Vietnam · Cave Exploration

8-Day Central Vietnam Tour from Da Nang with Phong Nha and Hue

8 Days Round trip from Duy Tân Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Phong Nha Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 02 Visit the Tombs of Minh Mang Emperor, a serene lakeside temple complex
  • 03 Discover Marble Mountain, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills
  • 04 See the world's largest collection of Cham sculptures at the Cham Museum
  • 05 Visit Quảng Trị's historic Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, and Vinh Moc Tunnels

Explore the beautiful cities of Da Nang, Hoi An, Dong Hoi, and Hue with a local guide on this relaxed tour of central Vietnam. Learn more about local life, culture, and history as you visit Marble Mountain, Langco Beach, Thien Mu Pagoda, the Tombs of Minh Mang Emperor, and the famous caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The journey also includes important historical sites in Quảng Trị and time to enjoy Hoi An and Hue at a leisurely pace.

Learn more about local life, culture, and history as you visit Marble Mountain, Langco Beach, Thien Mu Pagoda, the Tombs of Minh Mang Emperor, and the famous caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hue, Dong Hoi, Danang, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quảng Trị
Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Da Nang and Hoi An Walking Tour

  • Be welcomed by your tour guide and driver at Da Nang Airport.

  • Transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

  • Go on a walking tour in Hoi An.

2
Day 02

Free Day in Hoi An

  • Enjoy a free day in Hoi An.

3
Day 03

Hoi An to Hue via Marble Mountain and Cham Museum

  • Drive from Hoi An to Hue.

  • Stop en route to visit:

    • Marble Mountain - a cluster of five marble and limestone hills.

    • Cham Museum - home to the world's largest collection of Cham sculptures.

    • Hai Van Mountain Pass - an approximately 21 km-long mountain pass.

    • Langco Beach - an attractive, island-like stretch of palm-shaded white sand.

  • Proceed to your hotel in Hue.

Free for the rest of the day.

4
Day 04

Hue Imperial and Cultural Sightseeing

  • Visit the following places in Hue:

    • The Citadel - enclosing the Imperial City of Huế.

    • Tombs of Minh Mang Emperor - a serene lakeside temple complex centered on the elaborate mausoleum of a 19th-century emperor.

    • Thien Mu Pagoda - a historic temple in the city of Hue.

    • Dong Ba Market - one of the oldest markets.

5
Day 05

Hue to Dong Hoi via Quảng Trị

  • Proceed to Dong Hoi.

  • En route, stop at Quảng Trị to see:

    • Hien Luong Bridge - once bisected between South Vietnam and North Vietnam.

    • Ben Hai River - a river in central Vietnam that became an important landmark in the partition of the country.

    • Vinh Moc Tunnels - a tunnel complex strategically located on the border of North Vietnam and South Vietnam.

Overnight in a hotel in Quang Binh.

6
Day 06

Thien Duong and Phong Nha Cave Exploration

  • Drive to visit Thien Duong and Phong Nha Caves, and admire the beautiful nature here.

Overnight in a hotel in Quang Binh.

7
Day 07

Return to Hue

  • Drive back to Hue.

Free for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Hue.

8
Day 08

Departure from Hue

  • End of tour.

Marble Mountain, Imperial City of Huế, Phong Nha Cave, Thiên Đường Cave

Where this trip takes you

Marble Mountain, Imperial City of Huế, Phong Nha Cave, Thiên Đường Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Duy Tân 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Car
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Mineral water
  • Boats
  • Entrance tickets

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets
  • Hotels and meals
  • Tips and other expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Da Nang, Vietnam
Tour start
Duy Tân, Hòa Thuận Nam, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Duy Tân.

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