The Best Central Vietnam Da Nang - Hue - Hoi An

Your day starts with a short visit to Thanh Toan Village where we can see the lively morning market. This is where the locals come to buy their daily food. Nearby is the 300-year-old Thanh Toan bridge and a Cultural Museum where you can visit and talk to the locals.

Visit the Hue Royal Complex, former home to the Nguyen Dynasty, the last royal dynasty of Vietnamese history, from 1802 to 1945. This site was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam in 1993. You will explore the ancient and atmospheric walled Citadel which contains the former Imperial Palace and the Forbidden Purple City.

Afternoon, you will visit the final resting place:  so-called the King tomb of Tu Duc, and then cruise on the Perfume River to see the Old Thien Mu Pagoda. On the way back to town you will visit a local workshop where you can see how incense sticks and traditional conical hats are made. If time permits, we will explore Dong Ba market runs along the north bank of the Huong (Perfume) River.

Free time for dinner and overnight in Hue.

After breakfast, we drive to Hoi An.

This afternoon, we take a walking tour of the old town Hoi An. Hoi An nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia and a center for East-West exchange and trade. From the 2nd until the 10th century, Hoi An was one of the principal Cham cities. Over the years, Indian, Dutch, Portuguese, French, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, American, Japanese, Filipino, and Chinese ships docked in Hoi An. In the 19th century, as the result of warfare and environmental changes, Hoi An was replaced by Da Nang as a major port. Reflecting the diversity of the traders and missionaries that settled in the port (including Alexander of Rhodes), the ancient architecture is a fascinating mix of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese. The rooftops of Hoi An retain a magical old-world Oriental feel and are a favorite subject for Vietnamese artists. In the early 1980s, Hoi An’s ancient quarters and historical monuments came under the protection and restoration efforts of UNESCO and the Polish government. Visit the Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assemble Hall, Phung Hung Old house, Hoi An Museum, Quan Cong Temple, and Hoi An Market.

The rest of the time is free at your leisure.

Please do not forget to try special local food in Hoi An such as Banh My Phuong – Madame Phuong bread (once visited by the great Anthony Bourdain), Cao Lau, Mi Quang (Quang noodle), Banh Xeo, Com Ga (Rice chicken). (Suggested: Bale Well restaurant)…

05:30 - 05:45: Meet you at your hotel then we take the boat trip along Thu Bon River.

A cruise on Thu Bon River helps you indulge in the relaxing beautiful surrounding landscape and witness the rural life on the river. The tour shows you how the local fishermen cast their nets, and watch the Hoi An fishing fleet returning from a hard night’s work. Then we visit the nearby fish market. One of the beautiful spots of the market is at the waterfront, where you can see all the busy activities of people buying and loading fish from the boats. It is very noisy, hurried, and crowded, but everyone tries their best to get the best deal of the day. The boat anchor, one next to the other, like a big floating market connected to the shore. There are lots of photo opportunities in this area. Back to the town at 8 am. Free time for breakfast at the hotel.

This afternoon is free to walk in the old town, feel the atmosphere of its original culture, enjoy shopping for tailor clothing, lanterns, shoes, and food, or simply relax on the beach.

Diner will be served at Quan Xanh restaurant, a local restaurant with special foods such as grilled chicken, and grilled fish.

In the evening, we enjoy Hoi An memories show - https://hoianimpression.vn/

Overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning we drive 70 kilometers to My Son Holy land. Located 70 km southwest of Da Nang, My Son was the capital of the once mighty Champa Kingdom. It boasts a complex of ancient ruins that date back to 1,700 years ago and is the most complete example of ancient Champa ruins in Vietnam. Return to Hoi An and we transfer to Da Nang beach.

Check-in hotel then free time to relax on the beach.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Free time to relax on the beach.

No services are provided on this day, only breakfast and accommodation have been booked in advance.

Optional – Trip to Bana Hill & Golden Bridge

After breakfast, we drive to Bana Hill.

At the height of 1,487 m from the sea level, Ba Na Hills has been coined the “heaven on earth” owing to its spectacular climate and otherworldly natural landscape. Just travel to Ba Na Hills and revel yourself in the typical rotation of four seasons in a single day and numerous festivities, recreations, and relaxation, and cuisine.

• Experience the world's record-breaking cable car system.
• Visit French Village, which reenacts an old-fashioned and tranquil France lined with recognizable classical landmarks such as the square, church, town, old village, and inns.
• Visit the Golden Bridge, which was also voted by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 best destinations of the World 2018” and admired by The Guardian as “The world’s most impressive pedestrians’ bridge”, walking on the bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
• Visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda
• Free for joining games in Fantasy Park, the largest indoor game zone of Vietnam that includes countless games, recreations, and sports for families.
• The Jurassic Park is a must-visit for children fans of the namesake blockbuster “Jurassic Park”. Besides, you can also visit the first wax museum of Vietnam, in which lifelike figurines are modeled after prominent figures worldwide.

Free time until we transfer to the airport for your home flight.

End of the trip!