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Montagnard Encounters

BHOONG – THANH MY
Short Trips for Hoi An Follow Route 14B westward going from the coastal plains to the

mountains long inhabited by the ethnic Katu. Though much
assimilated into Vietnamese culture, there are still traces of
interesting Katu traditions. We pay a visit to an old artisan who
makes and plays Katu musical instruments.

Hoi An was a major Southeast Asian trading post in the 16th and 17th Continue the drive to Bhoong village where we meet a local
legend who shot down 6 US choppers only with hand riffle.
centuries, where many Chinese and Japanese immigrants settled. The old Visit the imposing “nha guol” which is the village hall and watch
town showcases many wooden shop-houses, French-colonial houses, Chinese a musical performance by the villagers. At lunch time, enjoy
temples and the famous Japanese bridge. delicious Katu traditional cuisines cooked from bamboo trunks.
Leave Bhoong and drive on a part of the former Ho Chi Minh
Trail to return to Hoi An. Enjoy the mountain scenery with
unspoiled jungles along the winding road. We can make a
number of stops at some vista points or whenever having an
interesting encounter with the local people.

Tour Price (USD Per Pax)

1 pax 2 pax 3-5pax 3-8pax 9-15 pax 16-22 pax 23-38 pax

$202 $113 $71 $50 $46 $38 $35
Beyond the Moutains

BHOONG – ALUOI – HUE

Day 1: Hoi An – Bhoong – Hue
Follow Route 14B westward going from the coastal plains to the
mountains long inhabited by the ethnic Katu. Though much
assimilated into Vietnamese culture, there are still traces of
interesting Katu traditions. We pay a visit to an old artisan who
makes and plays Katu musical instruments.

Continue the drive to Bhoong village where we meet a local
legend who shot down 6 US choppers only with hand riffle. Visit
the imposing “nha rong” which is the village hall and watch
a musical performance by the villagers. At lunch time, enjoy
delicious Katu traditional cuisines cooked from bamboo trunks.
Leave Bhoong and drive on a part of the former Ho Chi Minh
Trail. Enjoy the mountain scenery with unspoiled jungles.
En route we visit a village of the ethnic Bru. We can make a
number of stops at some vista points or whenever having an
interesting encounter with the local people. Overnight in Hue.

Day 2: Hue – Hoi An
Take a dragon boat to cruise up the Huong River and visit the
Buddhist temple of Thien Mu. Drive back to town and visit
the Citadel of Hue including the main gate, the throne hall,
the 9 bronze urns. Lunch will be enjoyed with Hue delicious
specialties. Afternoon we visit the imperial tomb of King Tu Duc
before leaving Hue. On the way back to Hoi An, stop at the vista
point on top of the Pass of Cloud.

Tour Price (USD Per Pax)

1 pax 2 pax 3-5pax 3-8pax 9-15 pax 16-22 pax 23-38 pax

$334 $199 $137 $106 $99 $89 $84

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