Da Nang itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · VietnamOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ 1,042,850 VND
- First stop
- 06:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Da Nang itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 My Khe and Son Tra
- Day 2 Ba Na Hills
- Day 3 Marble Mountains and Hội An
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,042,850 VND a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 06:30–21:30
My Khe and Son Tra
Nature
My Khe Beach
In winter (October to January) the sea is rough and rainy, so stick to a walk along the beach.
FreeFood
Bánh Mì Bà Lan
Da Nang's legendary bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette sandwich). Expect a queue in the morning.
≈ 25,000 VND per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Linh Ung Pagoda Lady Buddha
A 67 m Lady Buddha on the Son Tra Peninsula with views over the bay. 20 minutes by scooter or Grab.
Free- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Mì Quảng 1A
The classic Quang noodle dish (mì quảng), on Hai Phong Street.
≈ 40,000 VND per person- 7 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Dragon Bridge Fire Show
On Saturdays and Sundays at 21:00 the dragon breathes fire and water. One of the Han River bridges.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Han MarketThe central market, with a food floor and dried fruit.
- Museum of Cham SculptureThe world's largest collection of Cham sculpture. On a rainy day, come here instead of the Buddha.
Day 2 · 08:00–13:30Day trip
Ba Na Hills
Nature
Ba Na Hills Cable Car
One of the world's longest cable cars (5.8 km), climbing to 1,487 m. The all-day ticket is 950,000 VND; it opens at 08:00.
≈ 950,000 VND per personLandmark
Golden Bridge Cầu Vàng
A golden bridge held up by giant stone hands. It gets crowded after 09:30 and fog can roll in.
FreeNature
Le Jardin d'Amour & Linh Ung Ba Na
French-style gardens and a pagoda at the top.
FreeLandmark
French Village Ba Na
A replica French village and Fantasy Park (including an indoor amusement park), with shows.
FreeFood
Ba Na Buffet Lunch
There are buffet restaurants at the top. Head back down at 15:00.
≈ 250,000 VND per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Fantasy Park Ba NaThe indoor amusement park is included in the ticket. If you are travelling with children, come here instead of the village.
- Bếp Cuốn Da NangAn evening meal in the city: Vietnamese rolls (cuốn) with platters to wrap your own.
Day 3 · 07:30–20:00Day trip
Marble Mountains and Hội An
Nature
Marble Mountains Ngũ Hành Sơn
Five marble hills, with a beam of light in Huyen Khong Cave. The lift costs 15,000 VND; mornings are cooler.
≈ 40,000 VND per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Hội An Ancient Town
A UNESCO-listed port town from the 16th century, with yellow houses and the Japanese Bridge. A five-site ticket costs 120,000 VND.
≈ 120,000 VND per personFood
Bánh Mì Phượng
Bourdain's bánh mì, in Hoi An.
≈ 30,000 VND per personShopping
Hội An Bebe Tailor
A made-to-measure suit in 24 hours. Hoi An has more than 400 tailors.
Free- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Hội An Lantern Night & Thu Bồn Boat
A lantern boat on the river costs 150,000 VND. There is a festival at full moon, plus the Nguyen Hoang night market. Try cao lầu (Hoi An noodles) at dinner.
≈ 150,000 VND per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Morning Glory Hoi AnMs Vy's restaurant, serving cao lầu and white rose dumplings.
- Precious Heritage Museum RéhahnThe photographer's portraits of 54 ethnic groups, free entry. Come here instead of the tailor.
Day 4 · 08:30–17:00Day trip
Hải Vân Pass and Lăng Cô
Nature
Hải Vân Pass
Top Gear's "best coastal road in the world". Ride up by scooter, with an easy rider tour, or go by car. The pass rises to 500 m and has French and US bunkers.
FreeNature
Lăng Cô Lagoon
A turquoise lagoon and fishing village, with oyster farms.
FreeFood
Lăng Cô Seafood Restaurant
A wooden restaurant over the lagoon, serving oysters and prawns.
≈ 200,000 VND per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Elephant Springs Suối Voi
It is cold in winter. Walk along Lăng Cô beach and look out for the view of Bach Ma.
≈ 20,000 VND per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Nam Ô Reef Sunset
A rocky headland on the way back to Da Nang, with seaweed-covered rocks (green in March and April).
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bạch Mã National ParkCloud forest and ruined French villas, with jeep tours. Come here instead of the springs.
- Bé Mặn Nam ÔGrilled fish by the sea, in Nam Ô.
Day 5 · 07:00–17:30Day trip
Mỹ Sơn
Culture
Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary
Hindu temples of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to 13th centuries (a cousin of Angkor). It is empty when it opens at 07:00. The Apsara dance is at 09:30 and the tour takes 1.5 hours.
≈ 150,000 VND per personFood
Mỹ Sơn Village Restaurant
A village breakfast or lunch, with bánh xèo (crispy savoury pancakes).
≈ 60,000 VND per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Thanh Hà Pottery Village
A 500-year-old pottery village near Hoi An. Try the potter's wheel and see Terracotta Park.
≈ 35,000 VND per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
An Bàng Beach
Rough in winter. Beach bars and a walk along the sand.
FreeFood
Sound of Silence An Bang
A beach cafe for coffee at sunset.
≈ 80,000 VND per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Trà Quế Vegetable VillageAn organic garden village with cycling and cooking classes. Come here instead of the pottery village.
- The Deck House An BangA beach restaurant serving seafood.
Day 6 · 08:00–20:00Day trip
Cù Lao Chàm or Hue
Nature
Cù Lao Chàm Island Speedboat
The sea is closed in winter, so take a day trip to Hue (2.5 hours). Visit the Imperial City and Tu Duc Tomb; the Imperial City ticket is 200,000 VND.
≈ 450,000 VND per personNature
Cù Lao Chàm Snorkelling
In Hue, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and take a boat on the Perfume River.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Island Fishing Village Lunch
In Hue, try Bún Bò Huế Mệ Kéo for Hue noodle soup.
Free- 5 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Da Nang Evening at Bà Dưỡng Bánh Xèo
Da Nang's crispy pancakes (bánh xèo) and nem lụi (lemongrass skewers), in a Hoàng Diệu side street.
≈ 80,000 VND per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Hue Imperial CityThe Purple Forbidden City. Go in winter or if the sea is closed.
- Quán Trần Da NangBánh tráng cuốn thịt heo (pork rice-paper rolls), a local favourite.
Day 7 · 08:30–13:45
Han River: a gentle farewell
Food
Cà Phê Muối Salt Coffee
Hue-style coffee with salted foam, best in the morning.
≈ 25,000 VND per personShopping
Con Market Chợ Cồn
A local market for dried beef (bò khô) and coffee to take home.
FreeNature
Han River Promenade
A riverside walk past the Love Lock Bridge and the Golden Dragon.
FreeFood
Madame Lân
A wide Vietnamese menu on the riverbank. Have bún chả cá for your farewell meal.
≈ 150,000 VND per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Da Nang Airport
10 minutes from the city by Grab. Time to say goodbye.
≈ 100,000 VND per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bún Chả Cá 109Fish cake noodle soup, on Nguyễn Chí Thanh Street.
- Da Nang MuseumThe city's history. Come here instead of the market.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Da Nang trip easier
- Grab (moto or car) is cheap; a scooter costs 150,000 VND a day (an international licence is required). Hoi An is 45 minutes away; the airport is inside the city.
- From October to January expect rain and floods (Hoi An can go under water), with temperatures of 20-25°C. February to May is ideal (dry, 28°C). The Hoi An lantern festival takes place every month at full moon.
- The Vietnam e-visa is valid for 90 days (e-visa for Turkish citizens). Use cash in VND (1 USD ≈ 25,000, ASSUMPTION); cards are only accepted in hotels.
- Bánh mì costs 25,000-30,000 VND, mì quảng 40,000, a restaurant meal 150,000-250,000, Ba Na 950,000 and the Hoi An ticket 120,000. There is no tipping; haggle at markets.
- Get to Ba Na at the 08:00 opening (the Golden Bridge is empty) and Mỹ Sơn at 07:00. Visit the Marble Mountains in the morning; the Dragon Bridge show is on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:00.
- Try cao lầu (Hoi An), mì quảng, bánh xèo, salt coffee and egg coffee. Street food is safe; pick a busy stall.
Spending: ≈ 7,300,000 VND per person for 7 days
- Food2,500,000 VND
- Entry and tours2,500,000 VND
- Local transport1,500,000 VND
- Other800,000 VND
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Da Nang?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Da Nang cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,042,850 VND per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Da Nang?
The first stop is at 06:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.