From Quang Binh to Hue & Hoi An | Authentic package holiday - 07 Days

From Quang Binh to Hue & Hoi An | Authentic package holiday
Overview
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  • Start/End: Dong Hoi City/Danang
  • Visit: Phong Nha - Quang Tri - Hue - Hoi An - Danang
  • Duration: 07 Days
  • Travel style: Authentic, Nature & Discover
  • Category: Private tour
  • Tour schedule: Daily departure
  • Tour guide in: English, Français, Español
Highlight

An ideal tour of Vietnam’s Central Heritage sites. This package journey includes beach break and much more. Discover the spectacular systems of caves and grottoes in Phong Nha then move upstream to the former ancient capital of Hue with its well-preserved citadel and hundreds of temples and pagodas. Then take a drive over the dramatic Hai Van Pass to visit and relax on the beach at the charming town of Hoi An. You will be  fascinated by the history, architecture and hospitality of the local people...

  • Explore the spectacular nature landscapes: Phong Nha & Paradise Caves, Phong Nha - Ke Bang national park
  • Historical relics: Vinh Moc tunnels, 17th Parallel, Hien Luong Bridge
  • Heritage sites: Hue citadel, King's Tomb, Hoi An ancient town...
  • River boat trip, biking, rural countryside, interacting with local
  • Tropical beach break
Advice
  • You can extend your stay in Nhat Le beach (Dong Hoi city) from May to September
Itinerary Expand All
  • Day 1,Dong Hoi City - Phong Nha70km - 2hFri, Mar 29, 2024
    Discovering the beauty of Phong Nha & Paradise Caves

    Welcome by tour guide and driver at DONG HOI airport - Early morning flight (Otherwise, pick up at railway station) to Quang Binh province, the narrowest part of Vietnam and famous for the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park which is listed on the World Heritage in 2003. Covering 85,754 ha of outstanding geological and ecological value, the site will let you immerse into sumptuous landscape of karst plateaus and rainforests by surveying its spectacular underground caves and rivers and discovering its abundance of endemic species.

    Enjoy 1 hour drive up hill, passing rural countryside and enter national park to explore Phong Nha Cave. Discovered in 1994, this famous cave is well-known for its underground river and its system of fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. From the pier, you take the boat following the Son River to the gigantic gate of the grotto. Enjoy a leisure walk to admire the natural masterpieces by crossing some secret corners: Bi Ki Cave, Celestial Palace.

    Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon have a special discover the Paradise cave (Thien Duong cave). New surprises are waiting for you. Discovered in 2005, with 31.4 km long, 60 m high and 30 to 100 m wide, it is considered as the longest in Asia. After a short walk in the forest, you begin the discovery of this terrestrial paradise through the different rooms that amaze you with the grandiose stalactites and stalagmites both mystical and extraordinary.

    Transfer to your hotel, check in and enjoy staying in the peaceful town.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Phong Nha
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Phong Nha Lake House(Deluxe Pool view)
    Hung Trach hamlet, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh , Vietnam
  • Day 2,Phong Nha - Quang Tri - Hue230km - 6hSat, Mar 30, 2024
    Visit to Vinh Moc tunnel, Hien Luong Bridge, travel to Hue

    After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Hue - the former ancient capital of Vietnam. On the way make a visit to the famous Vinh Moc Tunnel. Local people dug in 2 years (1965 - 1967) to create the system of 1.7 km long and 10 to 23 m deep tunnel which was used as bomb shelter during the Vietnam War. The site is evidence for the heroism of the Vietnamese people. 

    Continue your journey to Hue stop for an excursion to the well-known 17th Parallel. According to the agreement of Geneva, this historical site was the border of the Communist in the North and the Non Communist in the South of Vietnam. Visit the museum, flag tower, the Ben Hai River and the Hien Luong Bridge to learn more about the special history of this land.

    Keep your way to Hue in the late afternoon. On arrival, check in hotel. Free to leisurely stroll to visit the ancient capital at night.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Rosaleen Boutique Hotel(Deluxe Double Room)
    36 Chu Van An street, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
  • Day 3,HueSun, Mar 31, 2024
    Boat trip, visiting Minh Mang's tomb, excursion to Thuy Bieu village, Thien Mu pagoda & Hue citadel

    8:00 AM: Transfer from hotel to visit the Emperor Minh Mang's tomb, an architectural masterpiece that harmoniously highlights the nature and imperial religious works. The tomb was planned during Minh Mang’s reign (1820–40) but built by his successor, Thieu Tri with the effort of ten thousand workers and artisans.

    Continue, take a boat along Huong River (or Perfume River) to Thuy Bieu Village, admire the picturesque landscapes on both sides. After 1 hour, we arrive to Thuy Bieu, well-known for its divine grapefruit trees where you can take a bike around the village under the shade of the grapefruit trees and enjoy their pleasant perfume aroma and the harvested straw. The peaceful atmosphere is in every corner of the village. Then, visit a temple dedicated to the village protector, a traditional garden house built several centuries ago. This is a wonderful opportunity to stop for great photos and interact with the villagers working in the gardens and vegetable fields which should not be missed.

    Lunch is served in the village. In the afternoon, drive to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hue, dating back to 1601. This is the spiritual highlight of the city and well known for its majestic octagon tower and beautiful view of the Perfume River.  

    After that transfer back to city center to visit the most important sites in city - Hue Citadel, the only vestige symbol for what was once the imperial city of Vietnam. It is inspired by the fortification of Vauban. The city is composed of three parts: Kinh Thanh (the Capital city), Hoang Thanh (the Imperial city) and Cam Thanh (the Forbidden City). The most beautiful sites in Hue are concentrated in this area including the flag tower, the South gate, the palace of supreme Harmony, the Dynasty temple area and the settlement area.

    Back to your hotel in the late afternoon. In the evening, free to explore the city.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Minh Mang
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Rosaleen Boutique Hotel(Deluxe Double Room)
    36 Chu Van An street, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
  • Day 4,Hue - Hoi An125km - 3hMon, Apr 1, 2024
    Travel to Hoi An via Hai Van pass, Cham sculpture museum, Hoi An halfday city tour

    7:30 AM: Pick up from your hotel, Hoi An via Mandarin Road and Sea Cloud pass (Hai Van Pass). Stop on top of the pass to enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean and Da Nang city. Once you arrive in Da Nang, stop to visit the Cham Museum which preserves the most important Cham culture collections in the world. Then, walk on My Khe beach where you can enjoy the view of giant Goodness of Mercy statues in the Linh Ung Pagoda. Take photos of fishermen by the beach then continue driving along the coastline to Hoi An ancient town. 

    In the afternoon, explore the town. Hoi An used to be one of the most typical South-East Asian trading ports dating from the 15th to the 19th century and the Old Town is still well-preserved. The exchanged cultures is displayed on many historic buildings, religion, daily business and enriched by the authentic lifestyle of local inhabitants.

    First stop is Cam Pho - one of the oldest communal houses in Hoi An. It was built in the shape of Chinese character means the country for worshipping and trading business and cultural exchange between locality and Chinese, Japanese traders.

    Continue leisurely walking to the Hoi An city’s symbol - the Chua Cau or the Japanese Covered Bridge, built in the 17th century to allow the Japanese quarter to be accessible from the Chinese neighborhoods. The bridge’s original style has been carefully preserved for the last 400 years.

    After that we go to Quan Thang ancient house - one of the most authentic old houses in Hoi An with the lively and fine architecture and sculptures were made by craftsmen of famous Kim Bong carpentry village in the oriental style. The house offers a good look of Hoi An family's daily life. 

    Our last stop today is Phuc Kien or Fujian Assembly Hall, built since 17th century, is the gathering place for residents, traders and visitors from a specific area in China called Fujian. It is also a religious site to honor the deity Thien Hau. Spend a visit, you will admire the colorful fountains in the courtyard, the ornate gates surrounding the property and the beautiful carved dragons in the main room.

    Transfer back to hotel or free explore city.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa(Superior Room)
    64 Dao Duy Tu, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
  • Day 5,Hoi AnTue, Apr 2, 2024
    Cycling to visit Kim Bong, Tra Nhieu, boat trip to Cam Thanh village, interacting with local people

    Meet at your hotel. Begin cycling to Hoi An pier and embark on the ferry crossing the Thu Bon river to Kim Bong village. On the boat, you will immerse yourselves into the comfortable fresh air and enjoy the idyllic landscapes on both sides of the river.

    This village has long been known for its wood carving. At first, the artisans inherited the techniques from the northern Vietnamese. Later, from business exchange, they could successfully adopt the know-how of Chinese and Japanese sculptures and cultivate their own style. Bike around the village to understand their daily life and visit a carpenter's workshop to admire their talent. It is possible to buy some wood products as souvenirs.

    Continue cycling on the trails through rice paddies, bamboo bridges along the river to Tra Nhieu village. Immerse into the countryside in the center of Vietnam. The trip will allow some unprecedented meetings for instance, Ms Duoc with the mat weaving, Mr Kha with the bamboo sampan basket making and Mr Huynh Ri with his craftsman shipyard. A countryside landscape of palm and rice fields, buffaloes and farmers in the fields will surround you along the way.

    From Tra Nhieu, set off on a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Cam Thanh village. Along the way the landscapes of fishing farms and water palmtrees will accompany you. Arrive in Cam Thanh and embark a small round bamboo sampan basket boat. Enjoy crab catching in the water palm trees forest. This is a relaxing moment after hours of biking.

    After that take a little rest in the house of fisherman (Mr. Phong) enjoy green tea and foot massage with medicinal herbs that planted in the family garden. Then prepare vegetables and herbs from Tra Que village, join in a small practice of cooking the typical dishes: crispy pancake (meat, shrimp, beansprouts…), spring rolls of Hoi An, Tam Huu, grilled fish in banana leaf… Enjoy the dishes you made.

    Return to hotel in the afternoon.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Tra Nhieu - Cam Thanh,Cam Thanh
    Entrance fees
    Bike: Hoi An
    Leisure: Foot massage
    Cooking class: Cam Thanh
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa(Superior Room)
    64 Dao Duy Tu, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
  • Day 6,Hoi AnWed, Apr 3, 2024
    Hoi An free & easy

    Set a free & easy day. You can be lazy on the beach with family and friends or leisurely walk around the old town, find yourself a gift from this beautiful town or create your own journey ...

    Included:
    Meal: B
    La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa(Superior Room)
    64 Dao Duy Tu, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
  • Day 7,Hoi An - Danang25km - 0.75hThu, Apr 4, 2024
    Hoi An departure

    Free and relax at your hotel until getting pick up by private driver for about 45 minutes to Da Nang airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.

    Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Private transportation
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Boat: Phong Nha, Minh Mang, Tra Nhieu - Cam Thanh, Cam Thanh
  • Private car following itinerary
  • Meal: B: 07, L: 04
  • Bike: Hoi An
  • Leisure: Foot massage
  • Cooking class: Cam Thanh
  • Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
  • International flight from/to your country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • Other not mentioned in the program


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