Danang - Hoian - Hue - Quang Tri - Quang Binh
HIGHLIGHT
ITINERARY
DAY 1: DANANG ARRIVAL – HOI AN
Meet on arrival and take Essential Danang City before transferring to hotel. Be dazzled by the charm and elegance of Danang, the young and vibrant city on the banks of Han River. The first stop on this tour is the Cham Museum in Danang, home to perhaps the finest collection of stunning Champa sculptures. Some of these ancient artefacts are believed to date back to as far as the 7th century. Visit the towering Marble Mountains, a scenic spot with beautiful caves, temples, shrines, historic pagodas and a truly unforgettable view of the surrounding area. Reach the caves by climbing steep steps or take the elevator to the top. Have lunch at local restaurant
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Lunch
DAY 2: HOI AN -COOKING CLASS - WALKING TOUR
09:30: Pick up and transfer for cooking class. Client will join to make the food, cook the food and enjoy lunch (03 dishes) in 03 hours. 13:30: Discover Hoi An old town, which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 15th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. During the leisurely discovery tour on foot, you will visit the assembly hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation (Phuc Kien Hoi Quan), the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Museum of Folk Culture and the Tan Ky House.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch at cooking class
DAY 3: HOI AN – MY SON SANCTUARY – HOI AN
Pick up: 08:00 My Son is located 69 kilometres southwest of Danang and was the imperial city during the Cham dynasties of the 4th and 12th centuries. Begin the day with a visit to the fascinating My Son Sanctuary, a cluster of crumbling yet charming Hindu temples. This large complex of ancient religious relics comprises more than 70 architectural works and is a truly magnificent sight. The sanctuary complex includes a series of connected temples and towers with complicated red brick designs. The main focal point of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king. The tower temples were built continuously over a period of 1000 years. Spend the morning exploring the Sanctuary. On the way back to the hotel, stop for a short visit to the Sa Huynh Champa Culture Museum in Tra Kieu.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: HOI AN – DANANG - HUE
08:00 Pick-up at hotel in Hoi An and transfer to Hue. En route, visit Son Tra Peninsula, 10km northeast of the center of Da Nang City is a screen to shield wind storms for the city. Visitors can admire the tallest Buddha statue of the Bodhisattva in Vietnam and visit Linh Ung Pagoda.. The journey then takes you via the Hai Van (Sea Cloud) Pass with a stop at the top of the mountain pass and spectacular views of the coastline. A further stop is made at the picturesque Lang Co Beach. Upon arrival in Hue, drop-off at hotel.
Overnight in Hue
DAY 5: HUE CITY TOUR
Pick up: 08:00 Located in central Vietnam, Hue is the former capital of Vietnam's last dynasty and has an elegant setting on the banks of the Perfume River. Founded as a royal city in 1687, Hue is known for its citadels, palaces, royal tombs and pagodas. Having preserved its cultural heritage, Hue is the perfect city to get a glimpse into imperial court life. The tour begins with a visit to the Imperial City of Hue and the Hue Citadel, designed exclusively for the Emperor and his household. This 200-year-old citadel provides an insight into the architecture of the time. The Hue royal complex is a sight to behold and is officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Tu Duc Royal Tomb, considered one of the most beautiful mausoleums around Hue, as well as Khai Dinh and Minh Mang tombs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6: HUE – DMZ – PHONG NHA
Pick up: 08:00 During the Second Indochina War (also known as the Vietnam War), the Ben Hai River was the demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. Located at the '17th Parallel', this created a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of five kilometres each-way from the river. Notably, the southern section of the DMZ was one of the bloodiest battlefields of the whole war. As you tour the DMZ visit a selection of the most poignant war sites including the Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Khe Sanh military base and Dong Ha Town. Afterwards, see the fascinating and almost unbelievable Vinh Moc Tunnels, followed by a picnic lunch at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Phong Nha
DAY 7: NUOC MOOC ECO-TRAIL & DARK CAVE
Pick up 08:00 In the morning, drive to the Nuoc Mooc Eco-Trail. The spring is located about 2 kilometers up river from Dark Cave. The Mooc Spring Eco-Trail is home to many exotic animals like Gibbons, colourful birds, many fresh water fish and butterflies. Wander the bamboo bridges over and paths along the Chay River and the Nuoc Mooc Spring. Do not forget to bring your swimming suit along - it is a gorgeous and refreshing place for a swim! Lunch will be served in local way, then have some time for relaxation. In the afternoon, you will explore Hang Toi (Dark Cave). The entrance of the Dark Cave is at the opposite river bank from the Zip-Line tower. The beautiful deep blue colour of the Chay River will catch your eye while riding the Zip-Line and a short 20-meter swim is required to actually enter the cave after the ride. The cave is home to many lakes, with a water temperature of about 18 degrees. Inside the cave there are many unique things to see and experience! There is a natural mud bath at the end of one of the narrow passages and there are many ancient fossils to be found. The fossils are over a million years old! The natural mud bath is very good for the skin.
DAY 8: PHONG NHA CAVE – PARADISE CAVE -DONG HOI – DEPARTURE
08:00 Drive to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park and take a boat trip on the Son River from a critical point of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail to the Phong Nha Cave. About 300 caves have been counted in this area so far. This proves the significance of this karsts cave system of which Phong Nha Cave, known as being among the longest and most beautiful karsts caves in the world, has been listed by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site. The boat will take you as far inside the wet cave to the entrance of Bi Ky chamber. Back at the pier, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and then drive about 25 km to visit Thien Duong Cave (Paradise Cave), another huge and beautiful cave just opened to the public. Transfer to airport in Dong Hoi for flight to next destination.
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DANANG – HOI AN – HUE – DMZ – QUANG BINH 8 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS