Cham Island

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Escape to a sleepy island for the day-the perfect way to relax and recharge after hectic days spent travelling, traipsing the streets and shopping. Explore some sights then chill out on a stunning secluded beach; swim, snorkel the living-reef famous for its plethora of colorful marine life or simply soak up the sun on the

Tour’s Program

Highlights

Cruise on a speedboat to a fishing island that’s home to a vibrant living-reef and exotic fish
Explore some interesting sights 
Swim, snorkel, or sunbathe on a stunning secluded beach
Feast on the fresh catch of the day for lunch
Explore the natural beauty of this tiny island and its hidden treasures

This trip is not advised from October – January due to the weather conditions.
Cham Island located off the coast of Hoi An, is a beautiful and fun getaway. We will start our day at Cua Dai Beach to embark by speedboat to Cham Island. After a 20-minute speed boat ride, you will arrive at Cu Lao Cham, a large island area consisting of several small islands about 25 nautical miles off the coast. Cham Island is the historical and cultural vestige attached to the formation and development of the Hoi An commercial port town. This is a tourist site with cool climate all the year round. The island has a plethora of beautiful coral reefs and stunning scenery along with about 3,000 residents living at Lang and Huong beaches. The living reef around Cham Island offers some of the best opportunities in Asia to see exotic fish in their natural habitat.
We will spend a half-day at Bai Lang Beach where we will visit interesting places such as Au Thuyen – a shelter for boats in bad weather, the ancient Hai Tang Pagoda. We will have time to snorkel with beautiful coral viewing. We then come back to the restaurant for local seafood lunch and free time sunbath and swimming on one the nicest beach of Vietnam. 
Equipment needed for excursion:
Sun cream, hat, flip flop or sandals, swimming suit, beach wearing, towel, camera.

MARBLE MOUNTAIN

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Discover the alluring beauty of two popular sightseeing locations in Da Nang; the stunning caves, grottoes and Pagoda hidden inside Marble Mountain; and the sparkling white splendor of the 70ft Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. Depart: 08:00 or 13:30

Climb the stone steps carved into Marble Mountain to discover caves, grottoes and a Buddhist Pagoda
Marvel at the panoramic view from the top of the mountain
Am Phu Cave which heads down to a very mysterious trip to hell
Visit the stone village to watch skilled sculptors create marble products
Travel to the tip of the peninsula where the 70ft Lady Buddha statue dominates the Da Nang skyline
See the sheer size and beauty of the Lady Buddha up close then learn the legend behind this patron saint of seamen
Wander around the peaceful pagoda and its serene grounds, enjoy stunning views of Da Nang city and its long coastline

The Marble Mountain (Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son; literally “five elements mountains”) is a popular sightseeing location in Da Nang because of its alluring beauty. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. There are plenty of exercises as there’s lots of steps, you can also discover stunning caves and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Upon arrival to the mountain, we will climb up the stone stairs and visit the caves and pagodas as well as admire the beautiful panoramic view. We will then head down the mountain and visit the stone village where the skilled local sculptors create many marble products. Then, you will go to Am Phu Cave where there’s a replica of heaven and hell, eerie underground tunnels while listening to the clapping of bats’ wings in the cave.
Before getting back to the hotel, we head to Linh Ung Pagoda. Built under the reign of King Minh Mang in the Nguyen Dynasty (the 19th century), legend has it a Buddhist statue drifted downstream to the area and got anchored at a sandy embankment.

CAM THANH WATER COCONUT VILLAGE HALF DAY

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Spend an half day to join in local fisherman on the river and experience on round net or cast net. Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat

8:00 am or 2:00 pm. You will be collected at your hotel lobby and transferred to the meeting point. Then you will take walk to Bach Dang dock. Take a wooden boat transferring to Cam Thanh water coconut village. Learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. Board on boat and commence cruising on the Cua Dai River. Join in local fisherman on the river and experience on round net or cast net. Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat. Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides. Have lunch at local family house in the village. Relax and transfer back the hotel.

Tour ends at 12:00 pm or 6:00 pm at our villa.

SUNSET BOAT TRIP ON THU BON RIVER

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Sunset! Sunset! Sunset in Hoi An ancient Town`s waiting for you on Thu Bon River! Taking the boat trip on Thu Bon River is the best time for you to enjoy the beauty of ancient City!

Duration: 4 hours

Departure/Finish time: 3:00 pm/7:00 pm

Private Tour available

3:00 pm. You will be collected at your hotel lobby. You will take walk to Bach Dang dock. Take a wooden boat sailing along the major branch of the lower section of Thu Bon River. Enjoy the beautiful sightseeing, fishing nets and many boats bobbing on the waters. Keep cruising down to Cua Dai river mouth, then going up to Co Co River and heading for Bay Mau Nipa (water coconut tree) grove. Have snack and make sure your camera is handy. You will have a lot of beautiful pictures. Enjoy the peaceful moment of Unesco Heritage Site along the Thu Bon river

Trip ends at 7:00 pm at our villa!

MY SON HOLLY LAND HALF DAY

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Spend an half day to visit My Son – Holly Land of Cham people …

Duration: 6, 5 hours/Departure/ Finish time: 7:30 am/ 1:00 pm


My Son, located 69 km southwest of Da Nang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, and 65km far from Hoi An. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. This site is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king.

Let our guide show you My Son Holy Land where is still considered as “Angkor Wat” in Vietnam.

THANH HA POTTERY AND KIM BONG CARPENTRY VILLAGES HALF DAY

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You will be collected at your hotel lobby at 8:00 am or 2:00 pm. Walk to the Bach Dang dock where you will embark on the boat. Enjoy yourself on the riverside atmosphere. Arrive Thanh Ha pottery village where you can learn and explore the daily life of local people. Observe all the steps of making a pottery product such as vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot. Continue to visit Kim Bong carpentry village, listen to the history of the village, come to visit the ship-building yards, see the handicrafts and sculptures. Return to Bach Dang dock where your tour ends at your hotel around 11:30 am or 5:30 pm. Good bye and see you again.

BICYCLE TOUR 4 HOURS AROUND HOI AN

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Local guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby at 8:00 am or 1:00 pm then take you by bicycle through the tiny village lanes to the river where you can learn about the daily life of the local people. Keep cycling through the corn fields, rice fields, water coconut forest, the lakes of shrimp and crab farm. On the way, we will visit houses for worshiping ancestors and houses of handicraftsmen such as: blacksmiths, carpenters and masons where you can learn many unusual things about life in Hoi An. Ride back to your hotel

End the tour at 12:00 pm or 5:00 pm.

BIKING TO LANTERN MAKING VILLAGE HALF DAY

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Take a bicycle to lantern making workshop in the village. Here you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns

8:00 am or 2:00 pm. Local guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby and you will take a bicycle to lantern making workshop in the village. Here you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns. Choose your favorite sample of lantern. Do step by step with the craftsman how to make one lantern. Keep this lantern for souvenir. Ride bicycle back to the hotel.

Tour ends at your hotel in Hoi An at 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm

HOI AN CITY TOUR

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The walk is a fascinating sightseeing experience in the compact heritage town of Hoi An. Enter historical houses dating as far back as the 15th Century, beautifully combining elements of Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese architecture. Visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, the only tile-roof-covered bridge outside of Japan. Admire the grand ornamentation of ancient Chinese Assembly Halls. Watch the art of handicraft making at a local workshop 

Exploring Hoi An Ancient Town on foot is one of the best ways to take in the city’s charm. The unique atmosphere here combines elements of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese culture. Some of the most remarkable views of the city are from the Ancient Houses. From here, visitors can catch a glimpse of a long-gone past and more subdued and simple time.

The tour includes visits to Hoi An Market, Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, Art Craft Manufacturing and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge.