
“From Paradise Cave to Lantern Streets: Vietnam Dream Tour”
Overview
Natural Wonders & Adventure Your journey begins in Quang Binh, home to some of the world’s most spectacular caves. Explore the magnificent Paradise Cave, known for its stunning stalactites and vast chambers, and cruise through the underground river of Phong Nha Cave. Enjoy outdoor fun at the sandy landscapes of Quang Phu Sand Dunes and unwind by the serene shores of Nhat Le Beach. 🏛️ History & Cultural Heritage Travel through Vietnam’s rich past with visits to the historic Vinh Moc Tunnels and DMZ landmarks. In Hue, discover the grandeur of the Imperial City Hue, ancient royal tombs, and the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue to the sacred ruins of My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site reflecting the legacy of the Champa Kingdom. 🌆 City Life & Coastal Beauty Experience the vibrant charm of Da Nang, from the mystical caves of Marble Mountains to the towering Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda. Stroll through bustling local markets and enjoy scenic coastal drives along the Son Tra Peninsula. 🏮 Timeless Charm of Hoi An End your journey in the enchanting town of Hoi An, famous for its lantern-lit streets and preserved architecture. Visit the historic Japanese Covered Bridge, explore traditional craft villages, and immerse yourself in local culture at the Hoi An Silk Village.
Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Quang Binh Arrival – Sand Dunes Adventure
QUANG BINH ARRIVAL – QUANG PHU SAND DUNES ( MEALS: L) Upon arrival at Dong airport, our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to the Jumping rock beach and Quang Phu Sand dunes for taking photo and slipping sand (by self-sufficient cost). After having lunch, we check in the hotel. You have free time to enjoy the fresh air from Nhat Le beach and swimming, discover the night life in Dong Hoi by yourself. Overnight in Dong Hoi
- Arrival at Dong Hoi Airport
- Visit Jumping Rock Beach
- Explore Quang Phu Sand Dunes (sand sliding & photos)
- Hotel check-in & leisure time at Nhat Le Beach
- Free evening to explore Dong Hoi city
Paradise Cave & Phong Nha Exploration
PARADISE CAVE & PHONG NHA CAVES (B,L) 08.00: After having breakfast, our car and tour guide will pick you up and transfer to visit Paradise Cave. 09.40: Arrive Paradise Cave, golf car will take you to the cave entrance (located in the park's core zone). Paradise Cave discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005, has the length of 31km, the longest dry cave in Asia. With naturally primitive features Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. According to spelunkers, the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. There are a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars and many other spectacular formations. 12.00: Go back to Phong Nha village for having lunch 13.30: On boat to to go to Phong Nha Cave which is not only a natural legacy of the world or a wonder of the country Vietnam, but also a relic system of the historic street Ho Chi Minh which collaborates with Xuan Son Ferry in order to create a route supporting for the battleground of the South Vietnam during US War. Today, this place has become the first section of Ho Chi Minh trails. Therefore, coming to Phong Nha means you are visiting this legendary trail. 17.00: Go back to Dong Hoi City for overnight.
- Visit Paradise Cave (golf cart + walking tour)
- Lunch at Phong Nha village
- Boat trip to Phong Nha Cave
- Return to Dong Hoi
DMZ Tour – Vinh Moc Tunnels – Transfer to Hue
DONG HOI – VINH MOC TUNNELS – HUE (B,L) We will pick you up from your hotel in Dong Hoi city to drive to Quang Tri, where the DMZ located, follow the Ho Chi Minh trail. We visit Hien Luong bridge and Ben Hai River where can be considered as the DMZ during the war in Vietnam. After that, we will get chance to visit the war relics; we stop at the frame of church; continue driving to Cua Tung beach and Vinh Moc tunnels where there are many long tunnels used as the house of the people here during the war. You will go under the tunnels to see how they are. In the afternoon, we head to Hue after having lunch. Check in the hotel and overnight in Hue.
- Drive along Ho Chi Minh Trail
- Visit Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River (DMZ)
- Explore Vinh Moc Tunnels
- Stop at Cua Tung Beach
- Transfer to Hue & hotel check-in
Hue City Tour & Cyclo Experience
HUE CITY TOUR & CYCLO ( MEALS: B,L) This morning, you will have an amazing cyclo ride through the most beautiful sites in Hue. Cyclo is definitely an authentic way to discover this peaceful and ancient city. Not only foreign tourists but also locals would love to spend time sitting on the cyclo to feel the pace of life while passing streets, shops, houses, old citadel, river, bridge and you can feel like you are really a part of it. First, you will pass Trang Tien Bridge crossing Perfume River. Then, ride to Dong Ba market – a busy & colorful market located right in the center of Hue city. Next, visit the old capital city (Imperial Citadel) of Vietnam ruled by the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 so you can better understand the beauty of Vietnamese Royal architecture and culture. In the afternoon, continue the trip by car to King Ming Mang and King Khai Dinh tombs which are the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. King Minh Mang Tomb lies on the west bank of Perfume River, is the most majestic of all Nguyen Dynasty royal tombs thanks to its perfect combination of manmade and natural beauty of Hue, where architecture fits harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. King Khai Dinh Tomb is actually the smallest tomb of all King's Tombs in Hue; however, it is also the most costly one. The tomb was started building in 1920 and it takes 11 years to be completed. The truth is that the rulers had to raise national tax to 30% in order to complete the tomb. The prominent features of Khai Dinh tomb is about the intermingling of oriental and occidental, roman and gothic, ancient and modern. After that, have short stop at Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the most popular attractions in Hue. It is located on the banks of poetic Perfume River with typical traditional architecture of Hue pagodas and famous for the event that Buddhist monk from this temple, Thich Quang Duc, burnt himself to death for anti-government protest in 1963. Finally, take a beautiful dragon boat trip along Perfume River back to the city center. Overnight in Hue.
- Cyclo ride across Trang Tien Bridge
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Explore Imperial City Hue
- Visit Minh Mang & Khai Dinh Tombs
- Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda
- Dragon boat ride on Perfume River
Hue to Da Nang – City Highlights
: HUE – DA NANG CITY TOUR ( MEALS: B,L) After breakfast, our driver & tour-guide pick you up and drive to Da Nang. Today, we discover Da Nang city with amazing tourist sites: The first destination is Ngu Hanh Son, also called Marble Mountain, where you can behold impressive natural caves as well as exquisite sculptures, admire wonderful view from the from the top mount and call on some mysterious pagodas. Lunch is served at local restaurant. Following that, you'll pass the seacoast along Hoang Sa – Truong Sa street to Son Tra Peninsula, then visit Linh Ung Pogada to see the highest Lady Buddha Statue in Vietnam and pray for good fortune. Next, we are heading to Museum of Champa Sculpture, which shows the most complete collection of rare and valuable items of the famous Cham Culture. In the afternoon, visit Han Market, one of the city's main traditional markets, which is well- known for its fresh seafood, vegetables, and local specialities. After visiting Da Nang, we move to Hoi An. Check in hotel & overnight in Hoi An.
- Transfer to Da Nang
- Visit Marble Mountains
- Explore Linh Ung Pagoda (Lady Buddha statue)
- Visit Cham Sculpture Museum
- Shopping at Han Market
- Transfer to Hoi An
Hoi An Cultural Discovery
HOI AN CITY TOUR ( MEALS: B,L) After breakfast, you’ll visit to Hoi An Silk Village. Specially, in this village, more 40 mulberry roots about hundreds of years old and many other species of mulberry from the nationwide are kept. We will visit the traditional house in Quang Nam and listen to the story of craft sericulture there. Next, we will visit the ancient mulberry gardens and the silkworm- breeding houses, where we can see the cocoons, learn how to feed the silkworms and unravel silkworm cocoons using traditional methods. You can feed cocoons by yourself. Food for these cocoons is collected from the mulberry trees in the gardens. Discover the handicrafts of Champa people and learn how to make traditional textiles as we visit the Vietnamese traditional silk weaving house. Finally, we will visit the showroom to see the silk products and tailors then enjoy snack in the mulberry garden Lunch is served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, our driver & tour-guide pick you up for Hoi An discovery. We’ll visit Hoi An ancient town with merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Back to hotel and overnight in Hoi An.
- Visit Hoi An Silk Village
- Learn silk-making & traditional weaving
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Free time in lantern-lit streets
My Son Sanctuary – Departure
MY SON HOLY LAND – DA NANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ( MEALS:B,L) After breakfast, we are heading to visit My Son Holy Land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuriesyou are free at your leisure. Have lunch in restaurant in Da Nang. In the afternoon, our driver picks you up and transfers to Da Nang International Airport. End of services
- Visit My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO site
- Explore ancient Cham temples
- Lunch in Da Nang
- Transfer to airport for departure
Inclusions
- Accommodation in 3★ / 4★ / 5★ hotels with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Meals as per itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Boat trip to Phong Nha Cave
- Cyclo ride experience in Hue
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions mentioned
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
Exclusions
- International & domestic flight tickets
- Vietnam visa fees
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Drinking water during transfers
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
- Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
- Surcharges during peak seasons, holidays, or special events
- Any services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions