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Vietnam Short Tours | | ITO-HAE1: World Heritage Sites in the Center
| | | | Tour Code | ITO-HAE1 | | Duration | 5 days
- 4 nights
| | Tour highlight | | | Brief Tour | Hoi An: Ancient Town |
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Day 1: Arrive Danang - Hoi An  On arrival at Danang airport, a personal guide awaits you. A
30-min drive will bring you to Hoi An ancient town with a stopover at the Cham Museum,
which houses the best Champa statue collection in Asia.
The remainder of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 2: Hoi An
Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Hoi An was a prosperous
trading port. Today, this World Heritage listed ancient town boasts well-preserved
buildings, pedestrian-friendly streets and unique cuisine, allowing visitors a
glimpse of its illustrious past. The narrow lanes are ideal for a walking tour
to visit the old merchant’s house with influences from Chinese, Japanese and
Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly
Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings; and
the colorful market with stalls brimming with tropical specialties including
silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day. An optional
stop, subject to availability, is the private home of Diep Dong Nguyen with a
stunning collection of artifacts ranging from pottery and seals to paintings,
money and antique photos of old Hoi An. You can explore the rest of the ancient
city by yourself for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Hoi An (Breakfast)
Day 3: Hoi An - Danang - Hue
Embark on a scene 3-hour drive to Hue,
the former capital of Vietnam
during the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 until 1945. The drive passes through Danang
before climbing over the Pass of the Ocean Clouds where the summit provides a
spectacular panoramic view of the central coastline, which drops down to the
wonderfully photogenic fishing village
of Lang Co located on a
jutting sand dune. Upon arrival in Hue,
transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is dedicated to a visit to the Imperial
Citadel rich with Royal history and life. Overnight in Hue (Breakfast) Day 4: Hue
After breakfast, drive out 30 minutes to the serene Tu Duc
Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with the natural surroundings. An incense
stick making village makes for an interesting stop before heading to the
elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, of which the architecture and atmosphere
showcase elements of eastern art and western designs. In the afternoon, embark
on a half-hour boat trip on the famed Perfume
River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Hue’s best-preserved
religious monument. Standing on the riverbank with its seven-storey tower, the
pagoda is a sight to behold. Complete your trip at Ho Quyen; the Royal Arena of
the Nguyen Emperors located 4km south west of Hue, where tigers were forced to fight
elephants - the symbol of imperial power - in this amphitheatre. Drive back to
your hotel to relax for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Hue (Breakfast)
Day 5: Departure
Explore the city at your own leisure until your transfer by
private car to the airport for your onward flight. End of services. (Breakfast)
Services included
- Accommodation and breakfast
- All transportation on tour
- Entrance fees and boat cruise
- English speaking guide
- Mineral water and cold towel on car/van/bus
Services excluded
- Vietnam
visa
- Meals with drinks
- All flights and airport taxes
- Travel insurance & Personal expenses
- Tipping/gratuities
For a best choice of hotels in the above destinations, please click: HUE, HOIAN, |
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