Twin Cities of Danang and Hoi An is UTravel Private Tour’s favourite central Vietnam tours. Both Da Nang and Hoi An are popular tourist destinations in Central Vietnam. The former is known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port while the latter is about its rich heritage Ancient Town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Da Nang has a good mix of centuries old historic pagodas. It’s a popular base for visiting the inland Bà Nà hills – a French theme resort to the west of the city. If you’re looking to soak up the sun while on vacation, Da Nang’s pristine beaches offer a wide range of fun-filled activities and gorgeous sunsets.
Hội An just south of Da Nang is a former port. It’s history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shop-houses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
Besides Central Vietnam, UTravel Private Tours also organises and customises Vietnam tours to other parts of Vietnam. Contact us and we can design something that fits.
Itinerary
Day 1:
- On arrival, pick up at Da Nang airport and transfer to hotel for check in
- Free at your leisure on the beach
- Overnight in Da Nang
Day 2: Da Nang City Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
- Morning pick-up at hotel
- Visit Marble Mountains – a cluster of five marble and limestone hills. The five mountains are named after the five elements: Kim, Thuy, Moc, Hoa and Tho
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Son Tra Peninsula – a natural ecological region rising 693m high from the sea. From the top of Son Tra Peninsula, take in the magnificent panorama view of Da Nang City, the Marble Mountains and Ba Na Mountain. At the foot of Son Tra Mountain, a stretch of 5km of pure sandy beach.
- Drop-off at your hotel
Day 3: Da Nang -My Son- Hoi An (Breakfast & Lunch)
- Check out hotel and pick up
- Drive from Da Nang to My Son Holy Land, a world heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people – site of red brick towers remains and sanctuaries, built from the 7 to 13 centuries
- Lunch in Hoi An
- City tour of Old Quarter, ancient town of Hoi An – 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house
- Check into hotel
- Overnight in Hoi An
Day 4: Tra Que Cycling (Breakfast & Lunch)
- Start scenic 7 km cycle trip (about 3 hours) from Hoi An Old Quarter to Tra Que
- Enjoy sweeping views of green padi (rice) fields farming area, glassy rivers, lazy water buffaloes lounging in the mud
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Back to hotel with free time at your leisure
- Overnight in Hoi An
Day 5: Hoi An – Danang (Breakfast)
- Free time at your leisure in the morning
- Check out and return drive back to Da Nang in the afternoon
- Drop off at airport
Highlights & Inclusions:
- Hotel/Airport Pick up and Drop Off
- All Admission Fees
- Accommodation 3 or 4*
- Meals – 5 Breakfast and 3 Lunches
- Excludes personal expenses, drinks like beer and soft drinks
- Excludes flight tickets
- Air-Conditioned Private Van with English Speaking Driver
- Car Insurance, Tolls, Petrol & All Parking
- No Tipping Required
Insider Tips:
- Be prepared with comfortable walking shoes for some moderate walking
- As it can be hot, do bring hats or umbrellas or sufficient drinking water
- Please advise if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Vegetarian or Halal food option are available, please advise at time of booking if required