HERITAGE JOURNEY IN CENTRAL VIETNAM
Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Hue – La Vang – Phong Nha

Overview

Central Vietnam – also known as the Central Region – is a strip of land located in the middle of the country, a place where history, culture, and magnificent nature intersect. From modern Da Nang, the white clouds of Ba Na, the solemn ancient capital of Hue to the holy site of La Vang and the wonder of Phong Nha – Ke Bang, each stop is a vibrant piece of living heritage.

The Heritage Journey in Central Vietnam takes visitors along the famous heritage road, fully experiencing the beauty of the blue sea, the Trường Sơn mountain range, the poetic Huong River, along with the historical stories told through temples, tombs, and the lives of the local people.

Highlights: +

Explore Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge amidst the clouds, experience a miniature European space on top of the mountain.

Visit the ancient capital of Hue, the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty – a world cultural heritage.

Stop by the sacred La Vang holy site, a famous pilgrimage destination in Quang Tri.

Experience the magical beauty of Phong Nha / Paradise Cave – a world natural heritage.

Listen to Hue folk songs on the Huong River, release flower lanterns for peace, immerse yourself in the artistic space of the ancient royal court.

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Children's Policy +

1. Children under 5 years old: Completely free, sharing a bed, and families are responsible for their own meals for the child.

2. Children from 5 to under 10 years old: 50% of the adult tour price, with a separate meal, sharing a bed with parents.

3. Children aged 10 and above: Charged as adults.

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Included Services +

1. New tourist vehicle, air-conditioned, serving throughout the program.

2. 4* hotel in Hue (Park View, Mondial… or equivalent), staying 2–3 guests/room, fully equipped.

3. Meals according to the program:

02 buffet breakfasts.

05 standard main meals at restaurants, diverse menu (about 120,000 VND/meal).

4. Entrance tickets to attractions in the program.

5. Hue folk songs on the Huong River and flower lantern release.

6. Boat tour of Phong Nha Cave / electric car in Paradise Cave (depending on the specific program).

7. Enthusiastic, experienced Vietnamese-speaking tour guide, taking care of the group throughout the trip.

8. Mineral water: 02 bottles 0.5l/person/day.

9. Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/incident.

Excluded Services +

1. Personal expenses for meals, entertainment outside the program; minibar, laundry in the hotel.

2. Transportation costs arising outside the stated itinerary.

3. Cable car tickets for Ba Na Hills according to current regulations (applies to guests taller than 1m).

4. Tickets for entertainment at Asia Park, Han River cruise tickets, and other optional entertainment services.

5. VAT (if an invoice is requested) and costs not mentioned in the "Included Services" section.

What to Prepare +

Hats, umbrellas, light jackets depending on weather conditions.

Sun cream, sunglasses, windbreakers when going up Ba Na Mountain.

Some common medicines: headache medicine, balm… in case of weather changes or extensive travel.

Sports shoes or low sandals, easy to walk in, suitable for sightseeing and climbing stairs.

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Cancellation – Refund – Service Confirmation Policy

For details, please see at:

Tour cancellation & refund policy: https://vei.vn/vn/about/chinh-sach-hoan-huy-tour.html

Service confirmation policy: https://vei.vn/vn/about/chinh-sach-hoan-huy-tour.html

(Customers should read the terms carefully before booking the tour to protect their rights.)

Proposed Itinerary +

Day 1: DA NANG – BA NA HILLS – ANCIENT CAPITAL OF HUE (L/D)

Morning:
The vehicle and guide pick up guests at 07:30 at the meeting point in Da Nang, depart for Ba Na – Chua Mountain.
Guests experience the modern cable car route, enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the city from above. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na, Ba Chua Mau Thượng Ngàn Temple, freely check-in at the famous Golden Bridge – a bridge located in the Heavenly Thai garden at an altitude of about 1,400m above sea level, supported by giant hands, giving the feeling of being lost in a fairyland.
Continue to have fun at Fantasy Park with a variety of indoor games such as Love Wheel, Skiver Pilot, Fire Race, Haunted House… and the wax statue area of famous characters.
(Cable car tickets for Ba Na are self-paid according to current policies).

Lunch:
Enjoy a buffet lunch at the top of Ba Na or set menu at the restaurant at the foot of the mountain (depending on the time of organization).

Afternoon:
Leave Ba Na, the group departs for Hue – a World Cultural Heritage, passing through the Hai Van tunnel or check-in at Hai Van Pass (depending on traffic conditions), stop to take photos at Lap An lagoon, the dreamy fishing village of Lang Co.
Arrive in Hue, check in to the 4* hotel to rest.

Evening:
Dine at a restaurant with Hue specialties (bánh bèo, nậm, lọc, khoái…).
After that, guests board the Dragon boat on the Huong River, listen to Hue folk songs, release flower lanterns for good luck – a romantic experience, rich in ancient capital culture.

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Day 2: HUE – LA VANG HOLY SITE – PHONG NHA (B/L/D)

Morning:
Have breakfast at the hotel. Leave Hue, the group departs for Quang Tri, visit La Vang Holy Site – a place associated with many sacred stories and a famous pilgrimage destination for Catholics.
Continue the journey along National Highway 1A or the Eastern Ho Chi Minh Road, admire the scenery of mountains and rural areas in Central Vietnam.

Lunch:
Arrive in Quang Binh, the group has lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:
Visit Phong Nha Cave or Paradise Cave (depending on the specific program), travel by boat on the Son River, enjoy the scenery of overlapping limestone mountains. Deep inside the cave, admire the magical stalactite and stalagmite system – a rare world natural heritage.

Evening:
Return to Hue or stay overnight in Quang Binh (depending on the program arrangement), have dinner and freely explore the streets at night.

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Day 3: IMPERIAL CITY – THIEN MU PAGODA – KHAI DINH TOMB (B/L)

Morning:
Have breakfast at the hotel. The group departs to visit:

Imperial City – the royal palace of the Nguyen dynasty: Ngo Mon, Thai Hoa, Forbidden City… learn about the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam.

Thien Mu Pagoda: The ancient pagoda on Ha Khe hill, by the Huong River, associated with many historical and spiritual stories of Hue.

Lunch:
Have lunch at a restaurant, enjoy Hue cuisine.

Afternoon:
Visit Khai Dinh Tomb – a construction harmoniously combining Asian and European architecture, exquisite and unique among the Nguyen dynasty's tombs.
The vehicle takes guests to Da Nang or Hue airport/train station (depending on the ending point), bid farewell to the group, concluding the impressive Heritage Journey in Central Vietnam.