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Da Nang itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · VietnamJune–September

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ 1,042,850 VND
First stop
06:30

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Da Nang itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 My Khe and Son Tra
  2. Day 2 Ba Na Hills
  3. 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

  1. Nature

    My Khe Beach

    One of Forbes' most beautiful beaches. Locals swim in the morning, so come for sunrise. Sun lounger 50,000.

    Free

  2. Food

    Bánh Mì Bà Lan

    Da Nang's legendary bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette sandwich). Expect a queue in the morning.

    ≈ 25,000 VND per person
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. 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
  5. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Food

    Mì Quảng 1A

    A classic for Quang noodles (mì quảng), on Hai Phong street.

    ≈ 40,000 VND per person
  7. 7 h · travel, break, free time

  8. Landmark

    Dragon Bridge Fire Show

    On Saturdays and Sundays at 21:00 the dragon breathes fire and water. One of the bridges over the Han River.

    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. A rainy-day alternative to the Buddha.

Day 2 · 08:00–13:30Day trip

Ba Na Hills

  1. Nature

    Ba Na Hills Cable Car

    One of the world's longest cable cars (5.8 km), climbing to 1,487 m. Ticket 950,000 VND (all day), opens 08:00.

    ≈ 950,000 VND per person

  2. Landmark

    Golden Bridge Cầu Vàng

    A golden bridge held up by giant stone hands. Crowded after 09:30 and may be misty.

    Free

  3. Nature

    Le Jardin d'Amour & Linh Ung Ba Na

    French gardens and a pagoda on the hilltop.

    Free

  4. Landmark

    French Village Ba Na

    An artificial French village and Fantasy Park (including an indoor amusement park), with shows.

    Free

  5. Food

    Ba Na Buffet Lunch

    Buffet restaurants at the top. Head back at 15:00.

    ≈ 250,000 VND per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Fantasy Park Ba NaAn indoor amusement park, included in the ticket. An alternative to the village if you have children.
  • Bếp Cuốn Da NangAn evening in the city: Vietnamese rolls (cuốn) with rice paper platters.

Day 3 · 07:30–20:00Day trip

Marble Mountains and Hội An

  1. Nature

    Marble Mountains Ngũ Hành Sơn

    Five marble hills. See the beam of light in Huyen Khong cave. Lift 15,000, cooler in the morning.

    ≈ 40,000 VND per person
  2. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  3. Landmark

    Hội An Ancient Town

    A UNESCO-listed 16th-century port town with yellow houses and the Japanese Bridge. Ticket covers 5 sites (120,000).

    ≈ 120,000 VND per person

  4. Food

    Bánh Mì Phượng

    Bourdain's bánh mì, in Hoi An.

    ≈ 30,000 VND per person

  5. Shopping

    Hội An Bebe Tailor

    Made-to-measure suits and dresses in 24 hours. Hoi An has 400+ tailors.

    Free
  6. 3 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Hội An Lantern Night & Thu Bồn Boat

    Lantern boat on the river (150,000), a festival at full moon and the Nguyen Hoang night market. Try cao lầu for dinner.

    ≈ 150,000 VND per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Morning Glory Hoi AnMs Vy's restaurant, known for cao lầu and white rose dumplings.
  • Precious Heritage Museum RéhahnThe photographer's portraits of 54 ethnic groups. Free, an alternative to the tailor.

Day 4 · 08:30–17:00Day trip

Hải Vân Pass and Lăng Cô

  1. Nature

    Hải Vân Pass

    Top Gear's "best coast road in the world". Go by scooter, easy rider tour or car. The pass is 500 m high, with French and US bunkers.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Lăng Cô Lagoon

    A turquoise lagoon and fishing village with oyster farms.

    Free

  3. Food

    Lăng Cô Seafood Restaurant

    A wooden restaurant over the lagoon serving oysters and prawns.

    ≈ 200,000 VND per person
  4. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Elephant Springs Suối Voi

    Forest pools among elephant-shaped rocks, good for swimming. North of Lăng Cô.

    ≈ 20,000 VND per person
  6. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Nam Ô Reef Sunset

    A rocky headland on the way back to Da Nang, with seaweed-covered rocks (green in March-April).

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bạch Mã National ParkCloud forest and the ruins of French villas. Go by jeep. An alternative to the springs.
  • Bé Mặn Nam ÔGrilled fish by the sea in Nam Ô.

Day 5 · 07:00–17:30Day trip

Mỹ Sơn

  1. Culture

    Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary

    Hindu temples of the Champa kingdom from the 4th to 13th centuries (a cousin of Angkor). Quiet at the 07:00 opening, Apsara dance at 09:30, tour 1.5 hours.

    ≈ 150,000 VND per person

  2. Food

    Mỹ Sơn Village Restaurant

    Village breakfast and lunch, with bánh xèo (crispy pancake).

    ≈ 60,000 VND per person
  3. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  4. Culture

    Thanh Hà Pottery Village

    A 500-year-old pottery village next to Hoi An. Try the wheel, and see Terracotta Park.

    ≈ 35,000 VND per person
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    An Bàng Beach

    Hoi An's beach, with beach bars, sun loungers and swimming.

    Free

  7. Food

    Sound of Silence An Bang

    A beach cafe for sunset coffee.

    ≈ 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. An alternative to the pottery village.
  • The Deck House An BangA beach restaurant serving seafood.

Day 6 · 08:00–20:00Day trip

Cù Lao Chàm or Hue

  1. Nature

    Cù Lao Chàm Island Speedboat

    20 minutes from Cửa Đại (March-September). A UNESCO biosphere island. Tour 450,000, snorkelling and lunch included.

    ≈ 450,000 VND per person

  2. Nature

    Cù Lao Chàm Snorkelling

    Coral and fish at Bãi Chồng beach.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Island Fishing Village Lunch

    Seafood included in the tour, in Bãi Làng village. Boat back at 14:00.

    Free
  5. 5 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Food

    Da Nang Evening Bà Dưỡng Bánh Xèo

    Da Nang's crispy pancake 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. Choose it 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

  1. Food

    Cà Phê Muối Salt Coffee

    Hue-style coffee with salty foam. Best in the morning.

    ≈ 25,000 VND per person

  2. Shopping

    Con Market Chợ Cồn

    A local market for dried beef (bò khô) and coffee souvenirs.

    Free

  3. Nature

    Han River Promenade

    A riverside walk past the Love Lock Bridge and the Golden Dragon.

    Free

  4. Food

    Madame Lân

    A riverside restaurant with a wide Vietnamese menu. Have bún chả cá for your farewell meal.

    ≈ 150,000 VND per person
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Da Nang International 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.
  • Da Nang MuseumThe city's history. An alternative to the market.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Da Nang trip easier

  1. Grab (moto/car) is cheap. Scooter 150,000/day (international licence needed). Hoi An is 45 minutes away, and the airport is within the city.
  2. June-August is dry at 33°C, the sea is calm and Cù Lao Chàm is open. Rain begins in September, and typhoons come in October-November.
  3. Vietnam e-visa is valid for 90 days (e-visa for Turkish citizens). Carry cash in VND (1 USD ≈ 25,000, ASSUMPTION), cards work at hotels.
  4. Bánh mì 25-30,000, mì quảng 40,000, restaurant 150-250,000, Ba Na 950,000, Hoi An ticket 120,000. No tipping, and bargain at markets.
  5. Be at Ba Na at the 08:00 opening (the Golden Bridge is empty) and Mỹ Sơn at 07:00. Visit Marble Mountains in the morning. Dragon Bridge show is on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:00.
  6. Try cao lầu (Hoi An), mì quảng, bánh xèo, salt coffee and egg coffee. Street food is safe at busy stalls.

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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.