OVERVIEW
With this off the beaten track tour you can explorein depth the Central Vietnam trails. Except for the historical remains, go to the meeting of local life in the villages,in the markets, on the banks ofriver, go moments full of warm thamong the people, out of the tourist cliches.
Itinerary
Day
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Itinerary
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Meal
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Accompaniment
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Day 1
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Hue arival
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 2
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Hue discovery
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 3
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Hue countryside & garden house
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 4
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Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 5
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Hoi An – discovery
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 6
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Hoi An –Da Nang departure
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 1
Hue arival
Arival in Phu Bai airport. You will be picked up and transferred to the hotel
This afternoon is spent for a cyclo ride to visit the dol streets abd local life. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2
Hue discovery
Visiting Hue begins in the morning with a visit to the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty (1804-1945). Discover the main monuments of the World Heritage: The Flag Tower, the Porte du Midi, the Pavilion of Edicts, the Palace of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden Purple City ...
After visiting the Imperial City, 1 hour cruise on the Perfume River, a beautiful romantic river which is a source of inspiration for many musical and literary creations of Vietnam. Landing at the foot of the Thien Mu Pagoda, old and original Buddhist monument. Visit Pagoda before returning to the town for lunch.
The afternoon is reserved to the visit of the royal tomb of Tu Duc, built in the middle of frangipani and pine trees on the plans. Among the many tombs of the Nguyen kings, that of Tu Duc is the roomiest, most beautiful and closer to nature. Being himself a poet, Tu Duc was the architect of his last house he has built a whole philosophy of Oriental life.
Back in town, short stop visiting a village making incense sticks, common worship which, according to Buddhist belief, are used to establish communication between the living world and the afterlife. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Hue countryside and garden house
Discover the citadel whose architecture is reminiscent of eastern citadels with a touch of French inspiration. You will then received by a Vietnamese lovely couple in their pretty garden - house (Tha Om Garden) for a cooking class in which you learn to concoct delicious traditional dishes from the region.Lunch will be the opportunity to taste the dishes prepared by your care and other specialties of Hue made by your hosts.
In the afternoon, visiting Dong Ba market. Free time and overnight in hotel
Day 4
Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An
Transfer: (110 km – 3.5 hours)
Departure by road to Hoi An, the unique city of Vietnam remained intact to become an invaluable cultural and historical heritage, through the famous clouds col that offers from it top a superb panorama view on the coast of Central Vietnam .
Arrival in Hoi An, Strolling is the best ways to discover Hoi An, so random streets, you will find colonial houses, a picturesque Japanese bridge, pagodas, many shops...A charming stopover! Overnight in hotel
Day 5
Hoi An discovery
Departure from your hotel by bicycle to CamThanh, abeautiful almost aquatic village at the mouth of theThu BonRiver. You will cross the typical landscapes of the beautiful countryside of Hoi An
In the village of CamThanh, meeting with farmers. Explanation of the life cycle of rice and rice traditional techniques. Prompted then down into the rice, walk in the water and pants rolled up, head in the sununder the large conical hat, trying to work as a Vietnamese farmer: laborage with a buffalo, trans planting, harvesting ...depending on the season.
After lunch picnic under atent in the middle of rice fields, return to your hotel by bike.
Afternoon free for you to enjoy the beach of Cua Dai.
Possibility to enjoy 14th Lunar Night - Monthly Lantern Event in Hoi An
During the 14th Lunar Night, the street lights in Hoi An Old Town are turned off and the whole town comes alive with the signature lanterns of Hoi An. The ambience turns surreal and romantic in this ancient town. Many locals from the surrounding districts travel to Hoi An during this night to enjoy the festive ambience and candle lanterns are sold by street peddlers for visitors to release on the river for good fortune. The sight of candle lanterns floating on the river is one not to be missed! The 14th Lunar Night indeed is the best time to be in Hoi An when it is at its prettiest!
Day 6
Hoi An – Da Nang departure
Free time until transfer to the airport to take the flight
Accommodation:
Sites
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Accommodation
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Night
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Hue
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Moonlight hotel ***+
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3
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Hoi An
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Vinh Hung Emeralda Resort ***
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2
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Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bicycle or cyclo tour as mentioned
Our services do not include:
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- Visa fee to Viet Nam
- International Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance