9 Day Central Vietnam Escape: Culture, Cuisine & Coastlines
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Embark on a 9-day journey through Central Vietnam, where history, culture, and natural beauty blend seamlessly. Begin in Hoi An, a charming ancient town, where you’ll explore the Cam Thanh coconut jungle, enjoy a scenic boat ride, and release lanterns into the river. Discover the imperial wonders of Hue, with visits to royal tombs, pagodas, and vibrant local markets. Experience the Heritage Train to Da Nang, marvel at the iconic Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, and soak in the coastal charm of Da Nang. With a mix of guided tours and leisure time, this itinerary ensures a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
Highlight:
- Hoi An Ancient Town & Lantern Release – Experience the magic of this UNESCO-listed town at night.
- Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle – Enjoy a unique basket boat ride through lush waterways.
- Hue Imperial City & Tombs – Step into Vietnam’s royal past with a guided city tour.
- Hue Food Tour by Cyclo – Taste the city’s culinary delights in a traditional way.
- Heritage Train to Da Nang – A scenic train ride along Vietnam’s stunning coastline.
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge – Walk above the clouds on this world-famous attraction.
- Da Nang's Scenic Beauty – Enjoy free time on pristine beaches and explore the vibrant city.
Included/Excluded
- All accommodation at 3 star accommodation
- Private airport transfer and train transfer
- Train ticket from Hue to Da Nang with soft seat
- All tours with Local Based English speaking guide and transfer on tour
- Cable car ticket to Golden Hand Bridge and Buffet Lunch
- Government tax and service charge
- All entrance fee on tour
- 1 bottle of water on tour
- Visa stamp fee
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary
- International flight into and out of Vietnam
- Laundry, telephone calls
- Expenditure of personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Day 1: Da Nang arrival - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel in Hoi An (no meal)
Upon your arrival at Da Nang International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly driver and transferred to your hotel in the charming Hoi An Old Quarter. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and explore at your leisure.
You will have our driver ready waiting for your outside the terminal whenever you arrive, please free to choose any time that fits your schedule.
Please do call S Vietnam Adventures if you can not find our driver at +0084 84 579 4384 in which we are always available on WhatsApp.
Please note:
– Standard check-in time is from 14:00.
– Early check-in can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 2: Cam Thanh coconut Jungle - Hoi An city, boat ride and release the lantern (Breakfast, Dinner)
Morning free to discover Da Nang with Con Market or Han Market.
Check out at 12:00 then ready with all your luggage. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at hotel in Hoi An.
12.00–12.15 pm: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area).
Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut. As a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will learn traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past. On this tour, we provide
authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, interesting and suitable for everybody.
About 2.30 pm: Visit the next destination, Hoi An Old Town.
• Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees make offerings.
• You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Visit Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional
Performing Arts House.
• Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
6.00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An. 6.30 pm – Return to your hotel. End of our services!
TRIP INCLUDES
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees.
- Basket Boat and boat ride – flower lantern
- Dinner with Hoi An local food (set menu)
- Mineral water: 500ml/pax
TRIP EXCLUDES
- Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
• Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
• Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 3: Hoi An Free and easy (Breakfast)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then take the day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. Whether you stroll through the ancient town, relax at An Bang Beach, or shop for souvenirs, the day is yours. Let us know if you need any suggestions. Have a great time
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 4: Hue City Tour 2 Tombs, 1 Citadel, 1 Pagoda, Boat Trip, 2 Villages (Breakfast, Lunch)
07:00 – 7:30 am: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An
On the way, we will stop to visit some beautiful attraction such as: Hai Van pass – is an approximately 21km long mountain pass on National Route 1A in Vietnam. It is the natural border of Thua Thien Hue Province and Da Nang City, one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam.
And sightseeing Lap An Lagoon - Lang Co beach – With more than 10km long white sand beach and blue sea water, Lang Co beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming and taking photos.
10:45 am: You will visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, the tomb had elements of Eastern art mixed with Western designs.
12:00 pm: Having a nice lunch with Hue cuisine and rest at beautiful restaurant
1:00 pm: You will continue visiting Hue imperial city – the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, etc.
3:00 pm: Visiting Thien Mu pagoda associated with culture and history of Hue.
3:45 pm: We will drop you off in Hue
End of services!
TRIP INCLUDES
-Transportation & English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch with Set Menu 7 dishes (Hue Cuisine)
- Mineral water: 500ml/pax
- Travel insurance.
TRIP EXCLUDES
- Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above
- Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 5: Hue food tour on cyclo (Breakfast, Lunch)
Being the old capital of Vietnam, Hue is famous for the special cuisine. Enjoying the food in Hue is one of the things that tourists should do when visiting this beautiful city. In order to provide the best experience about Hue cuisine, Hue Vacation company would like to organize Hue street food tour for tourists who want to discover the real local flavor of the food of the old capital. Highlights: Taste many kinds of Hue street food. Learn about the culinary and the culture of Hue. View beautiful sightseeing of Hue. Explore the daily life of Hue. Get good opportunities to take pictures. Relax and talk to the local guide about the life in Hue
Duration: 3 hours – 3,5 hours
Pick up guests at Hue city center hotels: 5h30pm – 5h45pm (If your hotel is far from the Hue center, please get taxi to meeting point to join the tour)
Itinerary: The guide and cyclo will pick up you from your hotel and go to Hen island to enjoy a specialty here: Com Hen : rice with mussel). After enjoying Com hen, you will go to a local restaurant to enjoy Hue pancake, Banh Beo, Banh Nam (steamed rice flour topped with shrimp). Before Crossing Phu Xuan bridge, you will enjoy beef noodle at local restaurant. Then, move to Dong Ba market, we will enjoy Bun Thit Nuong or Nem lui. Cross Trang Tien bridge, move to the night market, we will have chance to see the Hue local life at night. Enjoy Banh my Trang Tien (Trang Tien bread). At the end of the tour, you can stop at a local sweet soup store and enjoy the special dessert of Hue city: ‘’Chè’’ or beer. On the way back to hotel,
9h pm- tour ends.
Including : English speaking guide, Cyclo transfer, water, food.
Excluding : Personal expense, tip, taxi fee 2 ways
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 6: Private transfer to Train station - Heritage Train to Da Nang - Check in hotel (Breakfast)
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy some free time until our driver picks you up for your transfer to the train station. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The remainder of the day is yours to explore the Hoi An Old Quarter at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7: Afternoon Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge & Dragon Bridge By Night (Breakfast, Dinner)
11:45 AM: Our Minivan and tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby and transfer to collect another. Enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car.
Spend your time in the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city.
After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amour, Linh Ung pagoda.
Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …
Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watching 3D mega 360 degrees, riding on journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower and participating in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.
5:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car to leave Ba Na Hills
6:45 pm: Our Minivan brings you back to Danang city for Local dinner
7:15 pm: Take the photo with Dragon Bridge by night in 15 minutes. After that finish you at your hotel in Da Nang . Tour ends.
TRIP INCLUDES
- A two-way hotel picks up and drops off ( pick up areas)
- English-speaking tour guide.
- The ticket for return cable cars
- Local Dinner
- Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D’amour, Fantasy Park, Moon Caste, French Village, ...
- A bottle of water
TRIP EXCLUDES
- Personal expense services not mentioned above
- Drinks
- Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang
Day 8: Da Nang Free and easy (Breakfast)
Begin your morning with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy the day at your leisure to relax or explore as you wish.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang
Day 9: Da Nang departure - Private airport transfer - Trip ends (Breakfast)
Today, you’ll be heading home, and we hope you’ve had an unforgettable experience. Based on your flight schedule, please kindly provide us with your departure time from Da Nang International Airport. This will allow us to arrange a comfortable car transfer to the airport for you, ensuring a smooth and stress-free departure.
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No