Center Vietnam Tour 10 days: Hidden Gems of Central Part

Arrive in Dong Hoi in the morning, and then we will drive you to visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Located in Quang Binh Province, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park was recognized as a world natural heritage site by UNESCO in 2003. When you visit the cave, you can explore the remains of Cham altars and inscriptions inside.

Getting on a boat and cruising on the world's longest underground river to Phong Nha Cave. The deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the caves. After going on boat for 700 meters, a large dry passage appears, and then you can walk to discover the cave for 500 meters more. You will have a chance to explore the remaining of Cham Altars and Inscriptions inside. Overnight at the hotel in Dong Hoi Town.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Dong Hoi

Meals: None
 

8:00 Pick up at Phong Nha and transfer to a Base.

8:00 – 8:30 Brief meeting to plan the trip, clarify rules and regulations in the National Park, then to warm our body before trekking.

9:00 Depart for trekking to explore the deep forest of Abandoned Valley, hiking through jungle and rocky terrain (4 km), immersing yourself in the natural scenery of overlapping mountains, winding rivers and streams, and especially there is a rich system of caves such as Thuy Cung cave, Vang cave with unspoiled natural beauty and massive stalactites system

10:00 After 1 hour of trekking through the forest, we will reach the Golden Cave area, With the cave entrance halfway up the mountain, we have to climb over the rocks, go deep into the Golden Cave and explore the magnificent and giant stalactite. Let experience the adventure trails and jagged rock trails

11:30 Reach to Aquarium Cave – called E Cave

E Cave is one of the most beautiful and pristine river caves in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, as it is situated in a completely unspoiled environment.

● Free jump and swim in the blue natural springs

● Explore E Cave as a Aquarium, with colorful stalactites, with lovely shapes, creating a mysterious feature.

● Swim into E Cave to explore 300m E Cave (optional)

12.30 Enjoy BBQ lunch

We will enjoy a warm tea after finishing swimming and have local BBQ lunch with grilled pork/chicken and special salt, rice/sticky rice, fruit, vegetables,…

Resting in the forest

14.00 Start trekking to be back Ho Chi Minh road.

16.00 Arrive at Ho Chi Minh Road and enjoy cold drink on the road

16.30 Drive back Phong Nha and your hotels in Phong Nha.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Dong Hoi

Meals: Breakfast

● At 07:45 – 08:00 a.m: Our car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Dong Hoi city and depart to Phong Nha town.

● After 45 minutes, we will arrive at Phong Nha town to visit Paradise cave – the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone, 25km about Phong Nha cave, 75 km about Dong Hoi and 1h20 minutes driving)at the rest of the day.

● At 12:30 pm: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Phong Nha village before exploring National Park in the afternoon

● At 01:30 – 04:30 p.m: Leave Paradise Cave; we transfer to explore the most impressive Phong Nha cave (50 km about the city, 45 minutes driving).

● We will take a boat to cruise the Son river. While on the boat, you will see the greenfield, people, houses and limestone along the river. After 25 minutes on the boat, visitors will arrive at Phong Nha cave, take a couple of hours to see the cave. This cave is a water cave and famous for its rock formation, which has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”.

At 05:00 – 05:30 p.m: Go back to Dong Hoi or drop off at Phong Nha. Ends of tour

Accommodation: At the hotel in Dong Hoi

Meals: Breakfast

Morning, we leave the beach town, drive southward through Demilitarized Zone during the war against American to visit Vinh Moc tunnel, which was strategically located on the border of North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The tunnels were built to shelter people from the intense bombing of Son Trung and Son Ha communes in Vinh Linh county of Quang Tri Province in the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone. Lunch served on the way back to Hue.

Hue was the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. Not only is it famous for the splendid architecture of citadels, palaces, royal tombs and pagodas, but the ancient traditions of Hue also created a unique romantic city.

On arrival in Hue, you have your own pace to explore the city. Overnight in Hue.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We then set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including a boat trip to visit the picturesque Thien Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda. 

Built in 1601, it is one of the best-known religious and must-see sites in Hue. Both landscape and monuments here are always in harmony and bring a feeling of peace for travelers.

Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc.

Stretching along the Perfume River, Tu Duc mausoleum is considered to be the most picturesque site of Hue. The tomb was designed by the Emperor Tu Duc himself and this is the largest architectural work of Nguyen Dynasty’s royal palaces and tombs.

Transfer back to Hue center Hue for lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we continue to visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City

Built in the 19th century by Nguyen dynasty, the Citadel becomes the most important historical and cultural monument in Vietnam. It is a square 2 km wall encompassing 3 walled enclosures: the Citadel, the Yellow Imperial city, and the Forbidden Purple city.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Early in the in the morning, we will leave Hue to transfer to discover the beauty of Tam Giang Lagoon. When you arrive in the lagoon region of My Thanh fishing village, you get the chance to take beautiful photos of the sunrise view and fantastic scenery in this region. Afterwards, you will have the chance to listen to local people guide you on how to make the net, which you will use to catch fish and seafood. Continue with a boat trip on the blue water to enjoy the pure, fresh atmosphere and learn fishing for more experience under the instruction of the local people. Get your chance to practice by yourself how to catch fish, how to catch the net into the river, etc. Our next destination is to visit Phuoc Tich Ancient Village, which is the home of old garden houses. Here you learn more about the oldest houses, 200 – 300 years old, known as Nha Ruong, built by iron wood with tiled roofs and graceful green fences, Enjoy quiet atmosphere in the countryside, walk around to see local people, and visit a pottery workshop to learn about the procedure to make pottery products under the instruction of local artisans. Today, production is based on orders only. 

Back to your hotel in Hue by around 2:30 PM. To round off the day, we continue to walk and shopping in Dong Ba Market to enjoy the specialty foods of Hue city. Overnight in Hue.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hue

Meals: Breakfast

After having breakfast, we continue our south journey by road to Hoian.

The ancient town of Hoian is a small town in Central Vietnam. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Hoian was a busy international commercial port for foreign merchants. Today, Hoian is popular for its peaceful beauty, eclectic architecture, tailors and cafes.

The scenery en route is very beautiful. We make a stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass to admire the stunning views north to Lang Co beach and south to Danang City. Continue on our way down to the other side and head to Da Nang where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arrival in Hoi An, we will have our first glimpse of this beautiful boutique town recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. The tranquil and charm of Hoi An with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered bridge, and the colorful riverside market make it one of Vietnam’s most delightful places.

Overnight at hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast

Accomadation: Hotel in Hoi An

Ecotour Cam Thanh.

• Distance: ∼10km

• Transport: Bicycle

• Activities: Cycling, basket boat cruise, fishing, relaxing foot massage with medicinal herbs, cooking classes and lunch at local family house.

Spend a day leisurely cycling though the scenic and peaceful countryside of Vietnam, far away from the noise of the city. After passing through town, you will find yourself cycling amongst villages of rice fields on quiet roads, ending up in Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest - 7 hectares of mangrove forest, canals, and houses covered in water coconut leaf. This place played refuge to people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War, but nowadays it is famous for its abundance of seafood. On our journey to the village, we will stop at Ba Le market, rice fields, cemeteries and schools...In the village, you will be warmly welcomed with a green tea by Mr. Han and his family, the third generation of his family to live here. You are then free to stroll through the village before rowing a basket boat with the help of skilled locals, learning their traditional fishing techniques in the coconut forest. After returning to Mr. Han and his family, you will enjoy a traditional therapeutic foot bath with medicinal herbs, before helping to prepare lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local dishes, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, and grilled fish in banana leaf, among many other Vietnamese delicacies. Free time and the opportunity for a short rest will follow lunch, before we return to your hotel.

Menu:

Hoian nem

Hoian Crispy Pancakes

Tam Huu: Port, shrimp, herbs

Grilled fish with curcumas in banana leaf

Sautéed Vegetables with the garlic

Spinach Soup

Steamed Rice

Desert.

In the afternoon, you have free time to explore the town. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast

● At 7:30 am or 13:00 pm: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An and transfer to My Son. With our guide, you will explore the beauty of My Son. In 1999, My Son Holy Land was named and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

● Sightseeing My Son, travelers will have the opportunity to learn about the culture and architecture of the Champa Ancient Kingdom. You will also have a chance to enjoy the rite, see the ancient Champa dance restored by the local government.

In the afternoon, free time in Hoian

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time until we pick up and transfer you the airport for your flight to next destination.

Accommodation: NA

Meals: Breakfast