Adventure and Heritage Visit in Central Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights
Overview
Stretching from Quang Binh to Quang Nam, the trip “The Mixing of Adventure & Heritage Sites in Central Vietnam 10 days” is the combination of heritage and the intangible, which was recognized by UNESCO: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (Quang Binh), Hue Imperial City & Royal Music, and Quang Nam (with two heritage sites, Hoi An and My Son). On your route, you will have a chance to discover many other attractions, such as Bana Hill, Cham Island, and Tam Giang Lagoon, as well as the beautiful beaches of Cua Dai, Non Nuoc, Lang Co, Thuan An and Nhat Le. And for those who love adventure, snorkeling at Bai Nam and kayaking on the Chay River will be a must when joining in this tour.
Highlights:
+ A leisure walking tour to discover Hoi An ancient town where relaxing lifestyle has not changed
+ Visit ancient temples, the imperial citadel of Hue and enjoy a boat trip along Perfume River
+ In Quang Binh, soak in the rural jungle landscape as we explore the caves, partake in some adrenaline-fueled adventures and take in the stunning views
Included/Exclude
- Private tour with English speaking guide
- You choose your date of departure
- Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
- Domestic return flight SGN/HAN – Danang/ Hue
- All private transportation
- Accommodation shared in Double/Twin room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English speaking guide.
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets.
- Tissues and water on coach.
- Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter.
- Services charges and government tax.
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
- No extra charge after services confirmation
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- International flights & departure taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Peak season surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 45 & 02 passport photos per person)
- Other services not mentioned above.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Arriving at Danang Airport, you will go to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day you will have free time for relaxing after a long flight, and you will enjoy the beautiful beach before overnight stay in Da Nang.
Located 60 km. from Da Nang, 150 km. from Hue and 75 km. from Hoi An, My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of 75 Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a Must-See for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam. Next you will have lunch and time for relaxing at your leisure before an overnight stay in Da Nang.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Hoi An. On the way, you will stop for a visit at the Cham Museum and handicraft villages at the foot of Marble Mountain. From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Arab traders. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. You will enjoy a half-day walking tour 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. Following the tour, there will be free time to shop or relax. You will stay overnight in Hoi An.
You will be picked up at your hotel, then transferred to Cua Dai harbor at 07:30, where you will depart for a 1.25-hour cruise. Be sure to bring along our camera to capture the spectacular monument views while cruising to Cham Island. You will arrive at Lang Village, and the tour guide will help you understand more about Cham Island and its history. You will pay a visit to the Marine Protected Area, the boat shelter, Hai Tang Pagoda, a traditional fishing village and the local market. Then you will trek for 20 minutes to Chong Village on a very nice sloping and winding road and have an amazing view of the sea, sand, and even wild monkeys on the way if you are lucky enough. You can then go swimming, snorkeling, and have a seafood lunch. You will then head back to your boat at 14:00 and cruise back to Cua Dai Beach, rejoin the car for transfer back to your hotel and another overnight stay in Hoi An.
Today, you will leave Hoi An for Hue over the Hai Van Pass. Stop on the top of the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Central Vietnam combined with the deep blue of the East Sea. On arrival, you will check in to the hotel and have lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon you will embark on a tour of Hue City. A visit to Hue would not be complete without taking in attractions including a boat trip on the Perfume River. You will see Thien Mu Pagoda, the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum, and Dong Ba market before an overnight stay in Hue.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will take an excursion to Quang Binh and on the way you will pass by the lush countryside and witness the daily life of the Hue people surrounding the former imperial capital. You will visit the arched Thanh Toan Bridge, built 200 years ago over the Nhu Y River, which flows around Thanh Toan Village, about 10 km from Hue. Then you will transfer to the ancient village, Phuoc Tich, on the bank of the O Lau River, 40 kilometers to the north of Hue. The ancient village is well-known for its traditional pottery crafts and ancient houses and temples that have been preserved for 500 years in the traditional style, which makes them invaluable. After this, you will continue the trip to Quang Binh and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then in the afternoon, you will take a boat on the Son River to visit Phong Nha (wet cave) and Tien Son (dry cave). After that, You will stay overnight in Quang Binh.
This morning you will drive to Chay Lap rustic and enjoy kayaking upstream on the Chay River; it is about 3 km to the meeting point, and you may have a chance to admire the birds, butterflies, dragonflies, or endangered monkeys (Hatinh langurs) on the way. And you can also refresh yourselves at a delightful swimming area. After you finish kayaking on the Chay River, our car will pick you up at the meeting point and transfer you to Thien Duong (Paradise Cave). The British Caving Research Association scientists found Paradise Cave in 2005. With a length of 31 km, it is the longest dry cave in Asia. With naturally primitive features, Thien Duong Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. You will then go back to Quang Binh for lunch en route. You will stay overnight in Quang Binh.
In the early morning, you will visit Nhat Le River and a fish market there. You will check out of your hotel and head back to Hue. You will drive on the heroic Ho Chi Minh trail and “Road No. 20," built by the local Volunteer Youth Force during the Vietnam War, on your way back to Hue. On the way, you will visit the DMZ and Hien Luong Bridge, symbols of a divided Vietnam from 1954 to 1975. You will have lunch en route and go back to Hue in the late afternoon, where you will have an overnight stay in Hue.
