Da Nang – Hue Imperial Citadel – Hoi An Ancient Town – Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Departure

Tour code: 5D-CT03

Arrival Hue airport, meet our guide and then transfer to your hotel in Hue – was the capital of Vietnam, from 1744 until 1945, when the last emperor abdicated.

Arrival Hue, take time for shopping at Dong Ba market or local shops with Hue traditional product like sesame candy, Sour Shrimp by your own arrangements or just relaxing at your hotel

Accommodation: In Hue | Meals: Nil

Start a city tour in the morning to visit the Imperial Citadel – first built by King Gia Long in 1805. Here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate – one of four main gates of Hue Citadel has great appeal for tourists. Next visit Thai Hoa Palace is a part of the Forbidden City area of Hue’s Imperial City. It was to organize important activities in Nguyen Dynasty. Then move to The Mieu Temple – an ancestral temple to Vietnam’s emperors in the Imperial City, and the Nine Dynastic Urns and Khai Dinh tomb. It is the result of the interminglement of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern.

Lunch at local restaurant, then take a boat cruise along the Perfume River. Enjoy this romantic cruise and visit the Minh Mang Tomb. This place is where 2 tributaries join to form the picturesque Perfume River. Next, move to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural s tructures for religious worship in Hue. Stop at Dong Ba market for shopping or learn how the local people make bargain and changing merchandises.

In the afternoon, depart Hue for Hoi An – Hoian ancient town _ lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Hoian was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.

Accommodation: In Hoi An | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at hotel, we discover Hoian ancient town, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. Enjoy yummy foods at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, free at leisure for shopping or walking around Hoi An Ancient town for shopping local product.

Accommodation: In Hoi An | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel, departure to Ba Na Hills, pass the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Danang City and Red Beach, where the French first landed in Da Nang.

Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin, in mid air, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way. Experience pristine ecological systems of the Ba Na Mountains will leave you the sense of unforeseeable discovery.

Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Ling Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain and see the remain of old villas. Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole Danang city under the cluster of white clouds. Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Lunch at local restaurant (Buffet style). Play with wild monkeys and take photos, freely then we return to Cable car station at foot of Ba Na Mountain then transfer back to Da Nang City

Accommodation: In Da Nang | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.

Accommodation: No | Meals: Breakfast

SPECIAL NOTES:

* Surcharge for Language Speaking Guide US$15/day

**Above rates are not applied during peak season from 20 Dec 2018/19 to 31 Dec 2018/19

Peak season surcharge and compulsory dinner advised at booking stage

WHAT IS INCLUDED: Accommodation in a twin or double room with daily breakfast, meals as specified in the itinerary, Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers, Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers, Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival as complementary (for foreigners who need visa), Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary, Mineral water is available as complementary

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: International & Domestic flight tickets, Meals if not specified in the itinerary, Gratuities for guides and drivers, Visa stamping fee at the airport, Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance), Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary

TOUR POLICY & NOTES :

• Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is free of charge.
• Child below 12 yrs old sharing same room with 1 ADL is charged for 90%.
• Child above 2 years old to 12 yrs old with a own bed is charged for 70%.
• Tipping for guide and driver (suggestion):
  • Group from 2 – 4 pax: USD 5/ pax/ day
  • Group from 5 – 9 pax:  USD 4/ pax/ day
  • Group from 10 – 15 pax: USD 3/ pax/ day
  • Group above 15 pax: USD 2/ pax/ day