Silk Route Serenity

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, where you are welcomed by our representative and transferred by private car to your hotel in Hanoi. After check in (rooms available from 14:00), enjoy time to relax after your journey. Later, explore Hanoi independently, beginning with the famous Hanoi Train Street (outside viewing only), followed by visits to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Opera House, and a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, including Ngoc Son Temple and the Ly Thai To Statue. End the evening at Lotte Mall, ascending to the Observation Sky Deck for sweeping city views.

After breakfast, embark on a full day private city tour of Hanoi. Begin at Tran Quoc Pagoda, the city’s oldest pagoda, beautifully set on West Lake. Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Complex to view the mausoleum (subject to opening schedule), the Presidential Residence, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, offering insight into the country’s colonial and wartime history. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

This morning, travel to Ninh Binh Province for a private day excursion. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, learning about the Dinh and Le dynasties. After a break and lunch stop (at own expense), continue to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its limestone karsts, caves, and tranquil waterways. Enjoy a scenic sampan boat journey through caves and valleys before returning to Hanoi in the evening.

Depart Hanoi for Tuan Chau Harbor and board the elegant Amanda Luxury Cruise. After welcome drinks and cabin check in, enjoy a gourmet lunch as the cruise sails into the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay. In the afternoon, kayak and swim at Tra Bau, a serene filming location for Kong: Skull Island. As sunset approaches, join a cooking demonstration, enjoy Happy Hour drinks, and later indulge in a gala dinner on the sundeck. Evening activities include cultural performances, squid fishing, or relaxing at the sky bar.

Begin the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck followed by a light breakfast. Explore the stunning Bright and Dark Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, then return to the cruise for brunch while sailing back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Disembark and transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in and relaxation.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the day at leisure. You may explore the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An Ancient Town, relax at a café, or enjoy tailor-made shopping at your own pace.

Cycle through scenic rice fields to Tra Que Vegetable Village with a local guide. Visit the market, meet local farmers, and experience traditional organic farming. Enjoy herbal “É water,” a relaxing herbal massage, and participate in a hands-on cooking class where you prepare traditional dishes before enjoying lunch. Return to your hotel by bicycle early afternoon.

Travel to Cam Thanh village for a hands on eco tour featuring basket boat rowing, fishing activities, and a lively cooking demonstration. After lunch, continue to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO-listed site of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Explore the ruins with a guide and enjoy a traditional performance before returning to Hoi An by boat along the Thu Bon River at sunset.

Depart Hoi An for a full day private excursion to Ba Na Hills. Ride one of Southeast Asia’s most modern cable cars to the mountaintop, visit the iconic Golden Bridge, French Village, gardens, pagodas, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Spend time at Fantasy Park before descending and returning to your hotel in the evening.

After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for leisure, shopping, or optional nightlife exploration.

Journey to My Tho to explore the Mekong Delta. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise the Tien River past islands and villages, and enjoy lunch in an orchard garden. Continue to Ben Tre by sampan through coconut-lined canals, visit a coconut candy workshop, and enjoy folk music with fruit and honey tea before returning to the city.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, learning about their construction and wartime use through exhibits and guided exploration. Crawl through preserved tunnels, view underground facilities, and sample traditional cassava and tea. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by mid-afternoon.