Travel from Da Nang airport to your Hoi An hotel (taxi or private transfer ~45–60 minutes); check-in or leave bags and freshen up to start exploring. Confirm check-in time with your hotel; many allow bag drop if room not ready.
Try the famous Bánh mì Phượng for a quick, flavourful lunch; popular and open roughly 7:00am–9:00pm, great for a first taste of Vietnamese street food.
Wander the lantern-lit streets, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and small museums — the Old Town is best explored on foot; many sites accept the local heritage ticket (day ticket). Old Town is accessible all day, museums commonly open 8:00am–9:00pm.
Relax at a riverside café to watch local life and browse lantern and tailor shops; most shops are open 9:00am–9:00pm so late afternoon is perfect for choosing fabrics or souvenirs.
See the Old Town lit by colourful lanterns; a short boat ride on the Thu Bon River (operators generally 5:30pm–9:00pm) gives lovely photos and a peaceful perspective of the town.
Have an early breakfast and stroll Hoi An Central Market while vendors set up — the market is busiest and most atmospheric from 6:00am–9:00am and is ideal for seeing local produce and snacks.
Join a local cooking class that typically includes a short market tour and hands-on cooking of several Vietnamese dishes; most classes run 3.5–4.5 hours and start around 8:00am–9:00am. Check your provider for exact start and finish times.
Enjoy the dishes you cooked as your lunch (usually included) or try a café in town if you prefer a lighter meal; cafés are generally open 8:00am–6:00pm.
Try Bale Well or a similar Hoi An speciality restaurant for local dishes and family-style service; most restaurants open through the evening until around 10:00pm.
Check out and take a private car or taxi to Da Nang (approximately 45–60 minutes). If you have midday check-in in Da Nang, ask hotel about early luggage drop.
Explore the Marble Mountains' caves, pagodas and lookout points; site open roughly 7:00am–5:30pm and climbing offers excellent city and coast views. Allow time for stairs and short cave exploration.
Visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture to see the best collection of Cham art; museum hours are usually 7:30am–5:00pm and a must for history and sculpture enthusiasts.
Head up Son Tra for viewpoints and the Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda; the peninsula is open all day and the pagoda grounds are typically open 6:00am–6:00pm, offering panoramic coastal views.
For a special final-night vibe in Da Nang, try Sky36 rooftop bar for views (open from late afternoon to late night) or a riverside restaurant for relaxed dining; check dress code and reservation policies.
Most tours pick up between 7:00am–7:30am; Ba Na Hills opens about 7:30am so an early start avoids the biggest crowds and gives more time on the mountain.
Ride the famous cable car to Ba Na Hills, visit the Golden Bridge, French Village and gardens; the park is open roughly 7:30am–5:30pm and you should allow 5–7 hours to explore comfortably.
Have lunch at one of the restaurants inside Ba Na Hills — many tours include a lunch option; restaurants operate to meet peak visitor times (midday to mid-afternoon).
Enjoy a relaxed dinner by the river, sampling Vietnamese and international dishes; restaurants typically open 11:00am–10:00pm, with riverside views best reserved in advance.
Have a relaxed breakfast at your hotel, finish packing and settle any bills; most hotel breakfasts start around 6:30–7:00am and luggage storage is available if needed after checkout.
Relax with a 90-minute spa treatment or a last stroll on My Khe Beach to unwind before travel; many spas operate 9:00am–9:00pm and require a short booking window.
Collect luggage and depart for Da Nang International Airport; for an international flight at 10:00pm aim to arrive at the airport by 8:00pm for check-in and security (domestic standards may differ).