Dong Hoi to Hue & Hoi An 3 Days

Day 1: Dong Hoi Airport/ Station – Phong Nha Cave – Pradise Cave – Hotel in Dong Hoi.

Day 2: Dong Hoi – Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River – Minh Mang Tomb – Hue Imperial – Thien Mu Pagoda – Travel by boat to the center – Hotel in Hue.

Day 3: Hue – Lap An Lagoon – Lang Co Beach – Hai Van Pass – Ba Na Hill – Marble Mountains – Hotel in Hoi An (End tour)

Dong Hoi to Hue & Hoi An 3 Days

Day 1: Dong Hoi Airport/ Station – Phong Nha Cave – Pradise Cave – Hotel in Dong Hoi

Morning: Pick-up time depends on the time your flight/train arrives at Dong Hoi Airport or Dong Hoi Station. An English-speaking tour guide with a welcome sign at Da Nang Airport will greet you. The tour guide will take you to a private car and take you to Phong Nha Cave.

The journey from Dong Hoi Airport to Phong Nha Cave takes about 1 hour. You will stop at Phong Nha boat station and travel by boat to Phong Nha Cave. Experience sitting on a boat on the romantic Son River, passing through majestic landscapes, and conquering Phong Nha Cave.

Inside Phong Nha Cave are stalactites that were naturally formed over millions of years. The stalactites create unique and strange shapes that bring rich views and imagination. Along with the natural light shining down from the top of the cave, creating a magical and sparkling feeling. The boat will stop at dry caves, the tour guide will accompany you to explore those rows of dry caves before returning to Phong Nha boat wharf.

The boat will pick you up at the cave entrance and take you to the boat dock. The car will take you to the restaurant immediately afterward.

Lunch: Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch, you will have a journey to Paradise Cave.

The car will take you to the foot of the mountain and begin the journey to Paradise Cave. Your journey will be about 600 meters of walking, passing through lush and majestic forests. Then, start exploring Paradise Cave. Inside the cave are stalactites dating back millions of years, creating a unique and strange shape.

At 6:00 pm, The car and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and go to the restaurant for dinner.

After dinner, the car will take you to the hotel in Dong Hoi, check-in, and rest.

Dong Hoi Hotel: Rex Quang Binh – 09 Bach Dang Street, Nam Ly Ward, Dong Hoi City

End of day 1.

Day 2: Dong Hoi – Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River – Minh Mang Tomb – Hue Imperial – Thien Mu Pagoda – Travel by boat to the center – Hotel in Hue

Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

At 8:00 am, The car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel, then start the journey to Hue and explore Imperial Hue, Royal Tombs, and Thien Mu Pagoda. The distance from Dong Hoi to Hue is about 170 kilometers, about 3 hours by car. But your journey will be about 1 hour longer because there are stops Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River.  

Hien Luong Bridge spanning the Ben Hai River is an important historical landmark of Quang Tri province, Vietnam. This bridge once marked the temporary division between North and South Vietnam. Hien Luong Bridge is uniquely painted in two different colors, with a white horizontal line, 1cm wide, as the boundary. Today, although Vietnam is unified, independent, and free, the bridge is still a precious symbol of the country’s history.

Next, you will stop at a restaurant for lunch in Hue.

Aternoon: Travel to Minh Mang Tomb, which is the tomb of the second king of the Nguyen Dynasty. This is the tomb with the most important feng shui elements among the tombs of King Nguyen. All architecture inside Minh Mang Tomb is symmetrical along a vertical axis from Dai Hong Mon to King Minh Mang’s tombstone. The tour guide will share with you the achievements of King Minh Mang’s life when ruling the country and the architecture inside Minh Mang Tomb.

Hue Imperial is your next attraction. Imperial Hue is the royal palace of 13 Nguyen Dynasty kings, starting with King Gia Long in 1802 and ending with King Bao Dai in 1945. Imperial Hue is where many ancient architectures are preserved, especially the Nine Holy Cannons, Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Kien Trung Palace, etc.

After exploring Imperial Hue, the car will take you to Thien Mu Pagoda, an ancient pagoda located on Ha Khe Hill, with a history of more than 400 years, considered a part of the soul of Hue. Here, there is Phuoc Duyen Tower, a sacred tower with 7 floors, the symbol of Thien Mu Pagoda, often seen on ao dai, conical hats, and pictures of Hue, etc.

After exploring Thien Mu Pagoda, you will start with the experience of take a Dragon boat on the Perfume River. Enjoy a romantic time admiring the scenery on both sides of the river and list After the boat docks, the car will take you to a local restaurant.

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Hue. Then, the car will take you to the hotel in Hue, check-in, and rest.

Hue Hotel: Rosaleen Hotel –  36 Chu Van An Street, Phu Hoi Ward, Hue City

End of day 2.

Day 3: Hue – Lap An Lagoon – Lang Co Beach – Hai Van Pass – Ba Na Hill – Marble Mountains – Hotel in Hoi An 

Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

At 7:00 am, Start your trip from Hue to Hoi An, stopping at the Golden Bridge and Marble Mountains. Your one day journey includes interesting stops like Lap An Lagoon and Hai Van Pass before reaching the Golden Bridge.

Lap An Lagoon, one of the prettiest lagoons in Hue City, is at the base of Hai Van Pass, with brackish water and stunning mountain and forest scenery. Here, you can enjoy the view, take photos, and learn about oyster fishing and pearl farming.

Next, go to Hai Van Pass, known for its beautiful landscapes and the boundary between Hue and Da Nang. At the top, take in the amazing views.

After Hai Van Pass, the car will take you to the Golden Bridge, which you can reach by riding the world’s longest single-wire cable car. The Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills, Da Nang is a stunning architectural work supported by two giant hands, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Ba Na Hills has unique architecture and fun activities. Besides the Golden Bridge, you can explore Linh Ung Pagoda, French Village, Fantasy Park, and more.

Have buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills.

Afternoon: At 3:00 pm, Head to Marble Mountains, formed by five limestone peaks named after the five elements: Metal, Fire, Water, Wood, and Earth. Walk up the stairs or take the elevator to the top of Water Mountain (Thuy Son) to enjoy the scenery and explore the caves and ancient Linh Ung Pagoda.

Then, the car will pick you up at the foot of Marble Mountains and go to the Hoi An.

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Then, the driver will take you to your hotel in Hoi An.

End of the Explore Central Vietnam for 3 days and 2 nights.

Note: Tourists when visiting Hue Ancient Capital relics must wear polite, neat clothes, suitable for the nature of the relics. Especially in inner sanctum areas and places of worship, you absolutely must not wear offensive or revealing clothes such as short clothes above the knee: shorts, tank tops, short skirts…