Central Vietnam Heritage Tour | Duration: 7 DAYS

Day 1: Dong Hoi Arrival – Discover Paradise & Phong Nha Cave. O/n in Phong Nha

Day 2: Visit DMZ – Transfer to Hue. O/n in Hue

Day 3: Hue city tour. O/n in Hue

Day 4: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An. O/n in Hoi An

Day 5: My Son – Thanh Ha – Hoi An. O/n in Hoi An

Day 6: Discover Hoi An countryside. O/n in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An Free time & Da Nang departure

Day 1: Arrive Dong Hoi – Discover Paradise & Phong Nha Cave. O/n in Phong Nha 

AM: Our guide and driver welcome you at Dong Hoi airport or train station in the morning and then transfer you to Paradise Cave for visiting. This is the largest dry cave in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, especially its size and unique of stalactites and lime stones. You will use golf transfer to reach the gate of cave. It is your surprise for stalagmite structure inside which nature bless for this cave. Have lunch at the restaurant.

PM: This afternoon, you will make boat along Son River pass through river and forest to visit another World Nature Heritage Site - Phong Nha Caves. You will discover the nature beauty on stalactites with the wonderful sights, beautiful limestone formations inside Cung Dinh cave, Tien Cave and Bi Ky Cave. Then you check in hotel in Phong Nha or Dong Hoi city. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Visit DMZ – Transfer to Hue. O/n in Hue

AM: Have breakfast at hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Hue city. You will pass Quang Tri province – 110km to the north for visiting Demilitarization Zone. This morning, you visit Vinh Moc Tunnel – an underground network built by villagers as the shelter to avoid bombings during war time. You can see the entire villagers lived underground in these tunnels with wells, kitchens, room, family, hospital...Then your continue visit Hien Luong bridge cross Ben Hai River & Museum right in the middle of Dong Ha Town and it was landmark divided Vietnam into North and South in Vietnam War from 1954 to 1972. Transfer to Dong Ha town and have lunch at the restaurant.

PM: This afternoon, you continue transfer along National Highway No 9 for visitting Khe Sanh Combat Base and Ta con airport the old airfield to see sites in war show here. This is a chance for you to see and meet minority people of Paco and pass through Dakrong Bridge. You will arrive Hue city at late afternoon, check in hotel. Free to have your own dinner. At night, you have free time to wander around Hue for more exploration by wandering along Truong Tien Bridge with colorful lights or souvenir shops for more enjoyment and experiences of local life. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Hue city tour. O/n in Hue 

AM: Have breakfast at hotel. This morning you will make boat trip on Perfume River to enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and beautiful scenes along two sides of banks’ river. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in Hue and Vietnam. Next, you go on visiting the Imperial City was the place where Nguyen Dynasty’s Emperor and royal family worked and lived from year 1802 to 1945 including many palaces and architectures and surrounding: Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Purple Forbidden City, Nine Dynastic Urns, The Temple…Then you will discover the rustic beauty of Hue through the ancient streets by cyclo, Vietnam’s famous three-wheeled taxi. This is an interesting experience when sitting on a special vehicle, going around the Citadel, passing by river’s bank with green treesand “relax yourself in the slow way”. Stop to visit Dong Ba Market - the most famous market in Hue to discover daily life of people here. Have lunch at the restaurant.

PM: This afternoon, you continue visiting the complex of Nguyen Emperors’ mausoleums including Minh Mang tomb and Khai Dinh tomb. Each tomb brings unique of each King about his palace with his orient. The tomb of Khai Dinh is magnificent, Tomb of Minh Mang approaches the level of unity of the elements. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An. O/n in Hoi An

AM: Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, you will transfer to Hoi An. You will have chance to see nice view of Cau Hai Lagoon, a fishing villages, Lang Co Beach the most beautiful beach of Asia, Hai Van Pass on the high way. Arrive Da Nang, you will visit Cham Museum to learn more of collection Champa sculptures displayed at the museum. Have lunch at the restaurant.

PM: After lunch, you will continue to visit Marble Mountain – the most attractive destination in Da Nang City to discover the system caves and pagoda at five mountains with the names of Mental, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. On arrival Hoi An, check in hotel. Free to have your own dinner. At night, you are free to explore the charming beauty of Hoi An at night by yourself. After 6 o’clock in the evening, as the old town lightened, it’s the time for paper lanterns with small candles inside twinkle so you could buy (by yourselves) the candlelit paper flowers from little lovely girls who wear the Vietnamese traditional dress “Ao Dai” with conical hat and holding flat basket full of paper lanterns. Buy some and put them down on the Hoai River then make a wish. This is considered to bring you good luck and happiness. Next, you will have chance to see traditional game in Hoi An named: “Bai choi” which is crowded with people at night to play at the wide yard near the bridge to get more interesting experience. Beside, you could walk around the night market to buy some handmade souvenirs for your friends and relatives. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: My Son – Thanh Ha – Hoi An. O/n in Hoi An

AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to My Son Sanctuary where you can enjoy the architecture of Cham people built in red bricks in 11th century was recognized as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Also you have chance to enjoy traditional music performances of Cham people with their colorful costumes and special musical instruments. Leave My Son and back Hoi An, you will take a boat trip to visit Thanh Ha Ceramic village, experience to make ceramic products by yourself with the construction of household and receive a small souvenir gift from them. Have lunch at restaurant.

PM: After lunch, you will explore the charming beauty of Hoi An ancient town including temples, pagodas, ancient houses and have chance to enjoy a traditional music performance in an ancient house. Visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and admire its unique architecture. Hoi An is known as a shopping centre, you can also make tailors with reasonable prices and have beautiful souvenir gifts. Free to have your dinner and overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Day 6: Discover Hoi An countryside. O/n in Hoi An 

AM: Have breakfast at hotel. You will have chance to enjoy real life in Hoi An to get nice memory. First of all, you will sit on boat to learn fishing for more experience under the instruction of the local people. Especially, you will practice by yourselves how to catch fish, how to catch the net into the river… After that, continue to visit green Bay Mau water coconut forest. It’s very interesting when row the basket boat to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and use fishing tools to fish the field crab. Then continue to ride bicycle for visiting Tra Que Vegetable Village far from Hoi An Ancient Town 3km. You ride through peaceful villages and enjoy the beauty of countryside surrounding Hoi An. On arrival, you are welcomed with the special drink; “E” water or local tea. You have a cooking class with the family. Under the instruction how to prepare ingredients, you will cook Hoi An special foods. Have lunch at the family.

PM: This afternoon, you will dress in farming clothes, take a short walk around to visit the garden where local farmers work and use the traditional methods without having electrical machines support. After that you are under the instruction of household; he will show you how to prepare and make the land, you fertilize green manure before growing vegetables. Watering the vegetables, which you have just grown, is the last activity in the procedure of planting them. Coming back the house to relax by soaking your feet in Vietnamese herbs. This is one of the ways to refresh ourselves after the hard time in garden of Vietnamese.Then transferback hotel in Hoi An. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Free time & Da Nang departure

Have breakfast at hotel. You are free to relax at hotel or walk around for shopping. Depending on your departure flight time, our driver transfers you to Da Nang airport or train station for depart. Say goodbye Vietnam & see you again!

Unit: USD/ person

What’s included:

• Transportation
• Professional and friendly English speaking guide
• Meals: 6 breakfasts and 6 lunches: Asian set menu (we can offer vegetarian food, halal food or any special dietaries supplied on request. Simply let our sales team know the food option that you prefer)
• All entrance fees at mentioned sites in the tour itinerary
• Hotels with good location, comfortable and well-equipped rooms
• Additional services: Boat, Golf car, Cyclo,Bikes, Basket boat, Farming & cooking class

What’s excluded:

• International flight tickets
• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Insurance
• Personal expenses

Notes:

• These prices are for private tours
• Price for 1 pax is already included hotel single supplement
• Hotel: Twin/Double shared room
• Belongings to bring: Sun-glasses, hat, towels, sun cream, raincoat or umbrella, good shoes and camera.