Central Vietnam Heritage & Adventure 9 days

Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, you will be picked up by a private car and transferred to the hotel in Hoi An.

Take the rest of the day to explore the old town with some activities such as wandering around the tơwn or joining our optional tours below:

Option: Morning Tour or Sunset Tour

Depart from Hoi An and head to the ancient My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by lush countryside.

Spend time exploring the temple ruins on foot, learning about the Champa civilization with your guide, and enjoying a traditional performance that reflects this unique culture.

Continue your journey with a visit to a local home, where you’ll learn the traditional process of making rice paper and sample your own handmade product. Afterwards, unwind with a simple yet flavorful meal in a peaceful setting, accompanied by fresh air and herbal tea.

Note: For the sunset option, this experience is replaced with a light snack such as banh mi and coconut.

Finish the experience with a relaxing boat ride along the Thu Bon River, before returning to Hoi An. 

Morning

Around 07:45 - 08:00, you are picked up at the hotel to start your full-day tour exploring the spectacular Ba Na Hills which are called the “stairway to heaven”. Our morning today is packed with many fantastic activities.

First, we need to check in at the Suoi Mo Cable Car Station and take a cable car to Marseille Station. Enjoy your cable car experience by looking out and taking in the breathtaking views of the mountains on the way.

After that, we will meet the renowned Golden Bridge. This attraction has gained a lot of interest from worldwide media since it was established for its one-of-a-kind design. 

Come to the stunning Jardin D'Amour, which has a fountain, sculptures, and a variety of bright flowers. Wander through the garden at your own pace and take pictures to keep memories.

Pass through the Linh Ung Pagoda, a Buddhist shrine renowned for its magnificent statue of the Goddess of Mercy - the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam. 

After the interesting sightseeing tour, you will have a great buffet lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant. It is recommended to try some of the regional specialties to experience Vietnamese cuisine.

Afternoon

Continue your journey this afternoon by spending time at Fantasy Park, an amusement site with various games and attractions. Moreover, the fun activities here are suitable for the whole family, whether you're an adrenaline junkie or want something more laid back.

You'll finish the day by enjoying the magnificent panorama of the Ba Na Hills from King Peak, which is located at an elevation of 1.487 meters.

Our guide will transfer you back to the hotel from the Cable Car Station and the Gateway.

NOTE: Apart from the wax museum, Debay wine cellar, and a few games, the ticket covers round-trip cable car excursions as well as trips to stunning locations like the Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park, and Moon Castle.

Morning

Around 08:00, you will be picked up at the hotel in Hoi An to get on the shuttle bus for the transfer to Hue. The ride might take about 3 hours so you can enjoy a lot of beautiful views on the way.

Once arriving in the city, you will have the chance to visit the Ho Chi Minh Memorial House at 112 Mai Thuc Loan St where President Ho Chi Minh lived with his family from 1895 to 1901.

Evening

You are free to enjoy the busy atmosphere on the street and the daily life of local people. You can consider our Hue Night Culinary Tour Half Day from your hotel to taste Hue's local foods. You should try some of the below dishes:

• Hue beef vermicelli soup (Bun Bo Hue)
• Hue Pancake (Banh Khoai)
• Filtered tapioca dumplings (Banh Bot Loc)
• Water ferm cake (Banh Beo)
• Steamed shrimp rice cake (Banh Nam)
• Sticky rice dumplings (Banh Ram It)

Morning

From 08:00 to 08:15, our driver will transfer you from the hotel to the boat station. Your boat ride along the beautiful Perfume River will begin around 08:30 - 11:30, and here are the must-see sites on your list:

Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, which has the most levels of any pagoda in all of Vietnam. Due to its prominent location, this Pagoda is frequently referred to as the symbol of Hue City in folk melodies.

Next is the Imperial Citadel of Hue. With 520 hectares of walled enclosure housing Hue monuments, it is the biggest and most spectacular structure in contemporary Vietnam.

Stop by Dong Ba Market, Hue's largest and oldest market, to buy inexpensive things like furniture, handicrafts, clothing, fresh food, and regional specialties.

End the city tour around 12:00 and return to the hotel.

Afternoon

The remainder of the day is open for you to relax, or you may join one of our curated optional experiences.

Morning

After having breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to DMZ by private car for approximately 3 hours.

Upon arrival at DMZ, we will embark on an exploration of Vinh Moc Tunnels, a remarkable historical site constructed during the Vietnam War to protect the local population from intense bombing campaigns. It’s a testament to the endurance and bravery of the local population during a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s history.

After the visit, have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon

Continue your journey by crossing the Ben Hai River, an important landmark in the partition of the country into a northern and a southern zone. On the Bien Hai River, a blue-yellow Hien Luong Bridge was built by the French in 1950.

This bridge is a significant attraction that served as the border between North and South Vietnam from 1954 to 1976 during the Vietnam War, and later became a symbol of the country’s reunification.

After the tour, you will move to Dong Hoi by private car to stay overnight.

Morning

You will be picked up by your driver and driven to Phong Nha National Park at 08:00.

From the Ho Chi Minh Trail, take a leisurely boat ride along the Son River to the majestic Phong Nha Cave, which has been recognized as one of the world's longest and most beautiful karst caves. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Continue the cave discovery to the Bi Ky Chamber, the Fairy Lady, and the Royal Palace cave. These caves are renowned for their distinctive and stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

When our exploring group finishes the schedule and returns to the dock, a sumptuous lunch awaits at a neighborhood eatery for us to enjoy.

Afternoon

Around 13:30, our group head to Paradise Cave, the largest series of caves in Asia that has a popular nickname “Underground Heaven”. You should be ready to be in awe when you see the magnificence of this cave on the first visit. 

After returning to Dong Hoi, the rest of the day is yours.

Day 8 of the tour is your free day. If you want to maximize your experience in Vietnam, you should look up other unique places in central Vietnam. You can contact our consultants to find some day tours that fit your preferences.

After you have breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight by private car. BestPrice Travel wishes you had a wonderful time and hopes to see you on the next tour!