Da Nang & Hoi An tour: Beaches, ancient town, Lady Buddha
Five hours threading Da Nang's coast and Hoi An's 16th-century streets
This Da Nang and Hoi An tour combines coastal and cultural sightseeing in a single day, starting at My Khe Beach and climbing Son Tra Mountain to visit the Lady Buddha Pagoda before moving to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An. An English-speaking guide leads the route, which includes all entrance fees, local food and drinks, and hotel pickup. The itinerary spans five to six hours and suits all fitness levels.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Da Nang and Hoi An highlights
- Visit My Khe Beach
- See Dragon Bridge
- Stop at Traditional Coffee Shop
- Pass by Son Tra Mountain
- Visit Lady Buddha Pagoda
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit Fujian Assembly Hall
- See Japanese Covered Bridge
- Tour Tan Ky Old House
- My Khe Beach passing by
- Dragon Bridge 20m
- Son Tra Mountain passing by
- Lady Buddha Entry included 45m
- Hoi An Ancient Town Entry included 2h
- Fujian Assembly Hall Entry included 30m
- Japanese Covered Bridge Entry included 20m
- Tan Ky Old House Entry included 30m
What’s included
- All entrance fees to My Khe Beach, Son Tra Mountain, the Lady Buddha Pagoda, Hoi An Ancient Town and its heritage sites.
- local food and drinks at stops throughout the day.
- bottled water.
- an English-speaking guide.
- hotel pickup and return in a modern vehicle with a professional driver.
Times
- Every day 10:30 11:00
Before you book
Operated by Xuan Tu Viet Nam Tours
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The experience
The day opens at My Khe Beach, a 10-kilometer stretch of sand that Forbes has recognized as one of the world's most beautiful. From there, you head inland to Son Tra Mountain, a 35-minute drive from the city center, where the landscape shifts from urban to forested. At 693 meters above sea level, the mountain hosts the Lady Buddha Pagoda: home to a 67-meter-tall Buddha statue with a lotus base 35 meters across, equivalent in scale to a 30-story building. The statue sits within the pagoda courtyard and is revered locally for its spiritual significance.
After descending Son Tra, you stop at a traditional coffee shop in Da Nang before traveling to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves the character of a Southeast Asian trading port from the 16th century. The town's streets reflect centuries of Chinese, Japanese, Indian and European influence, layered into the architecture and street life. You walk the Japanese Covered Bridge, completed in 1593 and distinguished by its arched design and decorated roof, then enter the Tan Ky Old House to see how merchants lived and worked within these walls. The Fujian Assembly Hall, built around 1690 as a gathering place for Chinese traders, now functions as a temple dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea.
Local food and drinks are woven through the stops, not a separate meal but part of how the day moves through the town. Your guide speaks English and navigates the route. A modern vehicle and professional driver handle the transport between Da Nang and Hoi An. Bottled water is provided, and the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, with all areas and surfaces accommodating mobility devices.
Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, so the commentary and historical context are accessible without translation. Choose this tour if you want to understand the stories behind each stop as you move through the day, from the mountain's spiritual significance to Hoi An's role as a trading crossroads.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Vietnamese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).
What is the Lady Buddha statue and why is it on Son Tra Mountain?
The Lady Buddha is a 67-meter-tall statue housed in the Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, standing as tall as a 30-story building with a lotus base 35 meters wide. Locals revere it for its spiritual power, particularly its believed ability to protect the region from typhoons.
How old is Hoi An Ancient Town and what makes it a UNESCO site?
Hoi An Ancient Town dates back to the 16th century as a Southeast Asian trading port and is a UNESCO World Heritage site because it preserves a unique blend of local and foreign influences (Chinese, Japanese, Indian and European) in its architecture and street layout, offering a rare intact example of that era.
Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Yes, the tour is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces along the route accommodate mobility devices, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well.
What's included in the price, and do I need to pay for food separately?
All entrance fees to the attractions, local food and drinks, bottled water, the English-speaking guide and hotel pickup are included. You don't pay separately for meals or site entry during the tour.
How long does the tour take, and what time does it start?
The tour runs five to six hours total. Your guide will confirm the exact start time when you book, coordinating with your hotel pickup.
Da Nang & Hoi An tour: Beaches, ancient town, Lady Buddha
5h–6h · EN +1
from US$ 130 per person
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