Begin your trip to explore the World Heritage Road from Da Nang. Both towns are steeped in history; Hue still resonates with the glories of imperial Vietnam, and Hoi An offers an elegance and grace of a bygone era. Combine the two for a trip that will de-stress, uplift and educate you, and leave you smiling as much as the beautiful locals.
Day 1 Arrive Hue (L, D).
You will either be collected from Hue airport or Hue station and taken to a hotel in down town. You will now have free time to explore your new surroundings until lunchtime. In the afternoon, you will embark on a private tour of Hue City including the Hue Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and the bustling Dong Ba market. In the evening, you will taste the finest in Hue cuisine at a local restaurant. You will spend the first night in Hue.
Day 2 Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B, L, D).
After breakfast you will take a private boat, cruising along the romantic Perfume river heading out to the countryside. Thien Mu Pagoda will be the first stop of the day. From here, you will have a great view of the Perfume river and surrounding area. Thien Mu pagoda is considered the symbol of Hue. And then continel with our car and diver to visit King Minh Mang's tomb and King Tu Duc's tomb, followed by Lunch at local restaurant. You will then begin the drive to Hoi An over the Hai Van Pass. En route, you will stop in Danang for a visit to the Cham Museum and to explore the handicraft villages at the foot of Marble Moutain before arriving in the charming river town of Hoi An. You will have free time to explore the quiet streets, staying overnight in Hoi An.
Day 3 Hoi An - Da Nang Departure (B, L).
In the morning, you will enjoy a half day in Hoi An, taking in the beautifully preserved historical sites in the Old Town. You tour will include a visit to the Chinese Assembly Halls, the Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and Tan Ky House. Following the tour there will be free time to shop before your transfer to Da Nang airport for your onward flight.