Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Hue
Arrive in Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hue.
Day 2 - Hue
A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hue's best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. If time permits visit one of Hue's many garden houses or explore the lively Dong Ba Market. In the evening enjoy a home-cooked dinner at the home of a local family (groups of under 15 pax only). Overnight in Hue. (B,D)
 Day 3 - Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Leave Hue after breakfast by road for Danang via the scenic fishing village of Lang Co and the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Stop in Danang to visit the beautiful Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum containing the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. On the road from Danang to Hoi An visit five sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist shrines. On arrival in Hoi An transfer to hotel. Hoi An was 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 ancient town centre to visit former merchants' houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colourful market. Overnight in Hoi An. (B)
 Day 4 - Hoi An-My Son-Tra Kieu-Hoi An
A half day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a lush green valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. On the way back to Hoi An stop to visit Tra Kieu, formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel, the capital of Champa between the 4th and 8th centuries. Some of the finest sculpture in Danang's Cham Museum originated from here. On returning to Hoi An, the afternoon is free to relax perhaps browsing for souvenirs in Hoi An's art galleries and silk shops, or maybe cycling to the nearby Cua Dai Beach. Overnight in Hoi An. (B)
Rules for kid:
+ Child under 5 years old: 50% charge
+ Child from 5-12 years old: 75% charge
+ Child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximum of 02adutls and only 1 child maximum per cabin.
Peak season surcharge:
25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year's Eve. Inclusive:
- Transportation mention as itinerary above
- Entrance fees, taxes and service charge
- English speaking guide
- Meals mention as itinerary above
- TWIN-shared accommodation (2 beds) in wooden cabin with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
Exclusive:
- Drinks, tips, extras and other services not mentioned
in the tour above
Validity: until August 31, 2007
Remark: the annual maintenance from May 29 to June
4 2007
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