Best of Central Vietnam

Discover the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture of Central Vietnam on this unforgettable journey through ancient towns, scenic coasts, and unique traditions. Top Highlights of Vietnam: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, My Son Sanctuary, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) , Mekong Delta, Sapa, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

DAY 1: DANANG ARRIVAL – HUE 
Upon arrival at Danang International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our local guide and transfer further North to Hue – the former Imperial City of the last dynasty of Vietnam. Have a short stop on top of the pass – once regarded as the prime mountain pass on the North – South national road. Arrival Hue, check in the hotel. Free in the evening. Overnight in Hue

Transfer: Danang Airport – Hue City: 93Km – 2hours
Meals: None Available

DAY 2: HISTORIC AND CULTURAL VALUES WITH HUE CITY TOUR 
After breakfast, our tourguide will wait for you at the hotel lobby to start the tour around Hue Old Citadel.

Rising up in the ancient land, you board on a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient royal tombs of emperors past, and visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop. Setting in the converge of rivers, and gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. From here you will take a drive to visit King Minh Mang tomb & King Tu Duc tomb. Lunch at a local restaurant.

This afternoon you will join a tour of Hue City including the Old Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City – an amazing historic landmark in Hue – a definite must-see sight to learn more about the history and architecture that visitor should not miss when travelling to that peaceful area.

Tonight you will be brought back to the splendid history of ancient Royal time in Vietnam, you will be charmed with the Royal style decoration of the Royal Dining room, the atmosphere of the diner that you are the King with royal wears., beside you are the Queen accompanied by the servants in traditional royal clothes, all wearing traditional royal clothes. All the food served is royal dishes symbolizing the dragon, phoenix, or peacock. Table is decorated by Hue’s colorful silk and flowers, large candle lights, colorful lantern with dragon pattern and spotlights … All meticulously prepared to the finest details for a sumptuous dinner that fits for royalty.

It will surely surprise you with its authentic cuisines of Hue’s royalty. You will discover how Royal life was by enjoying the “Royal meal” while listening to melodious music and having a feeling of being a real King. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: HUE – DANANG – VISIT BANA HILLS & GOLDEN BRIDGE ENROUTE – HOI AN 
Morning, our guide and driver will go to your hotel to pick you up and we will head out of Hue to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.

You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, witness the amazing and gorgeous view of Da Nang City. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.

Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park…

At about 15:00 Transfer from Ba Na Hills to Hoi An ancient town for check-in the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Transfer: Hue – Bana Hills: 99Km – 2hours 10mins
Bana Hills – Hoian: 50Km – 1hour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4: HOIAN FULL DAY 
After breakfast, you will cycle around Hoi An towards the Tra Que vegetable village – About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on there and cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli and many more. From the more than 40 hectares of land 8 tons of Village Tra vegetables are sold every year. The vegetable growers do not use pesticides or GMOs, using natural fertilizers instead, including seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.

Walk in Tra Que vegetable village and meet local people working in the garden. During the walk, you will cross vast rice fields in the countryside and quiet road, far away from the tourist trails. You will see the activities of the inhabitants through the villages of Hoian. The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.

Continue riding through paddy field, Ba Le market, kindergarten … until reaching Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest – about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf . This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood products.

You will be warmly welcomed at a 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. You will row a basket boat within the hands of skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.

Back to family for enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, BanhXeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.

After lunch, free time and take a short rest before returning to your hotel at about 3.30PM. Free to relax at the hotel. Overnight in Hoian.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5: HOIAN – MY SON SANCTUARY
After breakfast, leave the hotel for My Son via small village roads lined with local houses and picturesque paddy fields.

We arrive at My Son Sanctuary and are greeted by the sounds of the haunting Cham music filling the air. Here we stop to take in the vibrantly dressed dancers enjoying a traditional dance performance before starting your walking tour of the ancient ruins. The tour begins with a short ascent along a track bordered by jungle. As we reach the top, the fascinating ruins appear. While you explore the area your guide will explain the history of the religious site which served as a burial place for the Cham monarchs many centuries ago. After our exploration of My Son, we return to the bus to begin our return journey to Hoi An.

After lunch, you can stroll around the narrow streets, observing the old houses from the ancient time with typical Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures. Besides the sightseeing spots, when wandering around the town, you can easily fall in love with numerous lovely workshops and stores. Overnight in Hoian

Transfer: Hoian – MySon: 40Km – 1hour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6: HOIAN DEPARTURE 
Free time at your leisure until we pick you to the airport for your flight back home. With the sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam, hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to see you again!

Transfer: Hoian – Danang Airport: 30Km – 45mins
Meals: Breakfast

CHILDREN POLICY:
• Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is free of charge.
• Child below 11 yrs old sharing same room with 1 ADL is charged for 90%.
• Child below 11 yrs old with extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 65%.
• Child below 11 yrs old No extra bed & sharing same room with parents is charged for 55%

NOTE:
 The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local operator due to traffic and weather conditions, however all points must cover unless amendment or cancellation make by clients themselves (Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients)
 Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
 Supplement charge for room rate in peak dates depends on the hotel category used. Compulsory gala dinner on X’mas, New Year’s Eve & Lunar New Year’s Eve to be advised upon booking. Prices for group of 15 persons up in 5 stars hotels sometime requires to re-quote bases on the hotel policy

TERM & CONDITIONS

1. CANCELLATION
• In case of cancellation, fees will be charged accordingly to the day that official notice in writing is received at Hanoi Office: No. 4B, 8th Battalion Group (D8), Van Dien, Thanh Tri, Hanoi, Vietnam
• 21 days before arrival date: 20% of total tour price
• 10-20 days before arrival date: 50% of total tour price
• 7 to 10 days before arrival date: 85% of total tour price
• Less than 7 days before arrival date or no-show: 100% of total tour price
• Any cancellation due to irresistible reasons such as wars, strikes, earthquakes, etc. will be considered subject to each case.