LPC TRAVEL: Danang & Central Vietnam

Vietnam is an exhilarating country to travel. Vibrant street life, exquisite food and epic landscapes await you here. A nation on the move, Vietnam balances cool urban culture with traditional values. In the cities, ancient pagodas squat just around the corner from sleek rooftop bars; and in the countryside, life still follows the rhythms of the rivers and the rice harvest. This contrast between old and new Vietnam is a big part of its appeal. Another great reason to visit Vietnam is its diverse natural beauty. 

Detailed program:

Day 01: Danang (Meals:  )

Danang arrival, welcome & transfer to hotel

Landing at Da Nang airport you are welcomed by a professional tour guide and driver at the pickup lobby.

On the about 30 – 45 minute driving from the airport to your accommodation, your tour guide will introduce you about the city’s highlights and share the experiences of eating and drinking, traffic, culture….

Drive along the beautiful coastline to your hotel, check in and relax.

Day 02: Danang (Meals: )

Well-known Marble mountain, Cham Sculpture museum, Son Tra peninsula, Linh Ung pagoda

8:00 AM: Start from your hotel to Marble Mountain which is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Da Nang. It resembles five fingers rising out of the ground and named after the basic elements of the universe: water, wood, metal, fire and earth. The tour consists of exploring the mysterious Tang Chon, Huyen Khong and Am Phu caves with pagodas and temples inside, hiking up the very scenic viewpoint where the Emperors of Nguyen dynasty often prioritized visiting.

Stroll around the Non Nuoc village that is located at the base of the mountain specialize in marble sculpture, admire amazing products of creativity and skillful hands. Take your time to collect your favorite souvenirs.

Non Nuoc village

Come back to the city, visit the world’s largest collection of Cham artifacts. The museum displays over 300 terracotta, sandstone, bronze sculptures and artifacts depicting Hindu Gods, as well as Linga and Yoni. It is also enriched with an extra exhibition of modern Cham culture, including photographs, clothing and videos. The collection is evidence of the golden time of the Champa Kingdom which lasted from the 4th to 13th centuries in the central coastal areas of Vietnam.

In the afternoon, travel from Da Nang through Thuan Phuoc Bridge – Vietnam’s longest suspension bridge, head north to Son Tra peninsula where it truly satisfies your expectations of the beautiful views. Stop for great pictures of Man Thai fishing village which is well-known for fresh seafood and making fish sauce.

Keep your way toward Linh Ung pagoda with the highest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Vietnam (67 meters high). Leisurely walk in marble sculpture and bonsai garden, enjoy the stunning views of the ocean and city with its white sandy beaches.

Linh Ung pagoda

On beautiful days, it is worth it to drive on a steep slope path with a cliff side of the ocean to Ban Co peak. Immersion into beautiful nature, pure air, particular vision and meditate your mind in peace before driving back to the city.

Come back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 03: Danang (Meals:  )

The world’s impressive cable car, French colonist style complex, Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park

8:00 AM: Start from your hotel to have a full day visit to Ba Na hill complex. Located at 1478m high above the sea level and 25 km to the west of Da Nang, Ba Na Hill has a year round cool climate which makes it an ideal resort since French colonist time. On arrival, take 20 minutes of the world’s impressive cable car in order to reach the peak of Ba Na hill and observe the beautiful scenery.

Golden Bridge	Fantasy Park

Arrive at the station, take a visit to the pagoda with a giant Buddha statue, green gardens of multiple kinds of flora and flower interleaved by French architecture buildings and wine storages. Leisurely walk on the World’s top ten impressive architecture bridges – Golden Bridge. Immerse yourself into the stunning views of the national park, waterfall, ocean and city in a remote distance which can hardly be found in other regions.

Enjoy the entertainment in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games before transferring back to the city.

Day 04: Danang- Hoi An – Danang (Meals: )

Hoi An ancient city tour: Cam Pho, Chua Cau, Quan Thang ancient house, Phuc Kien assembly hall

8:00 AM: Pick up from the hotel then travel to Hoian ancient town. When you arrive, visit Cam Pho – one of the oldest communal houses in Hoi An. It was built in the shape of Chinese character meaning the country for worshiping and trading business and cultural exchange between locality and Chinese, Japanese traders.

Have a short walk to the Hoi An city’s symbol – the Chua Cau or the Japanese Covered Bridge, built in the 17th century to allow the Japanese quarter to be accessible from the Chinese neighborhoods. The bridge’s original style has been carefully preserved for the last 400 years.

Continue to Quan Thang ancient house – one of the most authentic old houses in Hoi An with the lively and fine architecture and sculptures were made by craftsmen of famous Kim Bong carpentry village in the oriental style. The house offers a good look at the Hoi An family’s daily life. 

The Following itinerary to Phuc Kien or Fujian Assembly Hall, built in the 17th century, is the gathering place for residents, traders and visitors from a specific area in China called Fujian. It is also a religious site to honor the deity Thien Hau. Spend a visit, you will admire the colorful fountains in the courtyard, the ornate gates surrounding the property and the beautiful carved dragons in the main room.

Have a break for lunch then free to explore the city and shop. On the way back to Danang, make a short excursion to Tra Que organic vegetable village.

Day 05: Danang – Hue – Danang (Meals:  )

Admiring the Hai Van Pass, excursion to the Hue ancient capital, Khai Dinh tomb, Hue Citadel

8:00 AM: Pick up at hotel then travel to the North of Danang to Sea Cloud or Hai Van pass, the road swirls around the green hills and provides beautiful views over the sea and its pristine beaches. When reaching the peak, visit Hai Van Quan which used to be marked as the border gate between Vietnam and the Kingdom of Champa or a significant strategic point in American war. Have a rest and enjoy the breathtaking views that even surprised King Le Thanh Tong on his visit in the 15th century. 

Hai Van Quan

Continue driving, arrive in Hue, visit Khai Dinh King’s tomb, built in 11 years (1920 – 1931) on Chau Tru hill. Khai Dinh King’s tomb is distinguished from other emperor’s tombs by the mixture of oriental and western styles. A hundred-step climb will take you to the worship palace at the top. You will discover the amazing decoration with delightful porcelain fragments, a giant painting on the ceiling and a small royal objects museum next door. Finally, the descent offers a panoramic view to the tomb and surrounding area. 

Khai Dinh King’s tom

Have a break for lunch then in the afternoon visit the most important sites in the city – Hue Citadel, the only vestige symbol for what was once the imperial city of Vietnam. It is inspired by the fortification of Vauban. The city is composed of three parts: Kinh Thanh (the Capital city), Hoang Thanh (the Imperial city) and Cam Thanh (the Forbidden City). The most beautiful sites in Hue are concentrated in this area including the flag tower, the South gate, the palace of supreme Harmony, the Dynasty temple area and the settlement area.

Hue Citadel

End of the day, travel back to Danang. Relax on your own.

Day 06: Danang ( Meals: )

Danang departure

Free and relax at your hotel until getting picked up by private driver to Da Nang airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.

Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.

End of tour and services.

PACKAGE PRICE FOR PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR:

INCLUSIONS:

✅ PRIVATE door to door transport (new vehicle) with air-conditioned

✅ Accommodation shared in Double/ twin room with daily breakfast

✅ Experienced English speaking guide

✅ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

✅ Entrance fees, permission

✅ Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day

✅ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

✅ Bank fees if payment by credit card

✅ Gov tax and service charge

✅ No extra charge after final confirmation

✅Visa approval sheet

✅Travel Insurance

✅Domestic flight Hanoi – Danang – Hochiminh

EXCLUSIONS:

❌ Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle

❌ Other than mentioned in the itinerary

❌ Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & hard drinks

❌ Meals not mentioned in the program

❌ Tips are welcomed!

❌ Travel Insurance

❌International flight ticket

❌Vietnam Visa stamp fee

❌Early check in & Late check out

❌Tips for tour guides and drivers,…

 CHILD POLICY FOR LAND TOUR

✅Children under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults with an extra bed: 75% of adult fare

✅Children under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults without an extra bed: 50% of adult fare

✅Child under 02 years old sharing with 02 adults without bed: FOC

Child Policy For Air Ticket

✅Children under 24 months old: 15% of adult fare

✅Children from 02 years old: 100% of adult fare

CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment for the tour is a fundamental part of the tour’s income and contributes to the overall cost of equipment, running costs, staffing, administration, etc. As the Company will have incurred the majority of its costs before the tour starts, we need to impose cancellation charges to cover these costs.

Deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel your booking, we will impose cancellation charges as follows:

• 30 days or more prior to departure – loss of deposit
• 15-29 days before departure – 30% of tour cost*
• 7-14 days before departure – 50% of tour cost*
• 6 or fewer days before departure – 80% of tour cost*

* or deposit if greater.

Tailor-made tours may be subject to alternative cancellation terms, which will be communicated to applicable Clients at the time of booking.

All cancellations must be in writing and be made by the person who submitted the booking form. Please send an email to your contact at the Company, with a copy to info@advantour.com.

Once the tour has started, no refund for any unused portion or part of the tour or services to be provided will be given. If you want to make any changes to the tour, or depart the tour early, such alteration or departure will be entirely at your own expense and liability. You will also need to communicate in writing to the tour operator your reason for leaving the tour. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Hotels are subject to availability.
2. Flight fares are subject to change.
3. The passport’s validity should be a minimum of 6 months from the intended return date.
4. About the Vietnam visa, I would recommend you obtain the e-visa which is the best option for now – very quick and easy via our government website:  https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
5. Traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand requires travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.

PASSPORT

Every consumer is required to have a current passport and visa. You are accountable for acquiring a valid Vietnam visa. At the LPC Travel office upon arrival, all passports and visas must be produced. Before entering any location where we conduct tours, a photocopy will be created in our office and given to the local police for registration.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT

While making a reservation, you will need to pay a deposit or deposits. You will be told by your advisor how much that will cost. Depending on the specifics of the trip and the up-front expenses LPC Travel may incur, deposit amounts can vary significantly. The needed deposit sum will be confirmed after you indicate your desire to book your trip.

Credit cards and bank transfers are accepted forms of payment. LPC Travel will not impose any bank or credit card fees, however it might be wise for you to confirm, before making the payment, whether your bank and/or credit card provider will assess any foreign transaction fees or other fees. LPC Travel disclaims responsibility for any additional fees imposed by your bank or credit card company.

RESPONSIBILITY

It is taken very seriously to guarantee that suppliers uphold high standards. Nevertheless, since we do not run restaurants, hotels, or home stays, we are unable to be held accountable for any issues arising from the booking unless they were specifically caused by our carelessness or the fault of one of our employees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We firmly advise you to purchase suitable travel insurance to protect your travel plans. Your insurance coverage should at the very least cover cancellation, medical and repatriation costs, accidental death, loss of personal property, personal injury, and personal liability insurance. 

LPC SERVICES AND TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Hotline: 0916688855

Website: https://lpctravel.com.vn/en/

Address: Room 1703, 17th Floor, Thang Long Building, 98 Nguy Nhu Kon Tum Street, Nhan Chinh Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.