Look for one-stop flights DEL > DAD via Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia) or Bangkok (VietJet/AirAsia) for the lowest fares in economy. These one-stop options are usually cheaper than direct/through premium carriers—book early for Christmas-week travel.
Sea Phoenix Hotel Da Nang is a 3‑star property near My Khe Beach with consistently good Google reviews and offers triple rooms or family rooms (please confirm a single-room option for 3 adults). It’s an excellent budget beachfront base for Hoi An day trips.
Try a casual seafood place near the shore for grilled fish and Vietnamese salads; seafood restaurants typically serve from ~11:00–22:00 and are fresh and inexpensive compared with downtown dining.
My Khe is Da Nang’s main long sandy beach — great for swimming and catching up after travel. Public beach access is free; loungers/umbrella hire is available on site (seasonal).
Stroll the Han River promenade and see the Dragon Bridge (the dragon breathes fire/smoke on weekend evenings — check schedule). The riverside is picturesque at sunset and is open 24/7.
Dine at a mid-range riverside restaurant for grilled seafood or Bun Cha Ca (fish vermicelli). Many restaurants operate 18:00–22:00; choose one with Google reviews and ask for fresh catch.
Wander UNESCO-listed lantern-lit streets, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and Chinese assembly halls; the central area is delightful for photos and shopping. The Old Town is open daily; the entrance ticket (multi-site) may apply for major sites.
Morning Glory is a popular Hoi An restaurant serving traditional dishes (open ~09:00–21:30). Try Cao Lau or White Rose dumplings for an authentic Hoi An lunch.
Short taxi ride to An Bang Beach (approx 10–15 mins from Old Town). An Bang offers clean sand, beach cafés and sunbeds; beach cafés typically open 09:00–19:00.
Hoi An is famous for tailors who can make garments quickly (allow time and confirm turnaround for Christmas-week orders). Shops typically open 09:00–21:00.
Banh Mi Phuong (famous banh-mi) is casual (open daytime/early evening) or choose a riverside restaurant for a quiet dinner among lanterns (many open until 22:00).
Ride one of the world’s longest cable cars and walk the iconic Golden Bridge. Park opening and cable car operations typically start ~07:30, full-day visit recommended.
Visit the Linh Ung Pagoda and enjoy panoramic coastal views; the pagoda complex is normally open from morning to early evening and has no/low admission fee.
Have a last Vietnamese meal (pho or banh mi) before heading to the airport; allocate time for traffic and security checks—arrive 2 hours before international flights.
Return on the same carrier/route you used outbound (AirAsia via KL or VietJet via Bangkok are typical low-cost examples); confirm baggage rules and connecting times carefully.