Vietnam Splendor 2026

VIETNAM SPLENDOR

————— 10 Days / 9 Nights —————-

 

BRIEF ITINERARY:

This 10-day organized group tour travels from North to South, designed for those with limited time who wish to discover all the country’s “jewels.” A group trip offers the opportunity to visit the country with friendly fellow travelers at a lower price while still enjoying complete services.

Travel Style: Classic Tour

Duration: 10 Days – 9 Nights

Start/End: Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City

August 2026 Group Tour Schedule:

Aug 11, 2026: Arrival in Hanoi

Aug 12, 2026: Hanoi City Tour

Aug 13, 2026: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Aug 14, 2026: Halong – Hanoi – Flight to Hue

Aug 15, 2026: Hue City Tour

Aug 16, 2026: Hue – Danang – Hoi An

Aug 17, 2026: Hoi An – Flight to Saigon – City Tour

Aug 18, 2026: Saigon – Ben Tre – Can Tho

Aug 19, 2026: Floating Market – Saigon

Aug 20, 2026: Saigon Departure

 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

11/08/2026: Hanoi

Clients are already present in Hanoi. Meals are on your own (not included). Overnight stay at a hotel in Hanoi.

Service Notes:

Meals:

Transfer/Guide: Not included

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2

12/08/2026: Hanoi - Tho Ha Village – City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with our guide at the hotel reception at 08:30 AM.

Departure for the ancient village of Tho Ha (45km ~ 1 hour). Located in the middle of the Cau River, it was once home to a pottery village; today, it has transitioned to producing rice paper, with over 400 families involved. You will cross the Cau River by local ferry. First, we visit the local market at the port, then take a short walk to the 500-year-old pagoda and a communal house where the village founder is worshipped.

Walking around the ancient village, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the rural idyll of a typical northern Vietnamese village.

Return to Hanoi. Lunch on your own at a local restaurant in Hanoi (not included).

In the afternoon, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (exterior visit of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the President’s residence) along with the One Pillar Pagoda, shaped like a blooming lotus flower on the lake.

Conclude the day with a visit to the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and known as the first university of our country.

Dinner on your own (not included) and overnight stay at the hotel.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / Guide

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 3

13/08/2026: Hanoi - Halong

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by transfer to the port of Ha Long Bay—a name meaning “where the dragon descends into the sea”—recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

08:30: Our car will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi to begin your journey to explore the most incredible bay in Northern Vietnam.

11:40: Arrival at our waiting lounge at the Ha Long International Cruise Port. Wait for our captain to finish registration and the tender transfer to our boat.

12:35: Enjoy a welcome drink and a brief safety orientation regarding the boat and included activities, followed by check-in to your cabin.

13:00: A delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served during the peaceful navigation into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15:00: Arrival at the kayaking area, Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst formations and breathtaking nature, or spend time swimming and relaxing.

17:30: Return to the boat to enjoy a sunset party as the cruise sails toward the overnight anchorage. Witness a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00: Sumptuous dinner on board.

Lunch and seafood dinner on board the junk (included – drinks not included).

Overnight stay on board in a private deluxe cabin (with AC and shower).

Please note: The cruise program may vary without prior notice based on weather conditions or local authority decisions.

Guide: There is only one English-speaking guide on the junk provided by the cruise company.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / English-speaking guide available on the cruise

Accommodation: Cruise in the Bay

Day 4

14/08/2026: Halong - Hanoi - Flight to Hue

06:30: Tai-chi session at sunrise on the sundeck, or enjoy a morning view of the splendid bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07:00: Breakfast will be served in a Western style to recharge you for another day of exploration.

08:00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son cave.

09:00: Upon returning to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on board.

11:00: Disembark at the Ha Long cruise port, say goodbye to the crew, and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue.

Flight: Aug 14 – VN1545 HAN 16:45 – HUI 17:50 Arrival in Hue, meet the driver, and transfer to your hotel.

Note: The cruise program may vary without notice based on weather conditions or local authority decisions.

Note: There is only one English-speaking guide on the junk provided by the cruise company.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / English-speaking guide available on the cruise

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Day 5

15/08/2026: Hue visit

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with our guide at the hotel reception at 08:30 AM.

The day begins with the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hue, dating back to 1601. It is the city’s spiritual highlight, well-known for its majestic octagonal tower and splendid view over the Perfume River. The next stop is the Hue Citadel, the unique symbol of the remains of what was once the Imperial City of Vietnam. Inspired by Vauban fortifications, the city is composed of three parts: Kinh Thanh (the Capital City), Hoang Thanh (the Imperial City), and Cam Thanh (the Forbidden City).

Lunch on your own at a local restaurant (not included).

The rest of the afternoon will be dedicated to the traditional incense village of Thuy Xuan, where talented artists preserve the “soul” of the Vietnamese nation day after day. This is followed by a visit to the Imperial Tomb of Tu Duc, the most representative monument of Nguyen Dynasty architecture and one of the most marvelous constructions of the 19th century. The day concludes with a paper flower making lesson.

Dinner on your own (not included) and overnight stay at the hotel.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / Local guide

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

 

Day 6

16/08/2026: Hue - Danang - Hoian visit

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with our guide at the hotel reception at 08:30 AM.

The day begins with the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hue, dating back to 1601. It is the city’s spiritual highlight, well-known for its majestic octagonal tower and splendid view over the Perfume River. The next stop is the Hue Citadel, the unique symbol of the remains of what was once the Imperial City of Vietnam. Inspired by Vauban fortifications, the city is composed of three parts: Kinh Thanh (the Capital City), Hoang Thanh (the Imperial City), and Cam Thanh (the Forbidden City).

Lunch on your own at a local restaurant (not included).

The rest of the afternoon will be dedicated to the traditional incense village of Thuy Xuan, where talented artists preserve the “soul” of the Vietnamese nation day after day. This is followed by a visit to the Imperial Tomb of Tu Duc, the most representative monument of Nguyen Dynasty architecture and one of the most marvelous constructions of the 19th century. The day concludes with a paper flower making lesson.

Dinner on your own (not included) and overnight stay at the hotel.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / Local guide

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

 

 

Day 7

17/08/2026: Hoi An at Leisure

Breakfast at the hotel.

The entire day is dedicated to a free visit of the city (guide, transfers, and tickets are not included) or relaxing at An Bang Beach.

Optional Excursions (with English-speaking guide):

My Son Sanctuary
Depart for a visit to My Son, one of the most significant testaments to Hindu civilization in Vietnam. This ancient “Holy City” of the Champa Kingdom was a contemporary rival to the great Angkor Empire and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set in a superb rocky amphitheater shrouded in thick vegetation, Champa kings built brick and sandstone sanctuaries between the 6th and 14th centuries to celebrate rites in honor of Shiva and Vishnu.

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Golden Bridge (Ba Na Hills)
Transfer to Ba Na Hills and take the cable car (40 minutes) to reach the hilltop. Visit the Golden Bridge (Cau Vang), which winds along a 150-meter path at an altitude of 1,400 meters in the Thien Thai Garden. Visitors are often awestruck by the vast and majestic scenery visible from the bridge.

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Cooking Lesson at Tra Que Village
Cycle to Tra Que, famous for its aromatic herbs like mint and basil. Visit the village and vegetable fields to meet farmers working year-round. After observing gardening techniques, prepare dishes using local ingredients: crispy pancakes (meat, shrimp, bean sprouts), Hoi An spring rolls, Tam Huu, and grilled fish in banana leaves. Enjoy the meal you prepared, followed by a rest with green tea and a medicinal herb foot massage.

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Dinner on your own (not included) and overnight stay at the hotel.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer/Guide: Not included

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

 

Day 8

18/08/2026: Hoi An – Flight to Saigon – Saigon Visit

Breakfast at the hotel.

07:30: Meet our driver (without a guide) at the hotel reception in Hoi An. Transfer to Danang airport in time for your domestic flight to Saigon.

FLIGHT: VIETNAM AIRLINES, ECONOMY CLASS VN113 DANANG (DAD) 10:00 – SAIGON (SGN) 11:35 (*INCLUDED). Note: Flight availability and schedule may change without prior notice before departure.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be welcomed by our guide at the exit (look for a sign with your name) after baggage claim. Note: Room availability is guaranteed from 14:00.

The rest of the day is dedicated to visiting the Independence Palace, once the seat of the South Vietnamese Presidents. The visit includes the North Vietnamese tank that crashed through the palace gates in 1975, marking the end of the war.

Next is an essential stop at the War Remnants Museum, which offers a Vietnamese perspective on the conflict.

Continue to the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and visit the stunning Central Post Office, designed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel.

Free time to explore the famous Ben Thanh Market, which has been active since 1870.

Dinner at your own expense (not included) and overnight stay at the hotel in Saigon.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / Guide in Saigo

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Day 9

19/08/2026: Saigon - Ben Tre - Can Tho

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:30 AM: Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.

Morning: Travel to Ben Tre, a beautiful region of the Mekong Delta famous for its coconut candy production. Arrive at the Phong Nam Bridge to embark on a boat trip along the Ben Tre River to discover local daily life. Stop at a brick kiln to observe traditional brick-making techniques. Along the canal, visit one of the many coconut processing workshops, where you can taste fresh coconut and see how every part of the fruit is transformed into various products.

Continue the boat trip along a canal to the village of Nhon Thanh, where you will have the chance to taste fresh seasonal fruit. Take a bicycle ride (or Tuk-tuk) along small paths through the villages, enjoying views of coconut groves, rice paddies, and vegetable gardens.

Lunch included at a local restaurant (drinks excluded – local cuisine).

A short walk will help you discover local life in depth, followed by a boat ride through a small canal shaded by wild palm trees.

Transfer to Can Tho.

Dinner on your own (not included) and free time to discover the city or simply relax.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / Italian-speaking guide

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Day 10

20/08/2026: Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Wake up to the sounds of the Mekong River! Transfer to the pier for a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market—the largest and most vibrant in the Mekong Delta. The crisp morning air is filled with colors and scents as hundreds of sampans gather, loaded with rice, fruit, and artisanal products. Everything is displayed for sale from the early hours.

Tip: The Cai Rang market is at its best between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Leave the market and continue the boat trip through the canals to visit the Ba Cong fruit garden. Afterward, visit the An Binh market, bustling with fresh fish, fruit, and vegetables.

Stop at the Binh Thuy Ancient House, which features a beautiful orchid garden and served as a filming location for the movie “The Lover.”

Return to Saigon and arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight back to Italy. We wish you a safe journey home!

PLEASE NOTE: For international flights, you are required to be at the airport 3 hours before departure.

Service Notes:

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer/Guide: Private car with driver / Italian-speaking guide

Accommodation:

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Price and Policy

To participate in the Vietnam group tour, please contact us via email at sales@amotravel.com or WhatsApp at +84 36 7035 265 (Ms. Huong Sole).

 

Accommodation Schedule

CityHotel (Breakfast Included)NightsDatesStatus
HanoiMK PREMIER 4* (Luxury)

72-74 Hang Buom St, Hoan Kiem

2Aug 11 – 13Confirmed
HalongREGINA CLASSIC CRUISE 3* (Deluxe)

Sun World Port – Less touristy route

1Aug 13 – 14Confirmed
HueROMANCE HOTEL 4* (Deluxe)

16 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Hue

2Aug 14 – 16Confirmed
Hoi AnHOI AN ROYAL RIVERSIDE 4* (Superior)

64 Dao Duy Tu, Hoi An

2Aug 16 – 17Confirmed
SaigonÊMM HOTEL 4* (R.O.H Deluxe)

157 Pasteur St, District 3

1Aug 17 – 18Confirmed
Can ThoIRIS HOTEL 4* (Superior Premium)

224 30/4 St, Ninh Kieu

1Aug 18 – 19Confirmed

 

Important Notes:

  • Hotel Hours: Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Surcharges will apply for any variations in these times.
  • Pricing: Rates are quoted in USD per person based on a group size of up to 16 people.

Pricing Table

ServicesPriceSingle Supplement
Land Services780 USD335 USD
Domestic Flights (HAN–HUI / DAD–SGN) – Excluded190 – 250 USD190 – 250 USD

 

Booking & Payment Terms:

  • Reservation: All services mentioned in the program have not yet been reserved. Reservations will be made upon final purchase confirmation and receipt of at least a 30% deposit.
  • VAT: The 8% Value Added Tax is included.
  • Payment: Cash payments must be made in new version banknotes.
  • Airfare: Please note that airfares are subject to reconfirmation. Amo Travel reserves the right to modify these rates until the time of ticket issuance.

 

Vietnam Splendor 2026

780$
  • 10 days - 9 nights
  • Hanoi -> Halong -> Hue -> Danang -> Hoi An -> Saigon -> Ben Tre -> Can Tho
  • Hanoi / Saigon
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Spectacular holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia Spectacular 2-week Vietnam and Cambodia holiday impeccably organized by Sole and Amo Travel. We visited Angkor Wat and then moved on to Saigon, the Mekong Delta, Hue, Hoi An, Ninh Binh, Hà Long Bay and close in Hanoi.Everything went very well, from the drivers to the Italian language guides and also the English language one, very nice, at Hà Long Bay. Travel super recommended as it is super recommended the organizational ability of Amo Travel and Sun.
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Exceptional experience with Amo Travel My 5 friends and I planned to go on vacation in Cambodia and Vietnam. Usually we organize everything ourselves but there a friend had advised us to go through a local travel agency (Amo Travel) to free us from all this burden. And we were not disappointed. A little last minute, Thuy, our contact person within the travel agency, took care of the whole trip organization a month before leaving. Activities, flights, transport, some meals, guides, everything was booked for us according to our criteria, and it has a price without competition if we had passed through a travel agency in Belgium.I can only warmly recommend going through amo travel for your vacation in Vietnam, which I have no doubt, will be as unforgettable as ours:) Thanks again to Thuy
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Very happy with Amo Travel We had a great experience with Amo Travel. We started planning this holiday 10 months ago so there have been many,many emails . All of our requests/queries were dealt with immediately and sympathetically as we did make some changes. Our travel consultant was Ngoc Anh - ask for her though I am sure the rest of the team are as good . I have no reservations about recommending them 100%
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A Perfectly Organised Tailor-Made Journey in Laos and Thailand This was our second trip with Amo Travel , and just like the first one , which we took two years ago through Vietnam , Laos and Cambodia , this journey in Laos and Thailand was also tailor-made .We planned a 28 night itinerary with Mrs Huong , with whom we had a constant email exchange to put the trip together , alternating temple . visits, trekking, cycling excursions and boat tripsThroughout our email correspondence Houng was always very precise, helpful and extremely willing to make adjustments giving suggestions . After staying in Luang Prabang we went to Oudomaxay for a wonderful jungle trek in order to seer the last mountain ethnic groups . On our return to Luang Prabang we travelled up the Mekong river for two days on a traditional boat , stopping overnight in Pakbeng , before arriving in northern Thailand . There we alternate temple viists, trekking and cycling continuing on to Bangkok and the on to a stay in Phuket. The result was exactly the trip we wanted .The organisation was perfect. All accommodations were very good , some excellent and everywhere we found outstanding service and cleanliness and delicious food.The minibus used throughout the trip was very comfortable and always stocked with water . Everyone , from the drivers to the guides, was kind and helpful and always punctual.We also greatly appreciated Huang’s availability and the fact that she stayed in contact with us throughout the entire journey , always making us feel looked after.Our complete satisfaction leads us to highly recommend Amo travel and especially Mrs Huong who , moreover speaks excellent Italian Anna and Francesco from Italy
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Beautiful personalized stay, we recommend Amo Travel We had a great time in northern Vietnam, away from the tumult and crowds. It was organized perfectly, guide and driver handled wonderfully. We highly recommend AmoTravel, it is serious and pleasant
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Michel and Brigitte in Vietnam Thuy organized us a short week from Hanoi between northern Vietnam Lao Cai, Bac Ha, Sapa and the Fansipan 3143m and the sister Lan Ha Bay of Along Bay on a junk cruise and Tam Coc the famous land bay. Full pick-up with limousine bus, guide and private driver as well as accommodation. Everything was perfect and very well coordinated. I recommend Amo Travel and the professionalism and kindness of Thuy and his whole team who are perfectly proficient in French, English and Italian.
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Experience Vietnam from North to South Trip organized very well with guides in Italian we were really happy x qst wonderful experience
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Amo Travel - you're go to local travel agency to visit Vietnam - highly recommended!! I have decided last minute to organise a trip to Vietnam and a friend recommended Amo Travel. I couldn't have found a better local travel agency. Thuan Nguyen assisted me in every step of the trip, she has been extremely professional, very responsive notwithstanding the different time zones, and was able to give me very valuables advices on the best places to visit. In an extremely short periodo of time she was able to book for me all accommodations, daily activities, transport (train as well as internal flights) in line with my budget and travel preferences. She was there, always available and supportive, during the entire two-weeks trip - I couldn't have asked for more!
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perfection I have just returned from a trip to Vietnam organized by the agency Amotravel and I absolutely must leave a totally positive and enthusiastic review.The tour was planned a few months before leaving and the agency was always available and quick to fulfill all my requests as well as giving useful advice on what to expect from the trip.I was able to leave a deposit and settle on the spot the agreed price. As for the trip and the organization, I must emphasize that everything was perfect. We took a private tour and always had the Italian speaking guide and driver with us, and having made several stops between north, center and south, we changed many. And everyone was always very good, professional, punctual and helpful. The hotels chosen have always been impeccable, for cleanliness, location, and services. We were also able to change some trips planned the day before, and the agency even went to great lengths without us asking, to compensate for the new trip that maybe cost less than that choice, with dinners, and extra services....When we had some inquiries, on wattsup, the agency was always available and quick to respond...And finally the whole tour was splendid and expertly built by the agency: destinations, travel, stops for lunches and dinners,...I am sure I will return to Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia and will turn without a second thought to Amotravel which also deals with trips to Laos, Cambodia, and nearby areas.Thank you very much and for those who will read this review because they think to fly to Vietnam, I write in capitals: CONTACT AMOTRAVEL. STOP LOOKING FOR MORE. A 51-YEAR-OLD TRAVELLER WHO HAS MADE HUNDREDS OF TRIPS, MOSTLY ORGANIZED BY HIMSELF, BUT WHO HAS FOUND SOMEONE AS GOOD AS ME FOR VIETNAM, OR MAYBE MORE.Hello.
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Holiday in Cambodia with Amotravel It 's the second experience we do with Amotravel last summer we did Vietnam, Sole who was our correspondent and 'was always present and organized everything to perfection, being able to find the guides who spoke in Italian (which is not easy) and that's why I recommend it and I will definitely use it for other trips to Indochina.