Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, soak up the riverside culture as you stroll through the market stalls, see the life cycle of silk from silk worm to loom, visit an ancient house and walk through the 400 year old Japanese covered bridge. Spend a morning learning the art of Vietnamese cuisine and an afternoon on bicycles and a local boat to see how the fishermen live. Then fly south to Nha Trang from where it is just under a three hour drive to Zannier's stunning beach resort, Bai San Ho, nestled on the untouched coastline of the peaceful Phu Yen province. Here you can relax for five days on the beach or enjoy plenty of land and water sports.
HOI AN & BEACHES OF CENTRAL VIETNAM
HIGHLIGHTS
- Soaking up Hoi An's riverside culture with its market stalls, 400 year old Japanese covered bridge, silk shops and ancient houses.
- Discovering the joys of Vietnamese cooking at a local cookery school.
- Spending an afternoon with fishermen and visiting their village to learn the traditional way of life on the river.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Hoi An
Arrive in Danang where you will be met and driven 30 minutes to the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, on the banks of the Thu Bon River.
Overnight: Anantara Hoi An
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Day 2 Hoi An
Spend the morning wandering around the streets of Hoi An. Highlights include ancient merchant houses, the Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market. Afterwards, enjoy a boat trip to a local village where you can cycle with your guide to see how local life works here.
Overnight: Anantara Hoi An
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Day 3 Hoi An
Spend this morning discovering the delights of Vietnamese cooking at a local cookery school. The lesson starts with a visit to the fresh food market to select your ingredients before taking a boat to the school where you will learn to cook a few Vietnamese dishes before enjoying them for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to explore further or relax at your hotel.
Overnight: Anantara Hoi An
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Day 4 Phu Yen Province
Take a short flight to Nha Trang this morning where you will be driven just under 3 hours to your luxurious beach hideaway. Bai San Ho comprises 71 spacious villas (46 with private pools) and sits within a 98-hectare natural site on an impressive one kilometre long white sand beach. This is your home for the next five nights.
Overnight: Bai San Ho
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Day 5 - 8 Phu Yen Province
The next four days are yours to relax. The resort has three restaurants, a beautiful spa, a panoramic infinity pool, a water-based activity centre, an expertly led kids club and two tennis courts. Not forgetting the glorious white sand beach.
Overnight: Bai San Ho
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Day 9 Depart
Say farewell to Central Vietnam today as you fly home from Nha Trang via Saigon or Hoi An. Alternatively you may wish to extend your holiday and spend time in one of Vietnam's buzzing cities.
Overnight: Flight
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Depart
WHY WE LIKE IT:
Central Vietnam is really laid back and often just a stop off for people en route from north to south (or vice versa) on a longer holiday. However, it is a great destination in its own right and a more relaxed alternative to trying to explore the whole country. Hoi An bustles, though retains its beautiful river village authenticity. There's plenty to do and see for a few days (cultural sightseeing, exploring market, cycling to nearby villages, Vietnamese cookery class). Bai San Ho is an idyllic beach hideaway on the coast of the less explored Phu Yen province. The two destinations combined makes a great, shorter, holiday with enough to do, but allowing time to chill out.
| High | $ 4,067 |
| Low | $ 3,712 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Prices are per person based on two people sharing a room.
- Best time to visit Central Vietnam is from February to August, with June and July being the hottest months.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- Internal flight from Danang to Cam Ranh.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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REASONS TO BOOK
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