Royal to Coastal Charm: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An Tour
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Royal to Coastal Charm: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights
From DA NANG
Max 2 people
moderate

Overview

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Central Vietnam on this immersive 5-day journey through Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An. Begin your trip in Hue, the former imperial capital, where history comes alive through ancient citadels, royal tombs, and serene pagodas. Enjoy a unique food tour sampling authentic local delicacies while exploring vibrant markets and traditional homes. Cruise along the Perfume River and visit iconic landmarks like Thien Mu Pagoda and the majestic Imperial Citadel. Travel south to Da Nang, stopping at the scenic Marble Mountains, where natural caves and panoramic views await. Explore the coastal beauty of Son Tra Peninsula, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, and discover Cham heritage at the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Continue to the charming town of Hoi An, known for its well-preserved architecture and cultural richness. Visit the Silk Village to witness traditional craftsmanship, then stroll through the lantern-lit streets of the Ancient Town, featuring historic homes, temples, and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. Conclude your journey with a visit to the sacred My Son Sanctuary, an ancient complex of red-brick temples set amidst lush greenery, offering a glimpse into the spiritual legacy of the Champa Kingdom.

Highlights

Authentic Hue Food Tour
Imperial Heritage of Hue
Perfume River Cruise
Marble Mountains Exploration
Da Nang Coastal Beauty
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Silk Village
My Son Sanctuary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Hue Arrival – Cultural Food Tour

DAY 1: HUE ARRIVAL – FOOD TOUR ( MEALS: D) Upon arrival at Phu Bai airport, our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel in city center. Next, we pass the historic Truong Tien Bridge crossing the Perfume River. And, stop many famous local restaurants to taste the food during the tour. Visit Dong Ba market with the daily life of business of the local people and get a lot of chances to take pictures.During the trip, you’ll enjoy: Banh Khoai -Hue Pancake and Nem Lui-Grilled Pork Rolled with rice papers. Our tour guide will explain the story about those food. Head to a local family in Kim Long who make Banh Loc-Filter Tapioca Dumpling, Banh Beo-Small steamed rice dumpling with shrimps, Banh Nam-Steamed Flat Rice Dumplings and Ram It-Sticky Rice Dumpling on fried Dumplings, the host will show you how to make it and then your experience. Enjoy great samples there Last stop will be our dersert Che-Sweet Soup do not miss when you are in Hue. Go back to the hotel and overnight in Hue .

  • Arrival in Hue
  • Visit Truong Tien Bridge & Perfume River
  • Explore Dong Ba Market
  • Guided street food tour with local specialties
  • Visit local family for traditional dish-making experience
  • Enjoy Hue dessert (Che)
  • Overnight in Hue
Day 2

Hue Imperial City & River Cruise

HUE CITY TOUR ( MEALS: B,L) After breakfast, a full day trip to visit the old capital city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945, with first stop at the Imperial Citadel giving you a better understanding of the beauty of Vietnamese Royal architecture and culture. Then we will take a beautiful dragon boat trip along Perfume River and visit to Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the most popular attractions in Hue. It is located on the banks of poetic Perfume River with typical traditional architecture of Hue pagodas and famous for the event that buddhist monk from this temple, Thich Quang Duc, burn himself to death for anti- government protest in 1963. The next stops will be King Ming Mang and King Khai Dinh tombs which are the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. Overnight in Hue.

  • Visit Imperial Citadel
  • Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River
  • Explore Thien Mu Pagoda
  • Visit Minh Mang & Khai Dinh royal tombs
  • Overnight in Hue
Day 3

Hue to Da Nang – City Highlights – Hoi An

HUE – DA NANG CITY TOUR ( MEALS: B,L) After breakfast, our driver & tour-guide pick you up and drive to Da Nang. Today, we discover Da Nang city with amazing tourist sites: The first destination is Ngu Hanh Son, also called Marble Mountain, where you can behold impressive natural caves as well as exquisite sculptures, admire wonderful view from the from the top mount and call on some mysterious pagodas. Lunch is served at local restaurant. Following that, you'll pass the seacoast along Hoang Sa – Truong Sa street to Son Tra Peninsula, then visit Linh Ung Pogada to see the highest Lady Buddha Statue in Vietnam and pray for good fortune. Next, we are heading to Museum of Champa Sculpture, which shows the most complete collection of rare and valuable items of the famous Cham Culture. In the afternoon, visit Han Market, one of the city's main traditional markets, which is well-known for its fresh seafood, vegetables, and local specialities. After visiting Da Nang, we move to Hoi An. Check in hotel & overnight in Hoi An.

  • Transfer to Da Nang
  • Visit Marble Mountains
  • Explore Son Tra Peninsula & Linh Ung Pagoda
  • Visit Cham Sculpture Museum
  • Shopping at Han Market
  • Transfer to Hoi An
  • Overnight in Hoi An
Day 4

Hoi An Cultural & Heritage Tour

HOI AN CITY TOUR ( MEALS: B,L) After breakfast, you’ll visit to Hoi An Silk Village. Specially, in this village, more 40 mulberry roots about hundreds of years old and many other species of mulberry from the nationwide are kept. We will visit the traditional house in Quang Nam and listen to the story of craft sericulture there. Next, we will visit the ancient mulberry gardens and the silkworm- breeding houses, where we can see the cocoons, learn how to feed the silkworms and unravel silkworm cocoons using traditional methods. You can feed cocoons by yourself. Food for these cocoons is collected from the mulberry trees in the gardens. Discover the handicrafts of Champa people and learn how to make traditional textiles as we visit the Vietnamese traditional silk weaving house. Finally, we will visit the showroom to see the silk products and tailors then enjoy snack in the mulberry garden Lunch is served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, our driver & tour-guide pick you up for Hoi An discovery. We’ll visit Hoi An ancient town with merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Back to hotel and overnight in Hoi An.

  • Visit Hoi An Silk Village
  • Learn silk-making & traditional crafts
  • Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge & pagodas
  • Walk through riverside market
  • Overnight in Hoi An
Day 5

My Son Sanctuary – Departure

: MY SON HOLY LAND – DA NANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ( MEALS:B,L) After breakfast, we are heading to visit My Son Holy Land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuriesyou are free at your leisure. Have lunch in restaurant in Da Nang. In the afternoon, our driver picks you up and transfers to Da Nang International Airport.

  • Visit My Son Sanctuary
  • Explore ancient temples & history
  • Lunch in Da Nang
  • Transfer to airport for departure

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in selected 3★ / 4★ / 5★ hotels with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Boat trip on the Perfume River (Hue)
  • Entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Guided tours and sightseeing as per program

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Vietnam visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, minibar, etc.)
  • Drinking water and beverages during the tour
  • Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
  • Surcharges for peak seasons, public holidays, or special occasions

Things to Carry

Travel Essentials Passport (valid for at least 6 months) Flight tickets & confirmed travel documents Visa approval (if applicable) Travel insurance copy
Clothing & Accessories Light, breathable clothes (tropical climate) Comfortable walking shoes / sandals Light jacket (especially for evenings or air-conditioned areas) Modest clothing for temple and pagoda visits
Personal Care Sunscreen & sunglasses Hat or cap Personal toiletries & medications
Other Useful Items Mobile charger & power bank Universal travel adapter Small backpack for daily excursions Reusable water bottle

Starting from

$281.99

per person

Best Season

March to April

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