Historic Central Vietnam 7 Days

After arrival in Dong Hoi, you are picked up by private transfer to the hotel.

Let’s check-in at your hotel in Dong Hoi and enjoy the leisure time. Overnight in Dong Hoi.

Meal: None
Tour guide: None

Today we’ll begin by boarding a boat and cruising along the river to Phong Nha Cave. The deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the cave.

After 700m, a large dry passage appears, allowing you to discover the cave on foot for a further 500m. Which is surrounded by ethereal stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millions of years. You will also have a chance to explore the remains of Cham Altars and the inscriptions inside.

Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Dong Hoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide

After breakfast in the hotel, let’s begin heading south to Hue. On the way we would visit the two historic sights of the Vietnam War in the former Demilitarized Zone ( DMZ ) – the former border Military Demarcation Line between North and South Vietnam from 1954 to 1972:

• The Freedom Bridge or the so-called Bridge of no Return over the river of Ben Hai
• The former Military Demarcation Line between the 2 Vietnams.

We will also visit the DMZ museum and take a walk on this historic bridge.

Then we head to the coast for the last stop of the day: Vinh Moc tunnels – an underground refuge of the fishing village of Vinh Moc, located above the DMZ. In early 1965, America began a massive bombing campaign against North Vietnam with the code name ” Rolling Thunder “.

The area above the DMZ became the most heavily bombed single piece of land on earth. Unable to live on the ground, the local inhabitants had to dig and move their homes into the ground. Vinh Moc tunnels are the best example of the tunnel system in the DMZ area.

We visit the museum and then walk into the ground, starting with an entrance on top of the clay cliff and finishing with an exit overlooking a wild beach.

Then, arrive in Hue at about 6 pm in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide

After breakfast at your hotel, reunite with your local guide for a captivating Hue City Tour with this area’s imperial legacy:

Wander through the expansive Imperial Citadel, home to the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. Despite damage during the 1968 Tet Offensive, these royal residences of the Nguyen Emperors still exude a haunting grandeur.

Next, embark on a dragon boat cruise along the serene Huong River, pausing to visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda.

Conclude your day with a trip to either Minh Mang or Tu Duc’s tomb, each offering unique insights into Vietnam’s royal history.

Return to Hue for your overnight stay, with the day’s regal images fresh in your mind.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide

This morning, before leaving Hue for Hoi An, we’ll visit Dong Ba Market – one of the biggest local markets in Hue. Don’t miss a chance to stroll around and try your best to bargain to buy some local specialties.

On the way stop to visit Lang Co Beach, Marble Mountain, Hai Van Pass, and Cham Museum in Danang.

Check-in hotel in Hoi An and free for the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Today will be a half-day for you to explore Hoi An’s enchanting Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site., where the buildings remind us of its Chinese, Japanese, French, and Vietnamese architectural styles. Your guided tour includes visits to iconic attractions:

• Chinese Assembly Halls, with their ornate decorations
• The famed Japanese Covered Bridge, a symbol of Hoi An
• Phuc Kien Pagoda, a spiritual haven
• Tan Ky House, a well-preserved 18th-century merchant’s home

After lunch, enjoy free time to further explore Hoi An at your leisure. Perhaps indulge in some shopping at the local markets, relax at a riverside café, or arrange for a fitting with one of the town’s renowned tailors.

As evening falls, witness the town transform with the glow of countless colorful lanterns. Overnight in Hoi An, allowing you to soak in the town’s magical atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English-speaking guide

Let’s spend your last minutes enjoying the charms of Hoi An also Central Vietnam before our drive picks you up and transfers to the airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: None