Hoi An base · 8 days
8 days, 7 nights: Hoi An (3N), Da Nang (3N), Hue (1N). Best time to go: Feb–Aug preferred.
Day 1: Arrive in Hoi An
Hoi An
- Hoi An Ancient Town heritage walk · 2.5 h. The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.
- Tailor fitting (24–48h turnaround) · 1.5 h. Order on day 1 to allow two fittings; price is per garment.
Local tip: The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.
Day 2: Explore Hoi An
Hoi An
Day 3: Explore Hoi An
Hoi An
- Cam Thanh coconut basket boat · 2 h
- Hoi An Memories show · 1.5 h
Day 4: Hoi An → Da Nang
Da Nang · Hoi An to Da Nang, Car ~45 min
- My Khe Beach · 3 h. Swim early; afternoon sun is harsh.
- Dragon Bridge fire & water show · 1 h. Saturdays & Sundays at 9pm only.
Local tip: Swim early; afternoon sun is harsh.
Day 5: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by cable car
Da Nang
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by cable car · 7 h. Be on the first cable car (~8am) for an empty Golden Bridge.
Local tip: Be on the first cable car (~8am) for an empty Golden Bridge.
Day 6: Explore Da Nang
Da Nang
Day 7: Da Nang → Hue
Hue · Da Nang to Hue, Coastal train / Hai Van Pass ~2.5h
Day 8: Depart from Hue
Hue
Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.
Where to stay
- Hoi An (3 nights): Ancient Town edge. Walk to lanterns at night without the noise.
- Da Nang (3 nights): My Khe beachfront. Beach across the road; Ba Na and Hoi An within an hour.
- Hue (1 night): Perfume River south bank (Le Loi). Riverside, restaurants and easy taxis.