Detail program

Day 1-3 ~ Dong Ha ~ DMZ ~ Dong Hoi ~ Phong Nha
Departing from Hanoi we board the overnight train to the former DMZ. Arriving in Dong Ha, we travel through the former border of north and south Vietnam ~ some of the most hotly contested territory in the history of warfare, stopping at the infamous McNamara Electronic Wall, Hien Luong bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels. The next day we visit an amazing Phong Nha Cave the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vast area, extending to the border of the Laos, contains spectacular formations including 65 km of caves and underground rivers. The Phong Nha caves are reached through a pleasant river journey starting in the village of Son Trach. The visits include one cave that is reached through an underwater river, and one cave that is reached after climbing many steps into one of the karstic hills.

Day 4-7 ~ Hue ~ Hoi An ~ My Son ~ Quy Nhon
Departing Dong Hoi we travel south to Hue. In Hue we see the impressive tomb of former Emperor Tu Duc and the ruins of the former royal residence, the Hue Citadel. After a dragon boat along the serene Perfume River to see Thien Mu Pagoda we travel to Danang crossing Hai Van Pass. We visit the city's fascinating Cham Museum, the Marble Mountain and China Beach and proceed to the quaint old merchant town of Hoi An. Next morning we experience walking cobblestone lanes, visiting markets, historic houses and temples. This afternoon we have a chance to try our hand at Vietnamese cooking at restaurant Red Bridge. Boat cruise in the afternoon and we see handicraft villages of Hoi An. On the day 7 we travel south to My Son to visit the ruins of Cham Kingdom's capital from 8th century. After lunch we proceed further south to Quy Nhon.

Day 8-9 ~ Pleiku ~ Kon Tum
Departing Quy Nhon we travel west to Central Highlands. The highland towns of Pleiku and Kon Tum are gateways to a rare glimpse into the traditional customs of many ancient tribal peoples. We see villages Bahnar and Jarai minority. We are invited to the Rong, a communal house of Bahnar, and enjoy the Gong performance. We visit also Playmorong village and learn that the Jarai minority have an unusual burial custom. Each deceased gets a portrait carved from wood that make the graveyard an interesting place to see.

Day 10-12 ~ Buon Me Thuot
We travel to Yok Don where we meet M'nong people. The M'nong hunt wild elephant using domesticated elephants, dozen of which live in Yok Don. We are invited to drink wine from communal jug and take four hours elephant ride through some hardwood rainforest. Next day in Buon Me Thuot, we visit Tua village where we meet Ede minority people in their traditional longhouse, see Dray Sap Falls in the middle of hardwood rainforest and travel to Lak Lake about 60 km from Buon Me Thuot. The lake view are fantastic and the climb up the adjacent hill is well worthwhile and we cross the lake with sampan to see the authentic M'nong village. On the day 12 your tour ends with your flight to Saigon or transfer to Nha Trang.

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