DISCOVER CENTRAL VIETNAM – Traditions & Culture
(5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS)
Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An
Description
This tour is designed for travelers with limited time who are keen to see the major places of interest in Central Vietnam. The most important sights and destinations will be covered, providing a lively memory of Vietnam’s intriguing history and friendly people. This journey will allow you to enjoy Vietnamese culture and art as well as nature sightseeing, luxurious accommodations, transfers in private vehicles and fine dining.
Highlights
- Meet locals and taste delicious Vietnamese specialties at atmospheric restaurants;
- Wander in the charming streets of Hoi An;
- Enjoy a boat trip on the romantic Perfume River;
- Visit the most significant monuments of Vietnam’s imperial dynasties.
Program
Day 1: Hanoi – Hue (breakfast)
Arrive in Hue. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon take a fascinating Dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, a symbol of Hue. Visit the Imperial Citadel, built in 1804 on a site chosen in accordance with the principles of geomancy. We’ll visit the palaces and temples of the Imperial City, created in the 19th century and modeled after Beijing’s Forbidden City. There are many palaces and temples inside. Overnight in Hue.
Day 2: Hue (breakfast)
Enjoy a full-day tour of Hue, visiting the tombs of Tu Duc, Khai Dinh and Minh Mang kings. Go shopping at Dong Ba market, famous for its conical hats. To round off the day's activities, we visit one of Hue's fine restaurants to sample some of the local delicacies; Hue is regarded by many as the culinary capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hue.
Day 3: Hue – Hoi An (breakfast)
Leave for Hoi An (140km, 87mi). Enjoy beautiful landscapes through the Hai Van Pass, (translation: Pass of the Ocean Clouds), marvelling at spectacular views of sky and sea. Stop over at Lang Co Beach. Visit Marble Mountain and the Cham museum in Da Nang before arriving in Hoi An. Check in to the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 4: Hoi An (breakfast)
Our day trip explores the World Heritage sites in Hoi An. From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade ceramics and high-grade silk, which is still produced in the area. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailor shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. In the morning, we spend a half-day walking through the narrow winding streets of the ancient quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. In the afternoon, we take a half day trip to My Son to see its architectural treasures and sculptures of Cham culture. Explore the ancient city’s traditional and original antique houses, temples and workshops. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An – Saigon/Hanoi (breakfast)
You are free at leisure before transferring from Hoi An to the airport in Da Nang for the flight to Saigon or Hanoi.