Explore Central Vietnam: Hue and Hoi An
- A Secret Retreats journey -
This journey has been personally designed by Pham Dac Kham, the author of this journey, who lives in Hanoi: “There is a bug that nothing can cure, the travel bug! I am passionate about my work, I practice it with faith, dignity and humility. Client satisfaction is my daily goal.”
We can of course adjust according to your request.
Highlights of the Journey:
- Hue Imperial Citadel
- Hoi An lanterns and surrounding fishing villages
- Central Vietnam gastronomy
This carefully curated journey is part of our central Vietnam tours, designed to reveal the cultural heart of the country through two of its most historic cities. Following the legacy of emperors, artisans, and traders, this immersive experience traces a classic Hue to Hoi An tour, blending imperial history, living traditions, and authentic local encounters.
Begin in Huế, once the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and Vietnam’s national capital from 1802 to 1945. Renowned for having one of the country’s most refined culinary traditions, Huế retains a poetic atmosphere with leafy streets, colourful pagodas, art déco mansions, and the gentle flow of the Perfume River. The journey continues along the coast through charming fishing villages and scenic landscapes, with time to explore ancient ruins before arriving in the atmospheric old town of Hoi An.
Hoi An flourished as a trading port between the 15th and 19th centuries, and its preserved architecture reflects a rich blend of indigenous and foreign influences. Together, Hue and Hoi An form the cultural backbone of many thoughtfully designed Central Vietnam tour packages, offering a complete and deeply rewarding travel experience.
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Your Journey Day by Day
based on 2 people traveling together and sharing the same room
Continue to Thanh Tien Village, where artisans have been crafting paper flowers for more than 400 years. Visit the Mausoleum of Khai Dinh, the final emperor’s richly decorated resting place, and observe traditional handicrafts, including conical hat making and incense production in local villages.
All meals are at your own arrangement.
Continue with an adventurous walk or bicycle ride through garden-house residences in An Hien and the surrounding villages of Thuy Bieu. Meet your local chef and prepare traditional Hue dishes together before enjoying them for lunch. Later, relax with a herbal foot soak, a traditional therapeutic practice, followed by a soothing massage performed by a visually impaired masseuse.
Return to the hotel for a free evening. No dinner arrangements.
Upon arrival, settle into your boutique hotel in Hoi An for a three-night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Visit a traditional lantern workshop to learn how Hoi An became famous for its glowing nightscape and create your own lantern by hand. In the afternoon, enjoy free time at An Bang Beach before returning to town at dusk, when hundreds of colourful lanterns illuminate the historic streets, creating unforgettable photo opportunities.
No meals are arranged.
Learn about traditional farming methods, observe water buffaloes in the fields, and watch fishermen setting and retrieving their nets. In the afternoon, visit a bamboo workshop to meet a passionate craftsman who creates everything from furniture to bicycles entirely from bamboo. Take part in a hands-on workshop and create your own bamboo souvenir.
Return to the hotel to rest. No dinner arrangements.
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Your Accommodation on this Asia Travel Itinerary
Pilgrimage Village
Aira Boutique Hoi An Hotel
Explore Central Vietnam: Hue and Hoi An
based on 2 people traveling together and sharing the same room
The total price includes:
Accommodation for 5 nights
All meals as specified in the program
All transfer by private, spacious, air conditioned car, with provision of water and refreshing towels, and a professional driver
Excursions with English speaking guide
Cruises, cooking class and workshop as precised in the program
All entry fees for places you visit
All Taxes
The total price does no include:
Domestic/International flights to and from Danang
Visa to Vietnam (if applicable)
Extra activities and meals not mentioned in the program
Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion.
Travel insurance
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