Vietnam 10 day Itinerary

Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam!
After landing and immigration procedure, Ama Journey’s tour guide and driver are waiting for you to pick up and take a 45-minute transfer to your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
Check in at your hotel (check in time after 14.00), take a rest after your flight or enjoy a walk around to discover the 36 streets city followed by a welcome dinner at a restaurant in the old quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Private transportation
Meal: Dinner
Private English speaking guide

The Hanoi heritage sites tour program will bring you an impressive experience of Hanoi through the discovery of beautiful landscapes and historical sites that have made Hanoi famous. The program is private, so the schedule will be flexible and our tour guide is ready to modify it according to your requirements right on the tour.
Start the journey by exploring the imperial citadel of Thang Long, built in the 7th century in the Dinh - Tien Le period. Experiencing many ups and downs of history, now, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a place that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to admire and explore.
Then visit Ho Chi Minh memorial complex that included: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, the house on stilts, the One Pillar pagoda.
Lunch will be served at a colonial style house restaurant before we head to the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam thousand years ago, also a temple to worship Confucius.
Hoa Lo prison or also known as the Hanoi Hilton that should not be missed. A place built by French colonialists and later Northern Vietnam used it for US prisoners of war.
Long Bien bridge is a highlight of the trip. The hundred years old bridge crossing the Red river symbolizes historical Hanoi.
Back to the city center for a walking tour in the old quarter. Discover the local life and some delicious street foods to understand more about our culture. You will pick some street foods such as” bun cha”, “grilled meats”, local “salads” (Nom), or BAMI breads… Relax at a café shop with an egg coffee before ending the trip.
Overnight in Hanoi

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Street foods Dinner.
Private English speaking guide

8.00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh.
After a 2 hour drive along highway No 1, arriving in Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 11th century. Discover the beauties and the histories of 2 king temples: Dinh King Temple and Le King temple.
Moving to Tam Coc area for a Sampan boat trip along the Ngo Dong river which is a colorful rice field in the harvest season among Karst mountain ranges. The rowing boat will lead you to the gorgeous landscapes and throughout the 3 grottoes (Tam is three and Coc is grotto). Back to the pier after 1.5 – 2 hours in the rowing boat trip and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will explore Bich Dong pagoda, one of the typical pagoda in the red river delta of northern Vietnam. Crossing the stone bridge to the ancient gate of Bich Dong pagoda. Discover The “Lower pagoda” then more than 100 steps to Chua Trung (Middle pagoda). A special pagoda in the cave and the unique clay statues. Walking up through the cave will lead you to the highest pagoda (Chua Thuong) which not only provides you with the history but also offers a great view from there.
Later, transfer to Hang Mua (Mua cave) to enjoy hiking to the Ngoa Long mountain. Conquer 500 steps to reach the peak. That would be worth it for a great panorama view from the top.
Stay in Ninh Binh.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Private transportation
Private sampan boat trip
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

Breakfast at your hotel in Ninh Binh. Pick up and transfer to Halong Bay. After a 3 hour transfer, arrive in Tuan Chau island, welcomed by cruise’s staff, enjoy a welcome drink and check in procedure for an overnight cruise in Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay.
A sumptuous lunch will be served on the cruise while cruising through the Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay. Explore the Dave and Bright Cave – famous for natural beauty in the pristine area of Lan Ha Bay. This will be the best time for some interesting activities such as kayaking, bamboo boat rowing, swimming or simply relaxing on the cruise.
In the evening, Enjoy a delicious dinner before join in some fishing activities and overnight in Lan Ha Bay

Included:
Accommodation: Overnight on a cruise,
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
English speaking guide on board

Get up early in the morning. Tai Chi lessons are available before a nice breakfast. Then discover the Trung Trang cave – one of the most impressive caves in the middle of Cat Ba island. This is the natural limestone cave with thousand beautiful stalagmites and stalactites in different amazing shapes.
Lunch is ready on the cruise after checking out the room and cruising back to the pier. Meeting our driver and transferring back to Hanoi. Directly to the airport for your flight to Danang.
On arrival, get a pick up to Hoi An Ancient town.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Private transportation
Flight Hanoi - Danang
Entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
English speaking guide on board

Hoi An is located in central Vietnam. It is about 30 km from Danang airport to the south. Hoi An is a small ancient town by the coast and estuary, so it was the busiest trading place in the 15th to 19th centuries. Today, Hoi An has become an indispensable destination in the Vietnam tour itinerary list.
At 8.00 am, pick up at your hotel and enjoy a full day tour to explore this charming cozy town. The first attraction is Cam Pho, an ancient communal house. This is a non-touristic destination. An ancient and beautiful temple with pure Vietnamese character and well preserved to this day.
Enjoy a leisure walk to the symbol of Hoi An: Chua Cau (Japanese bridge) that allows the Japanese quarter to access the Chinese quarter of the town. This temple bridge was well preserved in its original style for mostly 400 years.
Continue the walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town to visit Quan Thang ancient house, which is more than 150 years old. The house is still quite intact in terms of architectural design and interior decoration. The entire architecture and wood carvings are very lively and delicate, made by artisans of Kim Bong carpentry village, Hoi An.
Followed by a visiting Phuc Kien or Fujian Assembly Hall built from the 17th century. This is the religious site to honor deity Thien Hau. Admiring its ornate gates surrounding. And beautiful carved dragons in the main room.
The next visit to the Precious Heritage museum - located in Hoi An Old Town, is home to the permanent exhibition of Réhahn’s Precious Heritage Collection. will bring to you a discovery of striking portraits, stories, and heirlooms that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Both a celebration and a call for conservation.
In the late afternoon, explore the local Hoi An center market, this is the best way to see the local life. The market is on the bank of the river, with a lot of stalls where you can easily find a variety of foods, fresh fruits, vegetables, fishes, meats…that is worth a full day tour exploring this charming ancient town.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

After breakfast at your hotel, meet our tour guide for a full day biking tour to explore the countryside.
Embarking the bridge to cross the Thu Bon River to the Kim Bong village. Enjoy the fresh air on the ferry as well as the beautiful rural landscape from both sides of the Thu Bon river.

Kim Bong village is well known for wood carving. Visit carpenter workshops and admire the skill of the artisan and learn their history about the job. Biking around the village to see their local life and the beauty of this handicraft village.

Keep biking through the rice field, on the trails, passing the bamboo bridge and along the river to Tra Nhieu village. Visit the families of Mat weaving, bamboo sampan basket making and a craftsman boatyard. Biking in this village will allow you to admire the beautiful countryside landscapes with palm and rice fields, buffalo and farmers in the fields.

Take a boat trip from Tra Nhieu village to Cam Thanh village. There are fishing farm, water palm trees along the way. Enjoy a bamboo sampan basket trip and catching crabs in the water palm tree forest.

Take a rest in a house of local fishermen to understand more about life. Taste a green tea and relax with a foot massage in the package.

Another highlight of the day is a cooking class in the village.
Some typical dishes such as crispy pancake (meat, shrimp, beansprouts…), spring rolls of Hoi An, Tam Huu, grilled fish in banana leaf… Enjoy the foods that you just made.
Relax before biking back to the hotel.

Transfer to the airport for short flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
Upon arrival, get a pick up to hotel in the city center.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Private transportation
Boats and Bike
Flight: Danang - Ho Chi Minh city
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch ( in cooking class)
Private English speaking guide

After your breakfast at your hotel, meet our tour guide and driver for a trip to Cu Chi tunnel. This area is well-known for its underground networks that provide shelter and  an effective place of infiltration for Vietcong during the Vietnam war.
After a 1.5 hour drive, arrive in Cu Chi. The first stop is in the model room to watch an introduction video about Cu Chi tunnel and understand more about the tunnel system by scale model explanation.
Then you will move to explore the battleground, the hidden network of Vietnam that is believed to stretch hundred miles in total length with housed living, makeshift hospitals, kitchens, storage rooms...Some original parts were very narrow and have been widened for tourists to have the opportunity to explore this amazing system. After Cu Chi experience, return to Ho Chi Minh city.
Explore the Reunification Palace and then move to visit the War Remnant Museum that allows you for an insightful look into the history of Vietnam war that may bring you a big surprise than you used to know or hear about it. 
Continuing on the trip to visit Ben Thanh market - the biggest vibrant market in Ho Chi Minh city for exploring the locals and their daily business life. You may find some interesting souvenirs.
Return to your hotel in the later afternoon and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

Meeting your tour guide and driver after your breakfast and transfer to Mekong which is famous for its vast rice fields, countless waterways and beautiful idyllic landscapes.
Arrive in Ben Tre town after a 2 hour drive, take a motorboat trip to explore the narrow channels among the coconut forest. On the boat trip, we will stop to visit some traditional handicraft villages such as brick village, weaving sleeping mats village to see their local life and how they do their products.
Take a leisure walk along the village path under the coconut's shade, visit the locals and taste the fresh fruits, honey tea.
Ben Tre is famous for Coconut Candy, you will visit the workshop that produces this delicacy of candy and other products that are skillfully handcrafted from coconut husk and fiber.
After that, take a sampan boat through the canals along the hidden waterways surrounded by an immense variety of tropical plants. The peaceful rural place is great for recovering from a busy life.
Lunch will be served with local specialities at the restaurant.
After lunch, enjoy the motor cart that will take you through the local hamlets, rice fields, coconut groves and orchard farms.
Return to the pier and take our transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Private transportation
Boat trip in Mekong
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

Free your last day in Ho Chi Minh city till meet our driver for a transfer to airport for your flight home
Note: Hotel check out time before 12.00

Included:
Accommodation: N/A
Private transportation
Meal: Breakfast