11 Days 10 Nights Vietnam From Central Itinerary

Arrive Da Nang airport, our driver and tour guide will pick you up there. Then we take you go to hotel. You are free to discover Da Nang city.

Suggestions: Sunbathing on the beach, go to Golden bridge on Ba Na hill, ect… If you want to choose one of these options, please let us know in advance so we can inform you of the surcharge.

At noon: You check –out. You are free to enjoy lunch within your own budget.

After your lunch, we will visit the Marble Mountain. The historical story behind the name “Marble Mountains” According to Cham legend, one day a dragon flew to Non Nuoc beach and laid an egg there. After a long time, the egg hatched and a beautiful girl stepped out of the egg. The egg shell was broken into 5 pieces that became the five magical mountains as we see today. In the 19th century, Marble Mountains had been named “Ngu Hanh Son” by Minh Mang (the second King of Nguyen Dynasty) according to the theory of five essential elements of Eastern (water, wood, fire, metal and earth). Vietnamese Government keeps this name until now and it becomes a famous destination in Da Nang.

After visiting Marble Mountain, we go to Hoi an old town, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years, take a walking tour of the Hoi an ancient town center. Visit Hoi An Ancient Town – immerse yourself in the idyllic beauty of the old town, discover the interference between Eastern cultures from Japan, China and Vietnamese culture, is a trading port. The most crowded and busiest existed under the Nguyen Dynasty about 200 years ago, it was the trade between Vietnam and other countries (Japan, China,…), with highlights such as tourist icons Hoi An – Japanese Covered Bridge, Quang Tay Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Ancient House, Hoi An Handicraft Facility…

Have dinner at a restaurant in Hoi An. After your dinner, you are free to discover Hoi An at night. Overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning: Have breakfast at the hotel, check – out the room. Driver and tour guide take you to visit the capital and religious center of the former Champa Kingdom. The former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century is far away 60 km from Da Nang, 150 km from Hue, and 75km from Hoi An ancient town is My Son sanctuary. It is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu – like towers and temples dating from the second century.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

After your lunch, we will get on the private bus to discover Cam Thanh Coconut Village (Bay Mau Coconut Forest) experience sitting in a basket boat to visit the green coconut forest in the middle of a peaceful space, admire basket dance, boat racing and enjoy special local produce.

After visiting Coconut forest, you will come back to your hotel in Hoi An.

You have dinner with your own budget. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

You are free all day to discover Hoi An ancient town.

(Suggestions: Enjoy the typical local experience, join entertainment complexes, take a rest, Hoi An Memories show,….). If you want to choose one of these options, please let us know in advance so we can inform you of the surcharge.

You have breakfast and check out the hotel. You depart to Hue city.

Arrive in Hue city. You will check in the hotel. You are free to enjoy lunch within your own budget.

02:30-3:00 pm: Next, we will visit Ru Cha mangrove forest, named after the dense growth of mangrove trees in the area.

04:00 pm: Our guide and driver will take you to Chuon Lagoon (Tam Giang Lagoon). Upon arrival, we will:

Board a boat and receive an introduction to the Tam Giang Lagoon system.

Venture deep into Chuon Lagoon, passing by floating houses and capturing stunning sunset photos on the lagoon. Each moment on the Tam Giang Lagoon will be truly memorable.

05:00 pm: You will have the opportunity to participate in a program that lets you experience the life of a fisherman on the lagoon through activities such as beating the water, pulling fishing nets, and catching fish.

Next, you will have the opportunity to experience kayaking (fees to be paid on your own budget) on the expansive lagoon and indulge in a refreshing swim in the crystal blue water. Prepare yourself for capturing some breathtaking photos and enjoy a cool swim under the warm sunshine.

05:30 pm: We will make a stop at a local house or restaurant where you can savor the local specialty dishes or seafood (light meal) and engage in friendly conversation.

06:30 pm: We will board the minivan and return to your hotel, marking the end of the tour.

You will have breakfast at your hotel, and then around 8:00 am- 8:20 am: Our driver and tour guide pick you up and start the tour. Get on the dragon boat; go along the Huong River to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue on the way to Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda here.

After visiting Thien Mu pagoda, we get on the minivan and go to the Citadel to see the living, working, worshiping and relaxing areas of Nguyen Kings’family, the last royal family in Viet Nam. Then, we have a 5-min walk from the palace to royal museum to know more about the king’s life through royal objects exhibited there.

The last stop in the morning is Dong Ba market

Lunch time at the restaurant is a great time to enjoy the best Hue traditional foods.

In the afternoon, we will visit two royal tombs Minh Mang and Khai Dinh with traditional architecture and French-influenced style respectively.

We will take a 10-min trip on minivan to Thuy Xuan conical hat village to visit a local family who produce the traditional hat and incent.

You can have many photos taken with creative decoration from colorful incent sticks made by people here.

4:30 pm: we get on minivan to come back to the hotel. We finish tour

You are free to explore dinner with your own budget.

You are free to discover Hue city. (Suggestions: Enjoy massage, enjoy cooking class, participate in special experiences of local typical activities,….You can choose options and pay with your own budget).

You are free to discover Hue city. (Suggestions: Enjoy massage, enjoy cooking class, participate in special experiences of local typical activities,….You can choose options and pay with your own budget).

The Paradise tour departs on even days

Paradise Cave is a must-see attraction during your visit to Vietnam, particularly if you have an appreciation for natural landscapes. Extending an astounding 31 kilometers deep into the limestone karst, Paradise Cave holds the distinction of being the longest dry cave in Asia. It was first discovered by scientists from the British Caving Research Association in 2005.

One of the most captivating aspects of this cave is its natural and primitive features, along with its unique and intriguing stalactite formations. The cave has been equipped with a lighting system that illuminates the formations, allowing visitors to fully appreciate their beauty and capture stunning photographs. Despite being a dry cave, the limestone formations within Paradise Cave exhibit an awe-inspiring and breathtaking spectacle

07:00 am: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or meeting point to kickstart the journey.

08:00 am: The drive to La Vang Holy Land will take slightly over an hour. Once there, you will have approximately 20 to 30 minutes to explore the area before we continue our journey. Our car will then transport you to Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River, which symbolize the ideological and physical division between North and South Vietnam during the war. This brief stop will provide you with an overview of the Vietnam War’s historical significance. Without delaying too much, we will proceed directly to Paradise Cave, ensuring that your time is utilized efficiently

08:45 am: We head to Paradise cave.

11: 30: Have lunch at a local restaurant

12:30: We keep going to Paradise Cave. After going 2000 meters on transferring by golf car through the old forest with many kinds of valuable and rare of plants you will have an opportunity to discover the Cave with its great structure and the stalactites and stalagmites inside.

12:45 – 3:00pm: Visit Paradise Cave. Our guide takes you inside the Paradise Cave, the glamour of Asia’s longest dry and beautiful cave, the Natural Wonders of the World with the beauty of nature given to human.

3:15pm: You depart to Dong Hoi. You will check in the hotel.

You are free to enjoy dinner at your own budget.

The Phong Nha Tour departs on odd days

Phong Nha is well known for its stunning caves in Quang Binh province. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a natural heritage site due to its cave system and biodiversity, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. The caves were first discovered in 1899. Phong Nha Cave has become one of the most mysterious caves that you should not miss when visiting Vietnam.

07:30am: Our car will pick you up at your hotel or the designated meeting point. After a 60-kilometer drive from Hue, we will visit Lavang Holy Land, a sacred place in Hai Lang, Quang Tri.

08:30am: We will then continue our journey to Phong Nha. Another 40 kilometers ahead, we will reach Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River, a historical relic site that divided Vietnam into two parts: the North and the South, at the 17th parallel. We will make a bonus stop here for 10-15 minutes, allowing you to easily take photos before we proceed to the cave.

12:00pm: Upon arrival in Phong Nha at noon, you will have lunch at a local restaurant.

1:00pm: The boat will take you inside Phong Nha Cave, and you will begin exploring the beautiful cave. Phong Nha Cave has been voted as one of the most stunning caves in the world for several reasons: its longest underground river, its most beautiful underground lake, its highest and widest entrance, its most beautiful and widest dry cave, its most beautiful sandbank and reef, as well as its most spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, and longest water grottos.

3:15pm: You depart to Dong Hoi. You will check in the hotel.

You are free to enjoy dinner within your own budget.

After breakfast we will check –out to go to Dong Hoi airport or Hue airport. End of the tour  11 Days 10 Nights Vietnam From Central Itinerary.

We have organize other Central tours: Discover the cultural heritage of Central Vietnam 6 days 5 nights, Discover Central of VietNam 9 days 8 nights with World Cultural Heritage, Experience life in the ancient town of Central Vietnam 5 days 4 nights

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