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8-Day Central Vietnam Spiritual Journey

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Overview

Take a spiritual journey across the enchanted land of Vietnam in this 8-day Central Vietnam tour taking in the cities of Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue and Dong Hoi.

You'll visit the famous churches and monuments and get in touch with your inner spirituality. You'll mingle with the locals and get a first-hand experience of their daily lives. During your adventure, you may also choose to join optional activities to make your trip even more exciting.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Danang Airport Arrival and Transfer to Hoi An

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Danang Airport Arrival and Transfer to Hoi An

Begin your Central Vietnam tour by arriving at Da Nang airport, where you will be met by your local driver and transferred directly to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An where you will check into your hotel. The rest of the day will then be free for you to relax in your hotel after a long journey to perhaps head out and explore Hoi An on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Long Life Riverside Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Hoi AnOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Da Nang International Airport to Da Nang

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 2

Our Lady Tra Kieu, My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Town

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Our Lady Tra Kieu, My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Town

This morning, you'll head out of Hoi An to visit Tra Kieu church and the monastery next to it (built in 1867). You'll then move onto My Son Sanctuary, a series of ancient temples which were discovered by a French scholar named MC Paris. After lunch, you will take a walking tour of Hoi An, including the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phung Hung Ancient House, Phuc Kien Temple and Hoi An Museum. The evening is free for you to explore the town at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Long Life Riverside Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tra Kieu Church

    My Son Sanctuary

    Hoi An Ancient Town

    Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

    Phung Hung Old House

    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Hoi An Museum of Folk Culture

    Free Time in Hoi AnOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Lantern Town Restaurant

    Little Faifo RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Duy Xuyên District

    Hội An

Day 3

Ba Na Hills, Our Lady of Sao Bien and Da Nang City Tour

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Ba Na Hills, Our Lady of Sao Bien and Da Nang City Tour

Early this morning, you'll depart for Ba Na Hills, which is a hill station and resort located in the Truong Son Mountains at 1,500 metres above sea level. It is also known as the “green lungs” of the central region and as the “Pearl of Climate” of Vietnam. Ba Na Hills is home to the famed Golden Bridge and a fantasy park. In the afternoon, you'll visit Son Tra, the Cham Museum and Our Lady of Sao Bien. In the evening, you can see the Dragon Bridge lit up.

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    Accommodation

    Saigontourane Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ba Na Hills

    Son Tra Mountain

    Cham Museum Da Nang

    Our Lady of Sao Bien

    Dragon Bridge

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    Restaurants

    Morin Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Da Nang

Day 4

Travel to Hue and Explore the City

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Travel to Hue and Explore the City

This morning after breakfast, you'll leave for Hue. Along the way, there will be an opportunity to take photos from the top of Hai Van Pass and at Lang Co Beach. You'll arrive in Hue around noon and check in at your hotel. After lunch, you will visit Phu Cam Cathedral, which is situated at Phuoc Vinh and also the Thien An Monastery, Hue Garden House and Dong Ba Market. In the evening, you can explore Hue's night market.

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    Accommodation

    Asia Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hai Van Pass

    Lang Co Bay

    Phu Cam Church

    Thien An Monastery

    Hue Garden Houses

    Dong Ba Market

    Night Market HueOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Co Do Restaurant

    Ancient Town RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Da Nang to Hue

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Da Nang

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hương Thủy

Day 5

Hue City Tour

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Hue City Tour

Today, you'll embark on a full-day tour visiting Hue's Ancient Citadel and the Imperial City such as Thai Hoa Temple, Ngo Mon Gate, Phu Van Lau, Can Chanh Temple, and Dien Tho Palace. You'll then continue to the Royal Tombs and their beautiful gardens: Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. Tonight, there is an option of taking a boat cruise on the Perfume River where you can enjoy a traditional folk music performance.

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    Accommodation

    Asia Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hue Imperial City

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Tu Duc Tomb

    Tomb of Khai Dinh

    Folk Song Performance on Huong River

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    Restaurants

    Nook Cafe & BarOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 6

Travel to Dong Hoi and See the Sights

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Travel to Dong Hoi and See the Sights

En route to Dong Hoi, you'll visit the Shrine of Our Lady of La Vang (Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang). After lunch, you will continue to St Toma’s Shrine in Quang Tri, the shrine was built on land where he heroically died and was later buried. The shrine has unique architecture, walls are built with two layers as there is an outer brick that can withstand wind and rain. Once you are in Dong Hoi, you will visit Tam Toa Church, Suot Mother and Bau Tro.

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    Accommodation

    Tan Binh Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mother Suot Monument

    Church of Tam Toa

    Bau Tro Lake

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    Restaurants

    Chang Chang Restaurant

    Heaven RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hue to Đồng Hới

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Dong Hoi

Day 7

Explore the Phong Nha National Park

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Explore the Phong Nha National Park

Continue your Central Vietnam your exploring the Paradise Cave in Phong Nha National Park, a short one-hour drive from Dong Hoi Town. After exploring the incredible Paradise Cave, named so for its spectacular show of stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave. After lunch in a local restaurant, you'll take a scenic boat cruise to visit the famed Phong Nha Cave measuring 7,729 metres long. In the late afternoon, you'll return to Dong Hoi where the evening will be free for you to enjoy.

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    Accommodation

    Tan Binh Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Paradise Cave

    Phong Nha Cave

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    Restaurants

    Paradise Cave Restaurant

    La Co RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Đồng Hới to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Headquarter

    Private Driver from Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Headquarter to Đồng Hới

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dong Hoi

    Quang Binh Province

Day 8

Quang Binh Departure

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Quang Binh Departure

This morning will be free for you to enjoy at your own pace after breakfast until your driver transfers you to Dong Hoi airport for your departure flight to Hanoi or Saigon where you will take your flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Đồng Hới to Dong Hoi Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dong Hoi

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 27 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Please note:

The hotels in this itinerary are subject to change at the same level without prior notice, depending on the hotel's availability upon request and confirmation.
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