Vietnam · Cooking

2-Day Da Nang, Hoi An and Mỹ Sơn Tour with Cooking Class

2 Days Round trip from Da Nang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and admire the Lady Buddha statue
  • 02 Explore the Marble Mountains, caves, pagodas, and panoramic Heaven Gate
  • 03 Tour the UNESCO-listed Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary and enjoy an ancient Cham dance performance
  • 04 Sail basket boats in the water coconut forest and go crab fishing with local fishermen
  • 05 Learn to cook Banh Xeo and Nem Ran with a local family
  • 06 Discover Hoi An's historic landmarks, market, and lantern-making workshop

Visit the beautiful cities of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Mỹ Sơn on this 2-day tour of Vietnam. Explore standout attractions such as Linh Ung Pagoda, the iconic bridges of Da Nang, the Marble Mountains, and the UNESCO-listed Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary. Meet locals at a fishing village, sail on traditional basket boats, and learn to cook local specialities like Banh Xeo and Nem Ran. The tour also includes Hoi An's historic landmarks, a lantern-making workshop, and a traditional herbal foot massage.

Admire the Lady Buddha statue at the pagoda, the tallest feminine Buddha statue in Southeast Asia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Danang, Hoi An, Mỹ Sơn
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains, and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Da Nang at 8 AM and begin with a visit to Linh Ung Pagoda.

  • Admire the Lady Buddha statue at the pagoda, the tallest feminine Buddha statue in Southeast Asia. From here, take in panoramic views across Da Nang beach.

  • Continue to My Khe Beach, known for its beautiful blue seawater and white sand.

  • See the four iconic bridges of Da Nang city, including Dragon Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Song Han Bridge, and Love Bridge.

  • Make your way to the Marble Mountains, one of the most attractive sights in Da Nang City. Explore the cave system and pagodas set among the five peaks named Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

  • Inside the caves of Water Marble Mountain, find beautiful Buddha statues, some formed by erosion and others created by skilful local artists.

  • Climb up to Heaven Gate to reach the mountain peak.

  • Visit the many pagodas there, including the great circular cave with a chimney leading to the mountain's summit and spectacular panoramic views.

  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.

  • After lunch, visit Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.

  • Enjoy an ancient Cham dance performance at the sanctuary.

Finally, drive back to the hotel.

2
Day 02

Water Coconut Forest and Historic Hoi An

  • At 8:30 AM, take a car to the 7-hectare water coconut forest.

  • Sail on basket boats and go crab fishing with local fishermen in the fishing village.

  • Meet a local family for a cooking class and learn to prepare local specialities such as Banh Xeo (Vietnamese rice pancakes) and Nem Ran (deep-fried spring rolls).

  • Compete with locals and other tourists and have your food judged by the local Master Chef.

  • Enjoy the meal you prepared with the locals.

  • Receive a traditional herbal foot massage after lunch.

  • Visit Hoi An, a historic town known as Vietnam's largest international trading port since the 16th century. It is a beautiful place filled with lanterns, ancient houses, and Chinese and Japanese clubhouses.

  • Tour Hoi An's highlights, including the Japanese covered bridge, Tân Ký ancient house, and Phuc Kien old clubhouse.

  • Stop at the Hoi An theatre to watch dramas, plays, royal dances, and play Bingo games.

  • Finally, visit Hoi An market and attend a lantern-making workshop.

At the end of the trip, get dropped off at your hotel.

Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains, Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, Water Coconut Forest

Where this trip takes you

Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains, Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, Water Coconut Forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Da Nang 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private car

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • 2 bottles of water per person per day

  • Wet tissues, tolls, lunch, and entrance tickets

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • No charge for children under 5 years of age.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Vietnam
Tour start
Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Da Nang.

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