House of travel Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar Brochure 2017 | Page 17

Duration: 8 HRS
Price from $174 pp
Duration: 11-12 HRS
Price from $299 pp
Duration: 4-5 HRS
Price from $168 pp
The
Royal Capital
DMZ
Tour
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Hue was Vietnam’s political capital from 1802
From 1954 to 1975 the DMZ of Vietnam
Once rated by National Geographic as one
to 1945, throughout the rein of the 13 emperors
of the Nguyen Dynasty. On this tour explore
some of the key ancient sites – set sail along
the Perfume River before discovering Thien Mu
Pagoda; the Imperial Citadel, the former royal
quarters within a walled fortress; and the tomb
of the Emperor Khai Dinh with its unique artwork
and mosaics made from glass and ceramic
fragments. You’ll also stop at a roadside village
to observe the making of cinnamon incense.
Duration: 8 HRS
Price from $164 pp
(Demilitarized Zone) separated the North and
South acting as a buffer except for the fact that
it became one of the most militarised areas in
the world. Visit Dong Ha, the former base of
U.S Marines along with battlefields such as The
Rockpile and Khe Sanh – the scene of one of
the most controversial battles of the American
War. You’ll also visit Vinh Moc Tunnels, once
used as bomb shelters. The experience is highly
informative if not haunting.
Duration: 10.5 HRS
Pri ce from $148 pp
of the 50 ‘must-do’ journeys in the world. The
Hai Van Pass is one of the most scenic hillside
roads in Vietnam. Stunning views await of Lang
Co Beach and out to the South China Sea
when passing through the winding roads of the
mountain pass. At the top, photo opportunities
abound. You will also see China Beach, home
to the American Army during the war also made
famous with the American sitcom series “China
Beach”. See Marble Mountain and tour the
Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang.
Duration: 3.5 HRS
Price from $86 pp
Hue
by Motorbike
Hue
by Bicycle
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Jump on a motorbike behind a driver for a
Stretch the legs and explore Hue by bicycle.
Drive to a handicraft village where Hue
tour through the countryside to the tile-roofed
Thanh Toan Bridge, built over two centuries
ago. Continue to the Imperial Citadel, modelled
after the Forbidden City in Beijing and built in
the early 19th century. After lunch, explore
Ho Quyen Arena where tigers and elephants
fought, gladiator style, for the benefit of the
royal family. Continue on to Thien Mu Pagoda,
Tu Duc’s Tomb and Vong Canh Hill - the best
place to catch a panoramic view of the Perfume
River and the Ho Quyen Arena.
Duration: 3 HRS
Price from $121 pp
Begin with a ride out to the Thien Mu Pagoda,
built more than 500 years ago. Returning to Hue
you will visit the Citadel - this impressive edifice
has a 10,000m circumference and is made up
of three ramparts. Following an exploration of
the Citadel, the next stop is the tombs of the
Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Emperor Tu
Duc ordered his tomb to be built as a fairyland
full of poetic features, whilst Khai Dinh’s tomb
is a mixture of Western and Asian architecture.
Note: Approx. 20km cycle.
Duration: 4 HRS
Price from $127 pp
locals still preserve the traditional crafts as an
indigenous cultural feature. Here, contemplate
Hue’s conical hat and witness the progress of
making a “Non La” (conical poem hat) – the
symbol of South East Asia. Each conical hat is
a work of art, requiring perseverance, dexterity
and diligence. Artisans weave typical images of
Hue or poems into the hat to make it distinct.
You’ll also visit Dong Ba Market with everything
from souvenir items to bronze goods and food
available.
Duration: 12.5 HRS
Price from $242 pp
Hue
Street Food Tour
Hue
by Cyclo
Paradise
Caves
Enjoy an evening dedicated to traditional Hue
Explore Hue by cyclo – a three wheeled
Head to Paradise Cave, located inside the
food! By cyclo head to a local shop house to
discover Banh Beo – a popular cake snack of
Hue people. Continue on to a local restaurant
to try beef grilled in wild betel leaves as an
appetiser. You will be given a brief on Hue
cuisine, the origins and anecdotes. The next
delicacies to try are rustic family meals of grilled
pork on lemongrass skewers and crispy salted
pancakes. Walk to the next stop for mixed sweet
soups of Hue. End with a stop at a coffee shop
to taste Vietnamese coffee and enjoy live music.
bicycle taxi. Sit back and relax as you explore
Hue from a different perspective. Start your
adventure by passing through the south Huong
River area around the new Hue city. Next,
pass the river by Truong Tien Bridge; continue
on through the old Hue city. Stop for a visit to
the Imperial Citadel where the former kings of
Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty ruled from 1802
to 1945. Continue by cyclo through the rest of
the old Hue city streets before returning back
to your hotel.
*All prices are per person, twin share, based on low season including breakfast
World Heritage Phong Nha Ke Bang National
Park, about 230km northwest of Hue. Climb
near 500 steps to reach the cave entrance.
Inside spend time exploring the magnificent
scenery with the spectacular stalagmites
system. On route to the caves you will also stop
to visit La Vang Holy Land in Hai Lang District,
which contains the most valuable sculptural
works in the history of Vietnamese sculpture.
You will also have an opportunity to view some
sites from the American War.
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