Central Vietnam tour 5 days

Destination: Hue – Danang – Hoi An

Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide

Day 1: Hanoi (or Ho Chi Minh City)/Hue (G in Hue)

On arrival, you’ll check in your hotel in the city centre and have a Hue city tour in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, our guide will show you around Hue. You will first visit the Imperial Citadel, that served as the powerful seat of Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Enjoy your shopping at the famous Dong Ba Market before transfer back to hotel. You’ll spend the night in Hue.

Day 2: Hue (B, L, D, G)

After breakfast, you will take a cruise along Perfume River to visit Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda. Our car will then take you to visit the imposing Minh Mang tomb, a striking example of classic Sino-Vietnamese architecture.

After lunch, a continuation to visit poetic Tu Duc Tomb. This tomb is idyllically set in a romantic scenary of mounts, lake and pine forest and considered as one of the most beautiful works of the Nguyen dynasty. Last but not least, you will visit elaborate Khai Dinh Tomb, which  is the result of the interminglement of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern. Your overnight stay will be in Hue.

Day 3: Hue/Hoi An (B, L, G)

Morning transfer from Hue to Hoi An. Pass by Lang Co Beach and Hai Van pass. You will stop at Danang to visit Cham Museum, which holds the finest collection of Champa sculptures in different art styles from the 7th to the 15th centuries. Driver and guide also take you to visit Marble Mountains and Stone Carving village where famous stone products are skillfully made by local people. Afterwards, you?ll head to Hoi An? an enchanting World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

After checking in your hotel, you will take a tour of the ancient town where the mix of Japanese and Chinese architecture reflects Hoi An?s significance in the past as an important trading port.. Your overnight stay will be in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An/My Son (B, G)

After breakfast, you will be driven to My Son Sanctuary, once the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. Set in a lush green valley, a series of impressive tower-temples dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries provide a breathtaking site. Our guide will show you the remains of remarkable brick towers, and explain their origins and purpose. You’ll then return to Hoi An with free afternoon to relax. Your overnight stay will be in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An/Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (B, G in Hoi An)

Your time will be your own until you’ll be picked up to Danang airport for your flight to Hanoi (or Ho Chi Minh City). You’ll then transit for your departure flight.

Price in US$ per person: 

Prices include:

• Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.

• All pick up and transfer.

• Private boats cruise as programme.

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.

• Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.

• Lunches and dinners, as specified, in the local restaurants

• Government Taxes.

Price do not include:

• Flight tickets and airport tax.

• Visas.

• Dinners except as specified.

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.

Hotel list for Five Star standard

• Hue: Imperial Hotel (***** in the heart of city centre, Deluxe River-view Room) or similar

• Hoi An:Sunrise Hoi An Hotel (***** Perfectly positioned along the popular Cua Dai Beach, Deluxe garden view room) or similar

Hotel list for Four Star standard

• Hue: Huong Giang Hotel (**** on the bank of the Perfume River, Deluxe River-view Room) or similar

• Hoi An: Hoi An Trails Resort and Spa (**** beside Cua Dai beach, Deluxe Room) or similar

Hotel list for Three Star standard

• Hue: Mondial Hotel (*** city centre with outdoor swimming pool, Superior Room) or similar

• Hoi An: Lotus Hotel (*** with swimming pool, 2km from town centre, Superior Room) or similar

Hotel list for Two Star standard

• Hue: DMZ Hotel (** good location, ROH Room) or similar

• Hoi An: Vinh Hung 2 Hotel (*** town centre, Standard Room) or similar