Central Vietnam Highlights: 4-Day Da Nang & Hoi An Private Tour

DAY 1: DA NANG ARRIVAL – LADY BUDDHA & MARBLE MOUNTAINS (D)

• Morning/Noon: Welcome to Da Nang! Our private guide and driver will greet you at Da Nang International Airport and transfer you to your hotel in the city center to drop off your luggage. (Lunch is at your own expense depending on your flight arrival time).

• Afternoon: Begin your city exploration with a scenic drive to the lush Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain). Visit the serene Linh Ung Pagoda and stand in awe beneath the 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue, enjoying sweeping views of the ocean.

• Continue along the breathtaking coastline to the Marble Mountains. Explore this cluster of five limestone peaks, discovering spectacular natural caves, ancient Buddhist sanctuaries, and panoramic viewpoints.

• Evening: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a highly-rated local restaurant, savoring Da Nang’s vibrant regional cuisine. Afterward, take a stroll along the Han River or watch the iconic Dragon Bridge change colors before returning to your hotel.

• Overnight: Standard 3-Star Hotel in Da Nang.

DAY 2: BA NA HILLS EXPEDITION – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B, L, D)

• Morning: After breakfast and check-out, we drive 30km to the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort. Board the world-record-holding cable car and soar over the dense jungle canopy.

• Step out onto the architectural masterpiece, the Golden Bridge, held aloft by giant stone hands. Wander through the vibrant Le Jardin D’amour flower gardens, visit the historic French Wine Cellar, and admire the majestic European architecture of the French Village.

• Noon: Indulge in a premium international Buffet Lunch at a mountaintop restaurant. Afterward, enjoy free time to play over 100 games at Fantasy Park or ride the Alpine Coaster.

• Late Afternoon: Take the cable car down the mountain. Our car will transfer you directly to Hoi An. Check into your hotel, then step back in time with a guided Walking Tour of Hoi An Ancient Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Admire the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and ancient merchant houses.

• Evening: Savor a delicious Dinner featuring Hoi An specialties (such as Cao Lau or White Rose dumplings) at a charming local restaurant. Afterward, experience the magic of Hoi An at night as thousands of colorful silk lanterns light up the streets.

• Overnight: Standard 3-Star Hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 3: HOI AN ECO-DAY: FISHING, FARMING & COOKING CLASS (B, L)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today is all about authentic local life! We head to the Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest in Cam Thanh Village. Hop into a traditional round bamboo basket boat, paddle through the tranquil palm-fringed waterways, and learn traditional fishing techniques from the locals.

• Late Morning: Transfer to Tra Que Vegetable Village, a peaceful organic farming community. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink before joining a Cooking Class. Under the guidance of a local family, learn how to prepare and cook iconic Hoi An specialties. Enjoy your delicious creations for lunch!

• Afternoon: Step into the shoes of a local farmer. Dress in traditional farming clothes and learn how to plant, water, and harvest organic vegetables using centuries-old methods without any machinery.

• Conclude your hard work with a relaxing, traditional Vietnamese herbal foot massage before returning to your hotel.

• Evening: Free time for dinner. This is your perfect chance to freely wander the walking streets, try famous local street food (like Banh Mi or herbal tea), and shop for tailored clothes or leather goods.

• Overnight: Standard 3-Star Hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 4: HOI AN FREE TIME – DA NANG DEPARTURE (B)

• Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. You have free time to do some last-minute souvenir shopping, sip coffee by the river, or simply relax.

• Departure: Depending on your flight schedule, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you back to Da Nang International Airport. Say goodbye to Central Vietnam and have a safe flight home!

Daily (Flexible based on your flight schedule)

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Departure Time: Daily (Flexible based on your flight schedule)

Route: Da Nang Arrival – Son Tra Peninsula – Marble Mountains – Ba Na Hills – Hoi An Ancient Town – Tra Que Village – Da Nang Departure

Style: Essential Highlights, Culture, Eco-Tourism & Private Package