Da Nang - Arrival - Hoi An (-/-/-)
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Pick-up at Da Nang International airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An Cyclo Tour in Vietnamese Traditional Ao Dai (B/-/-)
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Hoi An
Exploring Hoi An in Ao Dai - Vietnamese traditional costume is one of the best ways to take in the city’s charm. You will have the opportunity to wear the traditional Ao Dai styles and colors.
The tour includes visits by cyclo to Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast a remarkable architectural style, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop, and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. These spots are considered as typical architecture styles in Hoi An and reflect clearly the cross culture among France, Japan, China and Vietnam. Passing over hundreds of years and withstanding the severity of the weather, Hoi An still exists and keeps the ancient and quiet beauty. Sit on a cyclo with the traditional long dresses, you will feel comfortable and discover the quiet and peaceful beauty. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 4 hours
Hoi An - Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge (B/L/-)
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Sun World Ba Na Hills
Ba Na is one of the most interesting areas in the region as often one can feel the four distinct seasons within a single day. We can enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape of nature comfortably and smoothly. Past the Golden Bridge, and into the center of a charming (and very Epcot-like) French village, complete with French Gothic-style cathedral, French restaurants, cobblestoned streets and impressive French gardens. There are many more places in Ba Na Hills to explore including Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda, Le Jardin Garden and a complex of ancient villas. Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda with an exquisite architectural design was built in 2004 and is symbolized by a 30-meter high Buddha statue that is exposed amidst an immense space of clouds and mountains. We will continue our trip discovering Tinh Tam Garden, Nghinh Phong Peak and Vong Nguyet Hill where we can enjoy the panoramic views the areas have to offer. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 8 hours
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Golden Bridge
You will have a chance to visit Golden Bridge which is a 150-meter long pedestrian bridge with two giant stone hands supporting the structure. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction
Duration: 10 minutes
Hoi An Foodie tour - My Son Sanctuary (B/L/-)
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Hoi An
Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local foods by bicycle. Local foods in Hoi An are known and enjoyed by the tourists once setting foot here. In Hoi An, these cuisines are very popular and sold everywhere in all streets. Moreover, these cuisines are considered as unique symbols for the culture and introduced to every tourist. We will ride to a local restaurant for Hoi An specialty - Cao Lau. We then bike through the countryside to a Tra Que Village. You will also learn how to make special “white rose” dumpling cakes with a local family and taste your products. Continue riding to Cam Nam to enjoy the Yin and Yang food such as: Banh Dap (“cracked or smashed rice pancake”), Che Bap (“corn and coconut sweet soup”).
Duration: 4 hours
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My Son Sanctuary
In the afternoon, visit My Son Sanctuary - an experience that should not be missed. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains ranges My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. Wander around the lost Champa Kingdom that dated back to the 3rd century, explore the temples and learn about the fascinating history behind this sanctuary of Hinduism. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 4 hours
Hoi An - Hue Heritage (B/L/-)
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Hoi An Museum
Head to Hue, along the North coast of Da Nang to the top of Hai Van Pass where bunkers remaining from the war can be explored. Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor's Private Residence.
We will have a short break for lunch then take a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu Pagoda, which is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers. We finally visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 10 hours
Hoi An Countryside by Electric scooter in the morning (B/-/-)
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Hoi An
The tour kicks off in style with coffee in local style then hop on your scooter to start exploring Hoi An’s hidden gems and charismatic locals. Take a drive to Cam Nam Island to visit some local houses and places where people live and work traditional lives. Visit a ship repair yard to experience the hard work involved in maintaining a local fishing boat. Then, a short drive through a local village and beautiful countryside includes a stop at an ancestor house where guests can learn more about the belief system in Vietnam. We will visit the local shoes-making shop to learn about the ancient tradition of tailoring and shoe-making in Hoi An. We will ride to Tra Que Village, a beautiful herb and vegetable garden which supplies vegetables for the restaurants in the ancient town. At the end of the tour, guests can unwind at a stunning beach lounge overlooking one of the best beaches in Vietnam, An Bang Beach, with a refreshing drink. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 4 hours
Hoi An - Free time - Dinner & Shows in the evening (B/-/D)
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Hoi An
Free time all day to explore the place on your own.
We will begin our evening with a dinner at a lovely local restaurant. After dinner, we will make our way to Hoi An Impression Theme Park - a Hoi An miniature - on the Hoai River. With beautiful architecture, interesting folk games, and 5 fascinating super mini-shows, as soon as the night falls, visitors will feel lost in another space with shimmering virtual fantasy, seemingly only in the old stories. When you come to the park, you will have the opportunity to enjoy sweet soup, a special kind of dessert in Vietnam. And finally, Hoi An Memories Show is a large-scale real-time show with an outdoor stage which has a capacity of 3300 spectators. The stage setting combines mountains and rivers with a 1-kilometer stage length, using more than 500 actors. Field performance shows the use of modern sound and lighting technology, with the participation of international experts in organization and production. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 4 hours
Hoi An - Da Nang - Ha Noi (B/-/-) - by flight - 1 hour
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Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Da Nang International airport to go to Ha Noi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Ha Noi - Sapa (B/L/D) - by bus - 5 hours
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Sapa
We will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Sapa. After lunch, take a scenic drive up to the hill station of Sapa. From there we will take a short 30-minute journey south toward Muong Hoa Valley. The walk takes you from Lao Chai Village of the Black H'Mong Minority to the Ta Van Village of the Giay Minority with a stop at the local Catholic Church, taking in the different traditions, cultures and costumes of the two minority groups. Have dinner. Overnight at homestay.
Duration: 5 hours
Cat Cat village - Ha Noi (B/L/-) - by bus - 5 hours
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Cat Cat village
Sapa has always been famous for its breathtaking scenery and tranquil air. Enjoying the Sapa view when trekking to Cat Cat village in the morning is indeed your first reward. You will have a chance to enjoy Cat Cat waterfall, admire giant water wheels, visit the H’ mong house, learn the H’ mong culture and practices, taste the H’ mong wine, experience the H’ mong foods.
Duration: 4 hours
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Hanoi
Check out, come back to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Tam Coc - Bich Dong & Hoa Lu, the Vietnam’s ancient capital (B/L/-)
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Ninh Binh
Take a two-hour ride heading South of Ha Noi to Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Ninh Binh Province, known to travelers as Vietnam’s “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Tam Coc stream is the national key tourist spot in Vietnam, recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO. After enjoying a lunch of local food served at a riverside restaurant, we will take a short trip down a peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital of the 10th and 11th century visiting two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le. You will also visit Bich Dong Pagoda, which was built in the style of “three” in Han scripts, consisting of three unconnected buildings, based on the mountain position from low to high forming three separate temples, hidden under the green canopy of ancient trees surrounded by stone. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Duration: 8 hours
Ha Noi - Free day (B/-/-)
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Hanoi
Free time all day to explore Ha Noi on your own or take optional tour with Hoi An Express. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Ha Noi - Departure (B/-/-)
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Have breakfast at the hotel and relax until the time of transfer to Noi Bai International airport for your departure flight.
