Summary

I have an Australian friend, Julia, who is very interested in traveling around the world; especially she pays much interest in Vietnam. She said to me that of all regions she had traveled in Vietnam, she had great impression on the Central of Vietnam. Julia also talked to me about her plan of writing all about this centre part of Vietnam – a land of heritages, of cultural and historic values, a land of traditions and custom, specialties and local products. Knowing her wish, I advised her to take part again in our Central Vietnam Heritage Tour. This tour will drive visitors to the centre for a visit to the Vietnam World Heritage Sites of Hue Imperial Citadel, Phong Nha Caves, My Son Holy Land and Hoi an ancient town. Moreover, the tour also brings the chance to explore traditional village, do their daily work and experience the daily life of local people. Join with us; all are waiting for you ahead!

Highlights

• You will have chance to travel along the Central of Vietnam to visit three World Heritage Sites: Hue Imperial Citadel, Phong Nha Caves and Hoi an ancient town.
• Also, you will visit the traditional handicraft villages in Hoi an, do their local work and explore the daily life of local people here.
• During this tour, you can taste the royal dishes of Hue and specialties in Hoi an ancient town.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hue - Arrival – Dong Hoi

• In the morning, you will be picked up at Hue Airport, transfer from Hue Airport (Phu Bai Airport) to Dong Hoi.
• We stop at Hien Luong Bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels.
• We arrive in Dong Hoi in the afternoon. The afternoon in Dong Hoi is free for you to relax on the beach.
• Overnight in Dong Hoi.

 

Day 2: Dong Hoi – Phong Nha Caves – Hue (D)

• In the morning of the second day, we will take an excursion to the World Heritage recognized Phong Nha Caves by boat.
• After that, we drive back to Hue along Route 14 which formed part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Along the way we can see Truong Son Military Cemetery, dedicated to Vietnamese soldiers who perished in the war.
• We arrive in Hue late afternoon and in the evening dine at Tha Om Garden House situated in Nha Ruong's Hue garden house with lotus ponds and trees.
• We stay overnight in hotel in Hue.

 

Day 3: Hue - Boat Cruise – Citadel and Royal Tombs

• The morning of the third day begins with a boat cruise on the Perfume River visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda.
• Next, we drive to the Imperial Citadel modeled on the same lines as Beijing's Forbidden Palace. The Citadel contains a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences and colleges.
• After lunch we visit the elaborate tombs of Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.

 

Day 4: Hue - Danang – My Son – Hoi An

• In the morning, we continue to explore the royal tombs of Hue Emperors by visiting the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang.
• Then, we drive to Da nang. On the way to Da nang, we stop at the Cham Museum.
• After lunch in Da nang we proceed to the remarkable ruins of My Son in a remote jungle valley. My Son Holy Land was formerly the religious centre of the Cham Kingdom and is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Central Vietnam with more than 20 well-preserved monuments.
• In the late afternoon, we arrive in Hoi an ancient town.
• We stay overnight in hotel in Hoi an, end  of the fourth day trip.

 

Day 5: Hoi an Sightseeing – Thanh Ha Village – Tra Que Village (D)

• On the fifth day in Hoi an ancient town, there is a morning walking tour of this ancient trading port. Visit a traditional Chinese Assembly House, a Hokkien Temple, ancient merchants’ houses and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge followed by a visit a lantern workshop. You can learn how lanterns are made and create your own.
• After lunch, we take a cruise to Thanh Ha pottery village and visit a traditional ceramic workshop. In this pottery village, visitors have a chance to “get their hands dirty” making their own creations.
• Leaving Thanh Ha, we will drive to Tra Que village to discover the traditional gardening methods, join the farmers in the fields, try some local dishes and indulge in a relaxing foot soak using a homegrown herbalremedy.
• This evening dine at an ancient house in Hoi an town enjoying local cuisine and talking to the host family.
• We still sleep overnight in hotel in Hoi an.

 

Day 6: Da nang – Departure

• You have all morning free on the last day of our tour.
• Then we transfer to Da nang Airport.
• End of this tour. 

Tour Pricing

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Private A/C Transportation
• Boat trip
• Entrance fees
• English speaking guide
• Meals indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfasts, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)

Exclusions:

• Accommodations
• Insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tip

What to bring for this trip:

• Small, lightweight daypack to put things
• Digital camera to take photos, spare films
• Comfortable shoes
• Light, soft clothes (pyjamas are needed at night)
• Hat/Umbrella in case of sunny weather
• Money in cash to buy souvenirs

Tour leader and local guide

In this tour, you have the benefit of professional English-speaking local guide with special experience of every stop-offs in the trip. When your departure reaches around 10 travelers or more, you will have an experienced tour leader whose passion and knowledge will impart so much inspiration. Call us at hotline….. to get to the operator whenever you need help during the trip.

Terms and Conditions

• If you cancel at least 5 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 3 and 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee