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Overview:

Welcome to the beach line of Vietnam. Loud and proud (say it!) the high-rise, high-energy resorts enjoy a stunning setting: ringed by a necklace of hills, with a sweeping crescent beach, the turquoise bays are dotted with tropical islands.

 

The beachfront has been given a huge makeover in recent years, with parks and sculpture gardens spread along the impressive shorefront, while inland reveal an heritages array of the world.

 

Destinations:

Hue: the old capital of Nguyen Dynasty

Hoi An: the big ancient port in last many centuries ago, around 30km far from Danang City

My Son: around 45km from Hoi An and 60km from Danang City. It’s called the holy land of Champa people.

 

Highlights:

Challenge driving up the top of the most spectacular cloudy pass – Hai Van and gain the wonderful coastline view.

Discover an ancient town of the mixed culture of multi-countries: Vietnam, Japan, China beside lovely Thu Bon River and try tasty local foods

 

Recommended what to bring:

Proper shoes, Sun block, camera, swimming suits, sun glasses and Original Passport

 

Important Notice:

Rainy and typhoon season is often coming from October until December. Please consider before you decide the excursion

Day 1: Hue Arrival

Meal: n/a | Accommodation: hotel

 

Upon arrival, transfer group to Hue downtown. Check-in and free at leisure. Overnight in Hue

 

Day 2: Full day city tour

Meal: breakfast and lunch | Accommodation: hotel

 

In the morning, we’re boarding a boat for a trip on the Perfume River to visit the towering Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most famous Vietnamese landmarks.  Differing legends explain how the pagoda came to be - one tells of an old woman who instructed Lord Hoang Nguyen in 1601 to walk contemplatively along the river with a lit incense stick and to build a city at the spot where the incense stopped burning.

 

We then take a short drive into a lush valley of the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen emperors.  Each is an expression of the unique personality of the man whose remains it holds and each is comprised of three elements: a temple dedicated to the worship of the deceased emperor and his queen, a stone stele that records the biographical and historical high points of his life, and the royal tomb itself.  We will visit two of the tombs of emperors Minh Mang and Tu Duc before driving outside of town for a lunch of classic Hue cuisine at a restaurant in a beautiful garden setting.

 

In the afternoon, we return to the center of Hué city.  The massive Kinh Thanh Citadel is the most well known and iconic site in Hué.  Begun in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long, it is actually a sprawling complex comprised of the Imperial City, several museums, lakes, and lovely gardens, all laid out in a series of concentric circles.  We also visit the Forbidden Purple City, originally built in the early 1800s for the personal use of the emperor and staffed by eunuchs who posed no threat to the royal concubines.  Nearly destroyed in the Tet Offensive, the ruins today house the Royal Library and the grounds flourish with mimosa plants and vegetable gardens.

 

Day 3: Hue – Da Nang - Hoi An

Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: hotel

 

Drive to Danang, pass by Lang Co Beach and stop on top of the Hai Van Cloudy Pass for magnificent view. Next stop is Marble Mountains where “Viet Cong” hid during the Vietnam War with American, and the natural caves of Buddhist sanctuaries. Not only we will climb the mountain to see these caves, but see also traditional stone-carving workshops located at the foot of the Marble Mountains.

 

Have lunch in Hoi An town

 

After relaxing lunch, we’ll have a walking tour in Hoi An ancient town, visit ancient house, local market, traditional handicraft workshop, Chinese community’s assembly halls and Japanese Bridge Pagoda. Rest of this afternoon, it’s time for relaxing at nice river-front place with local cocktail or cool draught beer.

 

Day 4: Hoi An – My Son sanctuary – Hoi An

Meal: breakfast | Accommodation: hotel

 

08:00am Drive about 50km from Hoi An to the My Son sanctuary. This was the site for religious ceremonies of kings of the Champa dynasty, and was also a burial place for Champa’s royalty and national heroes. The My Son temples are one of the largest Hindu complexes in southeast Asia and are a premier heritage in Vietnam. Though much of the complex has been destroyed over time, we can still see many majestic ruins of temples and learn what archaeologists can tell us about the deep history in this area.

Afterwards, we head back to Hoi An and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

 

Day 5: Hoi An – Danang City - Departure

Meal: breakfast | Accommodation: n/a

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.

Range

Tour price per person

2pax

3-4pax

5-6pax

Single Sup.

Standard

$351

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$320

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$270

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$78

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Superior

$374

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$346

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$298

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$102

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Included

 

  • Hotels in Hue, Hoi An (based on Twin/Double shared room)
  • Boat rides on the Perfume River
  • Meals as specified in the program
  • Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
  • The services of an experienced English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • 02 mineral water bottles/pax/day
  • VAT (government tax)

 

Not included

 

  • Beverages, guide gratuities and personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Surcharge in peak season (Christmas & New Year)

 

 

ACCOMMODATION CHOICES

 

Standard

  • In Hue: Midtown Hue hotel (Deluxe City View)
  • In Hoi An: Green Field Hotel & Villas (Pool View room)

 

Superior

  • In Hue: Midtown Hue hotel (Deluxe City View)
  • In Hoi An: Hoi An Riverside Resort (Superior room)

 

*Validity: 01/10/2016 – 31/12/2017

OTHER TOURS

A glimpse of Hue1 day

A glimpse of Hue

Hue is a city in central Vietnam that was the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors and the national capital from 1802-1945. A major attraction is its vast, 19th-century Citadel, surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls. It encompasses the Imperial City, with palaces and shrines; the Forbidden Purple City, once the emperor's home; and a replica of the Royal Theater.