Ho Chi Minh City

Tour

Highlights of the South and Central Vietnam

Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – DALAT
Have a scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to the central highland resort of Dalat. En route stop at rubber, tea and coffee plantations. A visit to a silk-making business is optional. Upon arrival in Dalat, visit Prenn Waterfall and have an orientation tour by horse-drawn cart. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 2: DALAT – NHA TRANG (B)
In the morning, tour the summer residence of Bao Dai - Vietnam’s last emperor. Drop by the colorful Dalat Market to see the variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits. The drive to Nha Trang begins with a series of mountainside switchbacks affording spectacular views of the arid lowlands and the sea. Stop near the seaside town of Phan Rang to visit Po Klong Garai, a well-preserved 14th century Cham Tower. Follow the coastal road to Nha Trang, stopping at a vineyard along the way. Upon arrival in Nha Trang, hotel check-in, free to explore the city. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 3: NHA TRANG (B)
Take a boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay, enjoy Nha Trang’s turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. In the afternoon, visit Po Nagar Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda and the Cathedral of Nha Trang. A visit to a local fish and food market is optional. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 4: NHA TRANG – DANANG / by day train – HOI AN (B)
Take the train from Nha Trang to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, transfer to Hoi An. Finish your day at the picturesque and historical riverside town of Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: HOI AN (B)
Take a full-day walking tour of this quaint village, visiting ancient merchants’ houses, a Hokkien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful riverside market. Visit a workshop where artisans make Hoi An’s famous lanterns. Guests learn how the lanterns are made then have a chance to create their own lanterns, from designing the frame to gluing the cloth. Finish the day with a sunset boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Thanh Ha pottery village. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: DANANG / Departure (B)
Departure day. At leisure until transfer to the airport for onward flight. Tour to end.

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Ho Chi Minh City	Da Lat	Nha Trang
Da Nang	Hoi An