Oct 02

DA NANG – HOI AN – NHA TRANG

DA NANG – HOI AN – NHA TRANG
(6 days / 5 nights – daily departure)

Hoian, the town is a major tourist attraction because of its traditional architecture, crafts such as textiles and ceramics preserved and visitors are exploited. Many bars, hotels, and resorts have been constructed both in Hội An and the surrounding area. The port mouth and boats are still used for both fishing and tourism.

Day 1 :   Da Nang (D)

Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel. Have lunch and relax. Visit Cham Museum. Cham Museum is situated in a quiet area of Da Nang city. It was built in 1915 according to the motifs of ancient Cham Architecture. At first it was named the Henry Parmenties Museum. At present the museum houses 297 stone and terracotta sculptural works made between the 7th and the 15th centuries. These are impressive works typical of the Cham culture. Enjoy the sunset and have swimming on My Khe Beach. O/N in Da Nang.

Day 2 :   Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L, D)

Have breakfast and transfer to Hoi An Ancient town. Take a walking tour around the town. One of the most spectacular Assembly Halls is the Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, built in 1690. The pagoda inside contains intricate statues and artwork, in part dedicated to Thien Hau Thanh Mau, the Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen. The unofficial emblem of the town is the Japanese Covered Bridge, which is over 400 years old. It is thought that it was constructed in order to link the two communities. The town is also famous for it’s shops, in particular it’s large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could have a whole new wardrobe made for you here! The riverside market is always a hive of activity, especially in the early morning when the day’s catch arrives. You might like to take a boat ride with one of the local women across the Thu Bon River. Take a bicycle and our tour guide will lead you head off on a scenic ride to Cua Dai beach, about 4 km away, stopping along the way at some of the neighboring villages. O/N in Hoi an.

Day 3 :   Hoi An – Nha Trang (B, L, D)

Early start for Nha Trang. Arrive in Nha Trang, check in hotel. O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 4 :   Nha Trang (B, L, D)

A relaxing day on the water is the plans for today as we board our private boat for a day cruise around the coastal islands. Our first stop will be to a local fishing village to observe island life followed with swimming on some of the coral reefs that surround these islands. Stop at Mun and Tam islands for relax and snorkeling. A sumptuous fresh local seafood lunch will be served on board to satisfy those hunger pains. Arriving back in port late in the afternoon you will transferred back to your hotel. Enjoy Nha Trang at night by sitting quietly at one of Nha Trang’s waterfront cafes or just walking along the long smooth sand beach in the cool breeze and the sound of waves.

Day 5 :   Nha Trang – Da Nang (B, L, D)

Free shopping before transfer to Airport for the flight to Danang. Picked up at Da nang airport and transfer to China Beach where you shouldn’t miss a beautiful sunset before enjoying dinner and a peaceful night in our resort.

Day 6 :   Da Nang Departure (B)

Depart for Da Nang airport for your own flights.

Tour Includes
- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- English/French speaking guide and Entrance fees.
- Private Boat trip in Ha long bay.
- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( A/C room)

Tour Excludes
- Personal expenses.
- Camera and films.
- Other meals and drinks.
- Emergency Evacuation.
- Other services not mentioned above.

Oct 02

DA NANG – HUE – QUANG TRI – PHONG NHA

DA NANG – HUE – QUANG TRI – PHONG NHA
(6 days / 5 nights – daily departure)

The forerunner of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park was the Phong Nha Natural Reserve formed in 1992. The Phong Nha Natural Reserve was one largest special use forest with an area of 41,123 ha. Then Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park was established under the Decision No 189/2001/QD-TTg dated December 12, 2001 by the Prime Minister. The National Park was be inscription on the World Heritage List at the meeting 27th of the World Heritage Committee – UNESCO in Paris frome June 30th to July 5th 2003 on Criterion (viii) (former Criterion (i)- Earth’s history, record of life, landform processes and features).

Day 1 :   Da Nang (D)

Pick up at aiport and transfer to hotel. Have short relax. Come and spend the late afternoon on China beach.

Day 2 :   Da Nang – Hue (B, L, D)

Have breakfast, depart early for Hue (1h). Arrive in Hue and then take a boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda and Minh Mang tomb, one of the most famous king in the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam. Have lunch and then continue our tour with visiting Nam Giao where used to be a place for offerring sacrifices…Then tourists have free time on Thuan An beach. Evening: After dinner, we have a boat trip on Perfume River and enjoy Hue’s special folk music. Overnight in Hue.

Day 3 :   Hue – Quang Tri – Dong Hoi (B, L, D)

After having breakfast, we go ahead Quang Tri and visit Vinh Moc tunnel, one of 2 famous tunnels in Vietnam. Then we visit Quang Tri ancient citadel where war took place so violently. Have lunch and continue to Dong Hoi town. Overnight in Dong Hoi.

Day 4 :   Dong Hoi – Phong Nha – Da Nang (B, L, D)

Visit Phong Nha cave – system of cave which is reguarded as The Natural World Heritage by UNESCO. Lying on the right of Rao Song (Rao means River), a river branch at the end of the Giang River in Chu Nghe Village (Quang Binh province), the cave of Phong Nha was first called Chu Nghe cave by the local people. The cave opening looks small and low from a far as if the boat were unable to go through. Yet the entrance turn out to be 10 meters high by 25 meters wide at close range, stalactites are hanging down from the roof like great front teeth unevenly arranged. Maybe it is because of those horrible gales and huge teeth that the cave is called Phong Nha, the teeth of wind. Have lunch and then back Da Nang. O/N in Da Nang.

Day 5 :  Da Nang – My Son – Hoi An (B, L, D)

Depart for My Son Holy Land. Situated 60 km southwest of Da Nang, My Son is an important religious center of the Cham, built during the dynasty of King Bhadravarman in the 4th century. My Son means “Nice Mountain” and was the site of the most important Cham intellectual and religious center and might also have served as a burial place for the Cham monarchs. A Jeep will pick you up at the gate and transfer to the group of towers. After visiting the towers, onward to Hoi An. This ancient town, situated on left bank of the Thu Bon River, is a riverside town which formerly became an important port in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town became known for excellent quality bamboo curtains and rattan. Many new looms were built, some became electrically operated. Today Hoi An is an ideal place for getting away from the crowded streets of Da Nang. The Chinese who came here in the 17th century left behind some interesting assembly halls. Congregation halls and merchant houses together with one of the quaintest temples in Hoi An. We spend the afternoon walk around the town to visit these relics ans ancient house. O/N in Hoi An.

Day 6 :  Da Nang Departure (B)

Depart for Da Nang for your own flight.

Tour Includes
- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- English/French speaking guide and Entrance fees.
- Private Boat trip in Ha long bay.
- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( A/C room)

Tour Excludes
- Personal expenses.
- Camera and films.
- Other meals and drinks.
- Emergency Evacuation.
- Other services not mentioned above.

Oct 02

DA NANG – HUE – HOI AN

DA NANG – HUE – HOI AN
(5 days / 4 nights – daily departure)

Danang is an ancient land, closely related with the Sa Huynh cultural traditions. Many imposing, palaces, towers, temples, citadels and ramparts, the vestiges from 1st to 13th are still to be seen in Cham Museum

Danang has other various interesting attractions as Ba Na Tourist Resort, Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains) as well as the Linh Ung Pagoda, Han River, and My An, Non Nuoc beaches, stretching on dozens of kilometers…

Day 1 :   Da Nang Arrival (-)

Arrival at Da Nang airport, our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Da Nang. Overnight at hotel in Da Nang

Day 2 :   Da Nang – Hue (B, L, D)

AM: depart to Hue. Stop at Hai Van pass and Lang Co beach en route for sightseeing. Lunch at restaurant
Afternoon, visiting Khai Dinh Tomb, Imperial Citadel and the seven – storey Thien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank. Return by boat on the gentle Perfume River. Dinner at restaurant and Overnight at hotel in Hue

Day 3 :   Hue – Hoi An (B, L)

AM: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer back to Hoi An. Stop for visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc beach – the most beautiful beach in Vietnam. Lunch at restaurant
Afternoon, visiting Hoi An ancient town: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the local fish market … Around the town we can see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like. Dinner on guest account and Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Day 4 :   Full Day Cham Island Snorkeling Diving (B, L) – Open Tour

Cu Lao Cham is a large island consists of several small islands distance 25 nautical miles off the coast from Hoi An. At the summer, if guests reach for the island by normal boat, it takes 2 and half hour, but only 30 minutes by speed boat. There are seven islands altogether named according to their shape or characteristics. They are called Lao (pear), Dai (long), La (leaf), Kho (dry), Tai (ear), Mo (tomb), and Nom (East wind). They have a good climate, always cool the year round, and trees and animals are plentiful here, as well as marine life. On the island there are precious bird nests while under the water, the coral is marvelous. And surrounding the island are very nice beaches with clean white sand and transparent, cool water.

8.30 am: Transfer bus from hotel to Cua Dai quay
9.00 am-9.25 am: Relax in fresh cool wind & enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham Island
9.25 – 10.10 am: Visit Bai Lang, including Au Thuyen, Tay Tang pagoda and Bai Lang fishing village
10.10-11.10 am: Transfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling
11.10-14.00 pm: Go to Bai Chong to relax, swim, sunbath and enjoy a special lunch with fresh seafood
14.00 pm: Return to the mainland

Dinner on Guest Account and Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Day 5 :   Hoi An – Da Nang (B)

Having breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till transfer to the airport. Tour ends

Tour Inclusive:
- Transportation as indicated
- All entrance fees
- Boat
- English speaking guide
- All meals as indicated
- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar based on twin sharing room

Tour Exclusive:
- International/domestic flight and international/domestic airport tax on departure
- Insurance and Vietnam Visa
- Drinks, Personal expenses, Tips and Other services not mentioned above