Super Fun 4 Days 3 Nights Getaway in Da Nang!
Our Flight Details:
- Going: Hanoi (HN) to Da Nang (DN) at 5:45 AM
- Returning: Da Nang (DN) to Hanoi (HN) at 7:00 PM
We rented a motorbike from our hotel. It was so convenient for getting around the whole trip!
Our Awesome Itinerary:
Day 1: Market Adventures and Hoi An Charm
We spent the day exploring local markets and the beautiful ancient town of Hoi An.
- 8:00 AM: Landed and headed to the hotel.
- 9:30 AM: Breakfast at Bun Cha Ca Ba Lu. The fish noodle soup (bun cha ca) was so yummy and super affordable!
- 10:30 AM: Explored Con Market and tried Kem Bo (avocado ice cream). The market has loads of delicious food but we were too full to try everything.
- 12:00 PM: Checked in to the hotel and relaxed a bit.
- 4:00 PM: Motorbike ride to Hoi An (about 30km from the hotel). We went to the Bay Mau coconut forest. In Hoi An, we indulged in Com Ga Ba Buoi (chicken rice), Banh Mi Phuong (Vietnamese sandwich), Mot drink, and released lanterns on the river. What a way to end the day!
Day 2: Hue Day Trip and Son Tra Night Market
We took a day trip to the historical city of Hue and enjoyed the vibrant Son Tra Night Market.
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- 8:00 AM: Picked up by a tour bus to Hue. We stopped at Lang Co Bay and the Thien Mu Pagoda along the way.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at Thien Phu restaurant. The food was tasty and the view was very "Hue."
- 1:00 PM: We drank royal tea, visited the Citadel, Incense Making Village and the Tomb of Khai Dinh. It was a hot day, but the photo ops were amazing!
- 6:30 PM: Back to Da Nang. Dinner at Bep Trang – for the Mi Quang Ech (Quang-style noodles with frog).
- 8:00 PM: Visited the Son Tra Night Market and then headed back to the hotel.
Day 3: SUP Boarding, Cham Island Tour and Love Bridge
An adventurous day filled with water activities and beautiful scenery!
- 5:00 AM: Sunrise SUP boarding at the beach.
- 7:00 AM: Hotel breakfast buffet.
- 8:00 AM: Bus and canoe ride to Bai Lang on Cham Island. We rented motorbikes and explored the island. Locals guided us to some seriously awesome photo spots.
- 11:30 AM: Snorkelling at Bai Xep to see the coral. An unforgettable experience!
- 12:30 PM: Lunch and boat back to the mainland.
- 6:30 PM: Dinner at Hai San A Xu (A Xu Seafood). Highly recommended by everyone! The seafood was super fresh and delicious, and the prices were reasonable. A must-try in Da Nang.
- 8:00 PM: Checked out the Love Bridge.
- 8:30 PM: Dessert at Che Lien, famous for its sweet treats. It was crowded and the service was a bit slow.
Day 4: Pagoda Visit, 3D Museum and More Market Fun!
A relaxing final day with cultural visits and last-minute souvenir shopping.
- 7:00 AM: Hotel breakfast buffet.
- 8:00 AM: Visited the Linh Ung Pagoda by motorbike.
- 11:00 AM: Back to the hotel to relax.
- 1:00 PM: Checked out of the hotel and left our luggage.
- 1:30 PM: One last visit to Con Market for lunch and souvenirs.
- 3:00 PM: Coffee break at Cloud Garden Coffee. Great drinks and lots of Instagrammable spots before saying goodbye to Da Nang.
- 5:00 PM: Took a taxi to the airport.
Photo credit: annhien___
