Experience the timeless charm of Central Vietnam with Viet Exquisite Travel on this 6-day journey through Hue, Hoi An, and Da Nang - where imperial history, lantern-lit streets, and stunning coastal landscapes come together. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking a balanced mix of culture, relaxation, and scenic beauty, all at a comfortable pace.
The Poetic Beauty of Central Vietnam – Classic Highlights Tour
- Explore the Imperial City of Hue
- Visit royal tombs and historic pagodas
- Walk through lantern-lit Hoi An Ancient Town
- Relax on Da Nang’s beautiful beaches
- Drive through the scenic Hai Van Pass
Day 1: Danang Arrival – transfer to Hoi An (-/-/-)
Day 2: Hoi An Ancient Town and Tra Que Vegetable village (B/L/-)
Day 3: My Son Sanctuary (B/-/-)
Day 4: Hoi An – Danang – Hue (B/L/-)
Day 5: Exploring Hue ancient city (B/L/-)
Day 6: Hue – Danang Departure (B/-/-)
DAY 1: DANANG ARRIVAL – TRANSFER TO HOI AN
“Xin chào” - Welcome to Danang – a peaceful beach city of central Vietnam. You will be welcomed by Viet Exquisite Travel guide and driver at airport then transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check in. (Check in time: 14.00. Early check in at surcharge).Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century where ancient buildings and streets reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, which made Hoi An ancient town became a UNESCO World Heritage site.Have a leisure time to relax or explore Hoi An on your own.Overnight at hotelMeals: NoneDAY 2: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN AND TRA QUE VEGETABLE VILLAGE
Our tour guide will take you through ancient streets of Hoi An, lined with Chinese traders’ homes and wooden houses, explore the beauty of 16th century Japanese Bridge – the symbol of Hoi An together with ancient houses, central market etc. Lunch at local restaurant before transfer to Tra Que Village. You'll walk through the vegetable gardens, experience how the farmers work the land and learn about the history of the village and the importance of herbs in Vietnamese medicine and cuisine.Overnight at hotelMeals: Breakfast, LunchDAY 3: MY SON SANCTUARY
Our guide will pick you up at hotel for a drive to My Son Sanctuary which 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries.My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Your tour guide will share with you the history, culture and Hindu influence on the Cham Kingdom while visiting the remains of the carefully-crafted red brick temples with beautiful monuments and epitaphs.Rest of the day is your free day. Overnight at hotel.Meals: Breakfast, LunchDAY 4: HOI AN – DANANG – HUE
After breakfast, you will check out your hotel in Hoi An and head north to Hue. This drive will bring you over the scenic Hai Van Pass, offering panoramic views back over Danang and the central coastline, and then you will pass through the fishing village of Lang Co before reaching your destination.En route, have a stop at Marble Mountain or Ngu Hanh Son (Mountains of the Five Elements ), a famous landscape that, according to legend, a king even left his kingdom to stay there and Cham Museum which features a fine collection of openair sandstone carvings.Upon arrival Hue, check in your hotel. Rest of the day is your free day.Meals: Breakfast, LunchDAY 5: EXPLORING HUE ANCIENT CITY
Start your day with a visit to the Imperial Royal Citadel – home to 13 Kings of Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam. Then, take a boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and a garden house.Lunch will be served at local restaurant before continue your trip to visit Khai Dinh and Tu Duc Tombs. End the day with a stop at Dong Ba Market where you could try your ability in bargain to buy some local specialties.Overnight at hotelMeals: Breakfast, LunchDAY 6: HUE – DANANG DEPARTURE
Enjoy the time in Hue on your own before transfer to Hue/ Danang airport for flight to next destination.Check out time: 12.00. Late check out at surchargeMeals: Breakfast
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• All prices are quoted in USD/ per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy
• Supplement for standard Vietnamese menu meals: US$ 14 for lunch & US$ 18 for dinner in case you need to book more meals.
• Private services & daily departure
• Quotation is quoted based on English speaking guide: Surcharge for other guide
• Surcharge for Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve
• Surcharge for Peak Season at above mentioned hotels (if have)
• Surcharge for Vietnamese Lunar (TET) New Year
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• Mineral water is available during transfers
•Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival (this fees isn’t refundable even clients don’t need)
TOUR INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition (AC) and private bathroom (Check in time: 14.00/ Check out time: 12.00)
- Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
- Transfers and tours with local English speaking guides in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All entrance fees, boat fees and / or cyclo fees as mentioned in the programme
- Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles
Tour Exclusions
- International and Domestic flights (quoted separately, if requested)
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Surcharges for night-time services, especially applied for transfers with arrivals after 23:00 hrs and arrivals or departures before 06:00 hrs.
- Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday, Peak season and Compulsory Gala Dinner (TBA at booking time)
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
- Drinks with meals
- Visa
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
- Tips
