Da Nang (aka Danang) is Vietnam's 3rd largest port and among country's largest cities - following Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Hai Phong. Danang cruise port is located on the coast of South China Sea, approx 760 km (470 ml) south of Hanoi, and approx 960 km (600 ml) north of the capital Ho Chí Minh City. The port is easily accessible and well-sheltered.
Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
Highlights
Famous bridge in Danang: Dragon bridge and Han bridge
Marble Mountain and stone carving village
Hoi An ancient town
Traditional food tasting
Day 1: Visit Danang & Hoi an
Get pick up by our tour guide and drive. Drive along the coast to Danang city. Along the way stop to take picture of some famous land marks of Danang such as, China beach, Dragon Bridge and Han Bridge & take a walk to visit Han market. Transfer to Hoi an, on the way, Take a visit Marble Mountain & discover around. Marble Mountain is a cluster of five marble mountains lying close to the sea that named after 5 elements in the universe as believed by Vietnamese including ion, wood, water, fire and soil. On the Water mount (the only one you can climb), now there are lift to use instead of walk) you will visit Linh Ung pagoda, Tang Chon cave, the Huyen Khong cave, enjoy the view from the top of the mountain. The Marble carving village will be visited next, this village is located at the bottom of the Marble mountain & is one of the most famous stone carving villages in the country. Here, you lean something about local technique & art, and may be indulge yourself in some shopping of the beautiful products.
(Alternative option for if you have visited Marble mountain already: Head north of Danang city to Son Tra Peninsula; you visit Linh Ung Pagoda- the largest pagoda of scale and artistic architecture. It is so famous for the huge statue of Lady Buddha (the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara or the Goddess of Mercy) – 67m high)
After that transfer to Hoi an, On the way stop to see Tra Que vegetable village, stroll around the vegetable garden, Enjoy taking beautiful photos of the green fields and the village. Arrival at Hoi an ancient town, Take a quick walk through Hoi an market to the Hoi an boat quay. Enjoy a cruise down the Thu Bon river –this is one of the best ways to idle away an hour for magnificent sightseeing and sea breeze. Certainly, time to explore the riverside countryside with water- coconut vast, fishing hamlets and busy quay. Return to the town, Sample some of Hoi An delectable cuisine in one of the town’s finest restaurants. After lunch, take a light excursion to go around tiny town Hoian. Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
This walking tour is the best way to see the wooden-fronted houses that once belonged to the town’s prosperous merchants. Visit the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple (Fujian temple), 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants' house (Tan ky ancient house)… & have a great shopping. Evening is free at own pace
Overnight at hotel, near the ancient capital
Day 2: Hoi an free time – transfer back to dock
Have breakfast at hotel & free time for shopping. 11h30: Guide and driver pick up at hotel. Transfer back to the dock, arrival at cruise terminal 1.5 hrs. before cruise departure time.
End of your trip.
Van & Group size:
1 pax: Private 4 or 7 seat van
2 – 3 pax: Private 7 seat van
4 – 8 pax: Private 16 seat van
9 – 15 pax: private 29 seat van
16 – 20 pax: Private 35 seat van
20 – 25 pax: Private 45 seat van
Packing lists: Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera, sunglasses, sunscreenWarm clothes, camera
Passport note: You will need to get your passport back from the ship. The passports will not be released until you are cleared for disembarkation and you are supposed to notify the ship in advance that you will require your passport back so your passport can be one of the first ones to be processed. (This will delay you slightly getting off the ship, so please well- prepared to save your time for sightseeing). The free visa passport holders do not need to submit that application
Travel Insurance: Local travel insurance included on the entrance ticket.
Payment methods: Need a refundable deposit (30%) by either Pay Pal or Credit card, to process your booking. - Balance can be paid in USD cash on arrival to our guide. If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, no fee charge but requires you to inform us 12 hrs. in advance so that we have enough time in advance to release services reserved for your group. If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, no fee charge but requires you to inform us 12 hrs. in advance so that we have enough time in advance to release services reserved for your group
Inclusions
Port fee
Private van transfer with aircondition
Excursion as mentioned with all entrance fee included
Lunch with a soft drink
English Speaking guide through the trip
Mineral water (01 bottle/person) & tissue on coach
Exclusion
Hotel quoted separately
Requested drinking
Tip for guide and driver
Any other services not mentioned at inclusions portion
