Discover the world heritage city of Hoi An. Explore local villages and the slow pace of life along the river.

• Prices include:
  * 2 night accommodation at selected hotel in Hoian
  * Tours and transfers as mentioned in the program by English or French speaking guide
  * Meals as indicated in the program on food basis only at local restaurants
  * Personal accident insurance
  
  Prices exclude:
  * International flight to / from Danang
  * Any airport taxes
  * Other tours or transfers not mentioned in the program
  * Meals not mentioned in the program
  * Visa Approval letter and visa fee to Vietnam
  * Personal expenses
  
  Hotels used in the packages:
  Deluxe Hotels - Golden Sand, Hoi An Riverside, Palm Garden or Life Resort
  Superior 4*_ A - Hoi An Trails, Hoi An Beach or River Beach
  Superior 4*_ B - Hoi An Pacific or Vinh Hung Resort
  First Class 3* - Ancient House, Hoi An Hotel or Van Loi_deluxe room
  
  For tourists travelling to Danang from Bangkok, PB Air operates one flight from Bangkok to Danang on every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please contact our travel consultant for more information.
  
  For tourists travelling to Danang from other locations, the tour operates every day.

Vietnam

Vietnam is probably best known for its war with America, but the country has far more than war memorials or the remnants of the battlefields to offer. Now that the current government is opening the country to tourism with great enthusiasm, there is an opportunity to discover the myriad facets of this diverse country. Vietnam comprises 331,689 square kilometers of land mass with a coastline of more than three thousand miles facing the South China Sea.

Vietnam is home to nearly 77 million people with Vietnamese as the majority – the rest made up of Chinese and other ethnic groups such as Mon-Khmer, Tai, Meo, Muong, Man and Cham. The official language is Vietnamese while Chinese is the first language in many parts of the country. Nonetheless, don’t be surprised if you find Vietnamese merchants vying to sell souvenirs in French and English. The French colonialism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left its mark on the arts and architecture in several cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Min, Dalat and Danang. Then of course, there was the war, which planted the seeds of the English language

Hoi an

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. The city played the major role in Vietnam's commerce and civilization and held this position until late 19th century, when the Thu Bon River that linked Hoi An with the sea filled with silt and became too shallow to navigate. 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 old harmonius combination of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese architecture have remained virtually unspoiled since the 17th century. Of all historic structures in Hoi An, the Japanese bridge remains the most famous. Called Lai Vien Kieu in Vietnamese, this red covered bridge has its own temple and guardian statues.

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.