Chan May Shore Excursions: Visit Hue City or Danang & Hoi An
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Chan May Shore Excursions: Visit Hue City or Danang & Hoi An

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7h - 9h
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About this experience

OPTION 1 - Package Tour to Da Nang and Hoi An with Local Guide (about 7 hours including 2 ways transfer):

- Sightseeing Stops in beautiful Lap An Lagoon and local fishing village.
- Driving through amazing Hai Van Pass (Cloudy Pass in Da Nang City)
- Walking & shopping in beautiful Hoi An's Shopping Paradise of Vietnam

OPTION 2 - Package Tour to Hue Imperial Capital with Local Guide (about 7 hours including 2 ways transfer):

- Walking Tour in the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City of Hue Vietnam
- Learning about life of the Emperors, their Wives, Concubines and Eunuchs
- Visiting the most famous, oldest & nicest Pagoda in Hue named Thien Mu
- Learning about the importance of Buddhism to daily life of local people
- Enjoying Refreshing Dragon Boat Cruise on the Romantic Perfume River

OPTION 3 - Private Car with English Speaking Driver to Hue or Danang/Hoi An or Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge)

Available options

Private Tour: Danang & Hoi An

By Private Car/Mini Van: Visit Lap An Lagoon, Hai Van Pass and Hoi An Ancient Town to learn about history of Vietnam and Champa Kingdom.<br/>Duration: 7 hours: Trip takes about 7 hours. So please check if this itinerary fit with your ship's schedule.<br/>Local Lunch included with: Cao Lau Noodle or My Quang Noodle (with Pork and Vegetable). Please confirm if you have special requirement for food.<br/>Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Prices of the excursions are for pick-up/Drop-off at the Border Check (500m walking from Exit Gate of the Chan May Port).<br/>Tour Inclusions: Transport 2 Ways with Car/Van, Dragon Boat & Local Guide in Hoi An, Entry Fees to Sightseeing Places, Local Food for Lunch.<br/>Tour Exclusions: Drinks (available to buy), Port Fee (if you like to pick-up inside the port), Travel Insurance, Tips for Service, Shopping.<br/>Pickup included

Private Tour: Visit Hue City

By Private Car & Dragon Boat: Visit Imperial Citadel, Forbidden City, Thien Mu Pagoda to learn about history and culture of Vietnamese Royalty.<br/>Duration: 7 hours: Trip takes about 7 hours. So please check if this itinerary fit with your ship's schedule.<br/>Local Lunch included with: Local Specialty Food - Hue Noodle Soup with Beef/ Pork/ Crab Meat. Please confirm if you have special requirement for food.<br/>Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Prices of the excursions are for pick-up/Drop-off at the Border Check (500m walking from Exit Gate of the Chan May Port).<br/>Tour Inclusions: Transport 2 Ways with Car/Van, Dragon Boat & Local Guide in Hue, Entry Fees to Sightseeing Places, Local Food for Lunch.<br/>Tour Exclusions: Drinks (available to buy), Port Fee (if you like to pick-up inside the port), Travel Insurance, Tips for Service, Shopping.<br/>Pickup included

Private Car to Golden Bridge

With English Speaking Driver: We use 4 and 7 seat air-conditioner car with English speaking driver for communication only, but not like a tour guide.<br/>Sightseeing Places to Visit: Lap An Lagoon with Local Fishing Village, Hai Van Pass, Ba Na Hills with Cable Car and Golden Hands Bridge<br/>Duration: 8 hours: Trip includes 3 hours for 2 ways transfer and sightseeing stops on the way. You need 3 to 5 hours in Ba Na Hills Theme Park.<br/>Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Prices of the excursions are for pick-up/Drop-off at the Border Check (500m walking from Exit Gate of the Chan May Port).<br/>Trip Inclusions: Private Car with Experienced Driver 2 Ways from Chan May Port with Sighseeing, All Cost for Fuel, Road Tools and Parking Fee.<br/>Trip Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Tour Guide, Port Fee (if you like to pick-up inside the port), Entry Fee, Travel Insurance, Tips for Service.<br/>Entry Fee to Ba Na Hills: You need to pay Entry Fee to Ba Na Hills (from 950K/Person), that will include cable car riding and fees for some activities.<br/>Pickup included

Small Group: Tour to Hue City

Min 2 Pax - Max 9 Pax: Small Group from Chan May to Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda with Dragon Boat on Perfume River (Local Guide will meet you in Hue).<br/>Car / Mini Van and Dragon Boat: we try to pick you up nearest to the Port possible, depending on the ship you are on. Driver will have a sign with your name!<br/>Duration: 7 hours: Tour takes about 7 hours. We will contact you again 2 days prior to departure to confirm pick-up time.<br/>Lunch Included with: Local Specialty Food - Hue Noodle Soup with Beef/ Pork/ Crab Meat. Please confirm if you have special food requirements.<br/>Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Prices of the excursions are for pick-up/Drop-off at the Border Check (500m walking from Exit Gate of the Chan May Port).<br/>Tour Inclusions: Transport 2 Ways with Car/Van, Dragon Boat & Local Guide in Hue, Entry Fees to Sightseeing Places, Local Food for Lunch.<br/>Tour Exclusions: Drinks (available to buy), Port Fee (if you like to pick-up inside the port), Travel Insurance, Tips for Service, Shopping.<br/>Pickup included

Private Car to Danang & Hoi An

With English Speaking Driver: We use 4 and 7 seat air-conditioner car with English speaking driver for communication only, but not like a tour guide.<br/>Sightseeing Places to Visit: Lap An Lagoon and Local Fishing Village, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountains in Da Nang City, Hoi An Ancient Town<br/>Duration: 8 hours: Include: 4.5 hours for 2 ways transfer from Port, 1 hour in Marble Mountains, and about 2 hours in Hoi An Ancient Town.<br/>Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Prices of the excursions are for pick-up/Drop-off at the Border Check (500m walking from Exit Gate of the Chan May Port).<br/>Trip Inclusions: Private Car with Experienced Driver 2 Ways from Chan May Port with Sighseeing, All Cost for Fuel, Road Tools and Parking Fee<br/>Trip Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Tour Guide, Port Fee (if you like to pick-up inside the port), Entry Fee, Travel Insurance, Tips for Service.<br/>Entry Fees to Buy: Marble Mountains (45k/p plus Optional 15k/p for Elevator), Hoi An Old Town (120k/p if you like to go inside old buildings)<br/>Pickup included

Private Car to Hue Royal City

With English Speaking Driver: We use 4 and 7 seat air-conditioner car with English speaking driver for communication only, but not like a tour guide.<br/>Sightseeing Places to Visit: The Citadel (Imperial City & Forbidden City), Thien Mu Pagoda, 1 Royal Tomb (choose from Tombs of Minh Mang/Tu Duc/Khai Dinh)<br/>Duration: 8 hours: Include: 3 hours for 2 ways transfer from Port, 2 hours in Imperial City, 30 minutes in Thien Mu Pagoda, 40 minutes in 1 Tomb<br/>Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Prices of the excursions are for pick-up/Drop-off at the Border Check (500m walking from Exit Gate of the Chan May Port).<br/>Trip Inclusions: Private Car with Experienced Driver 2 Ways from Chan May Port with Sighseeing, All Cost for Fuel, Road Tools and Parking Fee.<br/>Trip Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Tour Guide, Port Fee (if you like to pick-up inside the port), Entry Fee, Travel Insurance, Tips for Service.<br/>Entry Fees to Buy: You need to buy tickets for sightseeing - Imperial City (200k/pax), Royal Tomb (150k/pax), and Free Entry for Thien Mu Pagoda<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Please check each option, as we have some options with different itineraries, prices and inclusions.
Entry Fees and Local Meals are only included in Package Tour Option, but not in Private Car Option.

Detailed itinerary

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Stop 1

OPTION 1 - 7 HOURS TOUR: We drive Southward to beautiful Lap An Lagoon and Lang Co Bay for quick stop of Picture Moments before driving through the most beautiful scenic road of Vietnam to Hai Van Pass to get to Da Nang city - the 4th largest city of Viet Nam.

Arrive to Hoi An Ancient Town, we will have the best well-known Hoi An local dish for lunch (Cao Lau Noodle) before taking a walking tour of Hoi An Market, Phuc Kien assembly hall, Chaozou assembly hall and Tan Ky ancient house, crossing the picturesque Japanese Covered Bridge. We will visit the LANTERN Workshop to see how the artisans make a lantern and you can buy some for souvenirs.

After exploring amazing Hoi An Old City, our local guide will say goodbye to you and driver will drop you back to Chan May Cruise Port. We finish our fantastic Shore Excursions Hue to Da Nang and Hoi An around before Ship Departure.

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Stop 2

OPTION 2 - 7 HOURS TOUR: We will visit the Former Capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty of 13 Emperors from 1802 till 1945 and learn about Local History and Culture of Vietnamese Royalty with:

1. Hue Imperial Citadel: constructed from 1804-1833 by 2 first Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty (Gia Long & Minh Mang) and was the centre for Economy, Culture and Political Activities of Royal Family.

2. Thien Mu Pagoda: This is the oldest and most famous pagoda in Hue built from 1601 by the Founder of the Nguyen Family in this region (Nguyen Hoang). Pagoda was built and named so (Thien Mu Pagoda - Heavenly Lady Buddha Pagoda) after the story of local people when they dream about lady Buddha sitting on this hill.

3. Perfume River: we will take Dragon Boat Cruising on Romantic Perfume River for 30 minutes before our tour guide say goodbye to you and our driver will drop you back to Chan May Cruise Ship Port and we will finish Excursions to Hue City before ship departure.

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Super product Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge was released, making many international press full of praise. The design is extremely impressive by two mossy hands reaching out to grasp the golden silk in the middle of the sky. This is probably the biggest masterpiece and the most beautiful virtual check-in point when it comes to Ba Na Hills tourism.

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Stop 4

Ba Na Hills in Da Nang is one of the most exciting places in Vietnam. It's a mountain resort complex that resembles a medieval stronghold, yet inside these stone dividers are modern facilities, world class eateries and a Fantasy Park loaded with exciting rides. Bana Hills is located only 35 kilometers from Da Nang city center on Nui Chua mountain, this station was adulated as 'Da Lat of Da Nang city' since the time the slope station's introduction in 1919, worked by the French colonialists.

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Lap An Lagoon is a brackish lagoon of Hue and part of Lang Co Bay, covering an area of about 800ha. The scene here is like a charming picture making many people fascinated. Quietly located next to the Bach Ma mountain range, Lap An lagoon is adorned by the deep green of the mountains mingling with the blue of the clouds and the clear water.

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Stop 6

Hai Van Pass (Vietnamese: Đèo Hải Vân), also known as Ai Van Pass (or Cloudy Gate Pass - because of some Bunkers on the Mountain Peak built during the Nguyen Dynasty and French War) is one of the best popular stops on the traveling route in central Vietnam. Pass 's Peak Elevation is about 500 m above sea level, 20 km long, across the Bach Ma mountain range between Thua Thien-Hue province (in the North) and Da Nang city of Vietnam.

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Golden Bridge is an iconic pedestrian bridge located within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort complex. It is renowned for its unique design, featuring two giant, moss-covered hands that appear to cradle the golden-colored bridge amidst the clouds. To reach the Golden Bridge, you must purchase a ticket to the Ba Na Hills resort, which includes a round-trip ride on the modern cable car system. There is no separate ticket just for the bridge.

What's not included

25usd/pax if pick-up inside the port (optional)
Things not mentioned in inclusions of options

Available languages

Guide guide
EN

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

About Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam is a diverse and captivating region known for its stunning beaches, historic sites, and unique cultural heritage. This area offers a mix of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant local traditions that make it a must-visit destination in Vietnam.

Top Attractions

Hoi An Ancient Town

A beautifully preserved ancient town with a rich history and charming architecture.

Historical 1-2 days 120,000 VND (entrance fee)

My Son Sanctuary

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the remnants of a once-thriving Champa Kingdom.

Historical Half day 150,000 VND (entrance fee)

Ba Na Hills

A mountainous area with a unique climate, home to the famous Golden Bridge and a French-inspired resort.

Nature/Adventure Full day 800,000 VND (entrance fee and cable car)

Lang Co Beach

A beautiful and less crowded beach with clear waters and white sand.

Beach Half day to full day Free (some activities may have fees)

Hue Imperial City

The former imperial capital of Vietnam, featuring a grand citadel and historical palaces.

Historical Half day to full day 150,000 VND (entrance fee)

Must-Try Local Dishes

Cao Lau

A noodle dish with thick noodles, pork, and fresh herbs, topped with crispy pork skin and greens.

Lunch/Dinner Contains pork and gluten

Bun Bo Hue

A spicy beef and pork noodle soup with a rich, flavorful broth.

Lunch/Dinner Contains beef, pork, and spicy elements

Banh Xeo

A crispy Vietnamese pancake filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.

Lunch/Dinner Contains shrimp, pork, and gluten

Quang Noodles

A turmeric-infused noodle dish with shrimp, pork, and herbs, topped with a savory broth.

Lunch/Dinner Contains shrimp, pork, and gluten

Popular Activities

Hiking in Ba Na Hills Snorkeling and Diving in Cham Islands Exploring Caves in Marble Mountains Beach relaxation in Lang Co Beach Spa and wellness treatments in Da Nang Boat trips along the Perfume River in Hue Exploring Hoi An Ancient Town Visiting Hue Imperial City

Best Time to Visit

February to April

This is the best time to visit Central Vietnam as the weather is dry and pleasant, making it ideal for outdoor activities and beach trips.

25-30°C 77-86°F

Practical Information

Language

  • Official: Vietnamese
  • Widely spoken: English (in tourist areas)
  • English: Moderately spoken in tourist areas, limited elsewhere

Currency

Vietnamese Dong (VND)

Time Zone

GMT+7

Electricity

220VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Central Vietnam is generally safe for travelers, with low crime rates and friendly locals. However, petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.

Important Precautions:
  • • Use reputable taxi services or ride-hailing apps.
  • • Keep valuables secure and out of sight.
  • • Be cautious when exchanging money on the street.

Getting there

By air
  • Da Nang International Airport • 5 km from city center
  • Chu Lai International Airport • 30 km from Tam Ky
By train

Da Nang Station, Tam Ky Station

By bus

Da Nang Bus Station, Hue Bus Station, Hoi An Bus Station

Getting around

Public transport

Buses are the most common form of public transport and are affordable and frequent.

Taxis

Available • Apps: Grab

Rentals

Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

Hoi An Ancient Town Da Nang City Center Hue Old Town

Day trips

Cham Islands
18 km from Hoi An • Full day

A group of islands known for their biodiversity and historical significance as part of the ancient Champa Kingdom.

Marble Mountains
10 km from Da Nang • Half day to full day

A cluster of marble and limestone hills with caves, temples, and stunning views.

Bach Ma National Park
40 km from Hue • Full day

A beautiful national park with lush forests, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife.

Festivals

Hoi An Lantern Festival • 14th day of the lunar month (monthly) Hue Festival • Biennial (even-numbered years) Da Nang International Fireworks Festival • Annual (usually in May)

Pro tips

  • Visit Hoi An Ancient Town in the evening to experience the magical atmosphere of the lantern-lit streets.
  • Try local street food in Hoi An Night Market for an authentic and delicious culinary experience.
  • Explore the Marble Mountains for stunning views and unique cave temples.
  • Visit the Cham Islands for a day of snorkeling and diving in pristine waters.
  • Experience the rich history and culture of Hue by visiting the Imperial City and other historical sites.
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  • Max travelers: 10
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