Hanoi - Ha Long Bay cruise - Da Nang | 7 days 6 nights

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver.

Transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at the hotel

08:30: Our driver and guide will take you to city tour:

• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years.
• Visit Tay Ho Temple, a temple dedicated to Princess Lieu Hanh. According to legend, the temple was built around the 17th century but it could have been later.
• Visit the outside of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Ba Dinh Square.
• The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.

14:00: Continue to explore Hanoi city:

• Back to downtown for refreshment by Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) before taking walking tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. 
• Visit Dong Xuan Market, one of the largest markets in Hanoi. 
• Visit Hanoi Train Street.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level, and operating conditions. 

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Halong.

12:30: Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbor.

12:45: Captain welcomes guests to Amanda cruises by tender. Check-in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in cabin.

13:00: Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

14:30: The cruise stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world's natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45: Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titop island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titop - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see the corner of the magical Halong Bay ...

16:45: Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink, get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30: Enjoy the Vietnamese cooking demonstration. 

19:00: Acquaint your seat with the set menu dinner.

20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; and massage (contact with cruise manager for service price).…

Overnight on the cruise.

06:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.

07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, and cereals will be served in the dining room).

08:00: After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the caves open to the form of beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.

08:30: Then come back to Amanda Cruise, relax, and check out of the cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.

Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbor.

09:15: Enjoy the brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have one).

10:45: Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbor and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:30: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang (YOU SHOULD BOOK THE FLIGHT AFTER 18:00)

Upon arrival in Danang, our driver will take you to the hotel in Danang for check in

Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at the hotel.

07:30: We will pick you up at the hotel and start to visit Ba Na Hills –also known as the second Da Lat in Central Vietnam.

09:30: You will be carried to the peak by the cable car system that won 4 World Records.

10:00: Explore the Golden Bridge, which sits 1,400 meters above sea level, an altitude which creates the illusion of a silk strip hiding in the clouds above Da Nang. Walking around and taking photos at Le Jardin D’Amour (the Flower Garden of Love), Linh Ung Pagoda, with a 27m – height Shakyamuni statue on 6m – high lotus brings tourists a peaceful feeling as visiting this place. The next destination of your trip to Ba Na is French Village. You will feel free to visit the holy places in Ba Na: the Linh Tu Temple, the Temple of Mother Nature, the Belfry, the Phong Tu Tower, the Lunar Castle, or the French village.

12:00: You will take a rest and have a buffet as lunch in the Restaurant. After lunch, you can experience many thrilling rides and games such as slide-way, love wheel, fire race and ghosts’ house in Fantasy Park – the world-class indoor amusement park. Join Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying a 4D death race ride, and watching 3D mega 360 degrees...

Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at the hotel.

14:30: The driver and guide will pick you up at the hotel and depart for Cam Thanh, Hoian.

If you are picked up in Da Nang, you will visit Ngu Hanh Son stone village on the way to Hoi An, where works carved from stone on the mountain are displayed.

16:00: You will visit the forest ecosystem by basket boats, catch crabs and snails, and make toys from coconut leaves. You can also join the basket boat race (self-funded), which will bring you many wonderful experiences.

17:30: Move to Hoi An Ancient town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, and Ancient House... walk around Lantern Street, and shop at Nguyen Hoang Night Market.

20:00-20:30: Return to Danang.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out of the hotel.

Transfer to the airport for departure to the next destination. It’s time to say goodbye. We thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.