Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
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Unlike most of the transfer from Hanoi to Central Vietnam cities of Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, Dong Ha, Dong Hoi by flights, train or sleeper bus, transfer from Ha Noi to Hue (Da Nang, Hoi An, Dong Hoi, Dong Ha) by private land transfer using private car/minivan is another option that not many companies organize it. However, if you're type of travellers who like off-the-beaten-track, unusual, uncommon and unique itinerary from North Vietnam to Central Vietnam, this is an option that shouldn't be missed out. This kind of transfer is very suitable for you to discover the 'authentic' Vietnam's region of North Central, a.k.a. North Vietnam's panhandle as its shape.
Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
This southbound trip will bring about a deep understanding of Vietnam history from ancient Dinh dynasty in Ninh Binh to Ho Dynasty and Le dynasty in Thanh Hoa to Nguyen Dynasty in Hue. You'll discover about the southwards expansion of Vietnam from North to South into Champa kingdom territory (from Quang Binh province to Binh Thuan province), about the North-South division (at Gianh river) of northern Trinh lords and Southern Nguyen lords under Revival Le dynasty and the division of North and South during Vietnam war (at the DMZ). This area is also birthplace of many revolutionary leaders like Ho Chi Minh, Vo Nguyen Giap or Le Duan. To make it more interesting, this tour also features visits to Trang An scenic landscape, Phong Nha Ke Bang national park which are World Unesco Heritage Site in this region. Add to its uniqueness for foodie travellers, we'll try all local delicious specialties of each province we'll pass by. It's cơm cháy of Ninh Binh province, nem chua of Thanh Hoa province, cháo lươn of Nghe An province, cu đơ of Ha Tinh province, khoai deo of Quang Binh province, bánh lọc of Quang Tri province and many many royal cuisines in Hue and Hoi An which are dubbed as Vietnamese mecca city for foodie travellers.
Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
Consider to do this trip for a quicker transfer from Hanoi to Hue in 2 days
Day 1: Ha Noi - Thanh Hoa
Pickup from Ha Noi (hotel, airport) going Southbound to Ninh Binh to visit Trang An scenic landscape complex - a world UNESCO heritage site renowned for its boat cave tours. Take a boat tour to discover the beautiful scenic landscape of Trang An. Back to Ninh Binh city, on the way we will take a look at Hoa Lu ancient capital - the capital of Vietnam in 10th and 11th century before moving to Phat Diem Cathedral - a catholic architecture resembles a buddhist temple whose history associated with the Operation Passage to Freedom after the Geneva accord signed in 1954. The largest numbers of Catholic refugees came from Phat Diem diocese with the highest percentage of Catholics in Vietnam. This cathedral was described as "more Buddhist than Christian" by novelist Graham Green in his novel-turn-movie the Quiet American. Drive all the way towards Thanh Hoa city of the same name province Thanh Hoa. Will have stop at Ham Rong bridge or Dragon's Jaw bridge - one of the dead coordinate for US bombing during Vietnam war operation Linebacker. Overnight in Thanh Hoa city.
Hanoi Hue private transfer (private car) with sightseeing (3D2N)
Consider to do this trip for a quicker transfer from Hanoi to Hue in 2 days
Day 2: Thanh Hoa - Phong Nha
Pickup from your hotel in Thanh Hoa city heading South towards Nghe An province's Vinh city - homeland of Vietnam's father Ho Chi Minh. You will go past many cement factories along the way from Ninh Binh to Vinh - one of the major city of North Central Vietnam which was bombed heavily during operation Pierce Arrow in 1964. This city was considered "coordinate of fire". On arrival Vinh city, we'll have lunch break before going to Ho Chi Minh's hometown of Lotus Village (Lang Sen in Vietnamese) near Vinh city and Ho Chi Minh house where he spent his childhood.
Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
Keep driving Southbound towards Ha Tinh province. Turn right at Nghen town of Can Loc district towards Dong Loc junction - a strategic road T-junction at the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh trail which was extensively bombed by American forces during the Vietnam War in 1968. The site is now mainly remembered for the memorial to ten young unmarried girls aged 17–22 who were youth volunteers helping with logistics at the T-junction.
Keep going Southwards to Quang Binh province, you'll pass by the Ngang pass which marked the former boundary of Champa and Dai Viet (then Vietnam polity) until the 15th century when the Vietnamese pushed south and conquered the Cham lands piecemeal. Ngang pass is very well known in Vietnamese literature, its beauty having been sung in many poetry works. After Ngang pass, we keep going to General Vo Nguyen Giap burial site at Vung Chua nearby. This location was chosen by General Giap for his perpetual life after his death in 2013.
Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
Continue southbound along Highway 1 to Gianh river - a physical border between the Trinh Lords and Nguyen Lords under the Revival Le Dynasty (1533 - 1789). Turn right after crossing Gianh river towards Phong Nha town for hotel check-in. Overnight in Phong Nha town - Bo Trach district of Quang Binh province.
Consider to do this trip for a quicker transfer from Hanoi to Hue in 2 days
Day 3: Phong Nha - Hue
Morning pickup from your accommodation going to Phong Nha visitor center for taking a boat cruise along the Son river to Phong Nha cave - a unique underground river cave with amazing chambers, stalactites and stalagmites. You will have ample time sitting on the boat admiring the patterns of karst rock formations and strolling inside the cave with lots of photo opportunities.
Take boat cruise back to Phong Nha visitor center, our private vehicle will take you to Quang Tri province and turn left to the coast to see Vinh Moc tunnel - a refuge underground village hideout for the local civilians and soldiers to avoid American bombing during the peak time of Rolling Thunder operation. Keep going to DMZ Hien Luong Bridge/ Freedom Bridge/Bridge of No Return, you'll take a look at UN building, frontline flagpole, memorial statue of border police, museum, ... then strolling across the Ben Hai river/17th parallel in South Vietnam. Hopping on car for our drive toward Dong Ha city for lunch break.
Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
After lunch, we will continue our tour with visit to Mine Action Visitor Center - a museum-like of Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) collected around the DMZ in Quang Tri province. Next stop is Quang Tri citadel where hold the 81-day fierce battle between North and South Vietnam in blazing summer of 1972 Easter Offensive. Upon request Bonus stop at La Vang cathedral - Our Lady of La Vang - a pilgrimage site for the catholic in Vietnam whose location is believed to have Marian Apparition in 1798. Drive all the way to Hue city.
Consider to do this day as a separate day tour Dong Hoi - Phong Nha cave - Vinh Moc tunnel - DMZ - Hue.
Consider to do this trip for a quicker transfer from Hanoi to Hue in 2 days
Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
Tour price: $US 390/pax (at least 2 persons), + 210$ for extra person
Inclusive:
- Private vehicle (car/suv/van/minivan) with driver
- Private guide
- 2 night accommodation in Thanh Hoa and Phong Nha (3 star hotel)
- All entrance fees to attractions listed
- Toll fees
- Bottled water
- Door to door service
Hanoi Hue private transfer with sightseeing (3D2N)
Consider to do this trip for a quicker transfer from Hanoi to Hue in 2 days
We recommend you to do this meticulously crafted tour Hanoi southbound to Hue 4D3N for a relax transport and enjoy the sightseeings as well as historical sites en route from Ha Noi to Hue
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