This trip concentrates on Vietnam's diverse and fascinating cultural heritage. Start from Danang; visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountains. From Danang, we make our way to the picturesque town of Hoi An to explore this charming fishing town with ancient family homes, Chinese Assembly Halls and Japanese Covered Bridge. After that, we ascend the stunning Hai Van Pass and down into Hue, the former Imperial City. Here we can see the former residence of the Emperors inside the walls of the Citadel as well as cruising down the Perfume River.
Day 1: Hue Arrival (L, D)
Welcome to Hue, pick-up at Phu Bai airport or Hue train station then transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon visit Forbidden City. Have dinner and enjoy Hue royal songs. Overnight in Hue.
Day 2: Boat trip on Perfume River & cyclo tour (B, L)
Take a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Temple, Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch on boat. Then come back to hotel at around 2 pm. Take short rest then get on cyclo to visit Phu Cam conical hat making village and Phuong Duc bronze-casting village. Overnight in Hue.
Day 3: DMZ & Home stay (B, L, D)
Leave your hotel at 7am. Car ride to Khe Sanh, The Rock Pile, Darkrong Bridge, Ho Chi Minh Trail. Take lunch then visit Khe Sanh combat base, Lang Vei special forces camp, Lao Bao international border. Then transfer to Lang Cat village, wandering around village and to see daily life of Van Kieu people. Have dinner with the Van Kieu people in the village. Overnight in stilt house.
Day 4: A Luoi - Bach Ma (B, L, D)
Leave the village at 6am. Transfer to A Luoi on Ho Chi Minh Trail with stop for visit Pa Co, Ka Tu minority people. Arrival A Luoi for breakfast in local cafe then visit Hamburger Hill. Drive back to Hue and continue to Bach Ma National Park around 4pm. Dinner at the hotel. 7pm camping fire activities. Overnight on Bach Ma mountain.
Day 5: Bach Ma National Park - Hoi An ancient town (B, L)
Early morning, visitors can enjoy beautiful sunrise scenery and have a short trek to the Bach Ma summit to see the wonderful views of Bach Ma area, the flora & lots of bird, butterfly 12pm go to Hoi An with stopover at Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Arrive at Hoi An Ancient Town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: My Son Holy land (B)
Car ride to the Hinduism Holy Land of My Son Cham ruins.
In the afternoon go on foot to explore around the ancient town of Hoi An. Visit the Tan Ky house, Japanese bridge, Hoi Quan Phuc Kien Pagoda and Hoi An market along Thu Bon River. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An Departure (B)
You'll enjoy a free half day wandering around ancient town at your leisure then transferred to Danang international airport or train station for departure.
