Explore Pagodas, citadel, and caves on this 5-day tour of central Vietnam. Ride cable car up Ba Na Hill, explore underground rivers by boat, wander charming old town Hoi An or discover Hue’s imperial.
Highlights
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and giant Buddha statue
- Ride mountain train to Ba Na peak
- Tour Imperial Citadel and dynastic relics in Hue
- Boat trip in Phong Nha Cave with underground river
- Wander charming ancient town of Hoi An
Full description
DAY 1: DANANG – LINH UNG – NGU HANH SON – HOI AN (Dinner)
– Pick up at Danang airport, transfer to hotel for check-in and rest.
– 14:00 – 14:30: Depart for Son Tra Peninsula to visit Linh Ung Pagoda.
– Continue to Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), explore mystical caves representing the five elements.
– Visit Non Nuoc stone village.
– 17:30: Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Hoi An specialties like Cao Lau noodles, chicken rice, and wontons.
– 19:00: Walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient town—admire lantern-lit streets, learn about its history, and sample street food.
– 20:30: Return to Danang. Overnight at hotel.
– Pick up at Danang airport, transfer to hotel for check-in and rest.
– 14:00 – 14:30: Depart for Son Tra Peninsula to visit Linh Ung Pagoda.
– Continue to Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), explore mystical caves representing the five elements.
– Visit Non Nuoc stone village.
– 17:30: Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Hoi An specialties like Cao Lau noodles, chicken rice, and wontons.
– 19:00: Walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient town—admire lantern-lit streets, learn about its history, and sample street food.
– 20:30: Return to Danang. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2: BA NA HILLS (Breakfast, Lunch)
– Buffet breakfast at hotel. Check-out.
– 8:00 – 8:30: Depart for Ba Na Hills, a thrilling mountain retreat.
– Ride the cable car for breathtaking views.
– Explore flower gardens, Debay wine cellar, Linh Ung Pagoda, and take the mountain train to the summit.
– 11:30: Buffet lunch at a hillside restaurant.
– 13:00: Visit Fantasy Park, Vietnam’s largest indoor amusement park.
– 15:00: Descend by cable car. Return to Danang.
– Dinner at your own expense. Free evening to explore Danang.
DAY 3: DANANG – HUE CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)
– Breakfast at hotel. Check-out.
– Travel to Hue, visiting:
– Imperial Citadel, including Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Forbidden City.
– Temples and pavilions showcasing Hue’s royal history.
– 11:00: Lunch in Hue.
– 13:00: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most iconic temple.
– 15:00: Explore Khai Dinh Tomb, blending Vietnamese and French architecture.
– Check-in at Hue hotel. Free evening.
DAY 4: HUE – PHONG NHA CAVE (Breakfast, Lunch)
– Breakfast at hotel.
– Depart for Quang Binh, stopping at La Vang Holy Land.
– Pass historical sites like Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge.
– Lunch at a local restaurant.
– Explore Phong Nha Cave, a UNESCO-listed wonder, including a boat ride on Son River.
– Return to Hue. Dinner at your expense. Free time in Hue.
DAY 5: FREE TIME – AIRPORT DROP-OFF (Breakfast)
– Breakfast at hotel. Free time for last-minute shopping at Dong Ba Market.
– Optional visits to Truong Tien Bridge or riverside parks (own expense).
– Check-out. Transfer to Hue/Danang airport.
Tour is mixed with small and big group!
Includes
1. Transportation
2. Accommodation: 4 nights at 3-star hotels in Danang, Hue (2-3 guests/room).
3. Admission tickets: round-trip cable car tickets to Ba Na, first-time entrance to spots in the program: Marble Mountain, Hoi An, Imperial Citadel, Khai Dinh Tomb, Phong Nha Cave or Thien Duong Cave.
4. Meals
04 breakfasts at hotels
04 lunches/dinners as scheduled
1 Ba Na Buffet lunch.
5. Guide
1. Personal expenses.
2. Some attractions in Ba Na Hill with extra fees like Wax Museum, Debay wine cellar.
3. VAT tax.
4. Air tickets.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card, copy accepted