Tour in Hoi An and Hue with rural villages 5 days 4 nights

Day 1: Da Nang – arrival / Hoi An

• Pick up at the Danang Airport, transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and local people’s lifestyle have changed little over the years.
• Check in Hoian hotel.
• Lunch on your own.
• In the afternoon, walk around Hoi An ancient town and exploring its treasures
• Quan Cong temple – the brave and loyal Chinese General.
• Phuc Kien pagoda, This is the most well-known assembly hall in the ancient town. Fukjianese were Chinese traders who first came to Hoi An in great number, at least in the XVII century. That was the reason why all above mentioned gods were worshipped in this pagoda after the collapse of the old pagoda.
• The Japanese Bridge, Hoi An’s signature landmark used widely as an emblem of the town. It was built by Japanese merchants in the 16the century
• Tan Ky ancient house, the most popular of Hoi An’s old houses.
• Hoi An port, the World Heritage listed by Unesco.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hoian.

Day 2: Hoi An – Kim Bong – Tra Nhieu – Cam Thanh village (B , L)

• 8h30AM: The guide takes you from your hotel and then you will go by bike to the pier where you board the shuttle to cross the river Faifo for about 15 minutes, to the Kim Bong carpenters village. You will listening to the history presentation of the village and activities, visit the shipbuilding workshop, wood carvings of Mr. Huynh Ri -  a family’s traditional occupation , Can Phuc’s mosaic and other workshops.
• You will see how to make the traditional wooden boats that move the rivers, try the famous basket boats at Mr. Kha’s workshop has 85 years, which manufactures cart boats, woven by bamboo and palm trees.
• Continue riding to Tra Nhieu village, amid the river Thu Bon, you will listen to the presentation of the history of the war and their activities. The fishermen leave their nets, boats and prepare their tools for a long ride 2-3 weeks at sea.
• Spend island hopping via unusual bridges made of wood or bamboo.
• Taking the path along the river, you will see coconut water, fishing nets, and wild birds, then small pleasant walk on a quiet bamboo bridge in nature in the forest of coconut trees of water. Then visit the craft mats making.
• Go back to the dock, you board the boat with residents and cycling to Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest - about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf . This place had ever been the refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam Warand. Nowadays, it is famous for providing the most seafood products.
• Home warmly at Mr. Han - 3 generations family, taste of green tea and stroll through the village. Anglers will take you to discover their techniques of traditional fishery, at  coconut forest by a basket boat.
• Go back to the family for a relaxing foot massage with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice and preparing lunch together  his family with dishes such as crispy Pancakes, Hoi An Nem ... ..you will taste the dishes prepared by yourself.
• After lunch, take a bit rest before returning to your hotel at 3h00 PM.
• Free time to relax.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hoian.

Day 3: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue (B , L)

• 8h30am, after breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Hue - the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty between 1802 and 1945. Palaces and pagodas, tombs and temples, culture and cuisine, history and heartbreak – there’s no shortage of poetic pairings to describe Hue (pronounced ‘hway’). A Unesco World Heritage site, this deeply evocative capital of the Nguyen emperors still resonates with the glories of imperial Vietnam, even though many of its finest buildings were destroyed during the American War.
• The scenic route passes through Danang before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co.
• Arrive in Hue and transfer to hotel.
• Lunch in a local restaurant.
• In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel from which the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. City of the Nguyen Dynasty (1804-1945). Visit some of the most highly revered site in this World Heritage area; The Flag Tower, South Door, Edict Pavilion, Supreme Harmony Palace, and the Forbidden Purple City.
• Dinner on your own .
• Overnight in Hue.

Day 4: Hue – Sinh village – Thanh Tien village – Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb (B , L)

• 8:00 Embark on boat at Thien Mu Pagoda wharf, check in and visit Thien Mu pagoda, built in 1601 on the order of the first Nguyen lords, Nguyen Hoang, who at that time was the governor of Hue.
• Visit fishing village, Bao Vinh and Thanh Ha Old Town – the bustling commercial trading port in the past.
• Visit Sinh village where people make folk painting for worshiping, then walking or cycling through colorful flower gardens and green rice fields.
• Visit Thanh Tien Village -  where paper flowers are made to worship Kitchen God on 23th Dec of lunar month every year. 
• Back to the boat for lunch while cruising to enjoy Hue’s scenery on river bank.
• In the afternoon, discovery of Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb, ponds and gardens is known for its perfect harmony between architecture and its natural environment. It began to be built during his reign (1820-1841) and was completed only in 1843, two years after his death by his successor Thieu Tri.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue – departure.

• After breakfast, free time before your transfer to the airport by our driver.

Price include

1. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle
2. English speaking guide
3. Accommodation including breakfasts
4. Boats for cruises
5. Bicycle
6. Entrance fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program
7. Lunches (L) mentioned
8. Government taxes (VAT, etc.)

Price exclude

1. Insurance of traveler (obligatory)
2. Personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned : Beverage, tips, etc.