The first chartered helicopter tour of the year will transport a group of 22 tourists from the US, Australia and France from Da Nang to Hoi An's Cham Islands this weekend.
The first chartered helicopter tour of the year will transport a groupof 22 tourists from the US, Australia and France from Da Nang to HoiAn's Cham Islands this weekend.
A 24-seat Russian-made MI-17chopper will take off from Da Nang International Airport on Feb. 18 andland on the Cham Islands 30 minutes later.
Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a flyover of central Da Nang city and explore the Cham Islands landscape.
In the afternoon, tourists will enjoy a swim over the colourful coral reefs and have time to relax on the pristine beach.
The tour will end at 2pm after a fresh seafood lunch.
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