Da Nang

Day Trips

Our most recommended Da Nang Day Trips

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  1. From Hue: Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour to Da Nang or Hoi An

  Start your experience with hotel pickup in Hue, where your driver will load your backpack on to the motorbike. Set off on a day of sightseeing as you drive along the beautiful coastal road to your destination. Admire rice fields and tranquil villages along the road, and take a break at Lap An Lagoon to snap photos of the beautiful lake. Continue to Lang Co Beach, where you can swim and enjoy a seafood lunch at your own expense. Pass bunkers from the Vietnam War as you cross the famous Hai Van Pass, and enjoy panoramic views over the ocean. Make a stop in the Marble Mountains to explore colorful Buddhist temples and amazing caves before being dropped off in Da Nang or Hoi An.

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  2. From Da Nang: Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains & Hoi An

  See the finest sights in the region of Da Nang, enjoy an included lunch, and benefit from pick-up and drop off from your accommodation. After pick-up your first stop is the Marble Mountains, just outside Da Nang. Admire beautiful caves, historic Buddhist pagodas, and visit a traditional marble carving village. Next you’ll reach Son Tra, nicknamed ‘Monkey Mountain’ by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea. Whilst there, explore the Linh Ung pagoda - home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia. The 67-meter tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures. Enjoy some local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Hoi An. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from Chi...

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  3. Da Nang: 3.5-Hour Food Tour by Motorbike with Driver

  Choose from a shared or private experience to explore Da Nang on this 3.5-hour food tour. Your tour guide will pick you up by motorbike and take you for a ride to Con Market, the largest wholesale and retail venue in the central region of Vietnam. Explore the market and its over 2,000 traders operating there. Enjoy a selection of local specialties such as Mi Quang or Banh Xeo. Try Da Nang’s version of a northern Vietnamese favorite, Bun Cha Ca and taste the unique sweet soups of Da Nang. The cooking methods of these sweet treats have been perfected over many generations and you certainly won't forget how they taste.  After spending time eating in Con Market, head to Da Nang’s most famous seafood street, which is not far from the stunning My Khe Beach. Find out what all the fuss is about by digging into a delicious selection of fresh shellfish dishes, which are perfectly complimented by...

  What a great experience this was. Didn’t really know what to expect but we walked away having a great tour with our great guides. Best way to see Da Nang is on the back of a bike. Come hungry as there is so much food too experience!!!

  Reviewed by Mark, 11/14/2019
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  4. Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary Open Tour from Da Nang

  You will be picked up and transferred to Hoi An City before reaching Mỹ Sơn, seated in a wide valley between two mountain ranges. Mỹ Sơn was the site of many Champa temples, used for religious ceremonies by the king of the Champa dynasty. It is also believed to be a burial site of Champa royalty. The Mỹ Sơn temple complex is one of the foremost examples of Hinduism in south-east Asia and is one of the most important heritage sites in Vietnam. Though the complex has been ravaged by time and war, you can still see many majestic ancient ruins of the temples here. After the tour, you have the option of taking a walk in the ancient town of Hoi An before making your way back to Da Nang.

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  5. Da Nang: Cham Sculpture Museum, Marble Mountains & Hoi An

  After pickup from the port, the driver will take you to the Cham Sculpture Museum, dedicated to the period of the Champa. The museum displays almost 300 terracotta and stone works of art ranging from the 7th to the 15th century. Continue to the Marble Mountains. Climb the stone steps carved into the mountain that lead to a Buddhist Pagoda and a beautiful panoramic view. Next, you will go to Am Phu Cave where there's a replica of heaven and hell, and an eerie underground tunnel where you can hear bats hanging in the cave. You will then visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, built under the reign of King Minh Mang in the Nguyen Dynasty. Stop to have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will discover the city of Hoi An on foot. The historic town, which used to be a prosperous seaport village from the 16th to 18th century, has a beautifully preserved old town that cannot be missed while ...

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  6. Cham Islands Escape from Da Nang

  Head from Da Nang by shuttle bus to a waiting speedboat that will take you to the Cham Islands on this 1-day tour. Enjoy snorkeling and diving along beautiful coral reefs. Savor a delicious seafood lunch on the island, and take a walk along the eco-tour trail. See the island’s traditional crafts, and enjoy time sightseeing and swimming. The waters around Cu Lao Cham are home to 135 species of coral, 4 species of tiger shrimp and 84 species of molluscs, many of which are endangered species. The cluster of islands comprise a marine protected area for its marine inhabitants, beaches and coral reefs.

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  7. Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

  After pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, visit the Son Tra Mountain, also known as Monkey Mountain, to gain insight into Vietnam's rich history of Buddhism and Hinduism. Then, visit the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam, reaching a height of 220 feet (67 meters). Next, visit local stone factories and sculpture shops, before visiting Marble Mountain. Visit the Âm Phủ cave, to take a walk through a re-creation of Buddhist hell. At midday enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese dishes. You'll be transferred back to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

  You need yo take these tours! I can't stress enough how great this service was. My husband and I were in Da Nang for a couple of days during Tet, and they were so kind to take us on a tour to Marble Mountains, The Lady Buda and An Phu Cave. Communication was great from the very start, we could arrange everything online and by a phone call. Our guides were so nice and experienced people, they picked us up at our hotel early in the morning and took us on their bikes, it was so fun. We stopped on the road to take some pictures while they were explaining us about the places we would visit, then they took us to many hidden little paths so we could reach points with gorgeous views, and God they are fit people, the tour demands some energy from your body since you'll be walking and doing some climbing as well, but it's all worth it, you get to see incredible sculptures in dramatic caves, impressive landscapes... while learning a lot about a fascinating culture. Highly recommend this tour!

  Reviewed by Michelle, 2/14/2021
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  8. From Da Nang: Private Hue Day Tour via Hai Van Pass

  Create your very own full-day itinerary according to the attractions and places in or around Hue that you would like to visit. Get picked up from the hotel in Danang by your private English-speaking guide and travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from some of the most popular sites listed below to start your itinerary or suggest something new... - Hue Imperial City - Local People's Committee building - Pagoda of the Celestial Lady - Hue Railway Station - Tomb of Emperor Khải Định - Trường Tiền Bridge - Lang Co beach - Oyster farming - Lap An Lagoon Design your itinerary for full 10-hours and follow your guide to explore places around the old capital of the Lam Ap Kingdom located in central Vietnam.

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  9. From Da Nang: Day Trip to Bà Nà Hill Station

  Journey to Bà Nà Hill Station in the beautiful Trường Sơn Mountains. Ride aboard the world's longest cable car on arrival, and get breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery as you make your way to Hill Station 2. Avail of different attractions and experiences independently, such as a visit to the French-built Debay Wine Cellar and the magnificent Linh Ung pagoda temple with its 67-meter tall Lady Buddha statue. See a century-old bưởi (pomelo) tree or go for a stroll in the lush gardens of Loc Uyen. Admire the Quan Am Pavilion and play exciting games suitable for all ages at the entertainment complex. Enjoy an included lunch at a restaurant and get stunning views from the highest mountain peak in Vietnam. Encounter monkeys in the natural monkey garden and much more.

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  10. Top Gear Hai Van Pass Motorbike Adventure

  After pick-up at your hotel in the morning, prepare bike, bag, protection gear and meet other travelers at supplier's office. Depart and leave the city behind and head into the countryside. Take a short stop at Thanh Toan roof-tile bridge, one of oldest bridges in Vietnam. Visit a farm museum to see local Vietnamese rice harvesting methods. Ride further on the HW1 to visit Elephant Springs where you can swim in fresh spring water from the Bach Ma Mountains. Continue on to Lang Co Bay and enjoy local food at a boat-house on the lagoon. Now it's time for the highlight of the trip. Start seeing the best views from Hai Van Pass, and reach the top of the mountains where you can see all the way back to Hue or to Da Nang. Take short trek to the top for more beautiful views Ride down to Da Nang city, along the beach then visit Marble Mountains where you'll take a short trek. Ride back to Hoi A...

  The tour was amazing, our guide was very knowledgable, friendly and funny. We had some amazing coffee and a lovely seafood lunch. Couple that with the views which are spectacular. Would definitely do again and couldn’t recommend this company enough.

  Reviewed by Andrew, 10/16/2019