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15-Day Secrets of Central and South Vietnam

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Overview

This 15-day trip plan is a great itinerary to get an overview of Central and South Vietnam and you will travel from Danang to Ho Chi Minh with many stops on the way.

Starting your trip by visiting the incredible Hue royal citadel to learn more about the Nguyen Dynasty. Then, visit and experience the history of Hoi An's World Heritage. Danang is another highlight of this tour where you have a relaxing beach break with optional tours that take you right to the heart of the jungle or the heart of religious activity, this tour is all about flexibility, it's your choice!

Ho Chi Minh city is an eclectic end to this tour. Enjoy a city tour in Ho Chi Minh City, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels to go deeper into Vietnam War history as well as visiting some other famous sights in the city. Then, a visit to the Mekong Delta for cycling and see the floating markets to witness a more peaceful side to the south.

This is truly a trip to remember forever.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Cycling
Beach & Sea

Itinerary

Day 1

Hue Arrival

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Hue Arrival

Today is the start of your Vietnam where you will travel from Danang to Ho Chi Minh! Upon your arrival at Hue airport, your private driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel, and help with your check-in at your hotel in Hue City.

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    Accommodation

    Moonlight Hotel4 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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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phu Bai Airport to Moonlight Hotel Hue

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 2

Free Time in Hue

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Free Time in Hue

Today, you can explore Hue in your own time. Hue remains a tranquil, conservative city and owes its charm to its location on the Perfume River. It was the capital of the Nguyen emperors from 1802 to 1945. The glories of Imperial Vietnam still resonate, even though many of its finest buildings were destroyed, the city’s temples and landmarks are national treasures.

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    Accommodation

    Moonlight Hotel4 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

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 3

Hue Imperial City Tour

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Hue Imperial City Tour

Start the day with a beautiful dragon boat trip along Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Then, visit the Imperial Citadel, home to the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City – once the Emperor's private residence. The Imperial Citadel gives you a better understanding of the beauty of Vietnamese Royal architecture and culture. In the afternoon, visit Emperor Ming Mang and Khai Dinh tombs which are the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty.

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    Accommodation

    Moonlight Hotel4 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

    Boat Trip on Perfume River

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Hue Imperial City

    Tomb of Minh Mang

    Tomb of Khai Dinh

    Dong Ba Market

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hương Trà

    Hương Thủy

Day 4

Truc Chi Art Garden and Food Tour

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Truc Chi Art Garden and Food Tour

After breakfast, drive to a traditional craft village and learn about Truc Chi, an old art form, making paper from bamboo. Late afternoon we start the food tour, where you can try specialities like water fern cake. On Han Mac Tu street you can enjoy clam dishes with rice or noodles and a special shrimp sauce. Crossing Trang Tien Bridge, to Dong Ba market you'll try grilled pork vermicelli or beef noodle soup. Then, finish this culinary trip on Thuong Tu where you'll try Hue's pancakes.

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    Accommodation

    Moonlight Hotel4 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

    Truc Chi Art Garden

    Hue

    Hue Street Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 61 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 5

Drive to Hoi An and Walking Tour

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Drive to Hoi An and Walking Tour

In the morning, we will drive to Hoi An, an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-east Asian trading port from the 15th to 19th century. Along the way, stop at Hai Van Pass to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Then, arrive in Danang city to visit the Cham Museum and the famous Marble Mountains. Arrive in Hoi An, check-in your hotel and take part in a walking tour around the ancient town.

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    Accommodation

    Royal Riverside Hoi An Hotel4 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

    Cham Museum Da Nang

    Marble Mountains

    Hoi An Ancient Town

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hue to Hội An

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Da Nang

    Hội An

Day 6

Hoi An Cycling Tour and Free Time

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Hoi An Cycling Tour and Free Time

In the morning, join a cycling tour in Hoi An which gives you the opportunity to learn more about the beautiful landscape of the rural areas of Vietnam and the friendliness of the local people. You'll have free time in the afternoon to explore this exceptionally well-preserved ancient town a little more - it's full of surprises!

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    Accommodation

    Royal Riverside Hoi An Hotel4 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

    Cycling in Hoi An

    Free Time in Hoi AnOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

Day 7

My Son Sanctuary and Da Nang

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My Son Sanctuary and Da Nang

After breakfast, take a visit to My Son Holy Land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South-east Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century. In the afternoon, drive to Danang for your beach break at My Khe Beach.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Parosand Hotel4 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

    My Son Sanctuary

    Free Time in Hoi An

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Royal Riverside Hoian Hotel to My Son Sanctuary

    Private Driver from My Son Sanctuary to Belle Maison Parosand Danang Hotel

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

    Da Nang

Day 8

My Khe Beach and Marble Mountain

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My Khe Beach and Marble Mountain

Today is yours to enjoy, you can spend it surfing or just relax on one of Vietnam's best beaches with beautiful white sand. You'll have the option to visit Vietnam's largest Cao Dai Temple. Caodaism is a uniquely Vietnamese religion, founded in the early 1920s based on the main religions of the East and West. The building is a combination of Neo-Gothic, Baroque and Oriental design and is very ornately decorated.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Parosand Hotel4 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

    My Khe BeachOptional Activity

    Cao Dai Temple DanangOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Da Nang

Day 9

Son Tra Mountain and Phap Lam Pagoda

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Son Tra Mountain and Phap Lam Pagoda

Son Tra Mountain is a breathtaking national park, 693 metres above sea level. The winding roads act as a gateway to the jungle where you may spot the rare red-faced monkeys. Linh Ung Pagoda, the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia dominated the mountains landscape. You'll also have the option of visiting Phap Lam Pagoda.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Parosand Hotel4 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

    Son Tra MountainOptional Activity

    Phap Lam PagodaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Da Nang

Day 10

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, After Dark Vespa Tour

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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, After Dark Vespa Tour

You'll have free time in Hoi An until your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival, your tour guide and driver will greet and escort you to your hotel and help with your check-in. In the evening, explore Saigon city by night by vintage Vespa scooter. It is fun and also makes you feel like back in the 1950s. The tour is not only riding vintage Vespa to explore the city, but also sharing the unique lifestyle of locals.

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    Accommodation

    Asian Ruby Select 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

    Ho Chi Minh After Dark by Vespa Scooter

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Belle Maison Parosand Danang Hotel to Da Nang International Airport

    Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lê Duy Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Da Nang

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, a one hour drive to visit the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground labyrinth of passageways used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, back to the city to visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, fine examples of classical French colonial architecture and, then to the War Remnants Museum, finishing the day at the bustling Ben Thanh Market.

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    Accommodation

    Asian Ruby Select 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

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    War Remnants Museum

    Ben Thanh Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver

    Private Driver

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 12

The Mekong Delta

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The Mekong Delta

Today is our exploration of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and stop on the way to visit various craft villages to see how to make rice paper. You'll continue to cruise through the coconut jungle to visit local workshops to learn how coconut candy and souvenirs are made. Get on a tuk-tuk or take a bike ride of 3 kilometres and travel along the narrow shady village roads to visit fruit orchards. After, you will enjoy a delicious local lunch at an ancient house.

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    Accommodation

    Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel4 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

    Ben Tre Boat Ride

    Ben Tre Cycling

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Asian Ruby Select Hotel to Khách sạn Ninh Kiều Cần Thơ

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Ben Tre

    Cần Thơ

Day 13

Cai Rang Floating Market and Drive to Ho Chi Minh City

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Cai Rang Floating Market and Drive to Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, you will take a boat cruise to see the Cai Rang Floating Market, the highlight of any Vietnam tour, where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Then, continue to visit an organic tropical fruit orchard and have lunch on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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    Accommodation

    Asian Ruby Select 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

    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Ba Cong Fruit Orchard

    Ho Chi Minh City

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cần Thơ to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cần Thơ

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 14

Ho Chi Minh City Free Time

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Ho Chi Minh City Free Time

This is the last day of your tour where you travel from Danang to Ho Chi Minh. You'll have the day free to enjoy the city to relax after your trip. You can take this time to do a little shopping, or enjoy the facilities in your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Asian Ruby Select 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

    Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity

    A O ShowOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 15

Ho Chi Minh City Departure

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Ho Chi Minh City Departure

You'll have free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorable Vietnam Holiday until our tour guide escorts you to the airport for your departure flight. Goodbye and see you again.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Asian Ruby Select Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 24 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • 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
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