From the Citadel to Ancient Town 4 Days
Hue - Danang - Hoian - My Son Holyland
4
Days
From
R3879/pp
| Price/p Hotel | Twin Share | Single Traveller |
| 3-Star | ||
| 4-Star | ||
| 5-Star |
Itinerary
Overview
- Visit the Emperor Tombs of the Kings in the early 18th century in Hue Citadel
- Immerse in the tranquil atmosphere on Perfume and Thu Bon Rivers.
- Wander around the Ancient Town of Hoi An and fill-up your stomach with Southeast Asia cuisine.
- Explore My Son Sanctuary as well as the culture and architecture of the Hindu.
Detailed Itinerary
Expand All +Our tour guide will be waiting at the airport to meet up and take you to the hotel to check in. The transfer to the hotel will take about 25 minutes. Spend the rest of the day to recover from jetlag. Meals are on your own account.
Your first day of the tour will start with a graceful view of the Garden House in Hue. Here, you can take your time to be overwhelmed by the timeless beauty of the architecture as well as the delight tranquility. Later on, we move to Hue Imperial Citadel by the bank of the Perfume River.
Proceed to ride the sampan boat on the Perfume River on the way to Thien Mu Pagoda.
In the afternoon, we will explore the spectacular Emperor’s Tombs of the two most dedicated King Tu Duc and King Ming Mang.
Drive back to the hotel and freely savour your evening with the friendly local people in Hue city.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a 3-hour transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town to the south of Hue, this path will drive through Hai Van Pass - the highest pass in Vietnam where offers stunning view of mountain ranges and the coastal line.
Once arrived at the hotel, you will have your time for the rest of the day to freshen up and take a stroll around the ancient town.
After filling up your stomach at the hotel, your morning in Hoi An will be lighten up with thrilling activities around the ancient town and you will have a chance to wander around the local market to feast yourself amazingly fresh products, especially vegetables and exotic tropical fruits. This is the best time for you to train your bargain skill, ask your guide for tips and advice!
Then, we will head to Bay Mau nipa palm forest by the one-and-only transportation - the coracle. Along the way of the canals, you will see a lot of mangrove trees, palms and daily routines of the local people making their living on the coracle by selling hats, rings and watches made from palm leaves.
After leaving the coracle, take part in some cultural activities such as folk games and a cooking class to learn how to prepare Vietnamese food.
Enjoy the daily life fishing of the local people view on the Thu Bon River on boat.
We will get back on shore and head west to get to the Indochina mountain’s foot then hike down to the valley of My Son Sanctuary holly-ground - the home of the Ancient Champa Kingdom that was built and reserved since the 4th century. Now, there’s only 25 monuments of Hindu temples standing still due to the destruction of the Vietnam War.
We will turn back to the hotel after the visit at My Son Sanctuary and reward yourselves with a de-stress evening in Hoi An.
List of hotels we use: Best price, strategic locations, carefully-checked.
In Vietnam
|
Hotel Category Destination |
3 - Star | 4 - Star | 5 - Star |
| Hue | Thanh Lich Royal Boutique | Thanh Lich Royal Boutique | Indochine Palace |
| Hoian | Kiman Hotel | Belle Maison Hadana Resort & Spa | Palm Garden Resort |
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Local English speaking guide
- Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Water for activities (1 bottle per person per day)
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Vietnam visa
- Single supplement surcharge
- Other meals than mentioned
- Other services than mentioned
- Drinks, other than water on activity days
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance
Trip Notes
Best Time to Visit: from February to September when it’s dry season, pleasant climate and moderate temperatures which is suitable for many beach activities.
Car Procedure:
| VIETNAM | |
| 1 pax | 4 - seater car |
| 2 pax | 7 - seater car |
| 3 - 8 pax | 16 - seater car |
| 9 -14 pax | 30 - seater car |
| 15 - 20 pax | 35 - seater car |
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day, room supplement charge will be added for request of early/late check in/out.
Airfares (if any) may change without notice prior to e-ticket issuance.
Our prices are valid for daily departure for period 2019 to 2020.
Price for Infants and Children will be Quoted as Follow:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 12 years: 100% of the regular fare will be applied
During Peak Season and Special Occasions, Surcharges may be Added to the Price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depends on hotels or resorts you will stay overnight.
- Easter Holidays 10 April – 12 April 2020: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
- Vietnam Lunar New Year – from 24 Jan 2020 – 27 Jan 2020: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
Visa Requirements:
You must have a valid passport (six months beyond your planned stay, and at least one blank page for each visa stamp) and a visa (or pre - approval letter for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Check out the ultimate guides to get Vietnam visa or contact our travel consultants, they are always happy to advise you on visa requirements.
Customer Reviews
Based on 8 reviews
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"Pastoral beauty, unique culture, fantastic guide."
September 6, 2018
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"Exceeded Our Expectations"
December 28, 2017
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"An eye for best views and deep knowledge of Vietnam history"
November 7, 2018
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"Amazing time from the capital to the ancient citadel in Vietnam"
May 24, 2019
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"A great way to travel - an impressive getaway!"
April 18, 2019
Our tour guide was very friendly, pleasant and had a great sense of humor! The bus was punctual, spacious and comfy. We went to the Marble Mountains, where we ... More +
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February 15, 2019
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"Splendid Journey of a Lifetime"
January 24, 2018
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4
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From
R3879/pp
| Price/p Hotel | Twin Share | Single Traveller |
| 3-Star | ||
| 4-Star | ||
| 5-Star |