OVERVIEW

These three tours are designed to maximize your personal adventure as the drive will be done in open-air, fully renovated, American war-era jeeps. Drive on backroads through vast expanses of rice fields to the Angkor era temples of My Son, head up the Truong Son Mountains behind Hoi An where the hill tribe culture is a complete contrast to the coastal regions or drive to Son Tra Peninsula which lies at the foot off the Hai Van Pass overlooking the sea.

PROGRAM DETAILS

1 Day My Son Jeep Tour: This Jeep trip turns a day tour to My Son into an unforgettable outing. In an open-air, fully renovated, American war-era jeep set off from Hoi An toward the ruins of My Son, home to the grand Champa Kingdom who built dozens of red brick towers during the 7^th - 13^th centuries. Thanks to 4 wheel-drive, the jeep is able to leave the main road behind and follow quiet rural laneways out of Hoi An and into the heart of the Vietnam countryside. Pass through farms, villages and 'middle of nowhere' places all the while enjoying the fresh air and spectacular views that only come from traveling in a Jeep. Raise a few eyebrows from curious locals and stop as often as you like for photos. Reach My Son in the late morning hours; stop to have lunch in a local restaurant before setting off on foot to the ruins of My Son. Venture around the paths, visiting the numerous ruins and soaking in the atmosphere of this historic site. Mid afternoon begin the drive back to Hoi An along different backroads that run parallel to the Thu Bon River. The afternoon light casts a different hue on the farms, water and roads, great for photos or as a scenic backdrop for the jeep ride. All good things must come to an end however, and reach Hoi An just in time for a sunset. (L)

1 Day Prao Jeep Tour - Into the Mountains: Slip away from the crowds and into the central Vietnam highlands to the Truong San Mountain range in an open-air, fully renovated, American war-era jeep. Vibrant greens of rice paddies and vivid blues of clear skies zip by us as you climb from the Hoi An coastal region into the higher elevations to hillside tea plantations. Take a tour through the plantation and step back in time- the agricultural techniques used here have remained unchanged over the centuries. Back in the jeeps wind your way over rural roads and through the woods to Ba Hom Village. Home to the Co Tu people, Ba Hom is one of the few remaining hilltribe villages in Central Vietnam and offers a unique opportunity to experience the lifestyles of an ancient culture. Meet the warm, friendly Co Tu, explore the village and stilted houses and get a glimpse of daily life here in Ba Hom. Midday stop at a picturesque riverside location for a picnic lunch. Afterwards venture deeper into this breathtaking landscape with either a short trek along the former Ho Chi Minh Trail to more local villages or a soak in the mountain hot springs.  Return to the road and cruise back down to Hoi An by jeep, with the afternoon light casting different hues across the morning's landscapes. Reach Hoi An just in time for sunset. (L)

1 Day Son Tra Explorer: Many people have heard of the Hai Van Pass but few ever make it to Son Tra, an area of infinite beauty and blissfully-free of souvenir vendors. This day trip takes you from the lowlands to the mountains, stopping at several other viewpoints along the way that few tourists will ever get to see, transport will be by open-air, fully renovated, American war-era jeep. From Hoi An traverse the countryside landscapes: farms, fields and villages as far as the eye can see. Leave the main roads behind and switch to small country laneways, perfect for traveling by Jeep. As you approach Danang begin the first climb along the steep slopes of the Son Tra Peninsula (also known as Monkey Mountain). This road juts out over the coast and each switch back offers a new, breathtaking view. From this vantage point Danang, China Beach, the Truong Son Mountains and even Hai Van Pass can be seen and stops can be made as often as you like at small viewpoints along the road. At 696 meters high stop for a picnic lunch and enjoy panoramic views of the area. Soak it all in - this is one incredible picnic spot! From here descend along the other side of the mountain to see Vietnam's biggest Buddha statue and down toward the fishing villages where the colorful wooden boats are moored along the coast. Making your way back to Hoi An there is time for one final stop at Marble Mountain. Reach Hoi An in the early evening.  (L)

PRICING: in US Dollars per person

Rates are valid until 30 September 2012

Our services include:

• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• English speaking local guide (not available for other languages)
• Tours and transfers by private jeeps.
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
• Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary

Our services do not include:

• Vietnam visa  arrangements (a visa to Vietnam is compulsory for most nationalities)
• International and Domestic Flights  (quoted separately )
• Meals other than mentioned above.
• Camera/video entrance fees
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tips etc..)
• Travel insurance (*)
• Any service not mentioned above.