Transfer from Danang Airport to hotel in Hoi An or v.v. 

RATE FOR JOIN GROUP: US$ 25.00 per person

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1. HALF DAY HOI AN TOUR (CODE: HHA)

Explore Hoi An Ancient Town with a short boat trip across the river brings you to the boat builder’s yard and woodcarvers as well as a pottery and brick-making village. Return to the town and during a leisurely discovery tour on foot you will visit some of the historic merchant and community houses, places of worship and famous bridges. Back to hotel.

RATE FOR JOIN GROUP: US$ 33.00 per person

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2. FULL DAY TOUR DANANG & HOI AN (CODE: FDH)

Pick up from your hotel transfer to Cham Museum, visit & enjoy 1-hour cyclo ride along Han River with stop over local market. Continue drive to visit Marble Mountains, the caves temples, shrines and pagodas can be reached by climbing steep steps (please wear appropriate shoes). Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, explore the ancient city of Hoi An during a guided walking tour through the historic city center, boat trip to a boat builder’s yard and woodcarvers as well as a pottery and brick-making village. Return to hotel.

RATE FOR JOIN GROUP: US$ 54.00 per person

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3. HALF DAY EXCURSION TO TRA QUE VILLAGE (CODE: HTQ)

Ride a bicycle to a local farm in Tra Que village. Introduction to the history of the village, the cultivation of the vegetables as well as discovering about the use of vegetables in traditional Vietnamese medicine. You will take a trip around the vegetable garden and join the farmers in preparing the land and fertilizing it with seaweed from the local lake. Continue doing activities such as: raking, sowing, watering greens, picking greens and many more gardening activities. Then spend the rest of the morning working the land in the time honoured way, before breaking to prepare lunch with a local family. Your lunch will consist of many local delicacies including ‘tam huu' spring roll, Banh xeo or the local pancake of the people from the middle region. After your lunch bid farewell to your host family before riding back to Hoi An.

RATE FOR JOIN GROUP: US$ 47.00 per person

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4. FULL DAY TOUR MYSON & HOI AN (CODE: FMH)

Drive to My Son, the imperial city of the Champa empire of the 4th to 12th centuries, My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious ruins comprising more than 70 architectural remains. Return to Hoi An for lunch. During a leisurely discovery tour on foot you will visit some of the historic merchant and community houses, places of worship and famous bridges.

RATE FOR JOIN GROUP: US$ 56.00 per person

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5. FULL DAY TOUR TO HUE – THE ANCIENT CAPITAL (CODE: FHU)

We will depart over Hai Van pass to Hue - the 3,5-hour drive often is regarded as an adventure of its own kind, the narrow road snaking over the pass, windings it's way down to the plains. Stop at Lang Co Beach offering many photo opportunities. Transfer to local restaurant for Vietnamese set lunch. Arrive Hue, the provincial capital of Thua Thien Hue is one of the several ancient imperial capitals in the country, which has been kept almost intact until today. It blends with the magnificent mountains and landscapes covered with forests, and gardens grown along the banks of the Perfume River. Then we will make a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest place for religious worship in Hue. This 21m-high tower is one of the most famous structures in Vietnam. transfer for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, your first visit today is to the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City: Construction of the Hue royal city started in 1805 under the reign of King Gia Long and was completed in 1832 under the reign of King Minh Mang. The city was built in an enclose of 5.2 sq. kilometers on the northern bank of the Huong (Perfume) river. As far as architecture is concerned, the royal city of Hue was built in the style of the French military architect Vauban in combination with an Oriental palace architecture. Continue to visit Tu Duc Tomb, the largest and most impressive of all tombs. Drive back to Hoi An.

RATE FOR JOIN GROUP: US$ 89.00 per person

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POST CONFERENCE TOUR 

JOINING THE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES IN HUE (From June 3 to June 11, 2008)

 (http://www.huefestival.com/index_thongtin_e.htm )

Day 1                           Hoi An - Hue

Breakfast. This morning we will travel by car along the coast Hue. The scenic 4-hour drive via Hai Van pass offers spectacular views of the mountains, the sea, idyllic beaches and villages. Hue is the ancient imperial city of Vietnam and has been declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1993. Hue is famous for it’s imperial architectural treasures from it’s glorious days and is beautifully located on the shores of the Perfume River. Lunch at local restaurant.

This afternoon we will visit the Imperial Citadel, which dates back to the 18^th century. Within the Citadel is the Imperial Enclosure all the official functions were taking place and the Forbidden Purple City which was for the personal use of the Emperor only. Vietnam was ruled from this city until 1945, unfortunately was most of the ancient city destroyed during the War but the remains are proof of the glorious past.

Accommodation at Hotel, Hue.

Day 2                           Hue

Breakfast. Each ruler of the Imperial City build his own tomb during his reign and this morning we will visit the most extravagant of the mausoleums. We will visit the Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, which has an unique European touch. We will then continue to the Tu Duc Tomb, the largest and most impressive of all tombs. You have chance to attend to one of activities of Festival Hue 2008. Lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon we will make a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest place for religious worship in Hue. This 21m-high tower is one of the most famous structures in Vietnam. We will then continue by boat to the Minh Mang Tomb, which is renowned for its architecture. Late afternoon return to your hotel. Accommodation at Hotel, Hue.

Day 3                           Hue - Departure

Breakfast. Transfer to Danang Airport and departure with international flight.

·         Accommodation in above mentioned hotels in shared twin rooms or equivalents

·         Lunch on day 02

·         Transportation in private air-conditioned car/van/coach

·         Services of English speaking local guides

·         Entrance fees, boat fees,

·         Airfare to/from Vietnam & departure tax (currently USD 14.00 per person)

·         Visa arrangement

·         Other meal than mentioned in program.

·        Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, phone calls, tips for drivers, guides, porters)

With the theme “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development”, Festival Hue 2008 will be held from June 3 to June 11, 2008 (details....).