Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our local driver at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) and transfer to hotel for
check in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards.
Balance of the day as your leisure.
Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and has been a place to keep and witness more than 1000 years of a long history.
That is why this place is a solemn ancient city. Visiting around Hanoi, you will see ancient architectures such as Tran Quoc
Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Temple
of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison. All together create an ancient and historic city.
Coming to Hanoi, you not only see the architectural works but also to immerse yourself in the unique culture here.
ITINERARY:
8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City
08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to
see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954
to 1969.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
– Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas,
etc.
– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around
that area.
– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of
Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are
available.
13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th
century.
14h30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu
Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was
still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and
now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese
people.
16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!
Optional: Cyclo or/and Water Puppet Show can be arranged upon your request with additional fee.
Option 1: Cyclo 45 minutes (5usd/person) around Hanoi Old Quarter after visiting Hoa Lo Prison
Option 2: Water Puppet Show 50 minutes (5usd/person) .
Recomended time: 16h10 or 17h20
Option 3: Cyclo 45 minutes and Water Puppet Show 50 minutes (10usd/person).
Recommended time for Water Puppet Show 17h20 or 18h30

Hoa Lu Trang An Day Tour takes you from Hoa Lu Capital which is the historic capital of Vietnam, ancient land enriched to
Trang An Complex with cultural and geographic wonders that recently world heritage site listed.
ITINERARY:
7h00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about
120 km.
9h00: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa
Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture
when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century.
Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
12h30: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always
available in the buffet lunch.
13h30 – 14h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the
wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull
Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as : Sang Cave
(Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
16h00: Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi
18h30 – 19h00: Arrive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel or our office in Hanoi.
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hote

 HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND
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 or shuttle 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 Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into
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

DAY 2: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY
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 lunch buffet 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 the service of Amanda Cruise.
We look forward to welcoming you again on our cruise.
Good bye and see you on your next trips!