Overview
This 5day 4night tour is a perfect tour program for you to discover the best things in the Central, including the culture and history exploring in Hue, capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, or the ancient My Son ruins, a relic of the once-great Champa Kingdom. Explore quiet alleys in a port city whose buildings date back to the 15th century, shop for treasured souvenirs in dusty antique shops, and test your stamina on a 156-step stairway that leads to a lofty Buddhist temple on this excursion to historic Hoi An. Adding some relaxing days on beaches nearby will bring you a truly fabulous holiday!
Day 1: Arrival in Danang – Hoi An
- On arrival at Danang airport, we will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to Hoi An for hotel check-in. Free and easy for the rest of the day.
With guide
Day 2: 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! Get into muddy rice fields. Authentic Vietnamese traditional farmer clothes including conical hat, boots will be 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 Chua 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 by Night
Day 3: Drive to Hue
- You have the whole morning at leisure and doing your own things in this charming ancient town. Check out of your hotel by noontime and have lunch at your own expense.
- 1:30 pm: meet your guide and driver again and make your way to Hue. On the way, stop to visit the museum of Cham Sculpture and enjoy the stunning view from Hai Van Pass. Arrive at your hotel in Hue, check in and free and easy for the rest of the day.
With guide
Meals: breakfast
Day 4: 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 in hotel as usual. Drive to visit King Minh Mang's tomb & King Khai Dinh’s 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 the Perfume River, it gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area.
- Ending the day by boarding a private boat, cruising on the romantic Perfume River back to the city center.
With guide
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Hue Citadel
Minh Mang Tomb
Day 5: Departure from Hue
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport for departure. End of service.
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
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Not Inclusive of:
- Surcharges on national holidays and Christmas 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 1400 on arrival day till 1200 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
HOTEL LIST
In Hoi An
In Hue
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 damaged 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 Danang International Airport. Pick up timing will depend on your flight timing.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN DA NANG - HOI AN
DAY 2: HIGHLIGHTS OF HOI AN
DAY 3: DRIVE TO HUE
DAY 4: HIGHLIGHTS OF HUE
DAY 5: DEPARTURE FROM HUE
