Best Of Central Vietnam

Arrival Da Nang – The third largest city & the most organized urban area in Vietnam. You will be warmly welcomed by Cali Travel guide and transferred to hotel. After freshening up, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the central of Vietnam. Linh Ung Pagoda located on Son Tra Peninsula. At nearly 200m above sea level, this 20-hectare pagoda offers a magnificent view of the ocean and the city of Da Nang. Our next stop is My Khe Beach, voted as one of the most attractive beaches on earth by Forbes. Afterward, proceed to Non Nuoc Beach, which ranks No.3 out of 81 things to do in Da Nang, the beach attracts visitors all over the world because of its calm, clear and blue sea.

Continue exploring Marble Mountains, a chain of five large hills made from limestone and marble representing the five elements: metal, water, wood, fire & earth. Followed by a visit to Marble Village, also known as Non Nuoc Village, to observe the skilled artisans creating phenomenal stone artworks. Overnight in Da Nang.

After breakfast, leaving Da Nang to Hue, the former Imperial Capital of Vietnam. Established as the capital of unified Vietnam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious center under the Nguyen Dynasty, the last royal dynasty of Vietnamese history, from 1802 to 1945. In December 1993, Hue is recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Upon arrival Hue, visit Emperor Khai Dinh’s Tomb, the twelfth Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. It was built from 1920 to 1931 and is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. Emperor Khai Dinh’s Tomb’s surface area is much smaller than the tombs of his predecessors. However, the building itself is far more elaborately designed than others of its era. Followed by a visit to the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City (Hoang Thanh), the Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh) and the Emperor Residence. Afterward, board your dragon boat, cruise down the Perfume River to visit the 7-story Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and ancient architectural structures of worshiping in Vietnam. At night, explore the beauty of Trang Tien Bridge at your leisure. Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast, depart to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO listed in 2003. Upon arrival Phong Nha, take a boat ride along the river to explore Phong Nha Cave, the most beautiful and complex cave system in Vietnam. You will have opportunity to admire the mysterious grottoes & fascinating stalactites blocks are created by nature over thousands of millennia. Phong Nha Cave is the second largest cave in Vietnam, only after Son Doong Cave in the same complex. Followed by a visit to Church of Our Lady of La Vang, an important pilgrimage destination for Vietnamese Catholics and the site of a holy apparition by the Virgin Mary in the 18th century. Overnight in Hue.

After Breakfast, leaving Hue to Hoi An, a major trading port in the 15th and 19th century. Hoi An Old Town lies upon the banks of the poetic Thu Bon River. Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the unique blend of influences, both indigenous and foreign (especially French, Chinese & Japanese), that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Its original structures still remain almost intact as Hoi An was fortunately spared from the two devastating wars in Vietnam.

You will definitely enjoy walking through the ancient town of Hoi An to visit the 400-year-old Covered Bridge, the 200-year-old Tan Ky Ancestral House, Phuc Kien Temple, traditional wooden houses, and learn how artisans make Hoi An’s famous colorful lanterns. In the afternoon, take a boat trip along the Hoai River (a small tributary of Thu Bon River), disembark sometimes to visit the handicraft villages located along the riverside. Overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning, you will head to My Son – UNESCO World Heritage site listed in 1999. My Son is the former capital from 2nd to 13th century of the ancient Champa Empire that ruled the area which later became Central Vietnam. Upon arrival, visit My Son Sanctuary, was the center of culture and religion of the ancient Champa Empire to learn about the history and unique culture of Champa Empire through many monuments, temples, and tombs of the late Cham Emperors. In the afternoon, enjoy the Aspara Dance and the sound of the charming Saranai flute performed by Champa dancers and musicians. Overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast, take a bike tour to Tra Que Vegetable Village. The village is famous for its organic vegetables which have very unique taste. At Tra Que, you will be able to observe how local farmers grow, take care of, and harvest vegetables. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.