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Xin Chao! Welcome to Vietnam, your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation, where you can relax and get over the jet lag.
In the evening, we will drive you to a local restaurant to enjoy your welcome dinner and taste delicious vegetarian food.
Overnight in Hanoi
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide around 8:00, who will take you to the morning yoga class to energize your body and mind. Then get back to the hotel for a quick refreshment and prepare for a walking tour around Hanoi’s exciting cultural and historical sites and bustling Old Quarter with its markets and street food stalls.
End your tour by visiting the local sauna and massage center for an hour-long relaxation and rejuvenation. Choose from different massage options to release any tension in your body, and then relax in the sauna to detoxify and refresh your skin.
Get up early to have breakfast ad check out from the hotel. The cruise team will pick you up between 7:30-8:00 am (we will send you the exact time on the day before the cruise). Hop on a limousine bus and head to Tuan Chau International Cruise Port. Upon arrival at the port, relax at the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedures.
Then you will board the Amanda Cruise and enjoy the welcome drink while the cruise team gives you an introduction to the tour program and safety instructions.
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 of the bay with thousands of limestone islands rising from the sea.
Enjoy your lunch at the luxurious restaurant on board, while the vessel cruises toward Trinh Nu Cave. Around 15:00 you will be transferred to Trinh Nu Cave by tender. There you will hop on the kayak and paddle around thousand-year-old limestone formations and then walk for 5 minutes through Trinh Nu Cave. Later relax at the Trinh Nu beach, which will amaze you with its white sand, emerald water, and mild pleasant weather condition.
Get back on board, where you will participate in a 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 and 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 traditional Vietnamese steamed rice rolls by our chef and then taste your creations.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner on the Sundeck (if weather permits) and view the peaceful night in the bay. Optionally you could enjoy the massage a the cruise spa (extra charge), relax in the herbal bath in your room, or enjoy music and drinks at Sky Bar.
Overnight on cruise
Get up early to enjoy breakfast and see the sunrise. At 8:30 a day, the boat will pick you up from a cruise and take you to Lan Ha Bay, which is formed by the archipelago of Cat Ba. Stop at the Dark and Bright Caves area for kayaking. Return to the boat to enjoy lunch while it takes you to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) for swimming in the crystal clear water and relax on the beautiful white sandy beach.
In the afternoon, we will head back to Halong Bay, on the way, we will visit Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum to see how shells are raised and how the pearls are harvested. Upon arrival on the boat, spend time relaxing, enjoying the sunset, and having a delicious dinner.
Overnight on cruise
Start your day at 6;15 am with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck to awaken your body and muscles. Then enjoy a light breakfast before heading to explore the Sung Sot cave. It is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. You will see some unique rock formations which cannot be found anywhere else. Then get back on board to have some rest in the room or enjoy cruise amenities.
Around 9:30, complete the checkout formalities before enjoying the early buffet lunch at the restaurant. The cruise will make its way to the port, from where you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Hue.
Upon arrival in Hue, our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel to relax.
Overnight in Hue
Spend a free day to relax, enjoy nature and freshen your mind. In the morning, you can join the yoga class the strengthen your body, calm the mind and alleviate stress. The Vinyasa yoga style we will practice will flow from one Hatha yoga posture to another, synchronizing the breath with each movement.
Then enjoy traditional Vietnamese healing therapy, that combines gentle strokes with a specific focus on pressure points. Experience the ultimate in well-being and rejuvenation while suction cupping releases toxins and brings blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles.
Overnight in Hue
In the morning, join a 60-minutes Vinyasa yoga class. Then get ready to visit various local sights and attractions to learn about the former imperial capital of Vietnam and see how people live there today.
Start your tour with a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River to visit the iconic Thien Mu pagoda. Next, you will see the Imperial Citadel, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the architectural beauty of the former palace and learn more about Vietnam’s history. Continue sightseeing by visiting the bustling Dong Ba Market, where you can watch locals buying and selling goods before driving back hotel.
Overnight in Hue.
In the morning, join a 60-minute Vinyasa yoga class and enjoy a healthy breakfast. Then complete the check our formalities and get a private transfer to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass, which is one of the most scenic roads in Asia. Upon arrival in Hoi An, check-in at your hotel and relax with a Vietnamese Herbal bath. Soak in the herbal bath made by an authentic Vietnamese recipe with lemongrass, lime, mint leaves, and herbal leaves, that will detoxify your body, relieve body aches, and provides renewed energy.
Overnight in Hoi An
Start your day by immersing into the essence of Thailand in Hoi An with an Thai authentic spa and food journey. Feel revitalized and finish off with an exclusive Thai set menu at Hoi An Riverside restaurant to nourish the soul and provide a true taste of Thailand with authentic dishes and time-honored Thai favorites.
Then get ready for a true adventure when you explore the off-the-beaten routes of the town in a local way – by a vintage Vespa motorbike. This trip will give you an insight into the people’s lives in a less touristy area surrounding Hoi An. Hop on the back of the motorbike, and your private driver will take you through the streets of Hoi An to cross over the bridge to Cam Kim Island. Here we will ride along the riverbank into a beautiful rural countryside.
Enjoy the peaceful views of quiet villages and beautiful farmlands, where we take a photo of the seasonal vegetables in the picturesque fields of corn, aubergine, sweet potato, cucumbers, and herbs. Then we will visit a hundred years old Ancestral House of Mr. Huynh Ri and a traditional boat builders’ yard. Meet some local families to learn the art of mat weaving, farming, and making the perfect “Bánh Đập” (rice cracker) and enjoy it. Before getting back to your hotel, stop at the local coffee shop to see the coffee roasting.
Overnight in Hoi An
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home.
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