5-Day Central Vietnam Adventure

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon your arrival at Da Nang Airport, your guide will meet you and transfer you to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its beautifully preserved ancient town and rich cultural heritage. Hoi An is where history comes alive, with its charming lantern-lit streets, traditional wooden houses, and ancient temples. You’ll have free time to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, where you can admire the stunning architecture, taste local delicacies like Cao Lau noodles and Hoi An bread, and stroll by the riverside with picturesque views.

Option 1: My Son Luxury Tour

8:00 am: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient religious center of the Champa Kingdom. My Son is home to fascinating Hindu temples and intricate stone carvings showcasing the grandeur and advanced civilization of the Cham people.

11:30 am: Afterward, we’ll visit a local house where you’ll learn how to make rice paper, a traditional Vietnamese craft. You’ll even get to make your rice paper, which you can taste afterward, creating a unique cultural experience.

1:30 pm: Continue your adventure with a scenic boat ride along the Thu Bon River. Let the cool breeze refresh you as you enjoy beautiful riverside landscapes, pass through traditional fishing villages, and get a glimpse of local life.

2:30 pm: Arrive back in Hoi An and return to your hotel to relax. The tour ends here.

Option 2: Tra Que Vegetable Village – Hoi An Lantern Making (B, L)

8:00 am: After breakfast, your guide will greet you and provide you with a bicycle for a peaceful journey through the Vietnamese countryside. You’ll cycle to Tra Que Vegetable Village, where you’ll experience the serene rural lifestyle and participate in farming activities. Tra Que is renowned for its fresh herbs and vegetables, and you’ll have the chance to try traditional farming techniques passed down for generations. You’ll also taste the famous “E Water” a refreshing herbal drink known for its medicinal properties.

Next, cycle through picturesque rice fields to a lantern-making workshop. In Hoi An, lanterns are an iconic symbol, and you'll get to create your colorful lantern as a personal souvenir. Watch skilled artisans at work and learn about the craftsmanship that goes into these beautiful pieces of art.

After your workshop, return to your hotel, pick up your luggage, and transfer to Da Nang for check-in and an overnight stay.

7:30 am: After breakfast, depart from Da Nang and take a scenic drive along the coast, passing by the beautiful Nguyen Tat Thanh Street and Red Beach, where the French first landed. You’ll arrive at the Ba Na Hills cable car station, where you'll embark on the longest and highest non-stop cable car ride in the world. The panoramic views of lush forests and waterfalls along the way are breathtaking.

At the top, explore the stunning Le Jardin, old French villas, and the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a towering 27-meter Buddha statue. You’ll also visit the peak of Chua Mountain (1,487 meters), where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang City beneath a blanket of clouds.

In the afternoon, enjoy visiting the Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and the Opera House ruins. If you’re seeking adventure, you can also visit Fantasy Park, Vietnam’s largest indoor amusement park.

Afterward, take the cable car back down and head to Hue by private car. Check in to your Hue hotel for an overnight stay.

6:30 am: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hue, and we’ll head toward Quang Binh. Along the way, we’ll stop to visit La Vang Church, a spiritual site where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, and the Hien Luong Bridge, which once marked the division between North and South Vietnam during the war.

11:30 am: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, known for its local specialties.

12:15 pm: Continue your journey to explore the awe-inspiring Paradise Cave, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This magnificent dry cave, known as the longest in Asia, features massive stalactites and stalagmites in bizarre and breathtaking shapes. As you walk through, you’ll feel as if you’ve entered an underground wonderland, surrounded by spectacular rock formations that resemble temples, animals, and even trees.

After your visit, we’ll return to Hue, with the tour concluding around 8:00 pm.

Overnight in Hue.

Discover the rich history of Hue, the former capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. Hue is a city of royal palaces, intricate tombs, and ancient pagodas, making it an unmissable cultural destination. Your tour will take you through the Imperial City, where the last emperors of Vietnam once lived, and to famous tombs like those of Emperor Tu Duc and Emperor Khai Dinh, known for their intricate architecture and beautiful surroundings.

You’ll also have the chance to visit local markets and the peaceful Perfume River, where you can observe the daily life of the locals.

After a delicious lunch, you’ll have free time to explore or relax before your departure, concluding this unforgettable journey through Vietnam’s history, culture, and natural beauty.