6-Day Vietnam Itinerary | Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Hoi An

A six-day itinerary through the limestone peaks of Da Nang, the mist-heavy hills of Ba Na Hills, and the silk-lanterned soul of Hoi An.

Vietnam Central Coast Travel Guide - Colorful traditional silk lanterns and historic shophouses in Hoi An Old Town
One of the many heritage shops in Hoi An's Old Town.
Vietnam / Itinerary

6-Day Vietnam Central Coast: Da Nang, Ba Na Hills & Hoi An

Day One

Da Nang Arrival

Vietnam Central Coast Itinerary - Panoramic vista of limestone peaks and sanctuary caves from Marble Mountain Da Nang
Views from the limestone peaks of Marble Mountain.
Morning Arrival in Da Nang. Begin with a spiritual ascent at the Marble Mountains, exploring grottoes and sanctuaries carved into limestone.
Afternoon Embrace the coastal rhythm with "beach bumming" along the Da Nang Boardwalk and My Khe beach.
Evening Witness the Dragon Bridge fire breathing (during weekends) and stroll the Love Lock Bridge.

Day Two

The Mountain Ascent

Ba Na Hills French Indochina Village - Gothic style architectural cathedral surrounded by mountain mist
The Gothic cathedral inside the French Village at Ba Na Hills.
Daytime Depart for the clouds. Navigate Sun World: the French Village, the world’s longest cable car, and Fantasy Park.
Late Afternoon Explore the Linh Ung Pagoda and the manicured Le Jardin D’Amour flower gardens.

Day Three

Golden Bridges

Golden Bridge Cau Vang - Mystical sunrise perspective of giant stone hands supporting the mountain bridge footprint
Transcendence at the Golden Bridge before the crowds arrive.
Sunrise Catch the sunrise at the Golden Bridge (Cau Vang). The giant stone hands emerging from the fog is the ultimate travel moment.
Afternoon Depart for Hoi An. Head for the Ancient Town to watch the silk lanterns illuminate the river.

Day Four

Lanterns & Sanctuaries

My Son Sanctuary - Ancient Champa civilization brick temple ruins set against mountain backgrounds
The ancient Champa ruins at My Son.
Morning Navigate the Cam Thanh Coconut Village in a basket boat, followed by a culinary cooking masterclass.
Afternoon Explore My Son Sanctuary during golden hour, returning via a scenic sunset boat cruise.

Day Five

Coastal Leisure

Hoi An Travel Guide - Traditional wooden tour boats floating along the lantern lit Hoai River at sunset
Lantern-lit boat rides on the Hoai River.
Morning Slow down at An Bang Beach. Enjoy fresh-caught seafood at a seaside shack.
Evening A final toast by the river in the Hoi An Old Town.
Day Six

Departure

Morning Enjoy a slow Vietnamese coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da) and last-minute shopping before the transfer back to Da Nang International Airport for departure.
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