Vietnam Cultural Tour
Vietnam Cultural Tour Summary
Embark on a Cultural journey into the heart of Vietnam and discover its captivating history. Starting from Hanoi to the Imperial city of Hue and travel around the ancient Citadel, tombs and pagodas of this serene, fertile town.
Trip to Danang and caress your toes with the sands of the renowned China Beach. Visit the antique Cham ruins of My Son en route to Hoi An, where you will find a quaint, beautifully preserved UNESCO heritage listed town, with a mixture of Chinese, Japanese & European influences evident in the town’s historic old quarter. Once a key trading point on the Dutch spice trade route, you will now discover hundreds of tailor shops, suburb restaurants, cooking schools, art galleries, colourful silk lanterns, and interesting architecture
Vietnam Cultural Tour Highlights
• A mesmerizing and informative Vietnam Cultural Tour of the most ancient and renowned cities
• Relaxation on the well-known China beach in the summer months
• Wandering the old-world streets of Hoi An, shopping and enjoying its delicious cuisine!
Vietnam Cultural Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Hue
Half day city tour of Hanoi before afternoon flight to Hue. Evening at leisure.
Day 2: Hue – Danang
After breakfast we’ll begin with a cruise along the romantic Perfume River, passing opulent palaces and gardens of the 19th century Nguyen kings. We then dine in a fine local restaurant and sample some Hue delicacies. After lunch we transfer to Da Nang – this is a spectacular coastal drive along the south China Sea, arriving in Danang late afternoon.
Day 3: Danang – My Son day trip
After breakfast, we embark on a day trip to My Son, via the Cham Museum board our bus to visit Cham museum before we continue to My Son. Located 60 km. from Danang, My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham centers in Vietnam, it is also the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism, although as at Angkor Wat the tower structures are dedicated to the former divine Cham monarchs themselves. The complex is comprised of seventy towers and temples. My Son is now one of four World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4: Danang - Hoi An
After leaving Danang we drive the short distance to the delightful town of Hoi An approximately 30km away. Once in Hoi An we will check into our hotel before embarking on an orientation tour of this ancient trading town. We spend our time walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An tailoring and cooking day
Enjoy a morning market tour to gather fresh produce for you half day cooking class! Hoi An is a culinary town and you will learn some of its delicious recipes in this half day cooking class. Of course, lunch will be the fruits of your rewards! After lunch we will take a local sampan down Hoi An river to visit traditional handicraft villages. Evening at leisure.
Day 6: Hoi An – Danang
Departure day – trip ends
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Vietnam Cultural Tour Inclusions
Tour includes:
• English speaking tour guide(s)
• All transfers and transportation
• Accommodation based on twin sharing with breakfast included
• Food as mentioned in the itinerary
• Domestic flights from Hanoi – Hue, Danang- Ho Chi Minh City
• All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
Tour excludes:
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Visa and visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips & gratuity
Vietnam Cultural Tour Prices