Highlights of Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An | Classic experience - 04 Days

Highlights of Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An | Classic experience
Overview
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  • Start/End: Hue/Hoi An
  • Visit: Hue - Hoi An - My Son
  • Duration: 04 Days
  • Travel style: Most popular, Culture and Heritage, Nature & Discover
  • Category: Private tour
  • Tour guide in: English, Français, Español
Highlight

Choose to see the highlights of central Vietnam, this tour offers you cultural experiences, a lesson in the area’s special history and attractive cuisine. Tour starts from Hue ancient capital and ends in Hoian. 

  • Cultural & Heritage sites: Minh Mang King's tomb, Hue citadel, Cham Sculpture museum, My Son sanctuary, Hoian ancient town
  • Landscapes: Hai Van Pass, My Khe beach
  • Boat trip on Perfume River
  • Encounters with local people
Advice
  • July to September is the rainy and hot season in Central Vietnam
Itinerary Expand All
  • Day 1,HueThu, Mar 28, 2024
    Ming Mang's tomb visit, boat trip to Thuy Bieu village, serene 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 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. Free to explore the city.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: L
    Boat: Minh Mang
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    Bike: Hue
    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 2,Hue - Hoi An125km - 3hFri, Mar 29, 2024
    Travel to Hoi An, Hai Van pass, Cham sculpture museum, Tra Que eco farm garden

    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. 

    Continue to Tra Que, it is famous for its aromatic herbs, mint and basil. Walk through the village's fields and meet the farmers. It is a good opportunity to observe the techniques of vegetable gardening. Check in hotel in late afternoon and free.

    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 3,Hoi AnSat, Mar 30, 2024
    Hoi An city tour: Cam Pho, Chua Cau, Quan Thang ancient house, Phuc Kien assembly hall, center market

    9:00 AM: Pick up from hotel for Hoian excursion. 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.

    Leisurely walk 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.

    Continue walking through the town, immersing into local life and stop at 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. 

    Enrich your tour by visit 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.

    Finally we go to explore Hoian center market where is the best place to see the local daily life. Situated on the riverside, the large market is packed with stalls where you easily find a huge variety of food at extremely cheap prices. There is also a great fresh vegetable, meat and fish market which is worth visiting.

    Rest of the day you are free to discover city or travel back to hotel. End of services.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B
    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 4,Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An40km - 1hSun, Mar 31, 2024
    My Son Sanctuary, Champa culture, unique architecture

    8:00 AM: Pick up by tour guide and driver from your hotel. Spend a half day for an excursion to the sacred valley of the Champa Kingdom. Located 40km from Hoi An Town, My Son was once the most important intellectual and religious center of the kingdom of Champa and may also have served as a burial place for Cham monarchs.

    Recognized as a World Culture Heritage site by UNESCO, the site preserves the 70 ruined architecture works of bricks and stones built between the 7th and 13th century. Your tour guide will explain to you all the cultural, historical and architecture values as you leisurely visit each relic. Tour also enrich with an attending to the traditional Champa dancing show before leaving the sanctuary.

    After the excursion, travel back to 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
Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Boat: Minh Mang
  • Private car following itinerary
  • Meal: B: 03, L: 03
  • Bike: Hue
  • 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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