Royal Palace in Hue
Photo: An Tran

Extension of 18 days : Hue and the Central Vietnam coastline.

D1-11. Night train to Hue.

12. Hue. Welcome. Walk around the ancient imperial capital of Hue, a romantic city and birthplace of the Vietnamese intelligentsia. Then by dragon-boat along the Perfume river, where we’ll return to visit the last emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. Pagoda and forbidden city...Hotel.

13. Hoi An. En route, in a southerly direction and the Mountain pass of Clouds (Hai Van). Extraordinary panoramic view of the Lang Co ba, between sky, sea and mountain. Hoi An, ancient commercial port, classed a UNESCO world heritage site. Hotel.

14. Da Nang and the Cham museum. Then travel down to Cam Ranh, a renowned central Vietnam seaside resort with its fine white sand, turquoise waters and great seafood. Transfer and seashore Hotel.

15. Phan Rang - Phan Thiet, pass through one of the most beautiful villages of the central Vietnam coastline. Thatched cottages, coconut trees, fishing boats, red sand dunes. Stroll through land and scenery so beautiful that it seems like heaven-on-earth. Dine on seafood and saltwater shrimps. Oceanfront Hotel.

16. The coast to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Running parallel to the coastline through seaside villages, region of prawn and rose shrimp breeders, we leave the Chinese sea to finish our adventure in the South, Saigon. Hotel in HCMC.

17. HCMC. Guided visit of the city, the ancient pearl of the Extreme-orient. Return flight back to Paris.

18. Arrive in Paris.

For departure dates: See General Price Conditions and Price List.

Practicalities

• Discovery trip by car, boat with some easy walks
• Night in Hotel (double room), hostel and tribal home
• A French/English-speaking Vietnam Aventure guide
• Formalities: passport and visa