Central Vietnam Grand Discovery 9 Days

Morning:

Gather with the tour guide at the hotel lobby at 8:00 following breakfast.

Embark on a short walk to the bicycle shop to acquire your personal bicycle.

Cycle to Tra Que local farm and engage in farming activities, including land preparation, fertilization using seaweed sourced from the nearby lake, ground raking, sowing, watering greens, and harvesting.

Unwind with a soothing foot massage and herbal foot bath after the gardening session.

Collaborate with the host family in preparing lunch, which features local delicacies like tam huu spring rolls and banh xeo.

Bid farewell to your gracious host family and return to Hoi An by bicycle.

Afternoon:

Explore the ancient town by foot.

Visit historical sites such as old houses, temples, wooden bridges, museums, and more.

Discover hidden gems like the quaint backstreets.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Morning:

Commence at 8:00 with the tour guide picking you up from the hotel lobby for a half-day excursion to the My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO-recognized World Cultural Heritage site. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
Delve into the exploration of the clusters of ancient temples in ruins.
Gain insights into the history of the Champa Kingdom.
Visit the Sa Huynh Champa Culture Museum in Tra Kieu.
Return to the hotel.
Afternoon:

Enjoy the entire afternoon at your leisure to discover Hoi An.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Morning/Afternoon:

At 8:00, be ready for pick-up from your Hoi An hotel. Embark on a shuttle bus journey to Hue, approximately 3 hours away, capturing scenic vistas along the way.

Admire the picturesque landscapes during the ride.

Commence the Cyclo Street Food Tour by riding a cyclo from your hotel, traversing the historic Trang Tien Bridge.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant street atmosphere, observing the daily routines of the local populace.

Explore the Ho Chi Minh Memorial House at 112 Mai Thuc Loan St, where President Ho Chi Minh resided with his family from 1895 to 1901.

Delight in sampling Hue's local delicacies such as Hue beef vermicelli soup (Bun Bo Hue), Hue Pancake (banh khoai), Filtered tapioca dumplings (banh bot loc), water fern cake (banh beo), steamed shrimp rice cake (banh nam), and sticky rice dumplings (banh ram it).

Evening:

Engage in shopping, photography, and sightseeing at the Hue night market.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Morning:

Commence the city tour at 8:00.

Embark on a boat journey to Thien Mu Pagoda, renowned for its captivating and ancient architectural design, representing a significant place of worship in Vietnam.

Explore Dong Ba Market, the largest marketplace in Hue.

Visit the Imperial Citadel, an enclosed and fortified structure within the citadel of Hue, serving as the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen dynasty.

Afternoon:

Enjoy leisure time to further explore Hue after the conclusion of the tour around 12:00 at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Upon arrival, proceed to the designated hotel in Dong Hoi city.

Make the most of your leisure time to discover the city at your own pace.

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh

Morning:

At 8:00, the tour guide and driver will pick you up from your Dong Hoi hotel and transfer you to the Vinh Moc tunnels, approximately a 2.5-hour journey. Along the way, there are recommended stops at small churches and former US Bases.

Traverse the DMZ, crossing the Ben Hai river via the Hien Luong Bridge.

Explore a museum showcasing war photographs and memorabilia.

Embark on a captivating tour of the Vinh Moc Tunnels, exploring passages, observing immense bomb craters, a remarkable fighting trench, and even venturing into the tunnels themselves.

Witness the modest living quarters, food and weapon storage areas, and the village school that sustained inhabitants.

Proceed to Cua Tung Beach for some leisure time to swim and enjoy a picnic lunch by the seaside.

Afternoon:

Return to your hotel in Dong Hoi.
Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh

Morning:

Commence at 8:00 for the Phong Nha and Paradise Cave excursion from Dong Hoi following breakfast at the hotel.

Venture deep into the jungle, experiencing the authentic wilderness of Vietnam.

Embark on a 25-minute boat journey to reach the Phong Nha Cave, renowned for its magnificent rock formations, known as a water cave.

Enjoy a delightful lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

Explore the Paradise Cave, acknowledged as the longest dry cave in Asia and acclaimed as one of the world's most stunning caves.

Return to the hotel in town following your exploration of the Paradise Cave.

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh

Proceed to the airport for your next flight.

Accommodation: Not Applicable