Da Nang - Hue - Phong Nha - Hoi An - Da Nang - 5days 4nites

Tour description

ITINERARY

Day 1: Da Nang (D)

On arrival at Da Nang airport, tour guide and driver welcome and start to visit

Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest 67-meter Avalokiteśvara Buddha statue in Vietnam, the pagoda is located on a mountain peak at altitude. nearly 700 meters above sea level, located in the Son Tra Peninsula area. With its location and panoramic view of the coastal city, Linh Ung Pagoda was voted by the international online community as a great destination.

The group moved to My Khe Beach, voted by the leading US economic magazine Forbes as one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet. The group continues to visit Ngu Hanh Son Mountain, a masterpiece of creation with 5 mountains considered symbols of the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. Here visitors will have the opportunity to worship the temples. Sacred ancient pagoda located deep in mysterious caves. The group continued to visit Non Nuoc Stone Handicraft Village, admiring many beautiful stone works of art meticulously sculpted by talented artisans.

The group have dinner in restaurant. Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 2: Da Nang – Hue (B/L/D)

Overland to Hue, the land of heritage, of traces of a glorious time with palaces, temples, and tombs. The city is therefore recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

Along the journey, visitors have the chance to observe the beauty of Hai Van Pass, also called "Thien Ha De Nhat Hung Quan" (World’s most marvelous wonder) of Viet Nam. Coming to Hue, visitors will visit Khai Dinh Tomb (1885-1925), which took over 11 years to complete. This is much more structurely complex and spectacular tomb than the tombs of former kings.

In the afternoon, the group transfer to the Citadel of Hue, the symbol of the final days of Vietnamese imperial society under the 13^th Nguyen King. The group periodically visit The Imperial City, Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Fobidden Purple City... Visitors can enjoy the picturesque view of Huong River on a Dragon Boat. Next, visit the famous Thien Mu Pagoda.

Free to exploire Hue City with the beauty of Trang Tien Bridge and Huong River.

Overnight in Hue.

Option: Charming Dinner on a cruise – Surcharge #45 Usd/pax (Applicable for groups over 4 pax). Time: 18:00 – 20:30

Transfer to Toa Kham Wharf – The group then get on a boat to admire the beauty of Huong River at night. Guests will be served with traditional, flavorful yet simple foods onboard. Next up, enjoy a music show with traditional Hue folk singing. Open your hearts to every touching word, every aspect of the song.

20:30 – The HRS cruise return to Toa Kham. Transfer back to the hotel. End of the program.

Day 3: Hue – Phong Nha – Hue (B/L/D)

After an early breakfast, we travels to Quang Binh to visit Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage.

The tour program brings us to Phong Nha Cave, also called ‘The First Cave of the Southern Sky’ thanks to the beautiful cave systems and the magical & majestic quartz blocks, along with the breathtaking underground river. Phong Nha Cave is approximately 7,729m long, 83m deep, and 50m high, often regarded as one of the largest caves in Viet Nam, second only to Hang Son Doong (also in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park).

We get on a boat across the dreamy Son river to get to Phong Nha Water Cave: the longest water cave in South East Asia, where we can take in the spectacular view of the limestone mountains, underground river systems and one-of-a-kind stalactite formation. Explore the plethora of caves: Bi Ky, Co Tien & Cung Dinh to truly admire the breath-taking stalactite blocks formed by nature through milleniums.

Return to Hue in the afternoon. Visit La Vang Church, a sacred place and an important pilgrimage place for Vietnamese Christians. Overnight in Hue.

Day 4: Hue – Hoi An (B/L/D)

After breakfast, let’s say our goodbyes to Hue and travel to Hoi An. On the way, visit Lang Co Bay and experience the Hai Van – one of the longest tunnels in all of South East Asia (6.8km). Hoi An was once a busy international trading port, the meeting place of Japanese, Chinese and Western merchants at the end of the 16^th – the 18^th century. Hoi An still retains almost all of its orginal design till this day. Hoi An Old Town is a complex of ancient architecture: including housing, assembly halls, pagodas, ports, … built with heavy Japanese & Chinese influence.

Thanks to its unmatched cultural values, on December 1999, the Old Town was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visitors have the chance to explore historic buildings like the Japanese Bridge, Tan Ky Assembly Hall, …

After dinner at the restaurant, experience Hoi An Impression Theme Park along with the show Hoi An Memory recreating the golden age of Hoi An trade port.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An – Departure (B/L)

After breakfast, our journey starts with a bike trip along the peaceful rural roads to Tra Que Vegetable Village. What sets this vegetable village apart is how the farmers here take care of their gardens. Using the naturally fertile earth, seaweed and many traditional methods, the locals here have created the signature flavor and taste to the vegetables. Visitors enjoy many interesting experiences when learning how to farm, working the land by our own hands, watering the vegetables or enjoying the quality dishes prepared with ingredients taken directly from the village, satisfying any visitors’ hunger with 5 signature flavors - spicy, sour, sweet, bitter, astringent.

Option:

*. Guests can freely take part in the cooking class (surcharge #10 USD/pax) (enjoy your own dish for lunch).

*. Harvest the vegetables in the garden and try to be a farmer for an hour (#9 USD/pax).

*. Ride buffaloes or a buffalo cart (#8 USD/pax).

*. Foot massage + herbal foot soak (#6 USD/pax).

Cycle back to starting point.

After, transfer to the airport to take a flight back home, concluding the end of the journey “Central Heritage” with unforgettable experiences.