Highlights:
Hue’s Imperial City, Emperor Ming Mang’s Mausoleum, cycling,
dinner in a ‘garden house’, the wartime De-militarized Zone,
a national park on a mountain, an ancient town near a splendid
beach and the remarkable remains of the Kingdom of Champa |
Your
tour begins with three days in Hue, beginning with ....
... a transfer from the airport, time to relax, a Welcome dinner
and a busy day investigating Vietnam’s Imperial heartland in
prospect.
With the massive Citadel, the flamboyant
tombs of the Nguyen Emperors, distinctive cuisine, rich cultural
traditions and the peaceful Perfume River, Hue has a lot to
offer. You’ll see it all. You’ll also cycle around the ‘garden
house’ area, and eat a classic Hue dinner prepared and served
by a descendent of the Imperial Court.
Guide/escort: transfer from the
airport, and evening, and both following days
Meals: two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners
A day in
the war zone
The DMZ was the theatre where the Vietnam War raged most fiercely.
There’s not much left, but your expert guide will revisit the
past to place one of the most savage conflicts into its historical
context. It’s an evocative place – whispered echoes of the battles
seem to float through the air, speaking not only of death and
destruction but also of rebirth and renewal. Then it’s back
to Hue with a free morning to follow.
Guide: all day
Meals: one breakfast and one lunch
Two days
in one of Vietnam’s best national parks
Bach Ma is an example of good environmental conservation. It’s
rich in bio-diversity and has panoramic views over the coastal
strip and the South China Sea. There are several nature trails
from gentle strolls to arduous trekking – the choice is yours.
You’ll spend the night in renovated colonial villa (the park
used to be a popular French hill-station) high on the mountain
slopes.
Around lunchtime, Hoi An beckons.
The drive south takes you via Danang and the famed Marble Mountains,
so there’s plenty to do on the way.
Guide: from leaving Hue to arriving
in Hoi An
Meals: two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Three days
in Hoi An
Beguiling Hoi An is the polar opposite to Hue, a tiny ancient
port tucked away in the middle of a modern town. Its peaceful
streets and old wooden houses cuddle up to each other and gaze
across what was once the sea that made it an important trading
centre, but is now the Thu Bon River. Most of our clients call
it ‘charming’. It’s also within easy reach of Cua Dai Beach,
part of the stretch of sand that includes the famous ‘China
Beach’.
You’ll have a guide to show you
Hoi An’s chequered history and, if you wish, an optional half-day
excursion to My Son, a remarkable monument to even more remarkable
civilization. Then it’s back to the airport for your flight
to either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Guide: one half day, or two if
you choose the My Son option
Meals: three breakfasts, and one lunch
This tour is nine days/eight nights
It includes:
All transfers and transport
All accommodation
Eight breakfasts, six lunches and three dinners
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Price
range for the this tour:
US$ 696 (Mid-range) to US$ 1,119 (First
Class) per person based upon two adults
sharing a room.
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