WONDERLAND REGION
Central Vietnam is characterized by a rich historical and cultural heritage, vast sandy
beaches and magnificent national parks. Our trip to Vietnam takes us to four
world heritage sites listed by UNESCO: the ancient imperial city of Hue, which
is full of palaces, tombs, temples, Hoi An - a charming museum city, the
mystery remains of My Son, the exceptional caves of Phong Nha - Ke Bang
National Park.
Your trip to Vietnam begins with a visit to the Cham Art Museum, the seaside city of Danang. Built in 1915, this museum contains nearly 300 sculptures created between the 7th and 15th centuries. We understand the importance of the former Hindu kingdom of Champa (192 - 1832) established in this region.
Transfer to Hoi An. On the way, stop at the Marble Mountain. Workshops reveal skilled stonemasons. Tam Thai Pagoda and Huyen Khong Cave invite us to climb the mountainside. An elevator can be used.
Arrival
in Hoi An.
Hoi An was a prosperous city, located on the maritime routes of the silk trade. Until now, this city, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has preserved its original architecture, including its houses, temples, pagodas and streets.
Discover successively the small Japanese bridge, the sanctuary of Fugian - goddess of the sea, the Chinese house Phung Hung,...
Stroll through the market and on the quays, very lively places at the end of the day and in the evening.
Free
evening to discover the romantic atmosphere of Hoi An.
45 km from Hoi An, the sanctuary of My Son (UNESCO heritage since 1999) is an ancient religious capital of the Hindu kingdom of Champa which dominated the region for several centuries. The remains of temples, towers and other deities have suffered terribly from the wear and tear of time, but also from the effects of war. Many restoration projects are underway.
After visiting this sanctuary, suggestion to take a walk on the Thu Bon River and visit the Kim Bong carpentry village. These products were well known in the 15th - 16th centuries thanks to the very active commercial port of Hoi An.
Departure for Hue. Stop planned on the Hai Van pass or Sea Clouds Pass for a panoramic view of Lang Co Beach and the surroundings of Da Nang.
On
arrival in Hue, free time for rest or personal visit.
Day dedicated to the visit of Hue, the imperial capital from 1802 to 1945. We follow the Perfume River to the pagoda of the Celestial Lady (Thien Mu). Built in 1601 by a local lord, Nguyen Hoang, this Buddhist pagoda is wonderfully located, overlooking the river facing the mountains on the horizon.
Return to the city to visit the imperial citadel, where the last emperors of Annam, of the Nguyen dynasty, lived until 1945.
Located in the surrounding countryside, in peaceful places, the tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh feed our curiosity in the afternoon.
On
the way back, we discover all the secrets of making incense sticks.
Discovery day in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, World Heritage. On the way, crossing a place of war memory: the Hien Luong Bridge which marked the border between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (north) and the Republic of Vietnam (south) before 1975.
Our excursion takes us along the Son River before entering Phong Nha Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in the world according to the British Cave Research Association. It has rocks, a river, spectacular underground lakes, numerous magnificent stalactites and gigantic caves.
Walk
and visit the Paradise Cave. Stalactites and 150m stalagmites make it a
fantastic setting!
Free time to relax on Quang Binh beach. Possibility to stay one more day to trek through the jungle or go kayaking and zipline.
Transfer
to Dong Hoi airport for the departure flight or the next destination of your
trip to Vietnam.
