Central Vietnam Discovery: Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue - 6 Days

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Da Nang Arrival

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   HotelFOURPOINTS BY SHERATON DA NANG 5★ — Corner Suite Ocean View or similar

   Simply pack your bag for flight to Da Nang City, our representative will be waiting here for you holding a welcome board and take you transfer to hotel in Da Nang city - the fourth largest city in Vietnam, the gateway to the central provinces and a seaport with nice beaches and resort. Arrival hotel, check in and overnight in Da Nang city. (Check in hotel 15:00, early check-in available upon availability with an additional charge)

2. Day 2

   Marble Mountain-Coconut Jungle-Hoi An City Full Day

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   HotelFOURPOINTS BY SHERATON DA NANG 5★ — Corner Suite Ocean View or similar

   09:00: Our air-conditioned private car and guide will transfer you to Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures - the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang. - Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the Vietnam monarchy and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves. - Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ cave. You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations. Afternoon, continue transfer to Cam Thanh village, being a fisherman at Cam Thanh water coconut village tour you will enjoy experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. Then to Hoi An for a walking city tour to discover the charm of Hoi An as a renowned World Heritage Site. Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is now a peaceful town of exceptionally well-preserved architecture, lifestyles, and traditions. The town exemplifies a fascinating fusion of cultures between Vietnam and the outside world including China, Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines. Highlights for sightseeing include the town’s iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small temple attached to one side as a prominent example of Japanese architecture, the Museum of Trade Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style wooden house built in 1858 showcasing antique ceramic artifacts, the 200-year-old Tan Ky House typifying an ancient Chinese merchant residence, Ong Temple built in 1653 by Chinese settlers to worship Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese general whose character stands for loyalty, bravery and justice and the local market vibrant with colors and activities. Close the trip, free time for shopping around Hoi An Old Quater before transfer back to Da Nang.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned private transfer
   • ✓Friendly, Experienced driver
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Bottled water (02 bottle/pax/full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee: Marble Mountain, Marble Mountain - Lift one way, Am Phu Cave, Coconut Forest - Cam Thanh Village, Hoi An Ancient Town, Lantern Boat Ride in Hoi An.

   Not included

   • —Personal Expenses: Any purchases, tips, or additional costs outside the official itinerary.

3. Day 3

   Da Nang - Bana Hill Full Day

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   HotelFOURPOINTS BY SHERATON DA NANG 5★ — Corner Suite Ocean View or similar

   09:00: Guide will come to pick you up from your hotel and then make our way to the breathtaking Ba Na Hills. Start your day by checking in at the Suoi Mo Cable Car Station, where you'll board a cable car and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains as you make your way to Marseille Station. Once you arrive at Marseille Station, you'll have the opportunity to visit the famous Golden Bridge. This stunning pedestrian bridge is held up by two giant stone hands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests. Head to Jardin D’Amour, a beautiful garden filled with colourful flowers, fountains, and sculptures. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Next, you'll visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, a Buddhist temple known for its impressive statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Spend your afternoon at Fantasy Park, an amusement park with more 150 rides, games, and attractions. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or prefer something more relaxed, there’ll be exciting activities for your family at Fantasy Park. You'll end your day by exploring the fantastic view of Ba Na Hills from King Peak at an altitude of 1.487m. Return to the Cable Car Station and the Gateway, and our guide will transfer you back to the hotel. Overnight at Da Nang hotel.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned private transfer
   • ✓Friendly, Experienced driver
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Bottled water (02 bottle/pax/full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee: Cable car ticket

   Not included

   • —Personal Expenses: Any purchases, tips, or additional costs outside the official itinerary.

4. Day 4

   Hai Van Pass & Hue City Explore – Full Day Private Tour, Overnight in Hue Hotel

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   HotelSilk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa — Premium-Classic-Double-with River View or similar

   07:45–08:15 AM – Pick-up in Da Nang Private car and English-speaking guide pick up guests at their hotel in Da Nang and depart for Hue. Hai Van Pass Travel through Hai Van Pass, one of Central Vietnam's most scenic mountain roads. The pass offers spectacular views of the mountains, coastline and Da Nang Bay. Lap An Lagoon & Lang Co Beach Continue to Lap An Lagoon, surrounded by mountains and famous for its peaceful scenery and local oyster farming. Then stop at Lang Co Beach, known for its long white-sand coastline and clear blue sea, offering a beautiful setting for photographs. 10:45 AM – Khai Dinh Tomb Visit Khai Dinh Tomb, one of the most distinctive royal mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty, featuring a unique combination of traditional Vietnamese architecture and Western influences. 12:00 PM – Free time / Lunch on your own Free time for guests to have lunch at their own expense or relax before continuing the sightseeing program. No meals included in the tour price. 01:00 PM – Hue Imperial City Explore Hue Imperial City, the former royal capital and the political and cultural center of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visit major highlights including Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the royal courtyards and Nine Dynastic Urns. 03:00 PM – Thien Mu Pagoda Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue's most iconic historical and religious landmarks, situated on the banks of the Perfume River. 03:45 PM – Return to your hotel in Hue

   What's included

   • ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
   • ✓English-speaking private guide
   • ✓Experienced driver
   • ✓Entrance fees as mentioned above
   • ✓02 bottles of water/pax/full day
   • ✓Sightseeing according to the itinerary

   Not included

   • —Personal expenses
   • —Drinks
   • —Raincoat, umbrella, wet towel
   • —Tips for guide and driver
   • —Any additional services not mentioned above

5. Day 5

   Private Jeep – Hue Countryside & Local Life Experience

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   HotelSilk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa — Premium-Classic-Double-with River View or similar

   08:30 AM – Pick-up at Hue Hotel Meet your private Jeep and English-speaking guide at the hotel. Begin the journey through the countryside around Hue, away from the main tourist attractions. 09:00 AM – Hue Countryside Jeep Experience Leave the city center and travel along small rural roads by open-air Jeep. Pass through rice fields, local villages, gardens and peaceful countryside landscapes. This is an opportunity to experience a more authentic side of Hue and photograph local daily life. 10:00 AM – Local Fishing Village Visit a traditional fishing village and observe the daily activities of local fishermen. Learn about their lifestyle, fishing traditions and the importance of waterways to local communities. 11:00 AM – Tu Hien Lagoon & Bridge Continue to Tu Hien Bridge, where the lagoon, mountains and coastal landscape create a beautiful setting for photography. Enjoy a short break and take in the peaceful scenery. 12:00 PM – Free Time for Lunch Stop at a local restaurant or village area for lunch at the guest's own expense. No meals included in the tour price. 01:30 PM – Ghost City Continue to the unique local “Ghost City”, an impressive cemetery area characterized by large, colorful and elaborately decorated tombs. Learn about Vietnamese funeral traditions, ancestor worship and local beliefs surrounding the afterlife. 02:30 PM – Rural Roads & Local Villages Get back into the Jeep and continue through small countryside roads. Pass local homes, agricultural fields and villages while enjoying the open-air Jeep experience. 03:30 PM – Local Village Experience Make a final stop in a quiet rural village to observe local life and take photographs. Guests can interact with local people and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Hue countryside. 04:30 PM – Return to Hue Begin the journey back to Hue by private Jeep. Approximately 05:30 PM – Drop-off at Hue Hotel Arrive at the hotel.

   What's included

   • ✓Private Jeep full-day for the entire tour
   • ✓Pick-up and drop-off at Hue Hotel
   • ✓English-speaking private tour guide
   • ✓Experienced Jeep driver
   • ✓Sightseeing and visits as mentioned in the itinerary
   • ✓Mineral water: 02 bottles/pax/full day
   • ✓All applicable taxes and service charges

   Not included

   • —Meals – No meals included
   • —Food and drinks
   • —Personal expenses
   • —Entrance fees or activity fees not mentioned in the inclusions
   • —Tips for guide and driver
   • —Any services not mentioned above

6. Day 6

   Hue Departure

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   Free time and relaxing until private transfer pick up at hotel and transfer to airport. Take flight to next destination.

The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.

Price per person

The more you travel together, the less each person pays.

Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.