Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City – Transfer to Hue
Upon arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, you have the option to spend the night or directly fly to Hue to start your journey. In Hue, a local guide will greet you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel for check-in. After settling in, embark on an electric cart tour to The Imperial Citadel, the historical seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Next, visit the Hue Royal Fine Arts Museum, located within the former Dien Long An Royal Palace. In the evening, savor a welcome dinner at a Royal restaurant featuring traditional music performances, marking your first night in Hue.
Day 2: Exploring Hue by Boat and Bicycle
Start the day with breakfast, followed by a serene boat trip on the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda. Then, cycle to the tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, with a lunch stop at a pagoda. In the afternoon, continue biking to the Thanh Toan Bridge and through the Hue countryside. Conclude your day with dinner at a local eatery before returning to your hotel.
Day 3: Hue to Hoi An via Danang
Post-breakfast, a private vehicle will take you to Hoi An via the picturesque Highway 1A. En route, pause to admire the beautiful landscapes of Lang Co Beach and Danang city. In Danang, visit the Cham Museum, home to the world's most extensive collection of Cham artifacts; China Beach, a popular rest spot for Americans; and Marble Mountain, symbolizing the universe's five elements. Arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon, check into your hotel, and then enjoy a walking tour around the ancient town, visiting key sites like the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Pottery Museum. Dinner will be at a local restaurant after freshening up at your hotel.
Day 4: Eco Fishing and Farming Tour in Hoi An
Embark on an Eco Farming & Fishing Life Tour early in the morning. Starting in Tra Que Village, gain insight into local farming practices by participating in land preparation and fertilization using seaweed. Enjoy a bike tour through the countryside, experiencing Vietnamese rural life and even riding a water buffalo. Later, join a river cruise on an Eco-tour boat to see local fishermen at work and try traditional net fishing. Continue the adventure in a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat along a coconut palm-lined waterway. Lunch will feature vegetables from Tra Que Village, served on your boat. The rest of the afternoon is free until dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 5: Departure from Hoi An to Da Nang, then to Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi)
On your final day, enjoy some free time before your transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, connecting to your onward journey to the UAE.