CENTRAL VIETNAM CULTURE & NATURE

DAY 1

Day 1: Dong Hoi airport. Phong Nha Ke Bang cave (B)

On arrival at Dong Hoi airport in the morning, you will be picked up and driven to your hotel for breakfast. Then, you will go to the Son River. From there, a boat will take you to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The park’s limestone formations, grottoes and caves are impressive, as is the surrounding primeval forest, the largest in Vietnam. Some believe Phong Nha to be the world’s largest limestone mountain range, a highly dubious claim. The main cave, Phong Nha, takes the name of the whole network of caves and sinkholes. It’s the most accessible and, from a visitors point of view, the most attractive. As is the culture in Vietnam, when the cave was discovered the large formations were given fanciful names, such as the Fairy Caves, Royal Court and Buddha, complete with imaginative legends. For the speleologist, Phong Nha’s intricate network of underground rivers, caverns and passageways, as yet not fully mapped, is of greater interest. Limited access to the larger complex can be obtained, but only for authorized research purposes. You’ll return to Dong Hoi and go ahead to Hue for an overnight stay.

DAY 2

Day 2: Hue full day tour (B)

In the morning, aboard a boat for a trip on the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. We then take a short drive into a lush valley of the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen emperors. We will visit ONE of the tombs of emperors: Minh Mang emperor’s, Tu Duc Emperor’s, Khai Dinh Emperor’s In the afternoon, we return to the center of Hué city to visit Kinh Thanh Citadel, which is the most well-known and iconic site in Hué. Begun in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long, it is actually a sprawling complex comprising the Imperial City, several museums, lakes, and lovely gardens, all laid out in a series of concentric circles. Visit Dong Ba market before back to hotel Overnight in Hue city.

DAY 3

Day 3: Hue – Danang - Hoian (B)

In the morning, your car will drive you to Danang. On the way, you'll cross the Hai Van mountain pass. The views from the top are excellent – you should be able to see Lang Co beach and village, and the lagoon far below, with Danang spread out before you to the south. . Stay overnight in Hoian

DAY 4

Day 4: Hoi An half day tour/Thu Bon River Boat Trip (B)

After breakfast, your guide will meet you to show you the Ancient Town and explain its considerable significance in the history of Vietnam when you visit 400 years old Japanese bridges, 300 years old Chinese temples, and 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants' houses. Afternoon, you’ll take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to visit Thanh Ha pottery village in about 3 hours before going back to your hotel in Hoi An overnight.

DAY 5

Day 5: Bana tour (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Bana Hills Station for Ba Na Hills 1-day tour. You have a chance to ride on a modern system of cable cars that helps you get a bird's-eye view, very miraculous and attractive while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky amidst the clouds and wind. Enjoy Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hill. The bridge is located at a height of 1,400M, between a sea of clouds. Standing here watching the scene that has taken photos, the more and more, make sure not to harm anyone.

DAY 6

Day 6: Hoi An /Danang departure (B)

You’ll be free in the morning until your car and driver arrive to take you to Danang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City connected to your departure flight