Discover the enchanting beauty and rich cultural heritage of Vietnam on this four-day program. Immerse yourself in the captivating blend of ancient traditions, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant local life as you explore the historic cities of Hue and Hoi An, at times on bicycle. From the majestic imperial sites of Hue to the charming UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, this journey promises an unforgettable experience filled with architectural marvels, traditional craftsmanship, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality.
This small group program is limited to 10 guests.
HINWEIS: Due to the nature of this program, which includes riding a bicycle for 6 miles and sitting on the back of a Vespa scooter, this program is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions or those who can’t ride a bicycle.
Hinweis: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
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Disembark the ship in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the Tan Son Nhat Airport for a flight to Hue.
Set along the picturesque Perfume River, Hue is a captivating city that enjoyed an illustrious history as the center of power for Vietnam’s former imperial rulers. The Nguyen dynasty emperors enjoyed a 143-year reign, from 1802 until 1945, when Emperor Bao Dai conceded to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The city still maintains much of its majestic charm, where elaborate royal tombs and an imposing Imperial Citadel reveal the extravagant lifestyles of former emperors.
Visit the Imperial Citadel, the seat from which the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Despite sustaining extensive damage during the war, the citadel still contains over 100 buildings to explore, including the Imperial Enclosure, a citadel-within-a-citadel which contains the Forbidden Purple City, the former living quarters of the emperor.
After lunch at local restaurant, check-in to your hotel and enjoy some free time to refresh.
In the afternoon, meet your guide and Vespa driver at your hotel to begin an exciting discovery of local life in Hue, traveling on the back of a vintage Vespa. This excursion offers a remarkable combination of adventure, exploration and authentic local experience as your Vespa takes you through some of the city’s less-traveled roads.
Witness the charming scenery of Hue while enjoying local hospitality along your journey. Take advantage of the spectacular photo opportunities en route to Vong Canh Hill. Once at the top of the hill, enjoy panoramic views over the Perfume River and an area known as Royal Valley, where various members of the Nguyen Dynasty are buried. Sip a glass of champagne while contemplating the serene river landscape. If you are lucky, you may also catch views of the sunset here, if the skies are clear.
After drinking in the atmosphere, continue on your Vespa to visit the home of the Doan family or similar. The family warmly welcomes you into their home and host you for dinner while sharing stories of their family and life in Hue. This is a typical local family with three generations living together under one roof. Taking pride in their long-standing traditions, the family ensure that their customs are passed down from generation to generation.
Hinweis: Each guest will ride on the back of a Vespa scooter while an experienced local driver. A helmet will be provided. The tour guide will follow on the back of another Vespa.
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After breakfast, start the day with a scenic boat ride along the Perfume River, taking in the enchanting scenery along the riverbanks as you make your way to Thien Mu Pagoda. One of the oldest religious monuments in Hue, the seven-story structure is featured in many Vietnamese folk songs and is considered an icon of the city.
Next, take a short drive to the tomb of Tu Duc, the “Poet Emperor.” A lover of romance and eastern philosophies, the emperor designed his own tomb within an enchanting garden of pine trees and frangipanis overlooking a lake. Stop by an incense-making village before continuing to the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh whose burial place reflects the European influences at play during his reign.
After lunch at a local restaurant, relax on a three-hour-and-a-half transfer to Hoi An, taking the route along the Hai Van Pass, a scenic stretch of road that offers spectacular views of the coastline.
In Danang, visit the Cham Museum which houses over 300 stone art treasures including sandstone carvings, alters, lings, garudas, ganeshas and images of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. Continue to the Marble Mountains, which are named after the five elements of Chinese philosophy - metal, water, wood, fire and earth.
Next, visit Non Nuoc, nicknamed China Beach, which was once a rest-and-relaxation area for U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War before you reach to Hoi An Ancient Town.
Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
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After breakfast, head out on a 6-mile leisurely bicycle ride to a small vegetable farming village on the outskirts of Hoi An to meet a local vegetable farmer who works the land and grows various crops using organic and traditional methods. You are welcomed with a refreshing drink of freshly squeezed fruits.
Then roll up your sleeves to experience a typical day on the farm. Learn about the different farming equipment and their uses. Then join the farmers in the field to prepare the land for sewing or crop cultivation and help fertilize the soil using seaweed from the nearby river. Pick some vegetables and herbs from the garden and head to the kitchen to make a local specialty using the freshly harvested ingredients. The best part, of course, is the chance to taste the local light snack that you made yourselves. Return to Hoi An town by car or van.
The afternoon is spent to explore the charms of Hoi An’s old town on foot. Stroll through winding streets and past rows of traditional houses to appreciate the grand architecture of the Old House of Tan Ky, an 18th-century merchant's house, and admire the traditional elegance of the Fukien Assembly Hall. Pass through the impressive 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge. Then continue to a local studio that makes traditional lanterns. Guided by experts, learn the centuries-old craft and create our own colorful lantern, which you can take home as a unique souvenir.
After dinner at a local restaurant, you will be transfer to Danang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport, your guide will greet and transfer you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City where the remainder of the evening is at your leisure.
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A breakfast box is arranged for your early departure today. At the appointed time, you will be picked up and transferred to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a flight to Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
Upon arrival, you will have a fast-track visa service to obtain a Cambodian visa. Then, proceed to the port where you will re-embark the ship.
Land Program Step by Step
Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.
Tag 1
05:00 Uhr Disembark in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a flight to Hue
07:55 Uhr Flight to Hue (flight details TBA and subject to change)
09:35 Uhr Arrive at the Phu Bai Airport
10:05 Uhr Proceed to the Imperial citadel. Explore the Imperial Citadel, including the Imperial Enclosure and the Forbidden Purple City
12:00 Uhr Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
14:00 Uhr Check-in to your hotel and have some free time to refresh
14:30 Uhr Meet your guide and Vespa driver at hotel’s lobby
14:45 Uhr Hop on a Vespa, ride through scenic routes and less-traveled roads
15:00 Uhr Reach Vong Canh Hill, enjoy panoramic views over the Perfume River and Royal Valley
16:00 Uhr Visit the home of the Doan family
16:30 Uhr Experience a traditional dinner hosted by the Doan family
17:30 Uhr Drive back to hotel
Overnight at the Azerai La Residence Hue or similar hotel
Tag 2
07:00 Uhr Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08:00 Uhr Take a boat ride along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
08:20 Uhr Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest religious monuments in Hue
09:00 Uhr Take a short drive to the tomb of Tu Duc
09:15 Uhr Visit Tu Duc's tomb and admire the beautiful garden setting
10:00 Uhr Proceed to the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh
10:15 Uhr Explore Khai Dinh's tomb
11:00 Uhr Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
12:30 Uhr Relax on a three-and-a-half-hour transfer to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
16:00 Uhr Visit the Cham Museum
16:30 Uhr Explore the Marble Mountains
17:00 Uhr Visit Non Nuoc (China Beach)
18:00 Uhr Reach Hoi An Ancient Town. Check-in to your hotel in Hoi An
18:30 Uhr Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at the Royall Hoi An MGallery or similar hotel
Tag 3
07:00 Uhr Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08:00 Uhr Embark on a 6-mile bicycle ride to a vegetable farming village near Hoi An
08:30 Uhr Meet a local vegetable farmer, experience organic and traditional farming
10:30 Uhr Make a local specialty with the harvested ingredients and enjoy the local snack that you made yourselves
12:30 Uhr Transfer back to Hoi An
13:00 Uhr Explore the charms of Hoi An's old town on foot
13:30 Uhr Visit the Old House of Tan Ky, an 18th-century merchant's house
14:00 Uhr Appreciate the elegance of the Fukien Assembly Hall.
14:30 Uhr Pass through the Japanese covered bridge, a 400-year-old landmark
15:00 Uhr Learn the craft from experts and create your own colorful lantern
16:45 Uhr Dinner at a local restaurant
18:00 Uhr Transfer to Danang airport
20:10 Uhr Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City (flight details TBA and subject to change)
21:55 Uhr Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
22:30 Uhr Transfer to your hotel and check in
Overnight at the Caravelle Saigon or similar hotel
Tag 4
06:00 Uhr Pick up and transfer to the airport, breakfast box arranged for your early departure
07:55 Uhr Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville (flight details TBA and subject to change)
09:30 Uhr Arrive in Sihanoukville with fast-track assistance service
10:30 Uhr Transfer to the Port. Re-embark the ship
Voraussichtliches Wetter:
Warm and sunny, the temperature is about 30? (86?)
Was Sie mitbringen sollten:
Personal items, insect repellent, light clothes, and comfortable walking/biking shoes, bathing suit, camera, charger.
Landeswährung:
Vietnam Dong: USD is accepted at hotels & restaurants.
Credit card (Visa/ Master card) is also accepted at hotels and major restaurants.
Stromspannung:
220 V
We recommend guests bring a universal adaptor for electric devices
Luggage information:
•Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50lbs)
•Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lb.) and must be able to fit in the overhead bin on under the seat in front of you
•Any excess or overweight baggage fees incurred are the responsibility of the guest
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:
A passport that is valid for at least six months after travel is required.
Please check with your local embassy for entry requirements for your nationality into Vietnam
Many nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam – it is the guest’s responsibility to have the appropriate visa for the ship’s arrival into Vietnam.
A Cambodian Visa is included in the cost of this program – to be obtained upon arrival at the Sihanoukville Airport. At least two blank pages in your passport are required for the visa.
VERY IMPORTANT
The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Anschriften der Hotels:
Azerai La Residence Hue
5 Le Loi Street, Hue City, Vietnam
Telefon: +84 234 3837 475
Royal Hoi An MGallery
39 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Telefon: +84 235 3950 777
Caravelle Saigon
19-23 Lam Son Square, B?n Nghé, Qu?n 1, Thành ph? H? Chí Minh, Vietnam
Telefon: +84 28 3823 4999
Bitte beachten Sie:
•If visiting religious sites guests must be dressed appropriately: Full length pants, knees covered skirts, shirts or blouses with sleeves are recommended. Shorts, tights, miniskirts, sleeveless or see-through shirts or blouses are not allowed. Shoes and socks must be removed when visiting temples
•Like all tourist points of interest, guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times and not carry large denominations of money
•Restrooms on this trip can vary in condition and are mostly Asian style. Western style toilets can be found at restaurants and your hotels.
•This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs and those with mobility restrictions
•The bicycle ride is leisurely and not strenuous however it is 6 miles
•Please note that Vietnam is a developing country and visiting for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. Being a third world country, the standards are not as you might be accustomed to, buses vary in condition but are the best available. The best way to experience a different culture and way of life is to keep an open mind and to fully absorb this unique experience.
Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:
•1 night at Azerai La Residence Hue (Superior Garden View room) on a bed and breakfast basis
•1 night at Royal Hoi An MGallery (Deluxe room) on a bed and breakfast basis
•1 night at the Caravelle Saigon (Deluxe room) with breakfast box
•Touring in vehicles with A/C
•English-speaking guide on transfers, sightseeing tours, and flights
•Entrance fees per the itinerary
•Lunch on Days 1, 2, 3
•Dinner on Days 1, 2 and 3
•1 drink per person with lunch & dinner (choice of local beer, soft drinks or mineral water)
•2 x bottles of water per person per day on board the touring vehicle
•2 x cold towel per day
•Economy class flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue, Danang to Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville
•On arrival fast track VIP Visa service in Sihanoukville – 2 blank passport pages required
•Airport assistance
Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:
• Speisen oder Getränke, die oben nicht aufgeführt sind
• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer
•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar
•Vietnam Visa
•Camera fees if required
•Excess or overweight luggage on the flight
Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand and gravel or natural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Weather appropriate clothing, hats, sunglasses, and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.
Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.
