Heritages of central Vietnam

VIETNAM
Price in $ /Pax 499$

Itinerary in brief


Day 1 : Hanoi – Quang Binh – Chay Lap (L,D)
Day 2 : Chay Lap – walks/ visits/activities (B,L,D)
Day 3 : Chay Lap – Quang Tri – Thanh Tan (B,L,D)
Day 4 : Thanh Tan – Hue/ visits and walks (B,L,D)
Day 5 : Hue / visits – Hai Van pass – Hoi An (B,L,D)
Day 6 : Hoi An / visits & walk – Da Nang – Departure (B,L)

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Activities Highlights

  • Visit the Phong Nha - Ke Bang famous monument with the system of caves under the mountain
  • Take a bike ride in the Chay Lap village to see how the locals work 
  • Participate in adventurous games aboard of Song Chay river such as hiking on highwire, diving or Zip-line
  • Explore the Suoi Mooc ecological garden & admire all kinds of beautiful flowers
  • Take photos at this border North-South Vietnam
  • Relax in the hot water's source in the Thanh Tan region 
  • Discover the quiet city of Hue known for the magnificent architecture of citadels, palaces, royal tombs built under the Nguyen dynasty
  • Cruise along the Hoai river in Hoi An & enjoy the magic atmosphere of this ancient town
  • Spend nights in the homestays to really plunge in the Vietnamese life 
  • Taste the local specialties with a typic & original flavor.

Program in details (6 Day)

1

Hanoi – Quang Binh – Chay Lap (L,D)

Pick you up at the hotel in Hanoi by our driver, then transfer (no guide) to the airport for flight to Quang Binh province.

Arrive in Quang Binh, welcomed by our local guide and transferred in the private vehicle to the center of Quang Binh province, then start visiting: The ancient rampart of Quang Binh, Nhat Le beach and the central market of the city.

Continue on road by taking part of the Ho Chi Minh trail to join the Phong Nha - Ke Bang region (a mountainous area, recognized by Unesco as the world heritage with the system of caves under the mountain).

Lunch at local restaurant with typical and original flavors.

A sampan ride in the Phong Nha River to enter the Phong Nha - Ke Bang caves, visit this magnificent cave and then cruise on the return for the transfer to the Chay Lap village where you take a bike ride to discover this village and see people working.

Dinner and overnight at Homestay.

2

Chay Lap – walks/ visits/activities (B,L,D)

Morning, breakfast and then departure for a day of discoveries and visits in the area where there are many caves and beautiful scenery: Visit Thien Duong (Paradise) cave during 3 hours in average for the first part of the cave discovered recently and open to tourism not long time ago.

Option:
* / For adventurers who like to enter the cave, you must register at least 01 days in advance for the necessary preparations (special guide, headlamps, boots, safety jacket, kayak, safety etc. .. and supplement of 115 USD/ person.

Return and transfer to Song Chay - Hang Toi for lunch at the local restaurant with the typical and original dishes of this region.

After lunch, discover adventurous games and the health services of this area: Slip on the hanging cape (Zip-line), swim or kayak in Song Chay river to go to visit Hang Toi cave.

An incredible and effective swim to hunt stress and tiredness in the middle of the cave (natural mud bath). 

At the exit of the cave, you continue to participate in adventurous games such as: hiking on highwire, diving in Song Chay River or Zip-line. 

Continuation of the discovery of a beautiful ecological garden Suoi Mooc where you will see all kinds of flowers and a rich natural reserves with small springs and corners for rest and photos as well as you can participate in different games to your sensibilities. 

Return to Chay Lap for the rest.

Dinner and overnight at Homestay.

3

Chay Lap – Quang Tri – Thanh Tan (B,L,D)

Morning, departure to Hue via the 17th parallel where you will visit historical site of the Vietnam War between 1955 and 1975.

Before crossing the 17th parallel you will visit a village sanctuary underground of Vinh Moc which talks to you about the American war in Vietnam.

Continuation of the road to cross the bridge on two banks of Ben Hai river, a river considered as the line of temporary separation between North and South for 21 years, visit Cot Co museum (flag column) and take pictures at this border North South Vietnam. 

Lunch at local restaurant in Quang Tri city with local specialties.

In the afternoon, visit of the ancient city of Quang Tri where great monument dedicates to the fighters who lost their lives to the liberation of the country.

Continuation of the road to the Thanh Tan region, the suburb of city, 40 km away from the north of Hue city center. This area is well known by the systems of springs of mineral water and hot water since the French period and the French and Vietnamese doctors in the ancient time used the natural resources for its therapeutic characteristics. 

On arrival, rest or discovery or bath in source of hot water. 

Dinner and overnight in Thanh Tan.

4

Thanh Tan – Hue/ visits and walks (B,L,D)

Morning, free time for your own discoveries or enjoy the morning for adventurous games such as: Zip-line or Highwire.

Check-out at around 11:30 and then road to go to downtown of Hue to visit the must-see sites: cruise along the Perfume River + lunch on board.

Visit of the Thien Mu pagoda by walking and discover the Hue Imperial Citadel with all 03 enclosures: Citadel, Imperial City and Purple Forbidden City.

Dinner at the local restaurant and overnight in Hue city

5

Hue / visits – Hai Van pass – Hoi An (B,L,D)

Morning, visit of a monument of Luc Bo (06 ministries) feudalism to discover the craft villages of Hue.

Departure in the suburbs of Hue for a bike ride to the village of Thuy Bieu + lunch at homestay.

In the afternoon, drive to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass with the photo stop along the road and at the top of the pass

Arrival in Hoi An, transfer to hotel for leisure. 

Dinner at the local restaurant and overnight in Hoi An.

6

Hoi An / visits & walk – Da Nang – Departure (B,L)

Morning, departure for a sampan ride on Hoai River and then a bike ride in the suburbs of Hoi An.

Relaxation with the foot massage for 15minutes, cooking class + lunch at homestay.

In the afternoon, return to the city to visit the must-see sites before transfer to Da Nang for the flight either to Hanoi or to Ho Chi Minh City.


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Included

  • Accommodations in the hotel as mentioned in the program
  • Nights in the homestay as mentioned 
  • Private vehicle, air-conditioned + competent driver for the transfer on land
  • Domestic flight + fees: HANOI - QUANG BINH
  • English-speaking guides during the trip as mentioned 
  • Boat trips as mentioned 
  • All entrance rights to the sites for the guided days
  • Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).