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BEST OF CENTRAL VIETNAM

Vietnam Tours - Vietnam Classic

BRIEF ITINERARY:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DANANG, TRANSFER TO HOIAN (Dinner)

Your tour of central Vietnam begins with your arrival Danang airport , where you'll be met and driven to Hoian (about 30 minutes).  Hoi An was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. On arrival check in hotel, this evening there is a welcome dinner at local restaurant for the first experience of your Holiday in Vietnam.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

DAY 2: HOIAN CITY TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch)

Hoi An developed most of its uniquely eclectic townscape between the 16th and 19th centuries. During this time Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants. Over the years, many elements of this diverse architectural style blended harmoniously with indigenous Vietnam features.

Hoi An was relatively untouched by the Vietnam War, so the old world charm is still in. We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tan Ky or Phung Hung ancestral house and the Japanese Bridge.
Afternoon you are free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

DAY 3: HOIAN – MY SON HOLY LAND – HOIAN (Breakfast, Lunch)

Your Vietnam tour continues on day 3 with a half day to visit to World Heritage My Son Sanctuary which is about 45 km from Hoian.  It was a holy land of Cham culture and Champa Kingdom from the 2th to the 17th century. The remains are the remarkable brick towers, whose origins and purpose will be explained by you guide. Afternoon free time at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

DAY 4: HOIAN – DANANG – HUE (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, you leave Hoi An after breakfast and head north to Hue. On the way to Hue, you stop at the Marble Mountains, the beautiful China Beach and the Cham Museum in Danang city. Then you'll be taken over the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hue, Vietnam's last imperial capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for its magnificent historic architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and the surrounding hills. After lunch, you'll spend the afternoon visiting Hue taking in the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins and to imagine what it was once like.  Later you can enjoy a walk to the Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

DAY 5: HUE CITY TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch)

Your Vietnam tour continues on day 5 with a full exploration of Hue starting with a boat cruise upstream on the Perfume River which will give you a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to the beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. You continue on to the Emperor Minh Mang’s mausoleum, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. The next stop of your trip is the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the famous Tu Hieu pagoda.  Later, back in the city you can choose from numerous excellent restaurants and enjoy local delicacies.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

DAY 6: HUE DEPARTURE (Breakfast)

Depending on your flight time, you'll have some free time to relax in Hue before a transfer to airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh/Hanoi for your connecting departure flight.

Trip ends after your transfer to Hue airport.

Meals: Breakfast

PRICE & INCLUSION

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice, number of people in your group and time of travel.

This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy with 3-star hotel standard.

Valid until 31.December - 2013

Price Inclusions:

• All land transportation by private air conditioned vehicles
• Tour arrival and departure airport transfers
• Hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic
• Boat trip in Hoian and Hue
• Meals as mention in the program
• Local English speaking guides
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• Travel insurance
• Visa approval fee
• Mineral water

Price Exclusions:

• International airfare and airport tax in & out Vietnam
• Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Additional expenses in case of force majeure

Notes:

• All the points of interest are open for visit based on current updating. In case of closing for construction or any reason, we will replace with similar point of interest.
• This Private Journey will depart on your desired date.