Danang & Hoi An 1 Day Tour

Overview of Danang and Hoi An full day tour

This Danang & Hoi An 1 day tour connects the top cultural and natural landmarks of both coastal cities in a single day.

You will explore spiritual mountain caves, visit a massive coastal pagoda, shop at a traditional market, and navigate a water coconut forest by bamboo boat.

The Danang & Hoi An excursion combines structured sightseeing with authentic dining experiences, concluding with a memorable evening boat in the ancient town.

Danang & Hoi An 1 day tour itinerary

09:00: Greet and drive to Son Tra Peninsula

You will start the Danang & Hoi An 1 Day Tour with a convenient door-to-door pickup from your hotel.

After greeting your guide and driver, you will settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive along the coast.

Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula is one of the most prominent spiritual landmarks in Da Nang.

Situated at an altitude of 693 meters above sea level, the pagoda is surrounded by majestic nature, with its back against the mountain and its front facing the East Sea.

It is one of the three famous Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang, alongside Linh Ung Pagoda in Ngu Hanh Son and Linh Ung Pagoda in Ba Na Hills, forming a “spiritual triangle” protecting the city.

You will walk through the temple courtyard to look up at the 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue and enjoy the panoramic views over Da Nang Bay.

10:30: Dragon Bridge

Your driver will head south back toward the city center, taking a route that crosses the Han River via the famous Dragon Bridge.

The tour guide will share the story behind this award-winning steel structure, which looks like the shape of a golden dragon from the Ly Dynasty.

You can take a brief stop at the riverbank to capture photos of the modern city skyline.

11:15: Marble Mountain

Your next destination is Marble Mountain, located just a 15-minute drive down the coastal highway.

You will take the elevator or climb the stone steps into the hillside to discover hidden Buddhist altars inside Huyen Khong cave and Tang Chon cave.

The tour guide will explain the spiritual history of these limestone peaks and show you the old pagodas that survived the war.

12:45: Traditional Vietnamese Lunch

A short drive brings you to a highly-rated restaurant in the beachside area for a scheduled lunch break.

You will enjoy a filling set menu featuring classic Central Vietnamese dishes.

Please inform your guide before departure if you require vegetarian options or have food allergies so the kitchen can prepare a separate menu.

15:00: Basket Boat Ride at Cam Thanh Coconut Forest

Continue the Danang & Hoi An 1 day tour, after 30-minute drive south, you will arrive at the green wetlands of Cam Thanh.

A local fisherman will welcome you onto a traditional round bamboo basket boat.

The boatman will paddle you through the palm forest maze, demonstrate how locals fish using hand nets and perform an energetic basket boat spin on the open water.

16:00: Hoi An Ancient Town

Your vehicle will transfer you to the pedestrian boundary to begin your Hoi An ancient town tour.

Because motorbikes and cars are restricted here, you will walk the historic yellow streets with your guide to explore three major heritage landmarks:

Japanese Covered Bridge (Chùa Cầu): You will cross this historic 17th-century wooden structure spans a small canal connecting Tran Phu Street and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street.

Japanese merchants built the bridge to create a trade link with the Chinese quarter located on the opposite bank.

You can examine the weatherproof wooden roof, the small internal altar honoring the weather deity Bac De Tran Vu and the weathered stone statues of dogs and monkeys guarding the entrances.

Tan Ky Old House: Located at 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, this two-century-old merchant residence showcases a combination of Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese architectural styles.

The triple-beam ceiling structure allows the interior to remain cool during the summer months while the open courtyard maximizes natural light.

You can view original mother-of-pearl plaques, antique porcelain collections and historical flood markers carved directly onto the dark wooden pillars.

Fukian Assembly Hall: Your guide will then lead you into this grand 1690 Chinese temple to view the detailed dragon fountains and the rows of large hanging incense coils.

The complex serves as both a community meeting place and a sacred temple dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess who protects sea travelers.

You will pass through a multi-tiered brick gateway to reach a courtyard decorated with detailed dragon mosaics, ornamental bonsai trees and large ceramic fish basins.

Inside the main sanctuary, massive red incense coils hang from the ceiling rafters, burning continuously for several weeks.

17:15: Free time for tailoring or coffee

You will follow your guide through the colorful fruit stalls and open-air food counters of the Hoi An Central Market along the riverbank. Afterward, you have 45 minutes of flexible free time.

Local tailors inside the old quarter maintain a global reputation for fast, high-quality garment production.

You can visit established workshops like Yaly Couture or Bebe Tailor to browse fabrics, select designs and get measured for custom suits, dresses or traditional Ao Dai.

The pattern makers can complete a custom-fitted item within a 24-hour window, delivering the finished product directly to your hotel.

18:00: Hoai river boat lantern

You will board a small wooden boat at the Bach Dang pier just as the sun sets and the town lights up with thousands of silk lanterns.

Your guide will hand you a paper flower candle. You will light the wick and drop it gently onto the river surface to watch it float away with the current.

19:30: Drive back to Da Nang

The driver will meet you at the designated assembly point at the edge of the old quarter.

You will board the private car for a smooth, 45-minute drive back north.

This Danang & Hoi An 1 day tour concludes with a direct drop-off back at your Da Nang hotel lobby.