Central coast · 7 days
7 days, 6 nights: Da Nang (3N), Hoi An (2N), Hue (1N). Best time to go: Best Feb–Aug; watch Oct–Dec rain.
Day 1: Arrive in Da Nang
Da Nang
- Dragon Bridge fire & water show · 1 h. Saturdays & Sundays at 9pm only.
- Linh Ung Pagoda & Lady Buddha, Son Tra · 1.5 h
Local tip: Saturdays & Sundays at 9pm only.
Day 2: 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 3: Explore Da Nang
Da Nang
- My Khe Beach · 3 h. Swim early; afternoon sun is harsh.
- Marble Mountains caves & pagodas · 2 h
Local tip: Swim early; afternoon sun is harsh.
Day 4: Da Nang → Hoi An
Hoi An · Da Nang to Hoi An, Car ~45 min
- Hoi An Ancient Town heritage walk · 2.5 h. The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.
- Lantern boat on the Thu Bon river · 1 h
Local tip: The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.
Day 5: Explore Hoi An
Hoi An
- Cam Thanh coconut basket boat · 2 h
- Tailor fitting (24–48h turnaround) · 1.5 h. Order on day 1 to allow two fittings; price is per garment.
- Hoi An Memories show · 1.5 h
Local tip: Order on day 1 to allow two fittings; price is per garment.
Day 6: Hoi An → Hue
Hue · Hoi An to Hue, Hai Van Pass car ~3.5h
Day 7: Depart from Hue
Hue
Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.
Where to stay
- Da Nang (3 nights): My Khe beachfront. Beach across the road; Ba Na and Hoi An within an hour.
- Hoi An (2 nights): Ancient Town edge. Walk to lanterns at night without the noise.
- Hue (1 night): Perfume River south bank (Le Loi). Riverside, restaurants and easy taxis.