Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue Tour

Central Vietnam's Three Signature Destinations in One Trip

This 6-day itinerary covers the region most travelers mean when they say "central Vietnam": Da Nang for its beaches and Ba Na Hills, Hoi An for heritage and lantern-lit evenings, and Hue for imperial history. Moving through all three in sequence, rather than picking one as a base, gives a fuller picture of the region's range, from modern coastal city to centuries-old trading port to a former royal capital.

Arrival and a Beachfront Start

The journey connects through Bangkok before arriving at Da Nang International Airport (DAD). Staying at a My Khe beachfront hotel for the Da Nang portion of the trip puts travelers directly on one of Vietnam's best-known stretches of coastline, with Day 1 left unscheduled to recover from the journey. Travelers visiting on a weekend can catch the Dragon Bridge's fire-breathing show, held at set times on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Ba Na Hills

Day 2 covers Ba Na Hills, reached by one of the world's longest single-wire cable car systems. The Golden Bridge, a pedestrian walkway appearing to be held aloft by two giant stone hands above the cloud line, is the mountain resort's best-known landmark, and the surrounding French Village and Fantasy Park round out a full day at altitude, with noticeably cooler air than the coast below.

Marble Mountains and the Move to Hoi An

Day 3 combines checkout from Da Nang with a stop at the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills each named for one of the five elements, riddled with caves, hidden pagodas, and viewpoints over the coastline. Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a 67-metre statue of the Lady Buddha looking out to sea, is one of the tallest Buddha statues in Vietnam and makes for a striking final stop before continuing south to Hoi An.

Hoi An: Old Town, Tailoring, and Lanterns

Day 4 is dedicated to Hoi An's UNESCO-listed old town, walking past the Japanese Covered Bridge, the city's Chinese assembly halls, and its distinctive ochre-colored merchant houses, many centuries old and still in use. Hoi An has long been known as a center for custom tailoring, and this itinerary builds in time to order a tailored suit or ao dai in the morning, ready for fitting the following day, though the tailoring cost itself sits outside the package. The day closes with one of Hoi An's most recognizable rituals: releasing a paper lantern onto the Thu Bon River after dark, a scene that has become closely associated with the town itself.

A Day Trip to Hue

Day 5 heads north over the Hai Van Pass, a mountain road with long views down the central coastline, to Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital. The Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City, both part of Hue's citadel complex, reflect the seat of the Nguyen dynasty, Vietnam's last ruling imperial family, and the accompanying royal tombs scattered around the city add further layers of history. Thien Mu Pagoda, perched on the banks of the Perfume River, closes out the day before the return drive to Hoi An.

Getting Home

The final morning is left free to collect any tailoring ordered on Day 4 and enjoy a last coffee by the river before the transfer back to Da Nang International Airport for the flight home via Bangkok.

Best Time to Visit

February through May generally offers the most reliable weather across all three destinations on this itinerary, with drier conditions benefiting both the Ba Na Hills cable car visibility and the Hai Van Pass drive to Hue. Central Vietnam's rainy season typically runs from September through December.

Practical Notes for Nepali Travelers

Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the local currency, with exchange facilities available in Da Nang and Hoi An. Since Day 4 involves ordering tailored clothing, it's worth bringing reference photos or a preferred style in mind if custom tailoring is of interest, as it isn't included in the package price. Comfortable walking shoes matter throughout, particularly for the Marble Mountains' cave climbs and the walking-heavy days in both Hoi An and Hue.

Plan your Vietnam trip from Nepal

Before you book, Nepali and NRN travellers should review the Vietnam visa for Nepali citizens. For planning, read things to do in Da Nang and the Hoi An lantern festival. Compare every itinerary on our Vietnam tour packages for Nepali travellers page, or see official visitor information from Vietnam National Tourism.