Hoi An Tour From Da Nang Airport (Private, Optional Lunch)
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Overview
This Hoi An tour from Da Nang airport covers the bests of Hoi An and the Marble Mountains on the way. The complex of marble and limestone hills are famous for its special formation that rises suddenly from the surrounding (just like a Ha Long Bay on land). Vietnamese build ornate temples, pagodas and Buddha statues in its slopes. The next stunner in the tour is Hoi An’s palm forest, the former hiding place of Vietcong communists during the American war. Travelers will discover it with a basket boat (coracle) and watch how to catch crabs and fishes by local traditional ways. Then, try delicious Mi Quang noodles at one of the best known eatery in town – Mi Quang Ong Hai (available if requested). For the rest of the day, the walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town is the focus. It’s a well-preserved historical trade port that reached its apogee in international commerce from 15th to 19th centuries. This melting pot won the Unesco world heritage title in 1999 due to its intactness and unique culture. In the evening, uncountable lanterns are lit up, making it filled by colorful and fairy lights.
*This tour starts from Da Nang airport
5/5
One Day
Car or Minivan
English
2 Minimum (Private available)
Highlights
- Visit century-old Buddhist temples and amazing caves in the Marble Mountains and climb to its peak at an elevation of 106 meters where a scenic panoramic view is provided. Tour around 400-years-old Non Nuoc stone carving village.
- Discover Cam Thanh water coconut forest by a basket bamboo boat propelled by a fisherman, and witness “basket boat dancing” in which locals spin and shake his boat without stopping for a long time.
- Wandering lantern-lit streets of Hoi An Ancient Town – Unesco world heritage site and sightsee the best preserved buildings to learn about history and culture. Have the chance to meet the best tailors to make personalized suits or dresses.
- Experience Hoi An by night, including a chaotic night market with affordably-priced things to buy, trying tasty street foods, taking pictures with sparkling lanterns and cruising along the river by a lantern boat.
- Plenty of shopping and photo opportunities.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Air-conditioning car
- Licenced and experienced driver
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Optionnal lunch with local food (Mi Quang noodles)
- 2 bottles of water per person
- Airport pick up and hotel drop off in Da Nang center or Hoi An
- All entrance fees, tickets & one way (up) by elevator in Marble Mountains
- Basket boat ride (2 adults share a boat)
Exclusions
- Drinks in lunch
- Personal expenses (shopping, phone top up, restroom at somewhere, …)
- One way (down) by elevator in Marble Mountains
- Hotel drop off not in Da Nang centre (like Son Tra Peninsula) or South Hoi An area
- Tipping and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Departure & Return
Tour guide will be in the hotel reception in rescheduled arrival time. Then, the driver takes traveler(s) to all attractions and restaurant in the itinerary. When the tour ends, he drops off in the hotel or another place in Da Nang center and Hoi An if requested. A small extra fee is charged for pick up and drop off in Son Tra peninsula or South Hoi An area.
Itinerary
Airport Pick up
Tour guide will welcome in the airport at rescheduled arrival time
Marble Mountains & Stone Carving Village
Around the top of Marble Mountains, the visitors will see Da Nang’s oldest Buddhist temples, grandest grottoes, holiest shrines to local people, pretty outlooks and heritage trees. A viewpoint where all mountains are in sight is included in the trekking. In the surrounding, 400-years-old Non Nuoc marble village is proud of its traditional sculpture carving. One of the largest statue galleries is recommended, providing many opportunities for photography. The Giant Lady Buddha was sculpted by artisans here.
See details in The Marble Mountains Travel Guide
See details in The Marble Mountains Travel Guide
Basket Boat Ride - Hoi An Coconut Village
Near the estuary of Thu Bon River, Hoi An Coconut Forest is 200-years-old.During the Vietnam war, communists (Vietcong) made full use of its vastness, interlaced canals and inaccessibility by big boats, to build a hiding base. They used basket boats to move around like locals and now, travelers have a similar experience. During the ride, how people catch small crabs by the rob or fishes by the net, make accessories by palm leaf and the “dance” (boat spinning) absolutely can be expected. In 2009, the forest became a part of a Unesco world biosphere reserve.
See details in Hoi An Basket Boat Ride and Hoi An Coconut Village
See details in Hoi An Basket Boat Ride and Hoi An Coconut Village
Lunch with Local Foods
1 hour recommended. Vegetarian otions are available upon request.
Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour
By the Thu Bon River, Hoi An is the best-preserved trading town in South-east Asia. Thrived between 15th and 19th centuries, this international hub of commerce drew foreign merchants coming to trade whose nationality were Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and more. Lost its important role in the end of the nineteenth century, architectural heritages and culture of local inhabitants in Hoi An today are still unchanged. Besides places included by the entrance ticket*, the guide also recommends other highlights to allow travelers to know different slices of the town. There are lots of opportunities to photograph, taste local street foods and buy souvenirs while wandering around lantern-lit streets.
(*) Picked sightseeing places for Hoi An old town ticket may be the Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, Traditional Art Performance House, and Museum of Trade Ceramics.
See details in Hoi An Old Town Travel Guide
(*) Picked sightseeing places for Hoi An old town ticket may be the Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, Traditional Art Performance House, and Museum of Trade Ceramics.
See details in Hoi An Old Town Travel Guide
Night Maket & Lantern Streets
Two highlights in Hoi An Old Town at night, providing so much opportunities to take pictures and buy souvenirs to bring home. Lantern boat ride to see the sparking scene of lanterns from the river, is optional.
See details in Hoi An Night Market and Hoi An Lanterns
See details in Hoi An Night Market and Hoi An Lanterns
hoi an memories show (optional)
This is the largest outdoor visual art performance in Vietnam, with a participation of around 500 actors and actresses. During an hour, the audience will catch up in flexible dancings, good songs, musics, lights, and the stories. The show is a part of the Hoi An Impression Theme Park, 1km walk from Hoi An central market.
See details in Hoi An Memories Show
See details in Hoi An Memories Show
Hotel Drop off
The car will drop off in the hotel in Da Nang centre or Hoi An
Additional Info
- This experience is run with 2 travelers minimum but private one is still available. Chat with us via whatsapp number +84968009827 for the best price.
- Confirmation may be received at time of booking.
- If traveling with kids, an announcement in advance is necessary.
- Free for childrens under 5 years old and 50% off for childrens from 5 to 10 years old, full fee for older ages.
- A small extra fee will be surcharged to pick up in the Son Tra peninsula (Da Nang) and South Hoi An area (Hoi An)
- Most travelers can participate, LGBT-friendly
- No wheelchair accessible.
How to Book & Pay
Text in whatsapp +84968009827
A reply will be made within a few hours
Confirmation
Meet up & Pay (in Day of departure)
Cash only, USD & VND accepted
On Tour
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the tour, travelers will sightsee Buddhist temples, pagodas and religion spots, therefore wearing respectively is required. Particularly, clothings of travelers need to cover airmpits, navel and knees. In the Marble Mountains and Lady Buddha Pagoda, sarongs are available for free in the doors of worshipping spaces. That’re not in Hoi An.
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