Da Nang – Hue – HoiAn 6 Days 5 Nights

Danang – Hue – Hoian 6 days 5 nights

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BRIEF ITINERARY

SPECIFIC ITINERARY

Day 1: Airport – Danang

After arriving at Da Nang Airport, go to the Da Nang hotel to check in.

Linh Ung Pagoda:

Son Tra Peninsula has formed a natural screen and is regarded as a primitive forest among young cities. Son Tra Peninsula boasts rich natural landscapes, fresh air, and convenient transportation. Son Tra Peninsula is a tourist destination that attracts many tourists, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful coastline, beautiful streams, and beaches of Danang. 

Dragon Brigde:

This is to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Danang. A specially designed bridge has been built on the banks of the Han River since 2009, spanning the east and west banks of the Han River, with a total length of 666 meters. The bridge is like a long dragon crossing the Han River, with 2500 LED lights covering its body.  

My Khe Beach:

Danang, located in central Vietnam, has a 30 kilometer stretch of beaches and is also known as the “Eastern Hawaii”. In 2005, it was recognized by UNESCO as one of the six beautiful beaches in the world and became a resort. The pristine white beach is paired with deep blue seawater, and the sand on your feet is also very delicate and soft.

Love Bridge:

The Love Bridge in Danang City has attracted many local residents and tourists, especially young couples, to take photos and play together, enjoying the double sweet time on Valentine’s Day.

Carp transforming into dragon statue:

The statue is nearly 200 tons, 7.5 meters high, and made of 5 large pieces of natural white jade. At night, the intersection between the statue, dragon bridge, and Ferris wheel creates a beautiful and charming scene. You can also watch this statue spray water here, it’s very exciting.

APEC Park:

Established and completed in early 2022, it quickly became a popular destination for tourists and local people, especially young people, in Danang. APEC Park has a unique architectural style, providing green facilities such as lawns, trails, winding stairs, and green gardens for tourists to check in, play, and entertain.

In the evening, after dinner, you can take a Han River cruise ship to visit Han River. There are fire and water spraying activities in Dragon Brigde every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each trip lasts about an hour, allowing tourists to fully appreciate the night scenery of Danang. The yacht will pick up tourists under the Dragon Bridge, and then take turns taking them to visit the famous bridges in Danang: Han River Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and Thuan Phuoc Bridge. Tourists can also enjoy the unique Cu Lao Cham on the Han River cruise ship.

Note: According to the actual situation, the itinerary of the Hanjiang cruise ship can be changed because the Dragon brigde water and fire spraying activities are only held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Day 2: Lang Co Bay – Imperial citadel of Hue – Thien Mu Pagoda – Thuy Xuan incense village

In the morning, after enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Hue. (92 kilometers away from Danang, 2.5 hours drive).

On the way, you will stop to check in Lang Co Bay: After Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay and Nha Trang Bay, Lang Co Bay has been rated as the world’s most beautiful bay by World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club, with white sand dunes, clear seawater, and green mountains on all sides; This is considered one of the tourist attractions in Hue.

Thien Mu Pagoda：

This pagoda is built on a hill by the Huong River. In front of the padoga is the Phuoc Duyen Pagoda, which was built by the third emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Emperor Khai Dinh, in 1844. There is a stele pavilion on the right side of the pagoda, a hexagonal pavilion on the left side, and a temple behind the pagoda dedicated to the Three Treasures Buddha. This temple is one of the symbolic images of Hue City, with unique architecture and is considered the most sacred temple in Hue City.

Noon, enjoy lunch at the Hue restaurant and try Hue specialty dishes in the ancient Hue style space.

Imperial City of Hue:

The Palace of the Thirteen Dynasties of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam is divided into three levels, both inside and outside.The outermost layer is 21 meters wide and 7 meters high, with a circumference of 10 kilometers. It has ten gates and is surrounded by a moat. Inside the city, there are huge palaces, as well as ancient architectural groups such as the Meridian Gate, Hall of Supreme Harmony, temples, gardens, and bridges. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recognized it as a World Heritage Site in 1994.

Experience the Hue Imperial City Electric Cars and Cyclo.

Thuy Xuan incense village:

Thuy Xuan incense village is famous for its centuries old traditional incense making industry. This is not only a famous traditional handicraft village in Hue, but also a famous tourist attraction favored by domestic and foreign tourists.

In the evening, after arriving in Danang, enjoy dinner at the restaurant.

Day 3: Marble mountain – Bay Mau Coconut Forest – Hoi An Ancient Town

Marble Mountains

Legend has it that immortals have lived there, so the entire mountain is fragrant and very magical. Marble Mountains was originally an island in the sea, but after many years of transformation, it has become a mountain on land. At the beginning, it was named Ngu Uan Mountain and Ngu Chi Mountain, with the Han River to the west and the East Sea to the east.

On the flat beach by the sea, six peaks of water, wood, fire, gold, and earth (including a double peak volcano) rose from the ground, exuding a majestic atmosphere. This is a group of limestone and marble hills filled with caves. Climbing to the mountaintop, tourists can overlook the panoramic view of Danang City. Then explore the main caves and spiritual architecture projects on the mountain, such as Huyen Khong Cave, Am Phu Cave, Tam Thai Temple, Linh Ung Pagoda, etc.

Cam Kim Island (Bay Mau Coconut Forest):

Cam Kim Island is located across from Hoi An and is a relatively primitive natural ecological landscape. The shore is densely covered with water coconut forests and betel nut trees, and most of the island’s residents make a living by fishing and wood carving. Let’s experience riding a traditional bamboo barrel boat, traversing the primitive natural scenery, experiencing the fun of fishing for crabs, learning how to use fishing nets, and experiencing the real life of the local people.  

Continue to visit Hoi An Ancient Town by car. Hui’an Ancient Town is an ancient town located downstream of the Thu Bon River in Quang Nam Province. This town is located about 30km southeast of Danang and is a maritime trading hub for China, India, and Japan in the Middle Ages. Due to cultural exchange and exchange, the ancient architectural style has been preserved to this day, making the ancient city of Hoi An feel a bit leisurely and reminiscent of Lijiang in Yunnan, China.

Due to geographical factors and favorable climate, Hoi An was a bustling international commercial port, with a focus on shipping ships from Japan, China, and the West during the 17th and 18th centuries

This ancient street, with its century old buildings, showcases a unique cultural atmosphere. In December 1999, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Walking into the ancient city is like a living museum, gathering over a hundred years of historical and cultural heritage. In Hoi An, you will visit attractions such as Japanese Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, and Phung Hung ancient house.

Experience Hoi An Cyclo.

Japanese Bridge:

Also known as Lai Vien Bridge, it was built in 1593 by the Japanese as a wooden arch bridge. At that time, this bridge was connecting Nihon Castle and Chinatown. There is a roof on the bridge for shelter, and a small temple is built on the north side. According to a certain story, this bridge was built in the Year of the Monkey and completed in the Year of the Dog, so the entrances and exits on both sides are guarded by monkeys and dogs respectively.

Fujian Assembly Hall:

The hall is dedicated to the place where the Tian Shang Sheng Mu and Fujian compatriots gather. Visitors to the ruins will be amazed by the exquisite workmanship, carved beams and painted rafters, resplendence and gorgeous architectural works of our predecessors. The building of the guild hall is shaped like a triangle, extending from Tran Phu Road to Phan Chau Trinh Road, with a total depth of 120 meters. The first function is to worship the goddess of heaven, who is responsible for rescuing the god of salvation at sea.

Enjoy afternoon tea and taste Vietnam’s famous coffee and some Hoi An specialty desserts. In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to watch coffee concoctions.

Impression with “Hoi An Memories” Show:

The main stage is a huge open-air venue with a stage area of about 7500 square meters and a length of 1 kilometer. The entire theater can accommodate 3300 spectators, making it the largest reality show in Vietnam. The scene is extremely exquisite and realistic, with Thu Bon river and old buildings on the riverbank as the background, mobilizing 500 performers to perform.

If you take turns playing, in beautiful songs and dances, telling the story of Hoi An’s thousand year history, not only the ever-changing scenery is stunning, but as the plot develops, cleverly using modern sound, light, and video effects to enhance the atmosphere. The 60 minute performance time feels like stepping into a time tunnel. Even if you can’t understand Vietnamese or English subtitles, you can still fully feel the tension of the entire performance. It’s a wonderful performance with continuous applause! (Closed every Tuesday, performance time 19:30-20:30)

After dinner, tourists can enjoy the night view of Hoi An. The night view of Hoi An Ancient Town is adorned with lanterns hanging high from every household, embellishing the entire waterfront at night with a sense of antiquity and romance. Tourists can take photos to commemorate it. In the ancient town, there are unique merchants and shops with the charm of foreigners’ streets and bars, accompanying you through a slow night in Nam Duong.

Day 4: My Son Holy Land – Thanh Ha Pottery Village 

After breakfast, the driver picked up tourists from the hotel and started taking the bus to Meishan Holy Land.

My Son Holy Land: In 1898, a French archaeologist discovered 71 brick and stone pagodas and temples. There are currently 20 incomplete buildings, but they still maintain their original appearance. My Son Holy Land is the largest religious site in Vietnam and one of the most important religious holy sites in Southeast Asia. It was also the political and economic center of the powerful Champa Empire in the late 4-12 centuries, and the Hindu holy capital used by the Champa Kingdom to worship monarchs and deities.

Cham traditional performances is an indoor art performance before tourists visit and explore the My Son Holy Land tourist area. The Cham traditional performance recreates the typical values and Cham culture of My Son World Heritage Site.

Cham dance performances at My Son Holy Land are regularly performed at fixed times every day at 09:30, 10:45, 14:30, and 15:30, and the performance lasts about 60 minutes.

Noon, return to the restaurant to enjoy lunch.

Continue to visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village by car in the afternoon. Located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, 3 kilometers west of the ancient city of Hoi An, Thanh Ha Pottery Village is in Thanh Ha Ward, embellishes the unique beauty of the capital city of Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, with its simple beauty. Thanh Ha Pottery industry began in the 15th century. Visiting Hoi An.

Entering Thanh Ha Pottery Village, the first impression given to people is the village road paved with calcined bricks, as well as the tile roofed houses built by ceramic craftsmen in the village. A ceramic specialty store next to each other displays the rich ceramic products of Thanh Ha Village, such as handicrafts and household items.

Here, you can watch local craftsmen create extremely exquisite ceramic products or create unique ceramic products by yourself. With the special skills of clay processing technology and repair operations, Thanh Ha ceramics have strong durability, even though it is only the original porcelain, it is as smooth as enamel. It is worth noting that Thanh Ha ceramics are lighter than those in other places, so they are more favored.

In the afternoon, take a car back to Danang. Overnight at Da Nang Hotel.

Day 5: Bana Hills – Danang Cathedral

Ba Na Hills of Danang

This is a famous summer resort in Vietnam, with the largest drop in height in the world and the longest cable car in Asia, as well as the Cloud Sea Castle that feels like strolling through a small European town. In the early French colonial era, at an altitude of 1487 meters, the temperature was consistently 6 ℃ to 8 ℃ lower than that at the foot of the mountain, providing a cool and comfortable environment.

Arriving at the Ba Na Hill’s Cable Station, tourists take the cable car to begin their journey to Ba Na Hills. Sitting in the cable car cabin, in mid air, gazing at the endless forest and the pristine ecological beauty of Mount Bana.

The world’s first mountaineering cable car:

CNN named it “one of the 10 most impressive mountain climbing cable cars in the world” and holds two Guinness World Records – the world’s longest direct monorail mountain climbing cable car, with the longest cable car route reaching 5801 meters; The cable car route with the highest drop height between the world’s departure and arrival stations is approximately 1290 meters.

Giant hands holding bridge – Golden Bridge:

There is a very special golden bridge on Ba Na Hills, with an altitude of about 1400 meters. The Golden Bridge, standing in mid air and supported by giant hands below, has recently attracted attention from major international tourism media. The structure of the Golden Bridge is very unique. The total length is about 150 meters and it is divided into eight areas. Passengers can walk on it and enjoy the mountain scenery. 

Le J’ardin Garden:

Also known as the Love Garden. It includes nine small parks: Mandarin Duck Garden, Mysterious Garden, Mythical Garden, Memory Garden, Eden Garden, Osaka Garden, Meditation Garden, Dream Creek Garden, and Holy Garden, with various flowers competing for beauty.

DeBay Cellar:

It is an ancient wine cellar with a history of nearly 100 years. The basic purpose of wine cellar construction is to serve as a place for storing various fine wines, especially wines brought by the French from their homeland. This is a must-have place for friends who love red wine, where you can taste the mellow and delicious wine.

Linh Ung Pagoda:

The architectural highlight of Linh Ung Temple is a solemn and majestic 27 meter high white stone Buddha statue of Master Ben (Shakyamuni Buddha Platform). This is the largest statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Vietnam.

French Village:

French Village recreates the classic and romantic French architectural format through its unique architecture: squares, towns, villages, churches, hotels, etc., making visitors feel as if they have traveled through space and are in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Fantasy Park:

As one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Asia, Fantasy Amusement Park is the pride of the Ba Na Hills Tourist Area and the largest investment in modern equipment. There are multiple facilities here, including: music express, arcade games, Jurassic Park, rail trucks, swing horse racing, indoor shooting range, car racing, adventure haunted houses, 3D movies… It’s so fun that people can’t forget to leave. Tourists can freely play here for one hour.

3D Mega 360 degree cinema:

It is also the most modern. You will watch high-quality movies. Not only that, 4D and 5D cinemas also have many good movies to serve tourists.

In the afternoon, Tourists gather at the cable station and then take the cable car down the mountain.

Danang Cathedral:

The most popular check-in spot in the downtown area of Danang is the Pink Cathedral, which is also known as the “Rooster Church” due to a hyacinth chicken on top. This is a Catholic church built during the French colonial period and has been in use for almost 100 years since 1924. The Gothic style buildings are painted pink, attracting many girls to come.

Day 6: Danang – Airport

In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, pack your luggage, and then check out

Go to the airport and take a flight, end the 6-day 5-night trip to Danang, return to your warm home, and look forward to meeting again next time!

Attention: Due to weather conditions or the health status of tourists, the travel itinerary can be reasonably changed without affecting the quality standards of the travel itinerary!

Contact Compass Tourist, we will provide you with the best itinerary for Danang – Hue – Hoian 6 days 5 nights

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Gifts

• If your group has 16 people get a free Roast Suckling Pig
• Receive a group photo.
• The larger the group, the cheaper the price.

Children fare policy

• Child under 4 years old (without extra bed): free of charge
• Child from 5 – 8 years (without extra bed): 60% adult fare
• Child from 5 – 8 years (with extra bed): 80% adult fare
• Child from 9 years up: 100% adult fare

Recommended Optional Activities

• Han River Night Cruise: 80 MYR/person (Tour guide + car + water + fruit + dance performance included)
• Song Hoai night tour/ Boat tour and Lantern Display 30MYR/person
• 90-minute Full Body Massage: 120 MYR/person
• Hue Imperial City Electric Car: 30 MYR/person (45 minutes)
• Hue Cyclo: 30 MYR/person (30 minutes)
• Hoian afternoon tea: 50 MYR/person ( Vietnam’s famous cofffe, Hoi An’s Cakes)
• Ba Na Hills Optional Entrance Fees: Debay Wine Cellar Ticket: 5USD/pax, Wax Museum Ticket: 5USD/pax, Mountain Climbing Game: 5USD/pax, Alpine Slide: 3USD/pax
• Hoi An Memories Show: 120 MYR/person ( included tour guide + private car)
• Vietnam network card: Unlimited SIM card data: 10 days –  65MYR; 05 days – 50MYR

Deposit amount

Once both parties have agreed on the itinerary and price, the company will sign a contract. After signing, the customer will pay 20% of the total amount. Upon arrival in Da Nang, guests must pay the remaining 80% on the first or second day. The cancellation or quantity change policy will be agreed upon by both parties.

Group Tour and Itinerary Notes

• Group Size: Minimum group size is 2 people. For groups of 2-3 people, a private tour can be arranged (free/independent travel, no meals included). We will provide you with a English-speaking driver-guide who will provide you with full-service tourism services (hotel, car, attraction tickets, travel insurance, self-catering meals). If the group size reaches 16 people, 1 person will be free, and for groups of 13-15 people, the leader will be exempt from 30% of the tour fee.
• Visa Requirements: To apply for a Vietnamese visa, you must provide a valid passport with a validity period of at least 6 months. If the information is incorrect, you will not be able to enter the country.
• Vehicles: Please note that the size of the vehicle will be arranged according to the number of people in the group. Regular vehicle arrangements are as follows

Itinerary reference

https://compasstourist.com/Southvietnam

https://compasstourist.com/centralvn

 https://compasstourist.com/northvietnam