a fisherman at Cam Thanh water coconut village, we enjoy experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. Back the Ancient Town of Hoi An, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures, we will have a Walking tour around the ancient streets visiting famous Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, Old houses & Japanese Covered Pagoda Bridge, Old house of Tan Ki, Sa Huynh Culture Museum. Our exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. Free time for shopping or tailor-made clothes, shoes…before going back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Hoi An.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 (25 Sep): Hoi An – Danang – fly to Ho Chi Minh city – Ho Chi Minh half day city tour (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your guide and proceed for a city sightseeing tour covering some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica , a beautiful example of French colonial architecture, followed by the nearby Saigon Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel and considered one of the city’s architectural highlights. Continue to the Independence Palace, formerly the residence of the President of South Vietnam and an important historical symbol marking the end of the Vietnam War. After the tour, transfer to your hotel for check-in. The evening is free to relax or explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 (26 Sep): Ho Chi Minh – Nui Cui – Xuan Loc Seminary – transfer to Vung tau (B, L, D)
After breakfast depart Ho Chi Minh City for a spiritual and cultural journey to Dong Nai Province. Travel to Nui Cui, home to the Our Lady of Nui Cui pilgrimage center, where you can admire the impressive statue of the Virgin Mary set amidst serene natural surroundings and enjoy peaceful moments for prayer and reflection. Continue to the Xuan Loc Seminary, an important religious institution, and visit the Bishop’s Office to learn about the Catholic heritage and activities of the region.
After the visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, proceed by road to the coastal city of Vung Tau. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax after the journey. Dinner will be served at a restaurant. Overnight stay in Vung Tau.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 (27 Sep): Nui Tao Phung – back to Ho Chi Minh (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing in Vung Tàu, one of southern Vietnam’s most popular coastal destinations. Begin with a visit to the Christ the King Statue, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city and coastline. Continue to Thuy Van (Back) Beach for a short stroll and relaxation by the sea, followed by a visit to the White Palace (Bach Dinh), a historic colonial-era mansion offering scenic views over Vung Tàu Bay.
Later, travel to Nui Tao Phung, a serene pilgrimage site surrounded by natural landscapes, ideal for prayer and quiet reflection. After completing the visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, depart Vung Tàu and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 (28 Sep): Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the Airport to catch VN 601 dep: 0845 am arr: 1045 am in Bangkok. Transfer to Bangkok Palace Hotel. Free day (B)
Free day in Bangkok (B)
Transfer to the airport to catch UU886 dep: 0915 am arr: 1350 in Reunion and on to Mauritius on UU108 dep: 1650 arr: 1735
