ITINERARY IN BRIEF
DAY 1: DANANG ARRIVAL – HOIAN
DAY 2: HOIAN
DAY 3: HOIAN – MY SON – HUE
DAY 4: HUE
DAY 5: HUE DEPARTURE
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DAY 1: DANANG – HOIAN
Arrival Danang, meet and transfer to hotel for check in.
On the way, you will visit Cham Museum _ The world's foremost collection of the sculpture of the ancient King-dom of Champa before proceed to Hoian ancient town _ lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Hoian was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hoian
DAY 2: HOIAN
Morning, discover Hoian ancient town, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.
Afternoon, continue explore the Hoian countryside by sampan including the Thanh Ha earthenware village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hoian
DAY 3: HOIAN - MYSON - HUE
Morning, visit My Son - Vietnam's most important Cham’s site. My son becomes a religious center in the late 4th century and lasts till 13th century – a longest period of development of any monument in Southeast Asia. My son is considered to be Champa’s counterpart to the grand cities of Southeast Asia’s other Indian – influenced civilizations: Angkor (Cambodia), Ayuthaya (Thailand) or Borobudur (Java). Drive up to Hue by crossing the Hai Van pass. Stop at Lang Co fishing village for sightseeing.
Arrival Hue, check in hotel and free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hue
DAY 4: HUE
Morning, city tour to visit the Imperial Citadel – first built by King Gia Long in 1805. Here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mieu Temple, and the Nine Dynastic Urns. Khai Dinh tomb _ is much smaller in surface (117m x 48.5m) but it is very elaborate. It is the result of the interminglement of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern. Tu Duc Tomb - is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest, 8km from Hue city-centre. Its construction started in December 1864 and finished in 1867. Afternoon, we cruise along the Perfume River. Being the former royal capital, Hue's surrounding countryside contains several of the tombs of the former Nguyen Emperors to visit Minh Mang Tomb. Back to the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, It is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. End of day tour, stop at Dong Ba market for shopping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hue
DAY 5: HUE OR DANANG – DEPARTURE
Morning, free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight….Meals: Breakfast
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Price Include:
- 4 nights accommodations at 3 stars standard hotel with daily breakfast based on twin sharing
- Private transportation with English or French speaking guide
- Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated.
- Private boat for sightseeing as stated.
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel & Lunches at local restaurant.
- Gov’t tax and service charge.
- Mineral water is available (free)
- Vietnam Visa Approval letter (free)
- Vietnam Traditional Gift (free)
Price Exclude:
- Visa, Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
- Surcharge for booking during Chinese New Years from 20 – 30 Jan 2012: US$ 15/ pax/ day
- Surcharge for Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve
