3 Days in Da Nang & Hoi An Vietnam 2026 - A Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Da Nang and Hoi An offer a compact yet varied travel experience over three days. The first day in Da Nang begins with specialty coffee at 43 Factory Coffee Roaster, followed by a visit to the Marble Mountains' limestone hills, pagodas, and caves. Evening activities include wood-fired pizza from a beach food truck, a stroll along the coastal promenade, and late-night banh mi. Day two is a full-day trip to Hoi An, starting with banh mi from Madame Khanh, exploration of the ancient town, and stops at 92 Station Cafe for river views, the Museum of Trade Ceramics, the day market, and the Tan Ky ancestral house. The afternoon includes relaxation at An Bang Beach, dinner at Sakura Restaurant, a lantern-lit boat ride, and the night market. Day three features Ba Na Hills with the Golden Bridge and cooler gardens, followed by an afternoon at Caribou Food Truck Cafe near the beach. The trip concludes with the Dragon Bridge, which breathes fire on weekends, and Son Tra Night Market.

Key Facts

1. 3 days
2. Best explored by motorbike