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Faifo Express5 tháng 6, 202615

Planning a Da Nang and Hoi An Trip: Two Very Different Cities, 40 Minutes Apart

Da Nang and Hoi An sit just 30km apart, yet they feel like different trips entirely — one a modern beach city with bridges and rooftop bars, the other a preserved lantern-lit old town that shuts its centre to cars each evening. This guide helps you plan how to split your time between the two, covers realistic transport between them, and suggests a combined itinerary that lets each city's distinct character come through rather than blurring them into one generic Vietnam stop.

The Da Nang Hoi An tour is the most popular travel route in Central Vietnam. Just 30 km apart—roughly 40 minutes by car—these two cities complement each other perfectly: Da Nang is modern with the turquoise My Khe Beach, while Hoi An enchants with its 600-year-old Ancient Town glowing with colorful lanterns.

But planning a combined itinerary isn’t simple. Where should you stay? How many days? What to see each day? This guide from the Faifo Express team—who’ve handled over 50,000 car rentals in Da Nang–Hoi An—will help you plan the perfect trip.

💡 Faifo Express Tip: Book a full-tour rental car for all 3-5 days to get special rates and a dedicated driver who knows the area inside out.

1. Da Nang–Hoi An Overview

Information	Details
Distance	30 km (40-50 minutes by car)
Ideal Duration	3-5 days
Best Season	February-August (warm, calm seas)
Airport	Da Nang (DAD) — 3 km from city center, 30 km from Hoi An
Language	Vietnamese (Faifo drivers speak basic English)

Main attractions in the region

Da Nang: Son Tra Peninsula, My Khe Beach, Marble Mountains, Dragon Bridge, Asia Park, Han Market

Hoi An: UNESCO Ancient Town, Japanese Bridge, Coconut Palm Forest, An Bang Beach, Cu Lao Cham island, Tea Village

Nearby: Ba Na Hills (25 km from Da Nang), My Son Holy Land (60 km), Hue (100 km)

Coastal road in Da Nang with bridge and city in the distance

Da Nang waterfront road — Central Vietnam’s most scenic drive

2. 3-Day 2-Night Itinerary (Most Popular)

Day 1 — Da Nang City Tour

09:00 AM: Airport pickup → Hotel check-in
10:00 AM: Son Tra Peninsula → Linh Ung Pagoda (67m Buddha statue)
12:00 PM: Lunch (fresh seafood near My Khe Beach)
02:00 PM: My Khe Beach → swimming, photos
03:30 PM: Marble Mountains → Huyen Khong Cave (natural rock cave)
05:30 PM: Love Bridge → Dragon Bridge → Han River East Bank
07:00 PM: Helio Night Market → Dinner → Return to hotel

4-seater car: 800,000 VND (~~$32) | 7-seater van: 1,000,000 VND (~~$40)

Day 2 — Full Day Hoi An

08:00 AM: Hotel pickup → Drive to Hoi An (40 minutes)
09:00 AM: Coconut Palm Forest → Basket boat ride (1.5 hours)
11:00 AM: Tea Village (optional farm experience)
12:00 PM: Lunch (Cao Lau, Mi Quang, Banh Mi)
02:00 PM: Ancient Town walking tour → Japanese Bridge, Old Houses
04:30 PM: An Bang Beach → swimming, sunset
06:00 PM: Release floating flowers on Thu Bon River
07:30 PM: Night Market Hoi An → Dinner
09:00 PM: Hotel pickup → Return to Da Nang

4-seater car: 900,000 VND (~~$36) | 7-seater van: 1,100,000 VND (~~$44)

Day 3 — Ba Na Hills + Departure

07:00 AM: Hotel pickup → Drive to Ba Na Hills (40 minutes)
08:00 AM: Ticket purchase → Cable car up
08:30 AM–2:00 PM: Golden Bridge → French Village → Fantasy Park → Flower Gardens
02:30 PM: Ride cable car down → Hotel pickup → Airport
04:00 PM: Hotel checkout → Da Nang Airport

4-seater car: 900,000 VND (~~$36) | 7-seater van: 1,100,000 VND (~~$44) (round-trip + waiting)

📋 Total 3-day car cost: 2,600,000 VND (~$104) for 4-seater — divide by 4 people = 650,000 VND per person (~$26). See full pricing.

3. 4-Day 3-Night Itinerary (Add Cu Lao Cham)

Keep the 3-day itinerary above, add:

Day 4 — Cu Lao Cham Island + Departure

06:00 AM: Hotel pickup → Cua Dai pier (Hoi An)
07:30 AM: Ferry to Cu Lao Cham island (30-45 minutes)
08:30 AM–1:00 PM: Snorkeling, diving, swimming, fresh seafood lunch on island
02:00 PM: Ferry back to pier
03:30 PM: Hotel pickup → Da Nang → Airport

Pier transfer car: 500,000 VND (~$20) | Ferry + island tour: ~~500,000 VND per person (~~$20)

Hoi An Ancient Town at sunrise with golden architecture and red lanterns

Hoi An at sunrise — peaceful moments before the Ancient Town gets crowded

4. 5-Day 4-Night Itinerary (Add Hue)

Keep the 4-day itinerary above, add:

Day 5 — Hue Day Trip + Departure

07:00 AM: Hotel pickup → Drive to Hue (Hai Van Pass or tunnel — 2.5 hours)
09:30 AM: Hue Imperial Citadel → Thien Mu Pagoda
12:00 PM: Lunch (authentic Hue Beef Noodle Soup)
01:30 PM: Khai Dinh Mausoleum → Tu Duc Mausoleum
03:30 PM: Dong Ba Market → Local souvenirs
05:00 PM: Return to Da Nang → Airport

4-seater car: 1,200,000 VND (~~$48) | 7-seater van: 1,400,000 VND (~~$56). See Da Nang–Hue route.

5. Da Nang–Hoi An Tour Car Pricing

Full-tour car packages (Faifo Express)

Package	4-Seater	7-Seater	Includes
3 Days (Da Nang + Hoi An + Ba Na)	2,600,000 VND	3,200,000 VND	3 days car + fuel + driver
4 Days (+ Cu Lao Cham)	3,100,000 VND	3,800,000 VND	4 days car + pier transfers
5 Days (+ Hue)	4,300,000 VND	5,200,000 VND	5 days car all-inclusive

Divided by 4 passengers: just 650,000–1,075,000 VND per person (~$26–$43) for 5 days!

Total cost estimate per person (3 days 2 nights)

Item	Budget	Comfortable
Car rental	650,000 VND (shared/4)	650,000 VND
Hotel (2 nights)	500,000 VND (2-star)	1,200,000 VND (4-star)
Meals	450,000 VND	900,000 VND
Entrance fees	400,000 VND	700,000 VND
TOTAL	~~2,000,000 VND (~~$80)	~~3,450,000 VND (~~$138)

6. Self-Guided vs Private Car — Detailed Comparison

Factor	Self-Guided (Grab/Motorbike)	Private Car with Driver
Cost (4 people, 3 days)	~3.5M (Grab expensive peak season)	2.6M (fixed price)
Waiting time	10-15 min per ride	Driver ready instantly
Safety	⚠️ Motorbike risky on mountain passes	✅ New cars, insured
Local knowledge	❌ Google Maps only	✅ Real-time driver tips
Luggage	❌ Motorbike cramped	✅ Spacious trunk
Flexibility	✅ Go anywhere anytime	✅ Easy itinerary changes
Weather	❌ Sun exposure 38°C	✅ Air-conditioned comfort

💡 Conclusion: From 3+ passengers, private car is CHEAPER AND MORE CONVENIENT than Grab. Contact Faifo Express for full-tour pricing.

Ba Na Hills with cable car and majestic mountain mist

Ba Na Hills cable car — a 20-minute sky journey above the clouds

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about Da Nang Hoi An Tour 2026

How many days is enough for a Da Nang Hoi An tour?

Minimum 3 days 2 nights to explore Da Nang city, Hoi An Ancient Town and Ba Na Hills. Ideal 4-5 days to add Cu Lao Cham island, My Son or Hue.

How much does a 3-day Da Nang Hoi An tour cost?

Budget: ~2 million VND per person (~$80). Comfortable: ~3.5 million VND (~$140). Includes car rental, 3-star hotel, meals and entrance fees.

Should I stay in Da Nang or Hoi An?

Stay 2 nights in Da Nang (near airport, beautiful beach) + 1 night in Hoi An (experience ancient town at night). Or stay in Da Nang throughout—Hoi An is only 40 minutes away.

What's the best way to travel between Da Nang and Hoi An?

Private car with driver is most convenient: 350,000 VND (~$14) one-way, 40 minutes. Shared minivan is cheaper: 100,000 VND (~$4) per person. Grab is similar price to private car.

Should I add Hue to my Da Nang Hoi An tour?

Yes, if you have 5+ days. Da Nang to Hue is 2.5 hours by car. Private car round-trip: 1,200,000 VND (~$48).

What's the best season for Da Nang Hoi An?

February-August: warm, calm seas, perfect for swimming and sightseeing. Avoid October-December (flooding season). March-April and September are golden periods (beautiful + fewer tourists).

The Faifo Express

This article was written by the driver and travel consultant team at Faifo Express — over 5 years of experience in travel transport across Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. All information is based on real experience serving 5,000+ customers every month.

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