5-Day Heritage Tour of Central Vietnam with Hue, Hoi An and Mỹ Sơn

• When you arrive at Phu Bai Airport in Hue, you will be welcomed by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel in the downtown area.

Overnight in Hue.

• After breakfast, you will spend the full day on a city tour of the Imperial City of Hue, beginning with the ancient walled Citadel, including the former Imperial Palace.
• You will then visit Đông Ba Market to learn about the local produce and specialties of Hue. You might also find some great deals at the local market.
• In the afternoon, cruise the Perfume River by dragon boat to the serene Thien Mu Pagoda, then drive to visit the majestic Royal Tomb of King Ming Mang or King Khải Định.
• Return to your hotel by road just before sunset.

Overnight in Hue.

Note: You might consider a candle-lit dinner set in a garden house, a traditional feature of Hue's culture. Both the garden house and the cuisine offer a great introduction to Hue's culture.

• This morning, you will drive south to Hoi An through Hải Vân Pass, enjoying views of the coastline and Danang from the top of the pass. Known as the Pass of the Clouds, it makes the journey especially interesting, so keep your camera ready for some great photo opportunities.
• When you arrive in Danang, visit either the Cham Museum in the city centre or the famous Marble Mountains, which represent the five essential elements that make up nature.
• In the afternoon, your guide will show you around the old town.
• You will begin a walking tour featuring numerous places of interest, including the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, a museum, and the colourful local market.
• Following the narrow lanes, you will walk along tiny streets lined with houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architecture.
• After your walking tour, your time will be at leisure to wander around or go shopping.

Overnight in Hoi An.

• In the morning, an hour's drive will take you to the ancient Cham ruins of Mỹ Sơn. The route passes through incredible scenery and tiny villages that specialize in brass works, with little roadside shops selling large brass gongs.
• Upon arrival, enjoy a guided visit to Tra Kieu, the former administrative centre of the Champa Kingdom.
• Discover the majestic ancient ruins at Mỹ Sơn, including towers built between the fourth and fourteenth centuries.
• Walk around to see up to three groups of ancient temples and tower ruins set among hills and streams.
• Return to your hotel around noon. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Note: There is a daily traditional dancing show at 9:45 a.m. (except Mondays), and it is included in the entrance ticket price.

• After breakfast, drive to Danang Airport for a morning flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to connect with your international departure flight.

Tour ends.