Vietnam 9 days

Welcome to Vietnam!. As you step off your plane at Noi Bai International Airport, our friendly guide will be waiting for you at the baggage claim area. Look for the sign adorned with our distinctive Asia Tour Advisor logo and your name. Your comfort and ease are our top priorities. Once you're ready, we'll escort you to your hotel, providing a brief introduction to the city along the way. The  remainder of the day is yours to settle in, unwind, and begin exploring Hanoi.

Hanoi, with its Ten million inhabitants, serves as the capital of Vietnam. This city gracefully combines tradition and refinement, boasting French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, serene lakes, and a vibrant Old Quarter. Here, you can observe locals practicing Tai Chi by the lake, and witness the lively activities of barbers and street food vendors.

You are scheduled to be picked up from your hotel by our tour guide within the hours of 8:00 - 8:30 am. This marks the inception of a wonderful Hanoi city tour. Our itinerary practically directs us towards the Ho Chi Minh complex, which is the resting place of the Vietnamese great father known as Uncle Ho. There is an adventurous thriller which allows you to take a peek at the embalmed body of the great man as it is practically there on display. This also affords you a walk around a couple of houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969.

The next destination is none other than the Pillar Pagoda, the worship center of the goddess of mercy. This pagoda comes off as the most unique in the world. A binding fact about this visit is that you must make sure to be in your best dressing in terms of modesty. These involve covering up most parts of your body, especially from the shoulders to the knees.

Before moving to our next destination which is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, you need to understand certain things about it. The mausoleum is usually closed on Mondays and Fridays, however, tourists are allowed to explore the outer part and take pictures. Two (2) months (15th June to 15th August) are usually set aside annually for maintenance purposes, within which time the mausoleum remains closed.

On this trip also, we’ll make a journey through the Vietnamese Ethnology Museum, where you can learn a lot about the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam as a whole. After this, lunch is imminent ! A very special Vietnamese cuisine will be readily available for your consumption, coupled with vegan foods specially made to take care of all vegetarians on board.

At around 2:30 pm, you get to see the temple of literature. This temple of literature is said to be the first Vietnamese University (1070 AD) to ever exist, and one of the most attractive tourist centers in Northern Vietnam.

Our next destination is the Hoa Lo prison. Sometimes, it is very imperative to have a look at a country’s criminal and legal system. It enables you to have an insight into how things are really done in the system. It also shows you what to embrace, as well as what to avoid. As you step into the prison grounds, you start to learn a lot about the long standing prison history amongst other things. The prison was built by the French between 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The place was widely known as “Hell on Earth” and now it is like a practically motivated war museum, especially for those who want to understand and know more about the war against France by the Vietnamese people.

At exactly 4:30 pm, the bus takes off from the final destination, right back to your hotel. This marks the end of the trip.

06:15:             Join the morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:30-07:00:  Enjoy a light breakfast with tea, coffee, pastries, and fresh fruit.
07:30: Head to Luon Cave to experience kayaking or a bamboo boat ride around the thousand-year-old limestone formations.
08:30-09:30:   Return to the cruise and enjoy a relaxing time in your cabin, soak your feet in the herbal bath prepared by Amanda Premier, sunbathe on the sundeck, take photos, or shop for souvenirs onboard.
09:30: Check-out procedure. Please leave your luggage outside the cabin and return your key to the reception. The staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. During this time, you can explore more onboard shopping options.
10:00: Enjoy an early buffet lunch at the restaurant on the second deck and settle any additional expenses (if any).
11:00: The cruise arrives at the port

12.00 Transfer to Hanoi

Dinner and overnight in Hanoi 

Over night in Hoi an   

Morning
Depart early (7:30–8:00 AM)
Arrive at Ba Na Hills Cable Car Station – ride the world’s longest cable car (~20 min). Enjoy sweeping views of mountains and forests.

Mid-Morning
Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng) – the iconic giant stone hands holding a golden walkway. Best visited in the morning for fewer crowds & better photos.
Explore French Village – European-style architecture, cafes, and churches.
Fantasy Park – indoor amusement park with games, rides, and activities.

Lunch
Buffet lunch at one of the large restaurants (e.g., La Lavande, Beer Plaza).

Afternoon
Visit Le Jardin D’Amour Gardens – themed flower gardens.
Explore Debay Wine Cellar (French-built in 1923).
Ride the Alpine Coaster (roller-coaster style ride through the hills).
Take another cable car up to the highest point (Linh Ung Pagoda with a giant Buddha statue).

Late Afternoon
Cable car back down (~3:30–4:00 PM).
visit dragon bridge

dinner

stay at DANANG

08.30 : Transfer to Danang