Feel the change of scenery without changing hotels every day: a cable car lifting you towards the Golden Bridge, the intricate mosaics of a Hue royal tomb, easy beach mornings in Da Nang and a final evening among Hoi An’s lanterns. This 7-day Central Vietnam holiday brings those moments together, with five nights in Da Nang and one night in Hoi An.
Your sample route is Da Nang arrival → Ba Na Hills → Hue day trip → two days at leisure in Da Nang → Cam Thanh and Hoi An → departure via Da Nang Airport. Start with a gentle arrival day, unpack once for the main part of the trip and finish in Hoi An rather than driving back to Da Nang after your lantern evening.
The itinerary is a starting point for your own holiday. Choose your hotel level, add private excursions or give yourselves more time in Hue or Hoi An. Vietpower Travel can shape the trip around a couple’s escape, a family break or a small group travelling together.
Send your flight dates, party size and preferred hotel level. We will match the first-day pickup to your arrival, plan the final transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport and recommend any changes needed for a late arrival or early departure. Plan your Central Vietnam holiday with Vietpower Travel or use the enquiry form below.
| Days | Where you stay | What you enjoy |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Da Nang · first three nights | An easy arrival, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, then a full-day Hue excursion. |
| 4–5 | Da Nang · two more nights | Two days at leisure for My Khe Beach, the pool, local food or separately arranged experiences. |
| 6–7 | Hoi An · one night | Cam Thanh basket boats, the ancient town and a lantern evening; airport transfer on your final day. |
The sample uses private airport transfers and shared excursion transport. Upgrade the sightseeing days to a private vehicle and guide if you want more flexibility, more space or a different start time. For families, we can build in rests around the children’s pace and recommend comfortable hotels and room arrangements.
Hue is the longest sightseeing day. If you prefer a slower heritage visit, add a Hue overnight stay and reshape the route Hue → Da Nang → Hoi An. My Son Sanctuary, a cooking class or an extra Hoi An night can also be added to a tailored programme; these are not included in this seven-day sample.
Explore our Central Vietnam tours, Hoi An holidays and Vietnam beach holidays for more ideas.
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Before payment, receive your personalised itinerary, hotel and room choices, pickup details, private or shared service arrangements, included meals and tickets, total quotation, payment terms and cancellation conditions. The displayed price is a reference for planning; your consultant confirms the price for your dates and choices.
Your confirmation also covers the Hai Van Pass or tunnel routing, luggage transfer on the Hoi An hotel-change day, airport timing, dietary needs and any optional activities. Resort benefits, bridge shows and park attractions depend on the actual arrangements and operating schedule.
In this sample, Hue is a full-day excursion from Da Nang and you return to your Da Nang hotel. Choose an extra Hue night if you want a gentler pace or more time for the city’s heritage.
Five hotel nights are in Da Nang and the final night is in Hoi An. Day 6 moves you into Hoi An for the lantern evening; Day 7 departs via Da Nang Airport.
These are optional additions to a tailored programme. The sample includes Ba Na Hills, the Hue excursion, Cam Thanh basket boats and Hoi An, plus two Da Nang leisure days.
Airport transfers are private, while the listed excursion transport is shared. Vietpower Travel can quote a private version with a dedicated vehicle and guide for your sightseeing days.
The daily meal plan lists six breakfasts, three lunches and one dinner. Day 4 is at leisure with breakfast and lunch listed; your consultant confirms the lunch location and arrangements. Other meals are at your own expense.
Yes. Tell us your preferred hotel level, room needs and travel dates. We can add Da Nang beach nights, extend Hoi An or redesign the route around your international flights.
Highlights
Make it yours: choose your hotel level, upgrade excursions to private services or add a Hue overnight stay.
View the interactive Google route map — Da Nang is your base for the Ba Na and Hue excursions; finish with a night in Hoi An.
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Da Nang arrival, freeday in Da Nang | Arrival, Free Day | No meals | |
| Day 2 | Ba Na hill | Ba Na hill by cable car | B,L | |
| Day 3 | Hue | Explore imperial of Hue (come back Da Nang) | B/L | |
| Day 4 | Da Nang | Freeday enjoy the beach in Da Nang | B/L | |
| Day 5 | Da Nang | Freeday enjoy the beach in Da Nang | B | |
| Day 6 | Hoi An | Visit Hoi An and coconuts forest (stay in Hoi An) | B/D | |
| Day 7 | Hoi An, Departure | Hoi An free time and private transfer to Da Nang Airport | B |
Your private driver meets you at Da Nang Airport and transfers you to your hotel. This arrival transfer has no guide, matching the sample arrangements.
Leave the rest of the day light. Rest after your flight, enjoy the pool or take a gentle walk near the beach if you feel ready. Meals are at your own expense; normal hotel check-in applies unless an earlier room is arranged.
Overnight: Da Nang. Meals: none.
After breakfast, join the shared excursion pickup at your Da Nang hotel. Travel to Ba Na Hills and take the cable car up into the hills, with changing views of forest and the coastal landscape.
Walk across the Golden Bridge and explore the gardens, pagoda areas and French Village along the day’s operating route. Enjoy the included buffet lunch and time for the park attractions before taking the cable car down and returning to your hotel.
Paid experiences such as the wine cellar, wax museum and separately charged games are not automatically included. The day’s ticket coverage is confirmed in your quotation.
Overnight: Da Nang. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Leave Da Nang with the shared excursion for a full-day visit to Hue. The sample includes scenic stops around Hai Van Pass, Lang Co and Lap An Lagoon; the exact pass or tunnel arrangement is confirmed with the day’s route and conditions.
Visit Khai Dinh Tomb, known for its mix of architectural styles and intricate decoration. Enjoy a local lunch, then explore the Imperial Citadel and visit Thien Mu Pagoda beside the Perfume River.
Return to your Da Nang hotel in the evening. This is the longest sightseeing day in the programme. A Perfume River cruise is not included in the listed sample; it can be discussed as part of a tailored Hue stay.
Overnight: Da Nang. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Slow down after the Hue excursion. Spend the day at your own pace: My Khe Beach, the hotel pool, coastal cafés or your own city discoveries.
Breakfast and lunch are listed for this day. Vietpower Travel confirms the lunch location and arrangements in your written programme; the rest of the day is free, with no scheduled sightseeing excursion.
Optional spa visits or city experiences can be arranged separately. Swimming depends on local sea conditions and lifeguard advice.
Overnight: Da Nang. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Enjoy breakfast and a second day at leisure in Da Nang. Keep it simple with beach and pool time, or ask for a separately quoted activity that suits your family or group.
The city’s riverfront and bridges make pleasant independent evening discoveries. Any special bridge show depends on the operating schedule; it is not a guaranteed performance in this free-day programme.
Overnight: Da Nang. Meals: breakfast.
After breakfast, check out of your Da Nang hotel. Arrange your luggage with the driver for the move to Hoi An, then join the excursion to Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Explore the palm-lined waterways in a traditional basket boat and learn about the local fishing culture.
Continue into Hoi An Ancient Town. Walk among historic merchant houses, visit the assembly hall and Japanese Covered Bridge area, and explore the lanes and local crafts along the day’s sightseeing route.
Enjoy a dinner of Hoi An specialities, a short Hoai River boat ride and time among the lantern streets and night market. Your hotel tonight is in Hoi An, rather than back in Da Nang, so you can enjoy the evening more comfortably.
Overnight: Hoi An. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Enjoy breakfast and free time in Hoi An if your flight schedule allows. Take a last quiet walk, relax at the hotel or browse the local shops.
Your private driver transfers you from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport for departure. The pickup is planned around your actual flight and airport check-in requirements. Early flights may reduce the free time and require an earlier hotel departure.
Meals: breakfast. No hotel night is included after departure.
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Seven days / six hotel nights. Arrive at Da Nang Airport, stay five nights in Da Nang and one in Hoi An, then depart via Da Nang Airport. No domestic flight is required between the destinations in this sample.
March–April is a useful planning window for the central coast, with warmer weather and generally less rain. Summer brings hotter conditions; Hue and Hoi An are wetter towards the end of the year, especially around September–January. Ba Na Hills can be cooler, misty or rainy even when the coast is warm. Check your exact dates with Vietpower Travel rather than assuming every beach or mountain day will be clear.
Weather guidance checked on 6 October 2026 against Vietnam’s official tourism climate guide. Local conditions guide any adjustments during the trip.
Use the official Vietnam eVisa portal to check entry requirements for your passport. Vietpower Travel can assist with application preparation; visa approval remains with the authorities.
Send your dates, flights, party size and preferred hotel level. Receive the written itinerary and quotation, confirm the arrangements and payment terms, then receive your pickup details and support contacts. Plan your Central Vietnam holiday with Vietpower Travel.
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