Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights
Style: Heritage · Instagrammable Landmarks · Cultural Highlights · Beach Leisure
Route: Hoi An → My Son → Hue → Hai Van Pass → Da Nang
Detailed Itinerary
Morning / Afternoon:
Meet and greet at Da Nang International Airport and transfer by private vehicle to Hoi An. Check in and enjoy some time to relax.
Late Afternoon / Evening:
Begin your first exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town, a beautifully preserved former trading port where ochre-coloured merchant houses, narrow streets and silk lanterns create one of Vietnam’s most atmospheric townscapes.
Visit Tan Ky Ancient House, a beautifully preserved 18th-century merchant residence that reflects the cultural influences of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese trading communities.
Continue to the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of Hoi An’s most recognisable landmarks and a symbol of the town’s multicultural heritage.
As evening falls, take a gentle sampan boat ride on the Hoai River and release a traditional floating lantern, creating a memorable introduction to Hoi An.
Dinner: Riverside restaurant featuring local Central Vietnamese cuisine.
Overnight: Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
Depart for My Son Sanctuary, the sacred centre of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Hidden in a lush valley surrounded by mountains, its red-brick towers reveal the remarkable architectural and religious heritage of Champa civilization.
Afternoon:
Continue north toward Hue along the Central Coast. Cross the spectacular Hai Van Pass, a historic mountain road rising between the mountains and the sea. Stop at the summit for panoramic views toward Lang Co Bay and the coastline.
Late Afternoon:
Arrive in Hue and check in to your hotel.
Evening:
Enjoy a dinner inspired by Hue’s refined imperial cuisine, known for its elegant presentation and delicate flavours.
Overnight: Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
Explore the Hue Imperial City, the former royal capital of Vietnam and the heart of the Nguyen Dynasty. Walk through its monumental gates, courtyards, palaces and the remains of the Forbidden Purple City.
Continue to Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, an extraordinary hillside mausoleum combining traditional Vietnamese design with European architectural influences.
Afternoon:
Travel south toward Da Nang by expressway, enjoying views of the changing Central Vietnamese landscape.
Late Afternoon:
Check in to your beachfront hotel.
Relax at My Khe Beach, one of Da Nang’s most celebrated stretches of coastline.
Evening:
Optional visit to Dragon Bridge for the spectacular fire-and-water performance on weekend evenings.
Overnight: Da Nang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning – Afternoon:
Spend the day at Sun World Ba Na Hills, a mountain resort reached by one of the world’s impressive cable-car systems.
Walk across the famous Golden Bridge, dramatically supported by two giant stone-coloured hands above the mountains.
Explore the French Village, landscaped gardens and mountain viewpoints, with time for entertainment and attractions at the hilltop resort.
Late Afternoon:
Return to Da Nang.
Visit Han Market, a lively local market where you can browse Vietnamese coffee, handicrafts, snacks and souvenirs.
Evening:
Farewell dinner.
Overnight: Da Nang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast followed by one or two light activities, depending on your departure time:
- Morning walk and coffee along My Khe Beach
- Visit Han River waterfrontfor final photographs and a taste of Da Nang’s relaxed urban atmosphere
Late Morning / Afternoon:
Private transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your onward flight.
End of Tour.
Highlights
- Three UNESCO World Heritage treasures— Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary & the Monuments of Hue
- Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills— one of Vietnam’s most recognisable contemporary landmarks
- Hai Van Pass— a spectacular coastal mountain journey overlooking Lang Co Bay and the East Sea
- Hoi An by Lantern Light— historic streets, traditional architecture and an enchanting Hoai River experience
- Imperial Hue— the legacy of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, royal tombs and refined imperial cuisine
- Champa to Nguyen Dynasty— a fascinating journey through more than a thousand years of Central Vietnam’s cultural and imperial heritage