September 2nd Holiday - Red Heritage Land 3 Days 2 Nights - An Epic Song amidst the Mountains and Rivers of Quang Tri - Quang Binh
Highlights
Celebrating National Day on September 2nd, let's join the Red Heritage Land 3 days 2 nights tour by Sovaba Travel, where you will immerse yourself in the nation's epic song in Quang Binh and Quang Tri. Explore Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO heritage site with magnificent caves, and touch the heroic history at Hien Luong Bridge - Ben Hai River and the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel. This journey is not just a trip, but an opportunity to deeply feel the Vietnamese spirit through magnificent mountains, rivers, and endless stories!
Detailed itinerary
08:00 – The car and tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point and depart for Paradise Cave. With a total length of 31.4 km, Paradise Cave is known as the longest dry cave in Asia today. You will admire the pristine and majestic beauty of limestone formations in unique shapes and vibrant stalactites and stalagmites. All together, they create the beauty of a rare natural wonder.
13:30 – Visit historical landmarks in Quang Tri: Ben Hai River – Hien Luong Bridge
- The place that divided the North and South of Vietnam for 20 years.
- Visit Hien Luong Bridge – the historical 17th parallel, the parallel exhibition house, and war artifacts.
Quang Tri Ancient Citadel
- A sacred historical site where 81 days and nights of fierce fighting took place in 1972.
- Offer incense to commemorate the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for national independence.
La Vang Holy Land
- The largest Catholic pilgrimage center in Vietnam.
- Learn about the history of Our Lady's apparition and the role of La Vang in the religious and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.
17:00 – Return to Dong Hoi to check in to your hotel and relax.
19:00 – Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, you are free to explore the Regal Legend entertainment complex in Bao Ninh.08:00 – The car and tour guide will pick you up to depart for Phong Nha Cave.
Phong Nha Cave – a World Natural Heritage site, the premier cave wonder of Quang Binh. You will arrive at the boat dock and travel upstream along the Son River to explore the cave.
Upon entering Phong Nha Cave, you will be awestruck by the majestic beauty of stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years, softly illuminated to reveal their magical beauty.12:00 – Enjoy a traditional tray lunch (Met) featuring local Quang Binh specialties at a restaurant, recharging your energy for an exciting afternoon.
13:30 – Have fun at Chay River and Dark CaveParticipate in activities on the Chay River and explore Dark Cave. One of the most unique and exciting experiences when visiting Quang Binh is Chay River - Dark Cave. This is an adventure to discover the untouched beauty of nature, where you can paddle through crystal-clear rivers, follow mysterious caves, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and primeval forests.
Explore Dark Cave.
- Equip flashlights and protective gear to explore Dark Cave.
- Swim inside the cave and experience the natural mud bath challenge.
- Go kayaking on the Chay River and admire the natural scenery along the banks.
- Participate in adventure activities such as river jumping or ziplining into the Chay River from above.
16:00 – Return to Dong Hoi to check in to your hotel and rest.
18:30 – Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
05:30 – The car picks you up at the hotel and departs for Quang Phu Sand Dunes - an ideal spot for sandboarding and photography in Quang Binh. The sand dunes are located right next to the clear blue Quang Phu beach. From the top of the dunes, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and sky to the east and the city to the southwest. You will immerse yourself in the vast, smooth white sand dunes.
10:00 – The car and tour guide pick you up to start the Dong Hoi city tour:
- Mother Suot Monument – honoring the heroic mother who rowed boats through bombs and bullets during the war.
- Quang Binh Quan Gate – a historic symbol remaining from the Nguyen Dynasty, a testament to glorious historical years.
- Tam Toa Church – ruined relics left behind from the fierce war.
11:30 – Check out of the hotel and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30 – End of the tour. The car and tour guide say goodbye and look forward to seeing you on your next trip.
Included
- 2 Nights stay at hotel.
- Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle traveling according to the itinerary.
- Professional Vietnamese or English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey.
- Entrance fees to sightseeing spots in the itinerary:
- Hien Luong Bridge
- Quang Tri Ancient Citadel
- Paradise Cave
- Phong Nha Cave
- Chay River - Dark Cave
- 3 Lunches at a standard restaurant (150,000 VND/person).
- Mineral water: 2 bottles/guest/day.
- Cold towels: 2 pieces/guest/day.
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/guest/case.
- Sovaba Travel tourist hat.
Not included
- VAT invoice
- Personal expenses, food and beverage costs, and sightseeing fees outside the itinerary.
- Tips for drivers and tour guides:
- If you are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, you may tip them at your discretion. This tip is completely optional, but conventionally, it starts from a minimum of
50,000 VND/guest/day. - Mandatory tip for foreign tourists: 3 USD/guest/day.
TOUR BOOKING REGULATIONS:
- Customers booking the tour must transfer 50% of the tour price in advance.
- The remaining amount must be paid 7 days prior to the departure date.
- Please send the finalized guest list immediately after confirming the group.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
- Immediately after registration (before 30 days of departure): 100% deposit forfeit.
- Before 7 days (prior to departure): 50% of the total tour cost penalty.
- Before 5 days (prior to departure): 75% of the total tour cost penalty.
- Within 5 days (prior to departure): 100% of the total tour cost penalty.
- No refunds, cancellations, or changes allowed for group bookings during Holidays and Lunar New Year.