From Da Nang: 4-Day Tour to Hue, Hoi An, and Ba Na Hills

Highlights

• Explore the Imperial City of Hue and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda
• Stroll through Hoi An Ancient Town and release floating lanterns
• Take in panoramic views of Da Nang Bay from the Son Tra Peninsula
• Ride a cable car up to Ba Na Hills and see the Golden Bridge
• Enjoy a royal-style dinner with a performance of Hue royal court music

Description

Day 1: Arrival – Son Tra Peninsula – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town

Meet your guide at Da Nang Airport and head to your hotel to store your luggage. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula and enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang Bay.

Enjoy Quang noodles, banh xeo (Vietnamese sizzling pancakes), and nem lui (grilled pork skewers) for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the Marble Mountains, including caves, pagodas, and the Non Nuoc stone sculpture village. Then travel to Hoi An.

In the evening, stroll through Hoi An Ancient Town, see the Japanese Covered Bridge, old merchant houses, and assembly halls. Release floating lanterns on the Hoai River and savor cao lau noodles and chicken rice. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 2: Hoi An – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge

After breakfast, take the cable car up to Ba Na Hills. Enjoy photo stops at the Golden Bridge, Le Jardin d'Amour flower gardens, the Debay Wine Cellar, and the French Village.

Have a buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills. In the afternoon, enjoy the rides at Fantasy Park (at your own expense), then descend the mountain and return to Da Nang.

In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner by My Khe Beach. Enjoy free time to stroll along the Dragon Bridge and the Love Bridge, and to watch the Dragon Bridge breathe fire and water (Saturday and Sunday nights). Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 3: Da Nang – Hai Van Pass – Imperial City of Hue

In the morning, depart for Hue via the Hai Van Pass, with stops to admire Lang Co Bay and Lap An Lagoon. Try Hue beef noodle soup, banh beo (steamed rice cakes), banh nam, and banh loc (savory tapioca dumplings) for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel of Hue, once the center of power of the Nguyen Dynasty. Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, the ancient pagoda that symbolizes Hue.

In the evening, enjoy a royal-style dinner with a performance of Hue royal court music (Nha Nhac, UNESCO-recognized). Take an optional dragon boat cruise with Hue folk singing on the Perfume River. Overnight in Hue.

Day 4: Hue – Royal Tombs – Transfer to Da Nang Airport

In the morning, visit the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh or Emperor Tu Duc, whose architecture blends Eastern and Western styles. Stop at Dong Ba Market for souvenirs.

Have lunch in Hue. In the afternoon, return to Da Nang and transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Includes

• Transportation as per the program
• 3 nights' accommodation (3–4-star hotels, double or twin room)
• Meals as per the program
• Entrance tickets and Ba Na Hills cable car ticket
• Tour guide throughout the trip
• Bottled water and cold towels on the vehicle
• Travel insurance

Excludes

• Flights to and from Da Nang
• Personal expenses and drinks outside the program
• Optional services (Perfume River dragon boat, Fantasy Park)

Important Information

• Best time to travel is from February to August
• English-speaking guide provided, other languages available on request
• Program includes visits to cultural and historical sites

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund