8 Day Central and South Vietnam Adventure

Overview

Explore the incredible cities of Huế and Hội An, travel the stunning countryside in an open-top, war-era jeep, and immerse yourself in true Vietnamese culture and history in Ho Chi Minh City.

Summary:

Day 1: Arrival Hue city

Day 2: Hue imperial city & motorbike tour

Day 3: Open top War Era Jeep tour along Hai Van pass to Hoi An

Day 4: Hoi An local house dinner

Day 5: Chien dan temple

Day 6: Free day – Travel To ...Read All

Overview

Explore the incredible cities of Huế and Hội An, travel the stunning countryside in an open-top, war-era jeep, and immerse yourself in true Vietnamese culture and history in Ho Chi Minh City.

Summary:

Day 1: Arrival Hue city

Day 2: Hue imperial city & motorbike tour

Day 3: Open top War Era Jeep tour along Hai Van pass to Hoi An

Day 4: Hoi An local house dinner

Day 5: Chien dan temple

Day 6: Free day – Travel To Sai Gon

Day 7: HCMC Exploring

Day 8: Departure

Your epic tour of central Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City begins in the ancient city of Hue, where you’ll be picked up and taken to your accommodation. From there, you’ll set out on a journey that will show you some of Vietnam’s highlights, twisting mountain passes, heart-stoppingly beautiful cities, vibrant markets and magnificent pagodas, as well as some of the spots most tourists miss altogether.

Spend the first part of your adventure exploring the Forbidden City and the incredible Royal Palace in the fortified Citadel, which once acted as the capital of Vietnam. You’ll explore the city from a unique perspective with the ‘Lady Bikers’, who will help you get under the skin of the city in a whirlwind rush of energy.

Traverse the world-renowned Hai Van Pass on an open-top army jeep, living the Vietnamese dream as you soak in incredible views of the mountains and coast, before exploring the beautiful, atmospheric Hội An.

Once a major trading port with the western world, Hội An is a beautiful collision of peeling colonial grandeur, ancient Chinese shophouses and beautiful Japanese covered bridges. Away from the crowds, there are countless nooks and crannies to wander through, and mazes of winding alleys and narrow streets that lead to steaming food markets and curious little buildings.

Get to know the locals and visit local families, learning about the culture and cuisine of Vietnam from the Vietnamese people themselves (it goes without saying that you’ll eat some of the best food you’ve ever tasted over the next eight days).

Explore ancient lost cities beyond the boundaries of the towns where the tourists gather, then dive down to Ho Chi Minh City to soak up the history and the relentless energy of a city in perpetual motion.

Discover the history of the Vietnam War, stumble across the best street food spots and the most atmospheric markets thanks to your local guides, and come away from the entire experience satisfied that you really have seen the best of this incredible stretch of land that runs from the imposing Hue to the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.

*from price pp based on 4 people travelling together

Arrive in the Imperial City

Upon arrival in Hue, you’ll be greeted by your guide and taken directly to your accommodation.

The day is yours to either relax and recover from what may have been a long journey, or you can head out and explore the ancient city for yourself.

Accommodation

Alba Hotel & Spa or similar

The 58 fully-furnished rooms at Alba Spa Hotel are equipped with modern facilities and amenities to provide guests with the most comfortable stay. Each floor is decorated wit...Read All

Explore Hue by Foot and Motorbike

Start your day by exploring the wide avenues and stunning architecture of the Forbidden City, a fortified Citadel that was once home to Vietnam’s royalty: the emperor, his family, court women, and few others lived within the structure protected by a moat and tall brick walls.

Expect opulent palaces and beautiful pagodas in the citadel, as your guide tells of stories of intrigue, plots and old tales that all took place, centrally, in this corner of Vietnam.

In the evening, jump...Read All

Traverse the Hai Van Pass

After breakfast, you’ll jump into a war era, open-top jeep to start your journey to Hội An. A vintage vehicle that has been in use since the Vietnam War, this is a unique way of travelling to your next destination.

You’ll be driving over the Hai Van pass, an incredible stretch of road that leads climbs in tight bends up emerald green mountains that hug the coast. Head up the pass, admiring the incredible views en route, then you’ll stop at the top to take in the swe...Read All

Explore Hoi An and a Traditional Meal with Locals

After breakfast in your accommodation, get your bearings in this town of fascinating nooks and crannies, grand old French colonial buildings peeling into graceful disrepair, old Chinese shophouses with beautifully ornate facades and the winding, silent Thu Bon River reflecting all the magic on its banks.

The city is famous for its incredibly talented tailors who craft beautiful fabrics for a seriously reasonable price, so why not head to one of the hundreds of talented craftsmen and ge...Read All

Lost Temples at Chien Dan

The most famous temples near Hội An belong to the Son Sanctuary, but these have recently become a little overcrowded and touristy, so you’re going to be taken off the beaten track to another complex of temples that tourists simply don’t know about.

Overgrown and swallowed up by nature, Chien Dan feels almost like an ancient, forgotten city. This is for good reason, as that’s exactly what it is. Once part of the great Champa, a region ruled by the Cham ethnic group t...Read All

A Free Day to Travel

Enjoy a final morning in Hội An relaxing or exploring, then check out of your hotel and and hop on a private van to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

The cost of your flight to Ho Chi Minh City is not included in the price of the tour – this can be booked for you at extra cost

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Saigon for check-in. Have the rest of the evening to relax or explore the surrounding area of ...Read All

Welcome to Saigon

Today, you’ll be diving into the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, discovering the fascinating history, timeless traditions and richly diverse culture that pervades the ancient winding alleyways, the vibrant markets, the beautiful pagodas and the slick city streets.

You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the beautiful Jade Emporer Pagoda, which hides some interesting tales, then you will head to the War Remnants Museum.

Here, appreciate the wide collection of i...Read All

Departure Day

Today, we will transfer you to the airport for your homeward journey taking home fond memories of your time here.

Hen gap lai!