VTM 01: MARBLE MOUNTAIN HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

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1 VTM 01: MARBLE MOUNTAIN HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN Marble Mountains (Five element mountains) is a cluster of five hills located are 9km south of Da Nang, on the way to Hoi An. The five marble hills or mountains are named after the five elements (Ngũ Hành) of the ancient oriental philosophy. There are a number of caves, grottos and Buddhist temples on the mountains with nice natural entrances and tunnels. The temples make the area a popular pilgrimage site. The Marble Mountains are also famous for their traditional stonemasonry activities. Hoi An Ancient Town is truly the most charming place to stop in central Vietnam. The preservation of 18th century architecture and way of life in the old town continues to lure wide eyed visitors. Once you arrive in Hoi An, you will wish you had planned to stay longer. It's a place that tugs on your sense of peace. It's safe and easy to explore. December in 1999, Hoi An Ancient Town was officially listed as a World Heritage Site. 08:30 Pick-up the guests at the hotel. Transfer to the Marble Mountains 08:45 Visit the carvings-stone village, where the local skillful sculptors create many marble products which are exported to many countries worldwide 09:15 Climb up to visit the Marble Mountains by the stone stairs and enjoy the panoramic view of the nearby countryside, and visit Huyen Khong cave. 10:15 Depart to Hoian 11:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant 12:30 Walk through the narrow street to visit the old merchant s houses; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation. Free time to visit art galleries or tailor shops to see the colorful scene of silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two. 15:30 Transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang. Tour ends. PRIVATE TOUR: VND/pax 2,220,000 1,380,000 1,140, , ,000 USD/pax SEAT IN COACH TOUR: 780,000 vnd/pax (~35 USD/pax) SERVICES INCLUDED: Private car + Entrance fee + English speaking Guide + Lunch + Water on bus + Travel insurance SERVICES EXCLUDED: Elevator at Marble Mountain, Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned.

2 VTM 02: BA NA HILLS Located in the Truong Son mountain range 25 km at an altitude of 1487m, its temperate climate, unspoiled forest, and spectacular views over the city of Da Nang's awe-inspiring bay and the Lao mountain range made Bà Nà a past popular place to retreat for the French long ago. Ba Na Hills the double Guinness World record breaking cable car, honoured as both the longest and highest non-stop system in operation. The 5,042m high cable car ride takes about 20 minutes, reaching a vertical rise of about 1,500m above sea level. However you will experience the cable car ride up to the hills. Upon arrival you will visit to the Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park an indoor entertainment complex. 08:00: Pick up guest at the hotel, depart to Ba Na hills 09:00: Arrive at the cable car station. Sitting in the cabin, in mid air, looking upon the endless trees of the forest, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and Fairy Water along the way. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na Mountain will leave you a sense of unforeseeable discovery. 09:30 : Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height og 1,487m 12:00: Have lunch at restaurant. 13:00-14:30 : Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park- Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park- the third largest indoor amusement park in the world. 14:30 : Return to cable car station at the foot of Ba Na mountain. Back to Da Nang. 15:00: Drop off at your hotel. PRIVATE TOUR: VND/pax 2,800,000 1,950,000 1,720,000 1,370,000 1,290,000 USD/pax SEAT IN COACH TOUR: 1,070,000 vnd/pax (~48 USD/pax) SERVICES INCLUDED: Private car +cable car fees +English speaking Guide + Lunch+ Water on bus + Travel insurance SERVICES EXCLUDED:Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned CHILD RATE < 1m: free; 1m-1,3m; 50% of adult rate; >1,3m: Same as adult rate

3 VTM 03: MY SON HOLLY LAND 08:00 am 13:00 pm (morning is preferable) or 13:00 pm 18:00 pm Mỹ Sơn Holy land - a unique beautiful sanctuary world of the ancient Chăm religion, is day by day attracting thousands of tourists elsewhere.whilst not as spectacular as the great Angkor complexes in Cambodia, the remaining structures are atmospheric enough to conjure images of the majesty of the Champa Kingdom.It is one of the foremost Hindu temple sites in South East Asia. For the Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the 2nd to the 13th century, My Son was an important religious site and place of worship..this site is a Must-See for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam. 08:00: Pick up atthe hotel. Transfer to My Son Holy Land 09:15: Arrive at My Son forest. Walk around the complex of 20 monuments still standing today in a verdant valley surrounded by mountains and overlooked by the impressive Cat Tooth Mountain in order to learn about Cham culture, architecture and civilization. Enjoy Champa musical performance. 11:30: Have lunch with local food 13:00: Drop off at the hotel. Tour ends. PRIVATE TOUR VND/pax 2,330,000 1,490,000 1,210, , ,000 USD/pax SEAT IN COACH TOUR: 900,000 vnd/pax (~40 USD/pax) SERVICES INCLUDED:Private car + Entrance fees + English speaking Guide + Lunch + Water on bus + Travel insurance SERVICES EXCLUDED:Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned

4 VTM 04: DA NANG - HUE CITY TOUR DA NANG Located in Central Vietnam, Hue was the former capital of the last Dynasty of Vietnam and has an elegant setting on the banks of the Huong Giang or Perfume River surrounded by lush green hills. Still remaining its form of City under Middle Age and the constructions of monarchic, a invaluable museum of Vietnam, this is Imperial City - the last remaining section of 19th-century Hue, and it is now a modern experiment in recreating traditional Vietnam. The Imperial City was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO on December :30 : Pick up at the hotel, then transfer to Hue city via Hai Van Tunnel the longest tunnel in Southeast Asia at 6.28km. Photo stops at Lang Co Beach. - 10:30 : Visit one famous tomb of Tu Duc among the most beautiful royal toms of Nguyen Kings. Its architecture and atmosphere showcase elements of eastern art and western designs. - 11:40 : Transfer to restaurant in Hue city center for lunch. - 12:30 : Move to visit the Imperial Citadel built by Nguyen dynasty the last dynasty of Vietnamese feudalism. - 15:00: Transfer to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Dong Ba Market - 16h00: Back to Da Nang PRIVATE TOUR: VND/pax 3,450,000 2,050,000 1,720,000 1,200, ,000 USD/pax SEAT IN COACH TOUR: 1,070,000 vnd/pax (~48 USD/pax) SERVICES INCLUDED: Private car + Entrance fees + English speaking Guide + Lunch + Water on bus + Travel insurance SERVICES EXCLUDED: Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned

5 VTM 05: DA NANG CHAM ISLAND DA NANG Only 30 minutes by speedboat from Hoi An Town (Cua Dai Quay), it is perfect for a day trip with snorkeling or a dive on some beautiful corals, a delicious seafood lunch on the island.today the Cham islands are also a Marine Protected Area (MPA) because of their many important marine habitants, especially beaches and coral reefs, and rich biodiversity. Cham Islands has just been recognized as the World Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO. 07:30: Pick up at hotel then transfer to Cua Dai harbor 08:00: Get on board & depart to Cham Island. (Be sure to bring along camera to capture the spectacular monument views while cruising to Cham island) 08:30: Arrive at Lang village 08:45: Make a visit to the Marine Protected Area, the boat shelter, Hai Tang pagoda, traditional fishing village and the local market, then trek for 20 minutes to Chong village with very nice sloping and winding road and amazing view of the sea, sand and we sometimes can see some wild monkeys on the way if we are lucky enough. 09:45: Go swimming, snorkeling 11:45: Having lunch with some seafood. Keep swimming or relaxing after lunch 14:00: Get on board and cruise back to Cua Dai beach harbor. 15:00: Transfer to Hotels. PRICE FOR PRIVATE TOUR: VND/pax 2,540,000 1,690,000 1,460,000 1,110,000 1,020,000 USD/pax SEAT IN COACH TOUR: 720,000 vnd/pax (~32 USD) SERVICES INCLUDED: Private car + Speed boat + Entrance fees + Snorkeling services + English speaking guide + Lunch + 1 Bottles of Mineral water/person+ Travel insurance SERVICES EXCLUDED: Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned

6 VTM 06: TRADITIONAL VILLAGES LANTERN MAKING TRA QUE HERB VILLAGE CAM THANH FISHING Lantern making: One of the greatest pleasure of any visitor to Hoi An is strolling along the beautiful streets of the old town at night under the flickering lights of the many beautiful lanterns. These colorful lanterns are not only the symbol of Hoi An old town but also a part of the spirit of the Hoi An. We would like to offer you a tour to a traditional Hoi An handicraft village to make the lanterns. Tra Que herb village: Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is named after the sweet scented vegetables that spice up the every day meals of the Pho Hoi people. Here a new spirit for traditional Hoi An dishes like Cao Lau, Quang noodles, enjoy cooking class served by host with the local Tam Huu spring roll which were primarily made from Tra Que vegetables and cake with meat (Banh xeo) has been enlivened. Cam Thanh fishing village: Cam Thanh village is about 4ha, during the Vietnam s war this was the shelter for local people and soldiers and nowadays this place is famous for providing the most seafood products for this area. Joining this tour you will have a chance to learn some traditional fishing techniques and how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. On this tour, we provide an authentic social and cultural insight into the Vietnamese local way of life. As well you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe and interesting to people of all ages. 1. Transportation: Bicycle/Basket boat/ Tourist boat 2. Departure time: 08:00 am - 16:00 pm 3. Duration: 08 hours 4. Activities: Lantern making, Gardening, Fishing Itinerary: 08:00 Local guide will meet you at the hotel s lobby and you will take a bicycle to lantern making workshop in the village. Here you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns. Choose your favorite sample of lantern. Do step by step with the craftsman how to make one lantern. Keep this lantern for souvenir. 09:00 Continues ride bicycle in 30 minutes to Tra Que herb village. Take a short stroll around the vegetable garden and listen to the history of the village. Then join gardening activities in preparing the land, fertilizing with seaweed, raking the ground, sowing, watering, picking vegetables... Enjoy foot soak before getting to preparing lunch with a local family. Join cooking with Banh xeo - a local pancake of people in Viet Nam

7 middle region. Continue riding bicycle along De Vong River to Cam An dock (nearly Victoria hotel) Take a boat to Cua Dai estuary, enjoy casting net show and learn how to cast net by local fishermen. Then to Cam Thanh Water coconut village, have a brief introduce to the history there. Take on the basket boat (02 paxs/ boat) along the water coconut river. Fishermen will teach you how to catch the crabs, learn how to make funny tools by water coconut leaf as watch, glasses.. Divide group into small teams for basket boat racing The winner will get a lovely gift, then visit a craftman s house in the village. 16:00 Bus transfers back the hotel. Tour ends. PRIVATE TOUR: VND/pax 3,096,000 1,740,000 1,350,000 1,190, ,000 USD/pax SEAT IN COACH TOUR: N/A SERVICES INCLUDED: Private car + Entrance fees + Craftsman s labour + Material for making the lantern + Farming tools + Foot soak + Banh Xeo (local pancake) dishes demonstration + Lunch or dinner at a local family house + Boat trip + Join in fishing activities & casting net + Travel insurance SERVICES EXCLUDED: Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned

8 VTM 07: SNORKELING AND FISHING IN CHAO ISLAND Location: Southern Son Tra Peninsula (Mui Nghe) / Northern Son Tra Peninsula (Hon Chao) Duration: 8 hours Departing: 7h30 am 2h00 pm Departure at the Port Han River (opposite Novotel hotel) Price: vnd/ person (38 USD/pax) Only applicable on good weather days Only applicable for group from 10 pax up INTRODUCTION: Located downtown Danang 1km to the north and 10km to the east, Ngoc Island / Mui Nghe is home to many scenic and still wild beaches, and the seafood are abundant in variety. A day snorkeling and fishing in Chao Island will be a great experience of the marine life of Da Nang city. ITINERARY: - 7h30: Pick up from the port, embark on the speedboat and depart to Ngoc Island / Bai Bac / Mui Nghe. - 7h45: Start fishing under the instruction of our guide - 10h45: Down into the water to join with our guide snorkeling and catching Son Tra s north snails & urchins - 11h30: Have lunch on the boat or on the beach with the food make from the fishes, snails and urchins that we catched. Enjoy the fresh air and lersure time on the beach. - 14h00: Back to the shore End of services SERVICES INCLUDED - Transportation, snorkeling, lunch, mineral water, cold towels, fruits, life jackets, goggles, fishing rods, guidance staff, diving coach, guiding directly when fishing, shooting fishing and snorkeling, travel insurance SERVICES EXCLUDED: Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned

9 VTM 08: EXPLORE SON TRA PENINSULA BY JEEP Location: Son Tra Peninsula Duration: 3 hours Departing: 08h00 am/15h00 pm Price: vnd/ person (40USD/pax) Only applicable for group from 6 pax up Only applicable on good weather days INTRODUCTION Located downtown Danang 7km to the east, Son Tra Not is not only a great place for sightseeing but also a peaceful green lung of the city. There are many scenic and still wild beaches, forests are home to plentiful kinds of plants and rare animals including brown Douc langur, golden monkey and red face chicken. There are also many attractions to discover including the magical and full of spirit Linh Ung Pagoda, incredible year-old banyan tree, the lighthouse of hundreds of years old, Indochina Eyes of God... A three-hour driving by jeep through the peninsula will bring you unforgettable experience. ITINERARY - 8h00/15h00: Pick up & transfer to Son Tra Peninsula - 8h20/15h20: Visit Y Phan Ho cemetery with hundreds of graves of French and Spanish soldiers in the war in 1858 (optional) - 8h30 / 15h30: Drive through jungles, discover special ecosystem with abundant fauna and flora as well as rare species of the world which can be found only in Son Tra Peninsula. - 9h00 / 16h00: Stop at the Vong Canh Hill where you can have a great view over Hai Van Pass, Ngoc island, Da Nang Bay and particularly the remote radar station 29 which is known as of Indo eyes of God

10 - 9h15 / 16h15: Reach Ban Co peak to catch the whole panaromic view of Da Nang city, with the town, the sea, the river and the mountain. - 9h30 / 16h30: Visit the thousand-year-old banyan tree - 9h45 / 16h45: Visit the oldest lighthouse of Vietnam - 10h00 / 17h00: Transfer to visit in Buddha s Sanctuary on Son Tra peninsula & Linh Ung Pagoda which is rated as the most magnificent work of this kind in the central city of Da Nang, in terms of architectural and artistic value -10h30 am / 17h30: Transfer back to hotel. End of services! SERVICES INCLUDED: - Transportation, sightseeing fees, guide, mineral water, cold towels, travel insurance. SERVICES EXCLUDED: Drinks at lunch, tips, others not mentioned