Day Trips in Central Vietnam

Visit the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), established in the 1950s, on this day trip from Hue. With a guide, learn about the purpose of the zone, which divided North and South Vietnam at the end of the First Indochina War, and hear about its role in the Second Indochina War, aka Vietnam War, as well. You'll experience how Vietnam's lush natural beauty of mountains and jungles is dotted with somber remnants of war.

Take the scenic route from Hue to Hoi An with this private one-way transfer and soak up the sights along the way. Travel by Jeep along the Hai Van Pass, the Son Tra Peninsula and the Forgotten Road, stopping to visit attractions like the Linh Ung Pagoda and a former US helicopter airport, used during the Vietnam War. Climb the dramatic winding road up Monkey Mountain and enjoy magnificent views of Lang Co Beach and Da Nang City, before arriving at your Hoi An hotel in the late afternoon.

Enjoy some fun in the sun during a relaxing full-day tour to Cham Island. Ride a speedboat to Cham Island and spend time enjoying its beaches and temples and have lunch at a restaurant. The small island is part of Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a protected marine reserve in the South China Sea that is recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Numbers are limited to 10 people, ensuring a personalized experience with a small group.

Hike into the lush interior of Bach Ma National Park on this guided day trip from Da Nang. You're driven to the summit, once used by the American military as a base during the Vietnam War but now a serene spot to admire the views. Stop for a picnic lunch and trek past lakes, lagoons, mountain streams and waterfalls. End with a short beach retreat at stunning Lang Co, where you'll feast on a seafood dinner.

Combine the sights of Da Nang and Hue on a private full-day tour and learn about Vietnam's royal Nguyen Dynasty. A personal guide accompanies you by private transport to the Marble Mountains to explore Huyen Khong Cave and a stone cutting village before continuing on to Hue via Hai Van pass. After lunch overlooking the Perfume River, see attractions including the royal tombs and Hue Citadel in the UNESCO-listed Imperial City plus Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda).

Explore the highlights of UNESCO-listed Hoi An in one day on this walking tour. Formerly a meeting place for Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Western Traders, the city's now a popular destination for its well-preserved historic beauty and traditional architecture. You can customize this tour to your preferences, and included hotel pickup and lunch add extra appeal.

Explore the Ba Na Hills with a small group and guide during this 8-hour tour from Da Nang. Visit area highlights such as the Man Tha fishing village, Vong Nguyet Hill, the Le Jardin d'Amour flower garden, Linh Ung Pagoda, and others. Lunch, cable car ride, and round-trip transportation from Da Nang city hotels included.

HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE :  - Meeting local farmers and intergrate into a real local farmer in Hoi An through some Organic Farming activities : cultivating soil, growing vegetable, watering, picking up vegetable  - Riding on a water buffalo and learn how to keep balance on water buffalo as a local farmer or you can rub and take photos with him   - Learn How to row on a Basket boat  MARBLE MOUNTAIN :  - Visiting Traditional Marble Handicraft carving at marble village to experience how local people is skillful.   - Explore pagodas and the biggest Natural cave where used to be a hospital to treat vietnamese wounded soldiers and  Viet Cong hiding during America war   - Enjoy Stunning views from summit of mountain and admire a cluster of 5 small mountains following 5 important elements of universe  : water , fire, wood, earth and metal.

Contrast the modern coastal city of Da Nang with its smaller neighbor - charming Hoi An - on this full-day sightseeing tour. Discover the commercial heart of central Vietnam, surrounded by stunning beaches and the limestone outcrops of the Marble Mountains. After a visit to the Cham Museum, stroll to noteworthy landmarks in the former trading port of UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town. You'll find architecture reminiscent of a bygone era, including the Japanese Covered Bridge.

In this half-day tour in and around Da Nang, you will get to visit the Marble mountains and a stone sculpture village to enjoy the scenic views of river, rice paddy field and ocean from the peaks. The city is popular with Han river and lots of bridges and stunning beaches. There are lovely sights of lush greens, as well as azure waters which are all refreshing to look at. You also showed to the museum war and some french built sights with monumental architecture.

Discover the history, landscape, and nature of Bach Ma National Park on a full-day nature tour from Hue that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a picnic lunch in the park, and guided morning and afternoon hikes. Spot some of the 1,400 species of plants that thrive in the protected area, along with birds, mammals, and a garden of medicinal plants, and climb the park's highest mountain peak.

Experience the life of Vietnamese farmer on a visit to Tra Que, a village famous for growing an abundance of vegetables. Work alongside hardworking gardeners and be rewarded with a farm-fresh lunch. Spend the afternoon strolling through the alleyways of Hoi An Ancient Town, a former trading port and World Heritage site designated by UNESCO. See its wooden houses, family chapels, assembly halls, silk shops and Japanese Covered Bridge.

Enjoy a full-day tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites featuring Hoi An's cultural history and architecture. Explore the ancient ruins of My Son Sanctuary, the imperial capital of the Cham Dynasty. Afterward, follow your informative guide on a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town and its well-preserved landmarks that date back to the 15th century. You'll have lunch and stop at a market, assembly hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Spend a day adventuring into traditional Vietnamese villages on this 7-hour small-group tour from Hoi An. Bike your way to Tra Que, a village famous for its farming, and then cruise to Cua Dai Beach on a boat. Spend some time watching fishermen fish before taking an air-conditioned vehicle ride to Cam Thanh, a village that was a big part of the Vietnam War. Stop to enjoy a lunch of local dishes, and then end your day along the Thu Bon River before being taken back to your hotel in Hoi An.

Meet local artists and craftsmen on a full-day tour of the villages near Hue by dragon boat and bicycle. Learn to make paper lotus blossoms, ride through traditional communities, visit flower gardens, and soak up the rural atmosphere of the Vietnamese countryside, with round-trip hotel transfer, lunch, and all activities included.

Discover the historic gems and natural wonders of the Son Tra Peninsula on this full-day private Jeep tour from Da Nang. Escape the city for a scenic drive along the Hai Van Pass; visit Non Nuoc Village and learn why the Marble Mountains are known locally as the 'Five Elements Mountains'. After a typical Vietnamese lunch at Lang Co beach, take a peek at a former US Army heliport, tour the historic Linh Ung Pagoda and zigzag your way up the Monkey Mountain for an unbeatable ocean view.

The ancient karst mountains and caves of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park are a UNESCO World Heritage site, located less than an hour from Dong Hoi. This tour provides a fun way to experience the natural wonders, including a trek through the jungle, a swim in Tra Ang Cave, a visit to Paradise cave, and a delicious BBQ lunch in the heart of the rainforest.

On this trip to Cham Island from Hoi An or Da Nang, you'll enjoy a great mix of water fun - including and snorkeling - wildlife sighting, and learning about local culture. Because you'll be traveling by speedboat, you'll pack more activities into one day. A small group size means you'll get plenty of personal attention, and hotel pickup and drop-off add extra convenience.

Riding a bamboo basket boat around a coconut palm forest is just one of the many activities included on this bicycle tour. Let a guide lead you into the Hoi An countryside where you'll ride less-traveled paths. Visit several villages to learn about their rural lifestyles and enjoy a local lunch.

Snorkel the vivid coral reefs of the Cham Islands on a full-day trip from Hoi An and Da Nang into the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, a UNESCO-listed marine biosphere. You'll make the crossing in a traditional wooden boat, then slip into the water to see the bright fish and coral that thrive in the protected area. Following your snorkeling time, head to Bai Chong beach for a Vietnamese seafood lunch at the edge of the water, soaking up the sun on the white sand beach before returning to the mainland.