The central Vietnam takes us to the poetic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hue, one of the destinations of charm and beauty in Southeast Asia. Here is where you can enjoy the symphony of Vietnamese culture then and now. You will have a chance to explore the legacy from thousand-of-year history. Visit Hoi An in a responsible manner, using eco-friendly transportation, dining at vocational-training centers and doing voluntary works with local organizations.
When you arrive at the Hue airport, our team will have already been there waiting to pick you up. With a welcome board, highlighted with your name and our Faithful Travel’s logo, it’s very easy for you to recognize. Our experienced driver will guarantee your comfortable transfer to the hotel, and on the way, we'll give you an introduction to the city at the same time. Then the rest of the day is yours to settle in, relax, and explore the area.
Hue served as an imperial capital to the Nguyen Dynasty, a feudal dynasty which reigned from the 17th to the 19th century. Despite being heavily damaged during the Vietnam-America war, many historic monuments from this period are still well remained, and even though Imperial rule ended more than six decades ago, Hue still bears the marks of its royal past. The city retains its royal charm with its emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas and the legacies of the Citadel.
Meal and Accommodation: Breakfast at the dining lounge is included
You'll begin your day in Hue with a visit to the ruins of the Imperial Citadel, the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Then take a bicycle trip through the Old City to Tinh Tam Lake, the ancient gardens of the emperors. In the afternoon you can head to the Mu Pagoda, overlooking the emerald Perfume River (Huong River). Your last stop will be to explore Khai Dinh's Tomb, a traditional Vietnamese temple with a European touch, making it a particularly unique tomb among the ancestral ruins of ancient Hue. In the evening you can explore the city and its marketplaces on your own.
Meal and Accommodation: Breakfast at the dining lounge is included
Your private tour guide and driver from Faithful Travels team will accompany you to the rural area surrounding Hue. Leaving the city center to Thanh Toan village, a must-visit village with a picturesque Japanese-Vietnamese-symphony vibe, founded during the reign of Emperor Le Hien Tong in the mid-18th century. Continuing to Damchuong Lagoon, is an ancient village with more than 600 years of history. The village still remains, with the architectural style from the Nguyen Dynasty period. But the highlight for the day’s adventure is Chuon lagoon, a world away from the regular tourist circuit and part of the breathtaking Tam Giang lagoon system. Chuon lagoon is an important source of fishing and income for the local residents. Boarding a small motorized sampan, you will cruise around this peaceful pool of water, join catching fish with fishermen, meet local families living in the stilt houses built right up on the river and learn about their daily lives. Have lunch at Tam Giang Lagoon, enjoy a simple yet delicious brunch of Khoai Cake (Hue style Vietnamese Pancakes) will be served before returning to the shore. Transfer back to your hotel, the rest of the day is your free time.
Meal & Accommodation: Breakfast at hotel in Hue. Lunch at local restaurant
On the next day, after your breakfast at the hotel, the guide will pick you up and be with you to Hoi An. On the way, we’ll have a drop over at the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co Beach Cham Museum, ascending the Pass of Ocean Clouds for panoramic views of the surrounding. Arrive in Hoi An, you’ll have a day to relax on Cua Dai beach, which is considered as the most pristine beach of Vietnam.
After breakfast, your tour guide will have already waited for you in the hotel lobby and been ready to accompany you on your journey to Tra Que Village.
Arriving at the destination, here is where you can, yourself, accompany the farmers as they prepare the field, apply seaweed fertilizer from a nearby lake, rake the ground, plant, water, harvest, and perform numerous other gardening tasks.
Work on the farm for the remainder of the morning, taking a break to make lunch with your hosts.
Then you can savor organic dishes made from several regional specialties, such as spring rolls and pancakes.
After enjoying a foot massage and bidding farewell to your host family, you will return to Hoi An.
You can take a ride to the craftsman's house in the late afternoon, and he or she will give you a quick overview of the lantern's form, color, and history as well as the procedures involved in creating one.
There, you get the opportunity to create your own lantern which you can keep after having it done.
Meal & Accommodation: Breakfast at hotel in Hoi An
Thank you for choosing Faithful Travels as your partner on this 6 Days Charitable Tour In Central Vietnam. Start with the charming ancient capital of Nguyen Dynasty, Hue, then travel through Hue - Danang and Hoi An. Faithful Travels still has a lot more tailorable tours ready for you, to deep dive into our beautiful country, immerse in our unique culture and breathtaking landscapes.
