Highlights
- Visit an ancient town that offers rich traditions - Hoi An which is UNESCO-listed city
- Explore the Hindu temples of the Champa Kingdom at the My Son Sanctuary
- Enjoy the sights and sounds of Hoi An and the stunning water scenery as our kayaking journey on the Co Co river.
Located on the world heritage road of Vietnam, Central Vietnam has many interesting destinations. By taking part in this tour you will have the opportunity to explore many Heritage and Intangible recognized by UNESCO.
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
Day 1: Da Nang airport/Station – Hoi An
Pick up at Da Nang airport and transfer to Hoi An Ancient city (this is a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years). Free at your leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 2: My Son sanctuary countryside Jeep Tour (B, L)
7:30 Your jeep and guide will meet you at your hotel. We start our jeep tour through the countryside where the small hamlets are alive with activity and the local people are busy with their daily business.
We stop at an ancient Banyan Tree which is the heart of a bustling morning market. Enjoy a Vietnamese coffee and watch the thriving market activities. Please take a walk through the market and soak up the atmosphere.
9:00 We return to our jeep and continue exploring the countryside before stopping to enjoy a very special market. The market is filled with little piglets. Your guide will explain the history and purpose of this fascinating place.
9:30 Leaving the piglet market we continue our scenic trip to My Son via small village roads lined with local houses and picturesque paddy fields.
10:15 We arrive at My Son Sanctuary and are greeted by the sounds of the haunting Cham music filling the air. Here we stop to take in the vibrantly dressed dancers enjoying a traditional dance performance before starting your walking tour of the ancient ruins. The tour begins with a short ascent along a track bordered by jungle. As we reach the top, the ancient ruins appear. While you explore the area your guide will explain the history of this religious site which served as a burial site for the Cham monarchs many centuries ago.
11:30 After exploring My Son Sanctuary, we return to the jeep to begin our journey back to Hoi An Ancient City. There is plenty to see, so it’s time to get moving again. Our first stop is a bronze casting village. We stop at a house in the village to learn about bronze casting and its uses in Vietnam and why it is so important.
12:45 Following our visit to the casting village, we take a short trip in the jeep to a village that is home to a collection of traditional houses. Enjoying the history and architecture from another era of Vietnam, we stop for a delicious local lunch. Feel free to explore the village, take photos, and discover more of the rich and vibrant culture that has contributed so much to modern Vietnam.
14:00 After lunch we board our jeep and begin our return journey to Hoi An. We continue through the countryside and its quaint villages and rice paddies where photo opportunities abound.
14:30 We arrive at your hotel.
Day 3: Hoi An sunset kayak with floating bar (B)
15:00 Ride your bicycle or take a jeep through the countryside of Hoi An en route to the river.
15:45 Arrive at the river bank where you will prepare for your paddle and afternoon activity.
16:00 Embark on your 2 hour kayak journey around the river and experience the local river culture. Enjoy beverages and snacks from our floating bar and watch the sun begin to set. Light your lantern, make a wish and send it down the river.
18:00 Enjoy the return trip to your hotel by car and the tour concludes.
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