5 Days Hoi An Getaway

On arrival at Danang, transfer by bus to Hoi An, a well-preserved South-East Asian trading port from 15th to 19th centery with architectures that reflect both domestic style and foreign influences. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the town. We recommend you to check out some tailor shops here, as they are famous nationwide for having good quality and price. In addition, you should not miss to join in some street activities, and taste Hoi An Cuisine in late afternoon. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast at resort, you spend a day leisurely cycling though the scenic countryside of Vietnam, far from the traffic the motor scooters, and the noises the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation, including ferries and floating bridge. This tour will take you to discover how wooden river boats are made, learn the secret of weaving the colorful straw “Hoi An” sleeping mats. Try the renowned Vietnamese basket. You will spend the day with first-hand contact with one of the rural inhabitant of the region, far from the usual tourist circuits. At lunchtime you will be invited into the home of a local Vietnamese family for a traditional Vietnamese meal, and learn their customs and traditions. After you have relaxed for a while under the shade of a mango tree, you will begin your return towards Hoi An, which will take about an hour.

You will be picked up at around 8:00 – 08:30 and transfer to My Son, a World Heritage site, 50 km away from Hoi An. You will learn about the Cham history and how this massive sanctuary was built. My Son is a complex consisting of more than 65 architectural towers and temples dating back to 4th century. The site was used for religious ceremonies for Kings of the ruling dynasty as well as burial site for national heroes and royal family up to the 19th century. My Son is considered to be of same historical significance as Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. After the visit, you will be taken about 30km by bus and embark on boat for the trip back along the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An. Upon disembarkation, our driver will take you to a restaurant for lunch. Tour ends at around 3:00 pm. Enjoy your evening at leisure and explore the town on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

You will have a free morning at your leisure to do shopping or collect tailor made clothes you have ordered. After you have checked out of your hotel we will transport you to the airport or train/bus station for your next destination.