Venture back into Vietnam’s ancient cities of Hue and Hoi’an. Also discover the history and mystery of the Cham people at Danang city.

Destination:	Hue, Vietnam
Activity:	Arts & Culture, Beach
Price:	start from $429 per person
Duration:	4 Days / 3 Nights

Tour Rates* (Price/Person) in U.S. Dollars
Period	Single	Double	Triple	Group 5-6	Single Supplement
Deluxe A
1 May 2011 – 30 Sep 2011	1,040	567	509	448	262
1 Oct 2011 – 31 Dec 2011	1,044	569	512	450	265
Deluxe B
1 May 2011 – 30 Sep 2011	893	494	437	375	189
1 Oct 2011 – 31 Dec 2011	930	513	455	393	208
Superior A
1 May 2011 – 30 Sep 2011	757	425	368	307	122
1 Oct 2011 – 31 Dec 2011	800	448	390	329	142
Superior B
1 May 2011 – 30 Sep 2011	713	404	347	285	99
1 Oct 2011 – 31 Dec 2011	735	415	358	297	110

Rates include 7% VAT tax and 10% hotel service charge. Major credit cards accepted. No extra charge, no minimum
 

Note: Booking should be made at least 7 days in advance. The Triple rates are based on a twin sharing room with an extra bed for the third person. 

Itinerary 

Day 1 Danang - Hoi An (Dinner)  

Arrival Danang, meet and transfer to the ancient town of Hoi An, a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Known as Faifo to early western traders, Hoi An was one of South East Asia’s major international ports and today still retains that special old-world feel. Stroll through the old qauarter to see the town’s landmark of Japanese Bridge, Assembly Hall, Phuc Kien Temple. Hoi An has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets.  The houses were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters. Enjoy a boat tour along the Thu Bon River. Then visit Cam Kim mattress makig village, carpentry village of Khum Bong and Dai Chiem Estuary. You also have opportunities to make new cloths at one of the town’s tailor shops. 

Overnight at hotel in Hoi An. 

Day 2  Hoi An – Danang – My Son (Breakfast, Lunch) 

After breakfast at the hotel, take a short road trip to Danang to visit Marble Carving village, the famous China Beach and Cham Museum. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit My Son, the imperial city of the Champa Empire (4th to 12th century). My Son Sanctuary is a larage complex of religious ruins comprising more than 70 architectural remains. Overnight in Hoi An. 

Day 3  Hoi An – Danang – Hue (Breakfast, Lunch) 

We leave early in the morning for a scenic road trip to Hue, passing Hai Van pass. Visit the former royal city of 13 ruling Nguyen dynasties. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the tombs of Vietnamese emperors, the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, a local market and the Charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda).   Overnight at hotel in Hue. 

Day 4  Hue (Breakfast, Lunch) 

 The morning starts with an excursion to Tu Duc Tomb and a local garden. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant.  Return to the hotel and relax until your check-out time. Transfer to Hue Airport for your departure flight. 

Price Includes: 

• Accommodation in hotels as mentioned in the itinerary
• Meals as mentioned in the programs
• Tours and English speaking guide(s)
• Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
• Insurance

Price Excludes:  

• International air ticket
• International and domestic airport tax
• Visa fees, visa approval letter and stamping fee at the airport for visa on arrival
• Drinks and personal

Note: 

• If you plan to arrive in Vietnam from Bangkok (Thailand), we can arrange the air ticket for you upon request.

Visa-on-arrival Application: 

A visa is required before entering Vietnam. However, passport holders of some countries can visit Vietnam without an entry visa. These countries include Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Brunei. The maximum length of stay allowed for each nation varies depending on an agreement between them. Please contact Vietnamese embassies and consulates in your country for more details. 

If there is no Vietnamese embassy or consulate in your country, you can apply for a visa on arrival at international airports in Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh (you must have a visa beforehand if you plan to travel overland to Vietnam). To apply for visa on arrival, you need to have an approval letter from a tour company in Vietnam. If an approval letter is to be obtained via Circle Of Asia Limited, the following document must be supplied to us at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival in Vietnam: 

• Full name as per passport
• Passport number/ date of issuance and expiry
• Date and place of birth
• Occupation and nationality

An approval letter can only be requested via Circle Of Asia in connection with the booking of travel arrangements to Vietnam. A handling fee of 25 USD per person (subject to change) will be charged to your reservation. 

Alternatively, you can apply for an entry visa by yourself at the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok with the supply of 2 passport-sized photos, your passport and application fees. The application process takes about 5 working days. 

Hotels used in the Package: 

• Deluxe A package includes accommodation at La Residence Hotel or Pilgrimage Village in Hue, and Victoria Hoi An or Palm Garden in Hoi An.
• Deluxe B package includes accommodation at Imperior Hue, Mercure Hue  or Saigon Morin in Hue, and Golden Sand Resort or Palm Garden Resort in Hoi An.
• Superior A package includes accommodation at Huong Giang or Century Riverside Hotel in Hue and Hoi An Riverside Resort or River Beach Resort in Hoi An.
• Superior B package includes accommodation at Green Hue hotel or Park View Hotel in Hue and Vinh Hung Resoet or River Beach Resort in Hoi An.

About the Package 

Hoi An was Vietnam’s important international seaport town from the 16th century to the late 19th century with merchants from both Asia and Europe trading all sorts of goods from spices to gold. Located on the bank of Thu Bon River 30 kilometers south of Danang, this is a quiet riverside town dotted with temples, shrines and Chinese style tile-roofed wooden houses girding a long narrow road.Traditional lifestyle and Chinese architecture have remained virtually unspoiled since the 17th century – it is one of Vietnam’s four World Heritage sites. Indeed, it is the slow pace of life that makes this charming town worth a visit. It’s pleasurable enough just to pedal around on a bicycle and stop by restaurants on Trai Phu Street for a cup of tea and Chinese-style pastries. 

Hue, also known as Thua Thien Hue, was founded on the northern bank of Perfume River in the 17th century by Nguyen Dynasty. Nowadays, the city, about 660 kilometers from Hanoi, looks more like a massive open-air museum with hundreds of temples, pagodas, palaces and tombs. Some parts of the city were badly damaged during the war but there are still many notable structures worth a visit. 

If you are short on time, some must-see places you can visit in one day are The Citadel & Forbidden City, Khai Dinh Emperor’s Tomb, Tu Duc Emperor’s Tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda. The first is an ancient city, a replica of the Forbidden City in Beijing while the last is 19th century 7-story pagoda perched on a hill. The complex consists of three temples and a tower looking out to Perfume River. It is the oldest pagoda in Hue and built in honor of Nhu Lai Buddha.