Short answer: Day 1, Da Nang city: Lady Buddha on Son Tra, Marble Mountains, Han Market and the beach. Day 2, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge. Day 3, Hoi An in the afternoon and evening, with the lanterns. With a private car the whole plan costs about $40 + $35 + $50 = $125 per car (5-seat), whatever the number of people up to 3.
Day 1: Da Nang city and beach
- 8:00 Linh Ung Pagoda and the Lady Buddha on the Son Tra peninsula.
- 9:30 Marble Mountains: caves, pagodas and the view from Thuy Son.
- 12:00 Lunch: try mi Quang or bun cha ca (see the food guide).
- 13:30 The Pink Church and Han Market, then back to the hotel.
- 16:30 My Khe Beach until sunset.
- 21:00 Saturday or Sunday: the Dragon Bridge fire show.
Car: private driver, 6 hours, $40 (5-seat) / $50 (7-seat).
Day 2: Ba Na Hills
- 7:30 Leave your hotel; the drive takes 45–60 minutes.
- 8:30 Take the cable car up early, then the Golden Bridge before the crowds.
- 11:00 French Village, gardens, Fantasy Park; lunch at the top.
- 15:00 Back down and return to Da Nang for a rest.
Car: Ba Na Hills return, driver waits up to 8 hours, $35 / $45. Buy cable car tickets in advance (see Ba Na Hills tickets).
Day 3: Marble Mountains, coconut forest and Hoi An
- 13:00 Leave Da Nang. If you skipped it on day 1, stop at Marble Mountains.
- 15:00 Basket boats in the Cam Thanh coconut forest.
- 16:30 Walk Hoi An Ancient Town, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the riverside.
- 18:30 Dinner, lantern boat on the river, night market.
- 21:00 Back to Da Nang.
Car: Da Nang → Marble Mountains → coconut forest → Hoi An → Da Nang, $50 / $60. Staying in Hoi An instead? A one-way transfer is $18.
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Swaps and options
- Prefer history to theme parks? Replace Ba Na Hills with My Son Sanctuary in the morning ($50 return) and a slow afternoon.
- Travelling with children? Swap a day for VinWonders or Mikazuki; see Da Nang with kids.
- Rainy day? Keep Ba Na Hills for the clearest day, as views from the top disappear in cloud.
- More time? Add Hue with our 5-day itinerary.
Cost of the transport for 3 days
Day | 5-seat | 7-seat |
|---|---|---|
Day 1: private driver, 6 hours | $40 | $50 |
Day 2: Ba Na Hills return | $35 | $45 |
Day 3: Marble Mountains, coconut forest, Hoi An | $50 | $60 |
Total, per car | $125 | $155 |
Tickets and meals are extra. Add the airport pick-up from $8. More plans in our Da Nang itinerary guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 days enough for Da Nang and Hoi An?
Yes. This plan covers the main sights of Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and an afternoon and evening in Hoi An.
Should I visit Ba Na Hills or My Son?
Ba Na Hills for views, gardens and the Golden Bridge; My Son for Cham history. With 3 days, pick one.
How much does a private car cost for 3 days?
About $125 per 5-seat car or $155 per 7-seat car for the three days in this plan, plus tickets.