Authentic Beach Holiday, relax & explore by the ocean far from the crowds
Discover two of the best beach destinations in Vietnam, Quy Nhon and Phu Yen (Volcano Beach Village)! Only a few hours away from Hoi An experience the true fisherman culture of the south-central coast. Learn in historical sites, get stunned by the dramatic coast, create memories with friendly locals and refuel yourself with this Authentic Beach Holiday!
South-Central Vietnam Beach from Hoi An 4D3N
Hoi An to Quy Nhon and Phu Yen Tour
- Pristine beaches in Quy Nhon & Phu Yen
- Delicious local seafood
- Bicycle tour through villages and dormant volcanos
- Culture & Historical Sights
- Accomodation in hotels by the beach
Day 1 : Hoi An - Quy Nhon
Full Program
Departure from Hoi An towards Quang Ngai through the highway (2h drive)
Visit of the My Lai village memorial, this village is sadly famous for a massacre made by the American Army during the war and is considered a turning point of the conflict. The images of the massacre came back to the USA and fuelled the anti-Vietnam War spirits.
Lunch in Quang Ngai.
Continue towards Quy Nhon (3h drive) passing thorough the Sa Huynh salt fields and accommodation in a resort located on a local beach.
Free time to enjoy the beach or visit the nearby Ong Nui Temple famous for its Buddha statue facing the sea.
Dinner at leisure and night at the resort.
Day 2 : Quy Nhon - Phu Yen
Full Program
Breakfast at the resort.
Road towards the city center and visit Lang Son Minor Seminary, constructed between 1841 and 1850, remnant of the French colonial past. The Minor Seminary was one of the first catholic printing houses in Vietnam that was focused on printing in Quoc Ngu, the Romanised Vietnamese language.
Continue towards the Cham Twin Towers constructed in the late 12th century when Quy Nhon was the capital of the Vijaya Champa Kingdom. These Hindu towers where erected as a place of worship and are only one of the many remains of this prosperous South-East Asian Civilisation.
Lunch in a restaurant in the city.
Road towards Phu Yen known for its pristine beaches and laid-back atmosphere.
Arrival to the Antique Hill in Phu Hanh village, located on a volcanic coast. This hill that can be considered as an archaeological site has been populated consecutively throughout history by Vietnamese, Cham and proto-Indochinese populations thanks to its great groundwater pocket making it a perfect place for agriculture.
Start walking up a stone path leading to the top of the hill where you will see agricultural plots, surrounded by ancient stone walls and Streblus Asper trees (medicinal tree) planted by the Cham over 500 years ago.
Along the path, you will listen to stories about the past and see ancient remnants such as stone houses, tombs, and wells with stunning views over Xuan Dai Bay as a background.
Enjoy a drink from a scenic spot before getting back to the car for a short drive to Volcano Beach Village and accommodation in a hotel on the beach.
Dinner at leisure and night at the hotel.
Day 3 : Phu Yen
Full Program
Breakfast at the hotel.
Bicycle tour to discover the fishing villages of Phuoc Dong and Xom Cat. Start in Volcano Beach Village (Phước Đồng, Tuy An) following a small coastal path all the way to Sandy Village (Thôn Xóm Cát).
Park your bike and short walk up a hill with an extinct volcano on its top, the hill is also well known by locals for its fengshui properties.
Astonishing views over the ocean, Cu Lao Mai Nha Island, Hon Yen islet, basalt columns and nearby villages. Take your time at the top to enjoy the scenery.
Get back to your bike and cycle through Sandy village passing by local agriculture fields, local houses, school…. Stop for local encounters with fisherman families.
Fresh seafood homestay lunch in a local family house or on the beach.
In the afternoon, boat ride to Cu Lao Mai Nha Island, known for its pristine beach and marine sceneries.
Walk on the island where you’ll see the wild pandanus and Indian almond trees – iconic plants of Pacific coastlines. Continue across small cliffs, strange rock formations with the never-ending ocean as a horizon, natural setting from another world.
Time at leisure for swimming and enjoying the island.
Get back to shore and evening at leisure. Night at the hotel.
Option
For the early birds !
Start the day at dawn (around 4h30-5am) with a visit to the local fish market right on the beach! Both chaotic and majestic, this daily market still operates the same way as it did a century ago! An authentic spectacle, crowned by the sun rising from the ocean behind the Cu Lao Mai Nha islet.
Day 4 : Phu Yen Departure
Full Program
Breakfast at the hotel.
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Continue in Vietnam
Extend your stay ! Authentic Beach Holiday
Stay longer in Volcano Beach Village to enjoy a world class beach in a trully vietnamese environment.
By plane
From Tuy Hoa Airport (33km – 50min) or Quy Nhon Phu Cat Airport (110km-2h20min) fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi
By train
From Tuy Hoa Train Station (30km – 40min) take a train to Nha Trang or Ho Chi Minh City
Included
- 3 Nights accomodation in beach resort/local boutique hotels One room for 2 people
- English Speaking tour-guide during the whole tour (expect transfers)
- Meals : 3 lunches , snacks and drinks according to program
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation according to program
Excluded
- Departure Transfer
- Optional activities mentioned in the program
- Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for tour-guides and drivers. Aprox. 5 USD/pax/day
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