Group Tour -5 Days 4 Nights Central Vietnam Heritage Trail ( Hoian, My Son, Hue, Quang Binh)

Start the trip in Hoi An, at 8 a.m, we travel 40km outside of Hoi An to visit the My Son Sanctuary - once the capital of the Champa Kingdom during the period from the 4th to the 13th century AD.

Now only 20 temples of the complex still remain due to destruction by bombing in Wartime. Touring around the site and listening to our guide's explanations; you will get a general understanding of the Champa Kingdom and the Cham culture.

Drive back to Hoi An for lunch.

In the afternoon, join a guided walking tour along the beautiful narrow streets of the Hoi An ancient town and visit some key sites such as the Japanese Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, and Ancient House... The rest the day is for our own explorations.

• Lunch
• Accommodation : Hotel In Hoi An

This morning you will have a real adventure with a wonderful eco-tour named Wet Rice - which allows you to know about the whole process of how rice reaches its finished product.

Start the day by cycling to the rice farm (other transfer options such as car and motor taxi are available with surcharge applied), riding a water buffalo and then taking part in the plough, raking, sowing, planting, grinding and separating the rice and making rice flour.

At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to cook and eat beautiful crispy pancakes which will be served with a cool drink.

This whole experience is held on a family farm and will be something you will never forget. Just prepare to get dirty!

In the afternoon, head toward Hue - home to 2 World Heritage Sites: Hue Imperial city and the Hue royal music. Arrive in Hue in the late afternoon and enjoy rest of the day at your leisure.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation : Hotel in Hue

Today you will have a full day to discover the poetic city of Hue.

Spend this morning on a boat trip along Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda - the iconic symbol of Hue city.

Then, we come back to visit the Hue Citadel - home to the Imperial City. The citadel comprises 3 circles of ramparts and we will step into this one by one. From the exterior circle - Hue Citadel, we then move to the second circle - the Royal Citadel. The third part and also the centre of the citadel is the Forbidden City. Situated inside the Imperial Citadel complex, behind the Throne Palace, the Purple Forbidden Citadel was reserved for the Emperor and his family.

In the afternoon, we continue our tour with a visit to the Khai Dinh and Minh Mang Tombs. While Khai Dinh Tomb is considered as a blend of Western and Eastern architecture; Minh Mang Tomb is known as a perfect combination of manmade and natural beauty. The architecture of this majesty tomb fits harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. Conclude the day by visiting a handicraft village where the conical hats are made.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation : Hotel in Hue

After breakfast, check out from the hotel then head on a 3.5-hour drive to Quang Binh - home to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park - another World Heritage site of Vietnam. On the way, drop in the DMZ, Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge for a short visit.

Have lunch en route.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip along Son River to visit Phong Nha Cave (also called “Wet Cave”) and Tien Son cave (Dry Cave), enjoy the stunning scenery along the way. Reach the Phong Nha Cave then admire its spectacular limestone, the underground river system, stalagmites, and stalactites. Overnight in Phong Nha.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation : Hotel in Phong Nha

Start the day with a wonderful kayaking session on Chay River to warm up your body.

Then we will get transferred by car to Paradise Cave. First discovered by the British Caving Research Association in 2005, Paradise Cave is considered the longest cave in Asia with a length of 31km. With the miraculous stalagmite and stalactite systems, cool weather and convenient walking paths inside the cave; Paradise cave is now becoming more and more popular with tourists.

You will then go back to Quang Binh for lunch before transferring back to Hue.

• Breakfast
• Lunch