Le Laperouse, 12 Night Vietnamese Shores ex Halong Bay, Vietnam to Singapore

In partnership with Les Éditions Tallandier and with featured guest Sylvie Bermann, Chair of the IHEDN Board of Directors.

With this Ponant itinerary, discover Vietnam and cruise right down to the multicultural city of Singapore. Set sail aboard Le Lapérouse for a 13-day cruise featuring stunning scenery, ancient cities and a futuristic city.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, dive into the history of the Con Dao Islands, visit Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, and discover the ancestral traditions of Nha Trang along with its most beautiful historical sites. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

Your voyage will start in Ha Long Bay, a real jewel of Vietnam, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sailing among the limestone pillars, grottos and arches of this site with its surreal atmosphere will undoubtedly be the defining moment of your cruise.

From Chan May, you will have the privilege to visit the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hué, and its mausoleums. These architectural treasures, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are surrounded by lush nature and are home to the tombs of the ancient emperors.

You will reach Da Nang, a lively city renowned for its five “Marble Mountains” and its long beaches. It is the gateway to the charming old city of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will then head to Nha Trang, a lively coastal city with beautiful beaches lapped by the turquoise waters of a bay dotted with tropical islets, before enjoying an unforgettable sail along the Saigon River.

Your voyage will continue in Ho Chi Minh City. Founded in the 17th century, this city formerly known as Saigon sits right near the Mekong Delta, a mythical river on which small, colourful boats throng on market days.

Le Lapérouse will then sail towards the Côn Dao Islands in the China Sea. This preserved archipelago, where picturesque fishing villages overlook a crystal sea, will delight you with its wild beauty as well as its rich history.

In Singapore, city-State on the edges of the Orient, you will be seduced by the unique multicultural atmosphere of this “garden city”, home to wonderful botanical tropical gardens, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.