Discover Vietnam and Cambodia in 3 weeks

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car

Start a new day by visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, an important place of pilgrimage. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials, and pagodas, it’s usually crowded with groups of all ages, all over the nation, who has come to pay their respects. Within the complex, you can visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (Outside visiting for maintenance every Monday & Friday), Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House. Closed by, One Pillar Pagoda which is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter. It is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond.

Continue to drive through Colonial Hanoi, seeing the Opera House and other local sights. Go inside the infamous Hoa Lo Prison museum (“Hanoi Hilton”), where Senator John McCain and Douglas “Pete” Wilson were once imprisoned. Your next stop is the Museum of Ethnology, a valuable center for the exhibition and the preservation of cultural heritages of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

This afternoon, take a cyclo in Ha Noi Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple which is located at the northern end of Sword Lake (aka Hoan Kiem Lake). the shore, walking on the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge( The Huc bridge) leads to the island.

Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet – Water puppetry – ” puppets that dance on water”- is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam.

Stay overnight in Hanoi

Please note: The city tour program is flexible. Your guide will be more than happy to adjust the tour itinerary to suit you. You can skip one site or add another if you so wish

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Limousine

This morning, you are being transferred to Sapa by sharing a limo (5.5 hrs driving)

Meet your local English speaking guide upon arrival then have Lunch at local restaurant.

Travel on road down the valley Sapa about 07 kilometers to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. It is a nice ride in itself with great views of the lush terraces. In this village which you will have a welcome feeling at any house of the hospitable people there. You can interact them, learn about their culture and customs.

there, you will just follow the valley for a few miles to the next town of Ta Van. Along the way, you will walk through terraced rice fields and among some picturesque villages, and experience a bit of rural life. Ta van is a village of Giay people, who look more like the traditional Viet living the Red delta.  As you walk through different hill tribe villages (Hmong and Dao people), it's helpful to have a guide to explain customs or practices to you and perhaps translate. You're sure to see other tourists on the trail (which puts many people off), but this is a good example of the many great treks in the area.

Your last stop today is at Sapa Church, the ancient church is known as a stone church or the Holy Rosary church which is located in the heart of Sapa town and built by the French in the early 20th century. The shape and architecture of the church were built by the cross. This architecture is presented in the roof, and bell tower… which created the elegant church.

Drop off at your lovely hotel in Sapa and free at leisure.

Stay overnight in Sapa  

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car

This morning, you will be transferred to the Sapa Cable Station for very amazing trip to Indochina’s Rooftop – Mount  Fanxipan by cable car. This is particularly interesting in these northern mountains of the country, where travelers seek the rice terraces and traditional arts of a minority peoples. Cultivating the land to an altitude of around 2,200 meters are the ethnic minorities the lowland Vietnamese generically call ‘Meo’ – savages – and above them looms the bulk of Hua Xi Pan: “giant protruding rock”. You can challenge yourself when hiking 600 stone stairs more to reach the rocky peak of The Roof of Indochina. Below you spread the foothills of the Himalayas, blanketed with rainforest and the first tendrils of fog.

Challenge yourself to step up to Fansipan Peak to admire the spectacular view the Roof of Indochina.

Enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant.

This afternoon, visit Cat Cat Village remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other villages. Visitors to Cat Cat have an opportunity to admire a lively and colorful picture. That is the image of young women sitting by looms with colorful pieces of brocade decorated with designs of flowers and birds. When these pieces of brocade are finished, they are dyed and embroidered with beautiful designs. A noteworthy is that H’Mong women use plants and leaves to dye these brocade fabrics. And then they roll around and smooth section of wood covered with wax on fabrics to polish them, making their colors durable. In addition to the brocade weaving craft, many residents in Cat Cat are good at manipulating gold and silver jewelry. Their products are fairly sophisticated, especially jewelry for women.

Stay overnight in Sapa.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: Limousine

Start your visit at Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge which is made entirely clear glass, length 300 m, height 1000 m above, is the highest and longest bridge in Southeast Asia. The bridge has about 5m width, 60m length the elevator’s chamber to the mountain wall of Hoang Lien Son range. This bridge is in the journey “Road to the top of the mountain” the foot to the top of the mountain.
After taking the glass elevator, walking out of the elevator room, you will reach the glass bridge system, leading to the play area. the glass bridge, zooming in to the distance, you can admire the panoramic view of the majestic nature, feel the rushing wind and dancing clouds of Hoang Lien Pass.

Have lunch at a local restaurant then return to your hotel for check-out.
This afternoon, join-in Limousine transfer back to Hanoi and arrive around 20:30.

Check in your hotel and free at leisure.

Stay overnight in Hanoi 

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transportation: Car, cruise Limousine

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 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 your Ha Long Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking 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

Meals provided: Breakfast, Brunch

Transportation: cruise Limousine

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 buffet lunch at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. The trip ends.

Thank you for using our services! We look forward to welcoming you again on our cruise.

Good bye and see you on your next trips!

15.00 – 16.00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating conditions.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car, Flight

This morning, picked up by our private car and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue city.

On arrival, welcome by your local guide and driver and have a short transfer to the city. Transfer to visit the Royal Palace which has three perimeters of rampart, namely outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel)

• Capital Citadel: This construction started in 1805 under the reign of Emperor Gia Long and completed in 1832 under the reign of Emperor Ming Mang
• Royal Citadel: The Imperial City is located in the centre of the Citadel where established highest offices of Viet Nam's feudalism and sanctums honoring the cult of decreased Emperors. 
• Forbidden Citadel: Located inside the Imperial City, behind the Throne Palace, the Forbidden Purple City is reserved for Emperor and his family. 

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

Continue to visit The tomb of King Khai Dinh is located in Chau Chu mountain near Hue in Vietnam. It was built 1920 to 1931 taking 11 years to complete. In comparison with those of the preceding emperors, Khai Dinh’s tomb is much smaller in surface but it is very elaborate. It is the result of the interminglement of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern.

Drop off at your lovely hotel and relax.

Stay overnight in Hue.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car

After breakfast, transfer to Toa Kham Wharf and depart to Thien Mu Pagoda- the first stop of the day, a historic temple in the city as a symbol of Hue, located nearby Perfume River where will be a wonderful place for you to relax and refresh.
Back to the boat for a scenic cruise to Hue Ecolodge
Spend 2 hours to stroll or bike around quiet Thuy Bieu Eco-village
Visit local garden, old ancestral temple and contact with local people.
Visit some handicraft families (the incense making family, the joss paper making family and the paper painting family) to discover the daily life of local people while they are working strenuously with joy and enthusiasm
At the end of this tour, you will have a great time to relax by steeping your foot in medicinal herb water - a traditional therapeutic practice and enjoy excellent massage.

Have local lunch then get the car and transfer directly to Hoi An.

On arrival, hotel check in and free at leisure.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: sharing minivan

8:00 – 8:30am: Picked up at your hotel lobby by a sharing minivan. 
First, a stroll through the Central market to purchase all fresh ingredients for the class.
Then, we board our river basket boat for a relaxing 30-minute ride on the Thu Bon river to Bay Mau Coconut Forest, which is recognized by the Province as an official ecological zone.
We then walk through the vegetable fields to our teaching kitchen overlooking the water coconut trees and rows of vegetables. After that, you have a chance to meet local residents. You will be able to not only go on basket boats but also fish around the beautiful palm forest.
Finally, we will show you 4 traditional Vietnamese dishes while you enjoy the cool breeze and the peaceful setting of the countryside.

MENU
- Fresh spring rolls
- Pan cakes
- Stir fried beef noodles
- Hanoi noodles (Pho Hanoi)
13:30: We will drop you of at the Ancient Town. Continue walking around this enchanting port town of Hoi an, follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest:
Japanese Covered Bridge dated back to the 18th century and is a beautiful historical piece of Japanese architecture. It is claimed that it was created by the Japanese then living in Hoi An as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water. The bridge also features the sculptures of two dogs and two monkeys representing the Chinese years in which many Japanese Emperors were born along with the fact that the building of the bridge began in the year of the dog and was completed in the year of the monkey.
Phuc Kien Assembly Halls was built around 1690 and functions as a traditional assembly hall for the Chinese ethnic group Fujian, China to socialize, but later was transformed a temple dedicated to their deity named Thien Hau – the goddess of sea who protects sailors danger.
Fujian Assembly Hall bears all the fundamental features in structure of a Chinese Assembly Hall.
Tan Ky old house is an almost perfect example of a 18th merchant’s residence in this major commercial port town.

Transfer back to hotel then free at leisure.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car

This morning, check out and start our trip to Ba Na Hills, a hill station located in the Truong Son Mountain west of the city of Danang. The station, advertised as “the Dalat of Danang province” by local tourism authorities, was founded in 1919 by French colonists.

A trip on cable car will offer you a chance to admire the panorama of Ba Na Hills, spring stream, Danang city and Danang coast your cabin at the height of 1,487 meters above sea level.

During your time on the mountain, enjoy a visit to:

Fantasy Park: the amusement park reserves countless funs and surprises, which of course involve well-tailored games to keep little kids occupied and delighted all day long.

The Le Jardin with the relics of the French, such as the force of the French horse, nearly 100-year-old grapefruit trees and traces of ancient villas. Especially Debay cellar, wine cellar was built by the French in 1923, spent nearly a century, they still retain cellar wild, mysterious, is the work of the French single remaining fairly intact Ba Na.

Linh Ung Pagoda, located on the peak of Ba Na Mountain at the height of 1.400 meters, was officially inaugurated on the 5th of March, 2004. You can also feel your interests with a lot of pretty villas, newly built hotels, and bungalows here. Each one has its own flower garden with many types of aristocratic flower that Frenchmen during the 50 past years.

Keep taking nice walk to 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. The bridge sits 1,400 meters above sea level, an altitude which creates the illusion of a silk strip hiding in the clouds above Da Nang.

Take the cable down and transfer to your hotel in Da Nang. Free at leisure.

Stay overnight in Da Nang.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car, Flight

Breakfast at hotel then start to explore the Marble Mountains – A masterpiece of nature presented to Da Nang. Challenge yourself to climb up to over 120 steps to get to the Mable of Water (Thuy Son). here, amazing and fabulous fairylands appear in front of your eyes.

Passing by the Love Lock Bridge Danang, you can enjoy the romantic views of the dynamic Da Nang city and get some nice photos as well.

If time permits, visit Han Market which is the biggest and most famous market in Da nang city. In this grand market, you can find out anything you like even a 30 USD Rolex. This is also a great place where you can learn how to bargain as well. 

Free time on your own until our driver transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. 

On arrival, our driver will pick you up at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car

The first place we will explore today  famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created a long time back, in 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continued built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. In places, it housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years…. getting married and giving birth. During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free-fire zone and was heavily bombarded. Since 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. 

Have lunch then transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon enjoy sightseeing at Reunification Palace formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in Hochiminh City. Continue to visit City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument, and Central Post Office which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It has a neoclassical architectural style. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Today, the building is a tourist attraction.

Right nearby, you can see Notre Dame Cathedral, a magnificent building located in the heart of the city and was established by French colonists. This cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transportation: cruise shuttle bus

In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon (District 1 and parts of District 3) and take you to your port of embarkation in Cai Be (2 nights to Phnom Penh). The transfer takes 2 hours drive. After a refreshing welcome drink, we show you our onboard facilities and your cozy cabin.

We will enjoy a rowing boat excursion through the hidden small canals of Tan Phong Islet on a sampan. We also visit some of the local candy or rice cake-making production or boat through the green water landscape to see local villages, verdant orchards, or rice paddies.

In the afternoon we arrive in the laid-back town of Sa Dec for a city tour. There you can see the busy and colorful local market, enjoy a coffee on the nice riverside promenade or visit a nearby flower village with orchards. The charming town still has a lot of colonial architecture, in particular the old market, the church, and many old villas and traders’ houses. We visit one of them, a beautifully renovated traditional house of a Chinese trader’s family. This sumptuous building belonged to the main character of the novel “The Lover” and indeed to the lover of Marguerite Duras.

In the late afternoon, we return to the Mekong cruise and enjoy a sunset cruise with more fantastic photo opportunities aboard.

Stay overnight onboard in Mekong Delta

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transportation: Boat

The boat arrives at Cao Lanh in the morning. After breakfast on the top deck, you can enjoy the visit to Tan Thuan Dong Islet, which is famous for its orchards full of mangoes, longans, and ambarellas. It is totally off-the-beaten track and rarely visited by tourists.

As the boat maneuvers through the scenic Cho Vam Canal, you are invited to a sunset cocktail party on the top deck, which also allows you to fully enjoy one of the most magnificent moments that the Mekong River has to offer.

Stay overnight onboard in Mekong Delta.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Snack on board the speed boat, Dinner

Transportation: speedboat

After breakfast the tour with the cruise ends.

For the transfer to Phnom Penh, you embark our speedboat for an exciting ride to Cambodia. You pass the first Cambodian-style pagodas and a slowly changing landscape the plains of the delta to a river landscape. A cruise guide accompanies you all the way to Phnom Penh to facilitate the immigration procedures Cambodia and ensure your safe transfer the jetty in Phnom Penh to your local hotel. Arrived in Phnom Penh around lunchtime.

Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in or dropping off your luggage (Early check-in is NOT included & subject to the hotel’s availability). 

Set out on a city tour to visit the Royal Place built in 1866 by King Norodom; Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles and located within the Royal Palace compound, National Museum, and visit Tuol Sleng Museum, a reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime. Small cruise boats will take you out onto the river a different perspective. Witness the sunset over the Royal Palace and the Mekong River; enjoy a leisurely cruise with soft drinks, local beer, and BBQ dinner on board; take in the sights along the river bank including many local Cambodian families and friends socializing. Cruise back to the port and transfer back to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Dinner

Transportation: private car, Flight

Early morning, we will experience the Cyclo Riding “Cyclo: Dating back to French Indochina, the three-wheeled bicycle taxi has been a mode of transportation in the Kingdom for the past 80 years. Once a utilitarian mode of transport, it was ameans of getting around Phnom Penh, whereby the driver pedals behind the passenger who is comfortably seated in front in a slow-slung seat between two wheels “Cyclo”.
This morning at 06:30 am; we will start by Cyclo riding your hotel to Orussei Market. Explore the backstreets and local markets of the Orussei area as you journey through Penh's vibrant street food scene and experience a gastronomic explosion of flavors, textures, and aromas on this meticulously crafted street food walking tour. You will have a chance to take pictures of the daily activities of the locals have coffee, and have breakfast in small alleys as much as you can, and try one breakfast with them (one ball of noodle soup or one steam rice with grilled pork/chicken + one drink). 

Ride the cycle back to your hotel for check-out and transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, meets the local guide in Siem Reap and transfer you to the hotel in Siem Reap for check-in. 
Late afternoon, the small motorbike (scooter) with drivers and guide are waiting for you at the hotel lobby, then ride you around the small town of Siem Reap, then ride further to the countryside to see the daily activities of villagers working in the rice field, vegetable gardens and farm fields. Stop at one of the local houses, greetings by the host and it is where we stop for doing village cooking class and having dinner with this family. Ride back to Siem Reap. 

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car

Beat the crowd early morning by 7 am, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. Continue to explore the mysterious Royal city of Angkor Thom. City & Bayon Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance, it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic, and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out a primitive and remote time.
Further, visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace, and Royal Place area, and visit one more ruin in the Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. Enjoy homemade lunch with the local family nearby the temple. After lunch, visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat - one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
Drive back to Siem Reap – free at leisure, dinner is on your own. 

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation: private car

Beat the crowd early morning by 7 am, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. Continue to explore the mysterious Royal city of Angkor Thom. City & Bayon Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance, it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic, and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out a primitive and remote time.
Further, visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace, and Royal Place area, and visit one more ruin in the Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. Enjoy homemade lunch with the local family nearby the temple. After lunch, visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat - one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
Drive back to Siem Reap – free at leisure, dinner is on your own. 

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Meal provided: Breakfast

Transportation: private car

This morning, drive about 45-minutes to the countryside, stopping en route to visit a local village. Arrive at the quay and board a local boat for a 1.5-hour ride on the Tonle Sap Lake (Mychreay Floating Village), also known as the Great Lake of Cambodia. Find out how communities live and work on the lake; see the floating schools, markets, and police stations, among others; observe their daily lives. Drive back to Siem Reap, and visit the old market and Artisans in Dángkor before transferring to the airport for flight to the next destination.
End of tour.