From The Citadel to Ancient Town 4 Days

A stunning garden house which follows the distinctive rules of feng shui is our first stop. Relax and enjoy these serene atmosphere here. 

Proceed to visit Hue Ancient Citadels, which was built at the beginning of the 19th century by King Gia Long. This is the last Citadel built in Vietnam. You will have a chance to visit the luxury residential area of the kings.

Thereafter, take a nice dragon boat trip on calm Perfume River to enjoy the peaceful scenery of Hue city, stop at Thien Mu pagoda and go up the hill to visit this pagoda and learn about its history. 

The 2 most magnificent Emperor’s tombs of Tu Duc and Minh Mang are our next stop in the afternoon.

Apart from learning about the history, you can have a better understanding of the structure of the tombs, which are both brilliant and harmonious in their combination of architecture and nature.

Back to Hue city. Meals on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. Then, we take a 3-hour drive to Hoian Ancient Town through Hai Van Pass. 

From Hai Van Pass, you can admire the spectacular coastline of Vietnam. 

Check in your hotel as you arrive at the destination.

Free at your leisure in the afternoon. Don't forget that you can ask us to create a tailor-made itinerary for FREE!

Meals on your own account. Overnight at the hotel.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Ready for an exhilarating market exploration this morning. Dive into the culture, get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town.

Bay Mau nipa palm forest is our next stop. A coracle is your means of transport today.  You will be immersed in the natural beauty of the nipa forest. Lovely handmade souvenirs made from nipa palm leaves such as hats, watches, ring… are not bad options if you are looking for some gifts for your friends and family back home.

Next, take part in a very fascinating folk game called “bit mat dap nieu”, in which you have to break the clay pot with your eyes covered. 

Today you will participate in our cooking class and make your own lunch. Whether you are an amateur or an experienced cook, you can learn to cook Vietnamese signature dishes under the instructions of our chef. We hope you will return home with the ability to recreate your favorite food memories of Vietnam.

Enjoy your self-made lunch. 

Next, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Thu Bon river and see what the local people do every day. When the sun sets, you will see thousands of candle-lit lanterns float down the Thu Bon River. 

Our trip continues with a hike to the holy valley of My Son Sanctuary, a cluster of Hindu temple ruins constructed in the 4th century AD by king Bhadra Baumann and served as a sanctuary and burial site for kings for a thousand years.

With outstanding sandstone carvings and mortarless structure, My Son Sanctuary is a great example of the ancient Champa civilization. The impressive Hindu-themed ruins feature magnificent stone sculptures, temples, and towers. The complex consists of more than 70 structures dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses. Shiva god is the most noticeable one, which was considered as Champa’s kings’ protector. However, there are now only 25 monuments survived due to the destruction of wars.

Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure. 

Dinner on your own account. 

Overnight in Hoian. 

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch