Colors of Vietnam 08 Days

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL / FREE AT LEISURE (-/-/-)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport, you will be picked up by our driver and then transfer to hotel in central city of Hanoi (current capital of Vietnam), a blend of the modern with the mystery and charm of past centuries, Hanoi offers an air of elegance and harmony with nature. Upon arrival, check in hotel and take your free time to explore Hanoi on your own way and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Early check-in at hotel in Hanoi

Before 09.00: US$90/room

After 09.00: US$45/room

 

DAY 02: HANOI / CITY TOUR (B/L/-)

After breakfast, the start your city tour with a visit to Ba Dinh Square to see Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the museum to his life and the simple cottage where he lived and worked. Then visit the Presidential Palace, house on stilts and One Pillar pagoda (locally known as Chua Mot Cot) originally built in 1040 A.D. on a pillar constructed of a single large tree trunk.

Later, have a stroll along the West Lake to visit Tran Quoc temples. The former is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. Dated to the 11th century, the temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu, or Trấn Vũ in Vietnamese, one of the principal deities in Taoism. The latter is the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,450 years. Then visit Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), which dates back to 1070 and is dedicated to the cult of Confucius. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Then also visit Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), which dates back to 1070 and is dedicated to the cult of Confucius. Next, stop at the train street hidden among the busy streets of Hanoi Old Quarter lies an exclusive street offering an incredibly surreal experience (train schedule is subject to change without prior notice. Afterwards, take a cyclo ride through the Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a network of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as “The 36 Streets.” This is a wonderful place to watch the local life and peruse items from fabrics to crafts to exotic medicines. After that, participate in the water puppet show which is the traditional art of Vietnam remaining hundred years. Finally, drive back to hotel and overnight in Hanoi

 

DAY 03: HANOI / HA LONG CRUISE (b/l/d)

07.30-08.00: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long (For guests booking Limousine Bus or shuttle bus only).

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.

14.00: You return to your cabin for a short rest and prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.

Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.

16.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE

19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

 

DAY 4: SUNG SOT CAVE / HA LONG / HANOI / FLIGHT TO DA NANG / HOI AN (B/L/-)

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.

07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.

09.30 Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina.

Get on car, we will leave for Hanoi to take a flight to Danang. Upon arrival, be welcomed and picked up by our driver for the departure to Hoi An. Check in hotel and overnight in Hoi An.

 

DAY 05: CAM THANH PALM VILLAGE / CORACLE BOAT RIDE / HOI AN VISIT (B/L/-)

After breakfast, drive Cam Thanh village which is just some km from Hoi An’s center. Cam Thanh village is very famous for its Bay Mau (7 hectares) Coconuts palm forest - You can enjoy the verdant nature all around as well as spend time for fishing by the traditional way with inhabitants. It is a really pleasant time for relaxing and enjoying the fresh air of the countryside. Upon arrival, experience the coracle ride which is the main transport for fishing in the village.

In the afternoon you will take Hoi An sightseeing of Japanese covered bridge, Handicraft workshops, Tan Ky old house, Fujian assembly hall and the 15th century Chuc Thanh Pagoda. Also, visit a lantern making shop where you will see how to make lantern which is kind of a traditional product of Hoi An. Finally, transfer to hotel in center for check-in and overnight in Hoi An

 

DAY 06: HOI AN / DANANG / HUE (B/L/-)

After breakfast, get on the car and depart to Hue through small villages and emerald green rivers in the blue water of East Sea. Then continue to Hue, conquer the 10-km long, 500 meters high Hai Van Pass (pass of the Clouds). At the summit, explore French and American forts, while enjoying panoramic views of the coast. Arrive in Hue, start your city tour today by exploring the Imperial Citadel of Hue (the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945) with Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh)... Have boat ride along the Perfume River and the countryside through rarely visited villages to Thien Mu Pagoda (one of the most atmospheric and picturesque places in the former imperial capital, listen legend story about Thien Mu pagoda). Drive to hotel for check-in and overnight in Hue.

 

DAY 07: HUE / CITY TOUR/ FLIGHT TO SAIGON / CITY TOUR (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel, visit Khai Dinh mausoleum which is considered remarkable by many generations, standing out from the traditional Nguyen Dynasty style by its innovation, originality and intricacy. Next, visit a site making incense which will impress you by the aroma of aloes wood as well as the image of countless bouquets of bamboo incense sticks of various colors being sundried along the village’s roads.

We then take the flight to Saigon. We drive to center for walking around the downtown areas for visiting classic European-style landmarks such the old Opera House (may only be viewed from the outside), neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City Hall and the Ben Thanh market. Drive to hotel for check-in and overnight in Saigon.

 

DAY 08: SAIGON / FREE AT LEISURE / DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Take your free time in Saigon to discover city on your own way or just rest before taking the departure flight.

Late check-out at Saigon hotel:

• Before 18:00: 45 USD/room rate

• After 18:00: 90 USD/room rate

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

MUI NE EXTENSION

DAY 08: SAIGON / free at leisure / MUI NE (B/-/-)

Enjoy your free time to explore Saigon on your own way. Then, drive directly to Mui Ne which is about 200km from Saigon and is a famous beach town along the South China Sea in southern Vietnam. With a beautiful long stretch of sand, it becomes a top destination for a wonderful getaway from Saigon. Upon arrival, check in hotel and overnight in Mui Ne

 

  DAY 09: MUI NE – FREE AT LEISURE (B/-/-)

Enjoy your free day in Mui ne by just relaxing on the beautiful beach or swimming pool of the hotel. Also you can do great activities that Mui Ne offers such as kitesurfing, a visit to the Red and White Sand Dunes and Fairy spring by Jeep car…Overnight at hotel in Mui Ne.

 

DAY 10: MUI NE / FREE AT LEISURE / SAIGON / DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Enjoy your free time in Mui Ne until travelling back to hotel in Saigon for the departure flight

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

EXTENSION TO CAMBODIA

DAY 08 : SAIGON /FREE AT LEISURE / SIEM REAP (B/-/-)

Enjoy your free time in Saigon until being transferred to the airport for the departure flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, be welcomed and picked up by our driver, then head out to hotel in center for check-in and overnight in Siem Reap.

 

DAY 09: SIEM REAP / ANGKOR THOM / TA PROHM / ANGKOR WAT (B/L/-)

Early this morning, before the dawn, enjoy the scenic sunrise over Angkor Wat Temple.

Then, back to the hotel for the breakfast. Next, visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then, visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.

In the afternoon, visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.

Enjoy wonderful sunset from the top of Bakheng Hill. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

 

DAY 10: SIEM REAP / BANTEAY SREI / BANTEAY SAMRE / TONLE SAP LAKE / DEPARTURE (B/L/-)

After the breakfast, continue to stroll around Banteay Samre temple which was built in 12th century during Angkor period, admired by its serenity, take some beautiful photo before heading to reveal the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei - considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features elaborate decorations and its finest details. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”. On the way back, we will stop at Preah Dak village for a short tour, enjoying to observing the real-life of Cambodian in this area, how they make a living from the hand-made products, how to producing sugar palm and fruit itself.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake at KAMPONG PHLUK VILLAGE. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place-to-place following water levels and current. Then, transfer to Siem Reap Angkor Airport for your departure flight.

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

EXCURSION TO ninh binh

DAY 03: HANOI / HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL / TAM COC / BOAT RIDE / JADE CAVE (B/L/-)

After breakfast at hotel, then head out to Hoa Lu which was once depicted the ancient capital of Viet Nam, settling up in the 10th century. Also, visit temples of two dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architecture in the old time. Learn about ancient culture through an excavation of vestiges of Royal Palaces ground dated 10th century.

After that, transfer to Tam Coc upon arrival boarding the sampan to travel along river among the villages, mountains and rice fields. Pass through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai - Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a wonderful feeling.

Boat returns to the dock, take a bike to Bich Dong (Jade Cave) by bicycle to visit three ancient pagodas built on mountain cliff (the Lower, Middle and Upper pagoda). Later transfer back and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

EXCURSION TO BANA HILLS

DAY 06: HOI AN / DANANG / BA NA HILLS / GOLDEN BRIDGE / HUE (B/L/-)

After breakfast, drive to Ba Na Hills - King Mountain, also known as the second DaLat/ Sapa in Central. The beautiful weather here is always cool. You will admire the high by the most modem cable car system in Southeast Asia. You will visit Dream Stream Cable car Station. After finishing the first cable car, you will explore the Golden Bridge (Winding its way around a 150-meter course lined with flowers, a golden bridge shimmers against the Ba Na Hills, supported by a pair of giant hands.), Linh Ung pagoda. You will see the panorama of Danang City. Later, visit and play game at the Fantasy Park. Have a lunch and rest at the restaurant. Afterwards, explore King Peak at an altitude 1.487m, you can see panorama view of the Hana Hills and Quang Nam - Da Nang on high. On the top of mountain have Linh Tu Pagoda that is a special temple construction.

After visiting Bana Hills, transfer to Hue.

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

CU CHI TOUR 1 DAY

DAY 08: SAIGON / CU CHI TUNNELS / SAIGON (-/-/-)

After breakfast head to Cu Chi tunnels – the hiding spots during war which are used by Viet Cong soldiers. Arrive at the destination, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed and used by Viet Cong soldiers during Vietnam War will be given. Then we will spend time to explore the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. Finally, drive back to hotel in Saigon.

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

MEKONG DELTA TOUR 1 DAY

DAY 08: SAIGON / MY THO / BEN TRE / SAIGON (B/L/-)

After breakfast, transfer to the Mekong Delta. Take part in a variety of activities that will offer you the chance to get to know Vietnam. Hop aboard a motor cart and admire the coconut trees that dominate the landscape.

Ride a motorboat down the mighty Mekong River. Stop at the famous Unicorn Island and visit a local bee farm. Taste natural honey along with honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine. Walk through the village, then visit a coconut candy workshop and learn how to make coconut candies. Hop back on the motorboat and travel along lush green canals to a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a Vietnamese lunch. Venture to another part of the island and enjoy tropical fruit as you listen to traditional South Vietnamese music. After this delicious snack, a boat will take you back to My Tho to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Enjoy the convenience of hotel drop-off once the car has returned you to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop off at hotel and overnight in Saigon.

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

MEKONG DELTA TOUR 2 DAYS

DAY 08: SAIGON / MY THO / BEN TRE / CAN THO (B/L/-)

After breakfast, transfer to the Mekong Delta. Take part in a variety of activities that will offer you the chance to get to know Vietnam. Hop aboard a motor cart and admire the coconut trees that dominate the landscape.

Ride a motorboat down the mighty Mekong River. Stop at the famous Unicorn Island and visit a local bee farm. Taste natural honey along with honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine. Walk through the village, then visit a coconut candy workshop and learn how to make coconut candies. Hop back on the motorboat and travel along lush green canals to a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a Vietnamese lunch. Venture to another part of the island and enjoy tropical fruit as you listen to traditional South Vietnamese music. After this delicious snack, a boat will take you back to My Tho to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Enjoy the convenience of hotel drop-off once the car has returned you to Ho Chi Minh City.

Continue the trip to Can Tho. Upon arrival, check in hotel and overnight in Can Tho.

 

DAY 09: CAN THO / CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET / SAIGON (B/L/-)

Early in the morning, we will take a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market. When you arrive, you can see many bamboo and wooden boats loaded with rice, fruits and handicrafts gathered there to trade and sell. We will dive into the heart of this market discovering all the activities on the river. Drive back to hotel for breakfask.

Finally, we visit Can Tho central market, Khmer Ong pagoda and Binh Thuy old house before returning to Saigon and drop off at hotel in Saigon

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

ExcursION TO SAPA

DAY 02: HANOI – LAO CAI by OVERNIGHT TRAIN

After the city tour in Hanoi, take the overnight train to Lao Cai (shared A/C 4 soft-sleeping berth cabin)

 

DAY 03: LAO CAI - SAPA – Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI – TA VAN – SAPA (B.L)

Walking distance: Approximately 6 km – 4 hours. Difficulty level: Light

Upon arrival at Lao Cai railway station early (around 05.45am), be picked up by our guide and driver, then depart to Sapa. Stop at a restaurant for breakfast before going down to Muong Hoa valley. Beginning of the trip is the moment for admire the panorama view of the town and then the valley from the main road. After 4km on the main road, we start going down to the valley by the small trails through the terrace rice fields to get to Y Linh Ho hamlet, a small village of the Black Hmong people.

From Y Linh Ho village, we go along the river to go to Lao Chai village (means "old village" in the local dialect). It is time for you to visit the local families, listen to your guide's explanation about the local culture: how they live, way of building the traditional house, and techniques of making clothes... or listen about the way of treatment for a sick person.

Continue to Ta Van village, the Giay people's residence. The guide to bring you into some family: listen about their life, enjoy some green tea, and learn about the differences of their culture from the other hill tribes even they leave close to each other.

Finally, drive to hotel in center for check-in and overnight in Sapa

 

OPTIONAL VISIT:

You can take the cable car on your own without a tour guide to discover the Fansipan ridge, the highest peak in Vietnam, known as the roof of Indochina.

(Entrance fee is about 40 USD per person including round trip cable cars) www.fansipanlegend.sunworld.vn

 

DAY 4: SAPA - MA TRA - TA PHIN – HANOI (B/L/-)

After breakfast, drop off at the meeting point where you stroll around the village and visit hospitable Red Zao families at Ta Phin hill villages to learn about their culture. You will go off the main road, onto hilly mountainous trails. Your surrounding is filled with lush vegetation, pine forest and fresh air. You will experience the untouched beauty of the area.

Ma Tra is about 3 km walking from Ta Phin which is the newly added location in a series of villages in Sapa that visitors can go to. The village is about 5km from the town of Sapa. This has around 50 households, resided by only H’Mong people. Ma Tra village has restored the traditional flax weaving loom, forging tools and carved silver production as part of tourism. Experience tribal life on mountain, see how the locals make clothes and handicrafts, and enjoy amazing scenery that you can never forget.Take the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train (04 people per cabin).

 

DAY 5: ARRIVAL IN HANOI (-/-/-)

Arrival in Hanoi at 05:30 and end of services.

 

This price is quoted in dollar per person based on a double, twin or single room (Guarantee for tour from 05 people)

 

LIST OF HOTELS

• Christmas Eve compulsory dinner at hotel Supp.: US$50 – US$100 depending on each hotel’s own policy
• New Year’s compulsory dinner at hotel Supp.: US$50 – US$100 depending on each hotel’s own policy

NOTE:

This is just a quote and no reservation has been made. Availability and prices are subject to change until deposit is received.

In the event that the selected hotel is fully booked, we will book another alternative with similar quality

Optional tours/visits are not included.

Hotel check-in time is 14:00, check-out time is 12:00.

Airfare is subject to change without prior notice by airlines.

 

INCLUSION:

Private car transportation except for transfers to Halong Bay and vice versa (shuttle car of cruise’s company)

Mentioned hotels with daily breakfast

Local professional, knowledgeable and inspired English-speaking guides on excursion days

Meals as mentioned in the program, at typical Vietnamese local restaurants: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Entrance fees

02 small bottles of water per person per day

Domestic flight tickets: Hanoi – Danang & Hue - Saigon

 

EXCLUSION:

Drinks during meals

Meals not indicated

Personal insurance

Personal expenses and tips

International flights

Vietnam Visa

Any service not mentioned in the program

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

More than 30 days before from the arrival date: 0%

Less than 30 days before the arrival date Or No Show: 100% of the total price of the trip

Flight ticket: Non-refundable based on airline’s policy

 

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE CALENDAR IN 2025

(12 guaranteed departures)