MTV7: Danang – Hue - Bana Hills -Golden bridge – Hoian 5 days - From $ 235

 Itinerary:

Day 1: Danang arrival – Hue ( D )

Arrival at Danang international airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transfer to Hue city, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The guide and driver will take you over the beautiful Hai Van Pass - Vietnam's geographical and psychological boundary between north and south. The peak of the pass lies perpetually shrouded in clouds. Arrival Hue, we take a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market and pass many fantastic eating spots where visitors have a chance to sample some local delicacies.

Overnight at hotel in Hue.

 

Day 2: Hue ancient citadel – Hoian ( B, L )

This morning we set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. 

We embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River, viewing the city and the tranquil villages on the riverbank. We will walk up to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, a nicely located pagoda, overlooks the Perfume River and the beautiful scenery beyond, where you get to learn more about the Buddhism in Vietnam.  One of the most poignant displays here is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Khai dinh, built decades before its occupant's death the tomb was used as a palace retreat before the emperors final resting place. 

Transfer to Hoian, check in, relax

 

Day 3: Hoian ancient town – Danang – Son Tra Peninsula – Han market  ( B, L )

This morning explore Hoian ancient town, once a major Asian trading port in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The ancient architecture of Hoi An is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence.  Take a leisurely walking tour of the ancient town center and visit the sites of former merchants’ homes, a 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and a Chinese Communal Hall, 200 years old Tan Ky House & Historical Museum. Believed to have been settled no less than 2,200 years ago, Hoi An was known as Faifo to early Western traders.  Hoi An was one of the major ports of Southeast Asia from the 17th to 19th centuries. Chinese, Japanese, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and other traders had small communities here, and the old wooden houses, bridges and temples that remain are reminiscent of a Vietnam of centuries past. This unique old trading town slowly became isolated due to its river silting up and by destroyed rail lines, leaving it untouched by war and frozen in time. Nowadays, this absolutely charming and relaxed town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Free at leisure. The town is also famous for it's shops in particular  it's large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could  have a whole new wardrobe made for you here!

Afternoon transfer back Danang. Drive to Son Tra Penisular to visit Linh Ung pagoda where locating the highest Female Budha Statue in Vietnam and enjoy the whole city of Da Nang from hundreds of meters above and My Khe Beach, ranked as one of top six attractive beaches in the world by Forbes magazine. Take a short walking tour walking to visit Han local market and pass many fantastic eating spots where visitors have a change to sample some local delicacies. 

Overnight at hotel in Danang

 

Day 4: Danang – Bana Hill - Golden Bridge  ( B, L )

8.00 Pick up at hotel in Da Nang and head out to Ba Na hills. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.

You should not miss walking on the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City.

Have buffet lunch at restaurant. 

Afternoon: Free time for you to enjoy the amazing view in Ba Na Hills and do the great photoshoot.

15:00 catch the Cable car to Toc Tien Station and then transfer back Danang city. Check in, relax.

 

Day 5: Danang departure ( B )

This morning free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight back home. End of tour.