Three days and two nights is the most popular length for a Da Nang trip. This plan covers Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, My Khe Beach, Son Tra, the Marble Mountains and Hoi An without wearing you out.
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The itinerary follows a "one direction per day" rule: day one in the centre, day two up Ba Na mountain to the west, day three south via Son Tra, the Marble Mountains and Hoi An. You can swap days 2 and 3 depending on the weather.
Day 1: My Khe Beach and Da Nang by night
- Morning: land at Da Nang airport and drop your bags at the hotel (only 10–15 minutes by taxi). Lunch on mi Quang or fish cake noodle soup.
- Afternoon: rest, then swim at My Khe around 4pm and watch the sunset towards Son Tra.
- Evening: walk the Dragon Bridge, Love Bridge and Carp-Dragon statue; seafood at Son Tra Night Market. On Saturday and Sunday watch the Dragon Bridge breathe fire and water at 9pm. Still energetic? Ride the Sun Wheel at Sun World Danang Wonders.
Day 2: Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge all day
- 7:00: leave for Ba Na (about 40–45 minutes). Go early to avoid cable car queues.
- 8:00 – 11:30: Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D'Amour, Debay wine cellar, Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na.
- 11:30 – 13:00: buffet lunch on the summit.
- 13:00 – 16:00: French Village, Fantasy Park, alpine coaster; head down around 4–5pm.
- Evening: relax and try rice paper rolls with pork.
Easiest is the Ba Na Hills join-in day tour (transport, cable car, lunch buffet, guide). Going independently? Pre-book a Ba Na cable car ticket for faster entry.
Day 3: Son Tra – Marble Mountains – Hoi An
- Morning: Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda with its 67 m Lady Buddha and a panorama of Da Nang Bay.
- Midday: climb the Marble Mountains (Thuy Son), explore Huyen Khong Cave and the Non Nuoc stone village.
- Afternoon – evening: Hoi An Ancient Town: Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, old houses; release a flower lantern on the Hoai River, eat cao lau, then return to Da Nang (or head to the airport for a night flight).
The Son Tra – Marble Mountains – Hoi An join-in tour covers this whole day with hotel pick-up. Short on time? Take the half-day Marble Mountains – Hoi An tour in the afternoon.
Indicative cost per person (excluding flights)
| Item | Guide price (VND) |
|---|---|
| 3-star hotel near the beach (2 nights, sharing) | 0.6 – 1.2 million |
| Ba Na Hills (tour or cable car + lunch) | 1 – 1.3 million |
| Son Tra – Marble Mountains – Hoi An tour | about 0.55 – 0.7 million |
| Food for 3 days | 0.6 – 1 million |
| Taxis and ride-hailing | 0.2 – 0.4 million |
| Total | about 3 – 4.6 million |
Indicative prices; they vary by season and hotel class.
Variations: in summer (April–August) beach lovers can swap day 1 for the Cham Islands tour; travelling with grandparents or small children, spend half a day on Ba Na and rest in the afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fit Hoi An into 3 days in Da Nang?
Yes. Spend the afternoon and evening of day three in Hoi An (about 30 km, 40–45 minutes by car), stopping at the Marble Mountains on the way.
Which day should I go to Ba Na Hills?
Pick the day with the best weather and avoid weekends if you can. Leave around 7am to reach the cable car before the crowds.
How much does 3 days in Da Nang cost?
Excluding flights, about 3 – 4.6 million VND per person including a 3-star hotel, Ba Na Hills, the Son Tra – Marble Mountains – Hoi An tour, food and transport.
Tours we recommend
DN-01
Ba Na Hills Day Tour (join-in)
$50.88 (1.323.000đ) View tour
DN-04
Son Tra – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Day Tour (join-in)
$23.88 (621.000đ) View tour
DN-03
Marble Mountains – Hoi An Half-day Tour (join-in)
$21.69 (564.000đ) View tour
TK-BANA-CAP
Ba Na Hills Cable Car Ticket
$28.77 (748.000đ) View tour
