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Da Nang and Hoi An in 4 nights and 5 days: temples and rivers, or markets and shopping?
Choose A if you enjoy temples and riverside scenery; choose B if you want to take your time exploring markets, beaches, and shops. Da Nang and Hoi An are about 30–45 minutes apart by car, and Da Nang city center is about 10–15 minutes from Da Nang International Airport. There is no metro in Da Nang, so get around by Grab and on foot.
How do you get from the airport to Da Nang and Hoi An?
A Grab car from Da Nang International Airport to My Khe Beach takes about 5–20 minutes, with an indicative fare of 60,000–130,000 VND. Check the fare in the app when you book.
A Grab car from Da Nang city center to Hoi An Ancient Town takes about 40–60 minutes, with a one-way fare of about 350,000–500,000 VND. Public bus No. 2 also runs, but its current one-way fare and total travel time are not available.
4 nights, 5 days A | Temples, rivers, and traces of Champa
Explore Da Nang’s temples and Cham sculpture, then discover Hoi An Ancient Town and the lantern-lit Thu Bon River. This itinerary suits travelers who want to spend time visiting temples and historic sites.
Day 1 | From the airport to My Khe Beach and Dragon Bridge at night
- Da Nang International Airport → My Khe Beach
Take a Grab car from the airport; the ride takes about 5–20 minutes, with an indicative fare of 60,000–130,000 VND. Stroll along My Khe Beach, then head straight to a seafood restaurant for dinner.
- My Khe Beach → Dragon Bridge
Head toward the city center by Grab or on foot. The Dragon Bridge fire and water show takes place at 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Watch from the riverside, then continue your evening at The Craftsman cocktail bar.
Day 2 | Son Tra Peninsula temples and sea views
- Da Nang city center → Linh Ung Pagoda
A Grab car takes about 20–25 minutes and costs around 90,000–140,000 VND. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda at Bai But on the Son Tra Peninsula. Admission is free; modest clothing is recommended. Have lunch at Son Tra Retreat.
- Linh Ung Pagoda → My Khe Beach
Take a Grab back to the coast and stroll or relax at My Khe Beach. Have dinner at Quan Nhau A Tu, and stop by nearby The Roof if you’re looking for a bar or pub.
Day 3 | Cham sculpture and the Han River city center
- Da Nang city center → Museum of Cham Sculpture
Get there on foot or by Grab. The museum is open daily from 07:30 to 17:00. Admission for foreign adults is 60,000 VND. Enjoy lunch at Mi Quang Co Sau.
- Museum of Cham Sculpture → Dragon Bridge and Han River
Explore the Han River area on foot or by Grab. If it’s the weekend, catch the Dragon Bridge show at 9:00 PM. For the evening, relax at Cong Caphe or enjoy the nightlife at The 1920’s Lounge.
Day 4 | Hoi An Ancient Town and a Thu Bon River lantern boat ride
- Da Nang city center → Hoi An Ancient Town and Japanese Covered Bridge
A Grab car takes about 40–60 minutes and costs about 350,000–500,000 VND one way. Explore the Old Town on foot; to visit the designated heritage sites, buy a foreign adult ticket for 120,000 VND. Pedestrian and bicycle-only hours are 09:00–21:30 in summer and 09:00–21:00 in winter. Have lunch at Cao Lau Ba Le.
- Hoi An Ancient Town → Night Market and Thu Bon River
Walk across An Hoi Bridge to the night market, open daily from 17:00 to 23:00. A Thu Bon River lantern boat costs 170,000 VND per boat for 1–3 people and runs for about 20 minutes. Enjoy dinner at The Spice Route by Miss Vy.
Day 5 | Morning stroll in Hoi An, then head to the airport
- Hoi An Ancient Town → Car to the airport
A Grab car to Da Nang International Airport takes about 40–60 minutes, with an indicative fare of 350,000–500,000 VND. Check the fare in the app before you leave. Grab a quick early bite at Phi Banh Mi, then head to the airport.
4 nights, 5 days A: confirmed admission and transport costs (per adult)
60,000 VND (Museum of Cham Sculpture) + 120,000 VND (Hoi An Ancient Town) + 170,000 VND (one lantern boat for 1–3 people) = 350,000 VND total, plus Grab fares for each itinerary. Round-trip Grab rides to and from Da Nang Airport and Grab rides between Da Nang and Hoi An are charged separately, based on the indicated one-way fares.
- Included: Museum of Cham Sculpture, 120,000 VND Hoi An Ancient Town ticket, one lantern boat fare
- Not included: accommodation, meals, flights, and transport such as Grab
4 nights, 5 days B | Markets, shopping, beaches, and the Golden Bridge
Explore Da Nang’s city markets and Ba Na Hills, then take your time visiting Tra Que Vegetable Village and the beach in Hoi An. This itinerary suits travelers who want to fit shopping, scenery, and cafés into their trip.
Day 1 | From the airport to the beach and city-center cafés
- Da Nang International Airport → My Khe Beach
A Grab car takes about 5–20 minutes, with an indicative fare of 60,000–130,000 VND. Stroll along the beach, then have lunch at Kurumi.
- My Khe Beach → Da Nang city center
Take a Grab into the city and take a break at Cafe Slow. Have dinner at Co Hong Restaurant, then enjoy the nightlife at Sky 21 Bar & Bistro.
Day 2 | Han Market and Da Nang Cathedral
- Da Nang city center → Han Market
Get there on foot or by Grab. The market is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00, though some stalls start packing up around 19:00. Browse the market in the morning, then have lunch at Nha Bep Han Market.
- Han Market → Da Nang Cathedral (Pink Church)
Head there on foot or by Grab via Tran Phu Street. Tourist visiting hours are Monday to Saturday, 08:00–11:30 and 13:30–16:30. Admission is free. Modest, non-revealing clothing is recommended. Have dinner at An Thoi, then stop by Cong Caphe.
Day 3 | Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
- Da Nang city center → Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
A Grab car takes about 45–60 minutes and costs around 300,000–450,000 VND. The site is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00. In 2026, the standard adult ticket for non-Da Nang residents is 1,300,000 VND, including a round-trip cable car ride. Return to Da Nang for dinner at Moc Restaurant.
Day 4 | Tra Que Vegetable Village and Hoi An Ancient Town
- Da Nang city center → Hoi An Ancient Town
A Grab car takes about 40–60 minutes and costs about 350,000–500,000 VND one way. From the Old Town, travel about 3 km by bicycle or on foot to Tra Que Vegetable Village. The village is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Admission for foreign adults is about 35,000 VND. Have lunch at Hoa Hien Restaurant.
- Tra Que Vegetable Village → Hoi An Ancient Town
Return to the Old Town and explore its shops and designated heritage sites on foot. A foreign adult ticket for the Old Town costs 120,000 VND. Have dinner at Madam Khanh - The Banh Mi Queen, then relax at Cafe Slow Hoi An.
Day 5 | From An Bang Beach to the airport
- Hoi An Ancient Town → An Bang Beach
A Grab car takes about 10–15 minutes. The beach is free to visit; enjoy a morning stroll and some time to relax. You can have brunch at Blush Beach Club Hoi An.
- An Bang Beach → Da Nang International Airport
Take a Grab car to Da Nang International Airport. The drive between Da Nang and Hoi An takes about 40–60 minutes, with an indicative one-way fare of 350,000–500,000 VND. Check the fare in the app before you leave.
4 nights, 5 days B: confirmed admission and transport costs (per adult)
1,300,000 VND (standard Ba Na Hills adult ticket) + 35,000 VND (Tra Que Vegetable Village) + 120,000 VND (Hoi An Ancient Town) + 0 VND (An Bang Beach) = 1,455,000 VND total, plus Grab fares for each itinerary. Transportation to Ba Na Hills is separate, based on the indicated one-way fare.
- Included: standard Ba Na Hills adult ticket with round-trip cable car, Tra Que Vegetable Village, 120,000 VND Hoi An Ancient Town ticket, An Bang Beach
- Not included: accommodation, meals, flights, and transport such as Grab
FAQ
How far apart are Da Nang and Hoi An?
Hoi An lies south of Da Nang, about 30–45 minutes away by car. A Grab from Da Nang city center to Hoi An Ancient Town takes about 40–60 minutes, according to the indicated travel time.
Are admission fees and transport included in both itineraries?
The totals for each itinerary cover the listed admission fees and activities; Grab fares are extra. Accommodation, meals, and flights are also not included.
Can I get around Da Nang by public transport or metro?
Da Nang has no metro. Use Grab and walk to get around the city center and attractions. Between Da Nang and Hoi An, you can take a Grab car or public bus No. 2.
Official sources & check dates
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD): a 2026 guide to terminals and transfers · 2026-10-28
- Da Nang Airport Transfer: Getting into the City and Hoi An (2026) · 2026-10-28
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- Museum of Cham Sculpture — Da Nang City Tourism · 2026-10-28
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- Han Market — Da Nang City Tourism Information Portal · 2026-10-28
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- Tra Que Vegetable Village, Da Nang Fantasticity · 2026-10-28
- An Bang Beach, Hoi An: practical guide to access, costs, season and where to stay · 2026-10-28
- What is special about Han Market — Da Nang Tourism · 2026-10-28
- Nhà thờ Lớn (Nhà thờ con gà) — Da Nang City Portal · 2026-10-28
- Sun World Bà Nà Hills official site · 2026-10-28
- Ba Na Hills from Da Nang: distance, transport and travel time · 2026-10-28
Site updated: 2026-10-28