DA NANG – SON TRA – MARBLE MOUNTAINS – HOI AN – BA NA HILLS – HUE

DAY 1: SON TRA PENINSULA – MARBLE MOUNTAINS – HOI AN ( DINNER )

Morning: Arrive at Da Nang Airport/Bus Station. You will be greeted and begin your exploration of  Da Nang City. Our vehicle will transfer you to a beautiful 3-star beachfront hotel with a luxurious infinity pool and amenities including a gym, spa, and elegant restaurant for check-in and relaxation. 

• Lunch is at your own leisure.

For guests arriving before the standard check-in time, you may choose to have lunch or relax in the hotel lobby while waiting for your room to be ready.

2:00 PM: Our vehicle and guide will depart for the Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, one of the three pagodas in Da Nang bearing the same name. This pagoda is home to the 67-meter-tall statue of the Goddess of Mercy (Quan The Am), recognized as the tallest standing Buddha statue in Vietnam. Here, you can offer incense and pray for peace and health for your entire family. From this vantage point, you will enjoy the most comprehensive panoramic view of the city, mountains, and the Son Tra Peninsula’s coastline and islands.

4:00 PM: The group will proceed to the renowned scenic spot of Marble Mountains .

The group will stop to visit Non Nuoc Fine Arts Stone Village, a famous traditional craft village of the Da Nang people. Here, guests can admire exquisite artworks crafted from stone and purchase souvenirs for friends and family.

At Marble Mountains, you will explore its caves, take in the picturesque scenery of mountains, water, and sky, and visit the sacred Tam Thai and Linh Ung Pagodas. Explore Tàng Chơn Cave, Huyen Khong Cave, and others, while listening to explanations about the legends and history of these famous landmarks. First, you will visit a pagoda situated on the mountainside, occasionally hearing the echoing sound of the bell as visitors move beside the grotto. To put it accurately, the Marble Mountains is like a celestial realm that inspires everyone to strive to discover all its beauty.

5:30 PM: Depart for Hoi An Ancient Town.

6:00 PM: Enjoy dinner in Hoi An with local specialties.

Take a leisurely stroll and shop at the Nguyen Hoang night market. Admire the entire ancient town at night, brilliantly illuminated by colorful lanterns. In particular, visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy Bài Chòi singing, a traditional folk culture of Quang Nam province, performed by talented artists with exceptionally smooth and expressive voices. This is considered an indispensable “spiritual dish” of the people of Hoi An. Listen to a folk tune and try your hand at a traditional game.

Discover the unique architecture of the famous trading port of the 15th-16th centuries, a place where Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese cultures intersected.

8:30 PM: Guests are requested to gather at the designated meeting point for the return journey to Da Nang.

DAY 2: BA NA HILLS ( BREAKFAST , LUNCH )

6:30 AM: Guests are invited to enjoy a delightful buffet breakfast at the hotel. 

7:30 AM: Our comfortable vehicle and experienced tour guide will greet guests and commence the journey to the captivating Ba Na Hills tourist destination. 

9:00 AM: Arriving at Ba Na Hills, the ascent to the summit begins via the Cable Car system, a holder of 4 prestigious Guinness World Records. Once at the top, guests will explore the following remarkable sites: The iconic Golden Bridge, a global sensation. Here, guests can leisurely wander, capture memorable photographs, and enthusiastically check in on this stunning Golden Bridge, seemingly held aloft by ancient, moss-covered giant hands amidst the breathtaking mountain landscape. The enchanting Le Jardin D’Amour flower garden, showcasing 9 distinctively designed garden sections. Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a majestic 27-meter-tall Buddha Shakyamuni statue – one of Da Nang’s three revered and sacred Linh Ung Pagodas. Guests are welcome to pause here, offer a prayer for tranquility and luck, and absorb the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings, promising a profound sense of serenity. 

The tour guide will take you to visit “Sun Waterfall, Dragon Cave, Wolf Cave, Airship 4D Cinema ‘Wise Owl Eye’,” and more. Arriving here, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into another world, a kingdom straight out of a movie and completely different from everyday reality.

Lunch: The group will enjoy a 70-dish buffet at the restaurant.

Afternoon: Explore the French Village, an incredibly unique architectural complex likened to Europe in the heart of Da Nang. You’ll have free time to admire the scenery, film, and take souvenir photos with the landscapes and architecture that make everyone feel as though they’re in the capital of France. Many visitors from all over the country choose the Ba Na Hills tourist area to capture their wedding photos, preserving their most memorable life moments.

Conquer the summit of Lord Mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of Ba Na and the entire city of Da Nang from above. You can also visit the Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple (Lady of the High Mountains) to pray for peace and prosperity for your family.

Participate in novel, amusing, attractive, and modern games at Fantasy Park – the largest indoor amusement park in Southeast Asia – such as the Free Fall Tower, 360-degree Swivel Swing, Fire Race Track, Bumper Cars, and the Haunted House. With over 200 diverse free games, all guests can feel relaxed, relieve stress, and forget their daily fatigue and worries.

3:30 PM: You will take the cable car down the mountain, bidding farewell to Ba Na. The vehicle will depart back to Da Nang. On the way, the vehicle may stop at a Da Nang specialty shop near the entrance of Ba Na Hills for you to purchase souvenirs (if desired).

Evening: You will have dinner on your own and are free to explore Da Nang city at night. Options include Helio Night Market, Asia Park, and the Han River Cruise.

DAY 3: LANG CO – HUE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)

6:30 AM – 7:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

7:30 AM: Our vehicle and tour guide will pick you up and commence the journey to Thua Thien Hue Province, the former Imperial City of Vietnam during its last feudal dynasty, steeped in captivating tales of the imperial court’s hidden history.

En route, you will undoubtedly be impressed by the Hai Van Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, stretching approximately 6 kilometers through the majestic Hai Van Pass.

Upon exiting the Hai Van Tunnel and reaching the Hue provincial border, the picturesque Lang Co Bay will come into view. Acclaimed as one of the world’s most beautiful bays by the World Bays Club in 2009, we will make a stop for you to admire its serene, azure waters. Here, you can immerse yourselves in the beauty of this natural masterpiece, with its expansive white sandy beach and crystal-clear sea, and capture memorable photos. We will spend approximately 15 minutes at this stunning bay.

9:00 AM: Our vehicle and tour guide will greet you at the designated meeting point and proceed to visit the Tomb of Khai Dinh, one of the last emperors of Vietnam’s feudal regime. Explore the tomb’s unique architectural blend of Eastern and Western styles.

11:30 AM: The tour guide will escort you for lunch at the 4-star Thao Nhi Restaurant in the heart of Hue City. After lunch, you will have a 30-minute break at the restaurant.

1:30 PM: The tour guide will lead you to the Hue Citadel, also known as the Imperial City (Dai Noi). This was once the working and residential compound of the 13 Nguyen Dynasty emperors and their families. Inside, the tour guide will provide insights into the lives, reigns, and national development strategies of each emperor, unveiling the many stories of the imperial court and the untold mysteries surrounding the royal lineage. You will be captivated by these narratives as you leisurely explore the Imperial City, including the Noon Gate (Ngo Mon), the Palace of Supreme Harmony (Dien Thai Hoa), and the Ancestral Temple (The Mieu).

2:30 PM: Our vehicle will take you to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, an ancient pagoda in Hue built during the reign of the first Nguyen Lord, experiencing numerous historical upheavals throughout its existence.

4:30 PM: Begin the journey back to Da Nang. Our vehicle and tour guide will transfer you to the airport, concluding your 3-day, 2-night tour with STOURS. Farewell and see you again !