Overview
This is overview trip to the Central Vietnam for the people who have short time here. You will have chance to visit the historical Hue, which features ancient citadel and the king’s ancient tombs. Then Hoi An, a town of immense historical interest blessed with an idyllic location on the Thu Bon River, just a few short miles from the glorious beaches of the East Vietnam Sea. The My Son complex is one of the foremost displays of Hinduism and is the main heritage site of this nature in Vietnam. We also discover Bana Hills, its temperate climate, unspoiled forest, and spectacular views over the city of Da Nang's awe-inspiring bay and the Lao mountain range made Ba Na a past popular place to retreat for the French long ago. Come and join with us and have unforgettable experience!
Day 1: Arrival in Hue
- On arrival at Phu Bai airport in Hue, get picked up and transferred to the city center for hotel check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the city on your own.
With guide
Day 2: Highlights of Hue
- Take a journey through Hue’s eventful past as you explore its ancient imperial architecture including; a boat trip along the Perfume River, the Emperor's Private Residence, Thien Mu Pagoda and a royal tomb.
- In the morning, breakfast at hotel. Drive to visit King Minh Mang's tomb & King Khai Dinh tomb. Return to the city for lunch at a restaurant.
- In the afternoon, discover the Ancient Citadel. The walk through the complex is very interesting and informative. Followed by a short transfer to visit the charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda).
- Setting on the bank of rivers, it gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. Ending the day by boarding on a private boat, cruising on the romantic Perfume River back to the city center.
With guide
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Hue Ancient Citadel
Thien Mu Pagoda
Perfume River
Khai Dinh Tomb
Minh Mang Tomb
Day 3: Hue – Ba Na Hills – Hoi An
- After breakfast in your hotel, get picked up and take the morning drive over Hai Van Pass to Danang. On arrival at Ba Na Hills Cable Car station, get on the car and start riding up to the top of the hills. Then you will visit some featured places such as: Flower Garden; Fantasy Park, Wine Cellar, French Village; Golden Bridge.
- Lunch is at a restaurant at the site. In the afternoon, get back to Danang City and move on to Hoi An. Have a stop on the way to visit the museum of Cham Sculptures which has more than 300 original sculptures made of sandstone, terracotta.
- Arrive in Hoi An, check in and stay for the night.
With guide
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge
Day 4: Highlights of Hoi An
- 8:00 AM: Pick up at hotel by bicycle. Take a leisurely bike ride to a local farm, passing through rice paddies and breathing in the fresh air. Meet the local farmer and learn about daily farm life. Enjoy a break while sipping a cup of tea in the rice fields before changing into your farming clothes! Change into farm clothes before getting into muddy rice fields: Authentic Vietnamese traditional farmer clothes, conical hat, boots (provided). Learn the traditional process of growing wet rice and what it entails, including the agricultural water system and farming techniques such as using a water buffalo plough! Pedaling back to the hotel to finish the cycling tour. Refresh and lunch.
- In the afternoon, together with your tour guide, embark on a walking tour through the narrow, winding streets of the ancient quarter, visiting Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge.
With guide
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Old Quarter
Ong Pagoda
Tan Ky Old House
Day 5: My Son Holy Land
- In the morning, pick up at your hotel in Hoi An. Drive to My Son Sanctuary, a collection of Champa ruins nestled among the mountains in a geological basin of the Quang Nam province (45km west of Hoi An town). Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, My Son is the cultural highlight of central Vietnam and well worth the hour's drive from town. Follow tour guide exploring the groups of temples, you will learn more about the history of the Champa Kingdom.
- On the way back, stop to visit the Sa Huynh Champa Culture Museum in Tra Kieu. Around noon, return to your hotel. Free in the afternoon.
With guide
Meals: breakfast
My Son Holy Land
Day 6: Departure from Danang
- It's up to your departure flight time, you may have most of the day free and easy in Hoi An. The check-out time is as usual, before 12:00 p.m. If your flight is late in the afternoon or in the evening, you are still able to get your luggage kept at the hotel after checking out.
- When you're ready to depart, your private driver will take you to the airport. End of service
No Guide
Meals: breakfast
Inclusive of:
- Accommodation based on twin-shared/ double basis with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary each day
- Private tour guide of sightseeing days
- Private air conditioned vehicle transfers during tour
- Entrance tickets at indicated sites
- Cable car ride to Bana Hills
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Not Inclusive of:
- Any surcharge during national holidays, Christmas and New Year and other public holidays
- Insurance of any kind
- Tips to tour guide and driver
- Drinks and other meals
- Others are not mentioned clearly in the itinerary and in the above inclusion list
Important Notes:
Rooms at hotels are available only from 2pm on arrival day till 12pm on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
HOTEL LIST
In Hue
In Hoi An
How To Use
Confirmation:
- You will receive a confirmation email within 4 working days
- In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email
How to Buy:
- Select the preferred date and purchase online
- Kindly e-mail us your name, number of people joining the tour, hotel information, contact number and/or any other requests
- Receive a separate email confirmation within 4 working days
- Present the e-ticket to the tour operator on the day of tour for verification
Terms and Conditions:
Important Notes:
- Tours and tickets are subjected to availability and are not confirmed until a second confirmation email is received. In the event if the date selected is not available, alternative arrangements will be communicated via email.
- The tour may disembark at a different location from the initial meeting point. For disembarkation, please enquire with the tour guide on the day of tour.
- There will be no refunds even if included items are not utilized by the visitor.
- In circumstances that the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, customers will be notified by the tour operator
- In the event of late comers/no shows, it would be considered cancellation and no refund will be given.
About the Tour:
- Items not included are personal expenses during the tour.
- Travel Recommends and the tour operator will not be responsible for any accidents, loss of property or damage caused by individual negligence.
- The e-ticket cannot be exchanged for cash or used on more than one occasion. Any alteration(s) on the e-ticket will not be accepted by Travel Recommends and the appointed merchant.
- The value of the e-ticket/e-voucher is in local currency.
- Tour routes and schedule may be delayed/cancelled/changed without prior notice.
- Tour prices vary on seasons and weekdays/weekends. Travel Recommends reserves the right to change prices without prior notice. In the event where changes are made, the revised figures will be posted on the website.
- Travel Recommends reserves the right to adjust the prices based on current exchange rates without prior notice.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
1.1 Cancellation by the traveler
If you cancel some or all portions of your booking, cancellation fees will be applied. The effective date of cancellation will be the date the Company receives written notification. The cancellation charge to the clients is described as follows:
• More than 45 days before arrival: No cancellation charge.
• 15 - 45 days prior to departure: 30% of the Tour price is forfeited
• 14 - 08 days prior to departure: 50% of the Tour price is forfeited
• Less than 07 days prior to departure: 100 % of the Tour price is forfeited
For the avoidance of doubt, because there are some suppliers (airlines, hotels, and cruise companies) have cancellation policies that are different from those of the tour operator, the cancellation charge may, at our discretion, be adjusted accordingly.
1.2 Cancellation by the tour operator
We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned trip. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer the amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund (not included the bank transfer fee or any third party’s service charge). In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
(*) For this particular clause, you are advised to have the mentioned cases covered by your own travel insurance.
How To Get There
Pick up details:
Our guide will pick you up at Phu Bai Airport in Hue. Pick up timing will depend on your flight timing.
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Arrival in Hue
Day 2: Highlights of Hue
Day 3: Hue – Ba Na Hills – Hoi An
Day 4: Highlights of Hoi An
Day 5: My Son Holy Land
Day 6: Departure from Danang
