“The drive over the Hải Vân pass, with stops wherever we wanted, was our favourite day. The Huế guide knew the tombs inside out.”
Multi-day tour
Central Heritage Trail
- 6 days
- Private, 1 to 8 travellers
- Starts in Đồng Hới, ends in Đà Nẵng
Overview
Six days down the centre of Vietnam, from the caves of Phong Nha to the old town of Hội An. Fly into Đồng Hới, spend two nights by the Son River and see both Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave.
Then drive south to Huế for the citadel and the royal tombs, and cross the Hải Vân pass to Hội An with stops wherever you want. Your private driver and guide stay with you from the first airport to the last.
Highlights
- Phong Nha Cave by boat and the Paradise Cave boardwalk
- The Imperial City and royal tombs of Huế
- The Hải Vân pass with stops on the way
- An evening in Hội An Ancient Town
- Private car, driver and guide for 6 days
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Đồng Hới, on to Phong Nha
About 45 minutes from the airport to Phong Nha town. Afternoon free by the Son River.
OvernightFamily-run guesthouse by the Son River, Phong NhaGuesthouse
Day 2Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave
By boat into Phong Nha Cave in the morning, a picnic lunch, then the boardwalk in Paradise Cave.
OvernightFamily-run guesthouse by the Son River, Phong NhaGuesthouse
Day 3Phong Nha to Huế
About four hours south, with a stop at the Vịnh Mốc tunnels near the old DMZ. Evening by the Perfume River.
OvernightRiverside hotel, HuếHotel
Day 4Huế Imperial City and royal tombs
The citadel in the morning, the tombs of Tự Đức and Khải Định after lunch, a boat back on the river.
OvernightRiverside hotel, HuếHotel
Day 5Over the Hải Vân pass to Hội An
Drive over the pass with stops at the top and at Lăng Cô lagoon, then the Marble Mountains. Evening walk in the old town.
OvernightGarden hotel near the old town, Hội AnHotel
Day 6Hội An and departure
A morning in the old town, then about 45 minutes to Đà Nẵng airport.
OvernightEnd of tour, drop-off at Đà Nẵng airport
What's included
Included
- 5 nights: 3 hotels and 2 nights in a family guesthouse
- Private car and driver for 6 days
- English-speaking local guide
- Breakfasts and 2 lunches
- Boat in Phong Nha, cave and monument tickets
- Hội An old town ticket
Not included
- Flights to Đồng Hới and from Đà Nẵng
- Most lunches and dinners
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
Good to know
How fit do I need to be?
Paradise Cave has about 500 steps up to the entrance. Everything else is short, flat walks.
When is the best time to go?
February to August. In October and November heavy rain can close Phong Nha Cave; we then swap in another cave.
Can we stay longer in Hội An?
Yes. Add nights before you book and we keep the same hotel.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.
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From US$780 per person
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