Tour - Da Nang, Vietnam
Most guided tours are included! Tours include ground transportation, entrance fees, and an English-speaking tour guide. The exact tours that will be offered to our group have not been confirmed, but you will receive more information as it becomes available (usually a 1-2 months before the trip).
Here are sample places we plan to visit during our 3 city adventure!
Da Nang
Marble Mountains
Marble Mountains is a collection of five outcrops topped with atmospheric pagodas, only 15 minutes from the city. Set out in the early morning to take a serene walk up stone steps, explore hidden caves, and admire ancient shrines.
Ling Ung Pagoda
A famous Buddhist complex in Da Nang, Vietnam, particularly known for the massive 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue on the Son Tra Peninsula, offering stunning ocean views and a serene spiritual atmosphere with intricate traditional architecture and Arhat statues, forming part of a spiritual triangle with two other Linh Ung pagodas in the region.
Coconut Forest - Hoi An
Glide through small canals and mangrove forests filled with coconut palms. Join a coconut forest basket boat ride with local guides, featuring fun activities like boat spinning, net fishing demonstrations, traditional songs, and crab catching, all surrounded by lush coconut palms for a peaceful yet exciting cultural experience. Rides last around 45-60 minutes and combine nature exploration with cultural immersion, often including a complimentary coconut drink.
Hoi An Ancient Town
With its old-world architecture, cobbled streets, and distinctive yellow shop fronts festooned with colorful lanterns, Hoi An is considered one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam. It is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site since 1999. Take a a colorful lantern lit boat along the river or stroll along the cobbled streets to the local market. Eat, shop and explore! Highlights include the Chinese Communal House, Hoi Kien Temple, the historic Tan Ky Merchant’s House, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.
Ba Na Hills
Take a cable car up to Nui Chua Mountain, the highest peak of the Ba Na range. At the top, visit the iconic Golden Bridge suspended between the hands of a giant stone sculpture. Stroll through a French themed village and meander through the beautiful gardens, cobblestone streets, and a faux-medieval castle.
My Son Sanctuary
Learn about the fascinating history of at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the spiritual heart of the ancient Champa Kingdom. The temples and towers date back over a thousand years. It was an important religious center where sacred rituals were held and where kings and high-ranking religious leaders were buried.