5 Days — Best of Central Vietnam. Imperial Hue, UNESCO Hoi An & the Golden Bridge.
Central Vietnam's four greatest attractions in five days. Danang's coastal city and mountain temples on day one. A scenic drive over Hai Van Pass into Hue — the last imperial capital of Vietnam — with the Royal Tombs and the Thien Mu Pagoda on day two. Hoi An Ancient Town on day three: basket boats through the coconut palm wetland and the UNESCO-listed merchant streets. Sun World Ba Na Hills on day four — the French hilltop retreat, and the Golden Bridge held up by two giant stone hands.
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5 Days Best of Central Vietnam: Danang, Hue, Hoi An & Ba Na Hills
This five-day package covers all four of Central Vietnam's essential destinations — Danang, Hue, Hoi An, and Ba Na Hills — with one night in each of the two inland UNESCO cities. It is the most comprehensive Central Vietnam itinerary offered without requiring a second week.
The routing follows the natural geography of Central Vietnam: Danang on the coast, Hue inland over Hai Van Pass, Hoi An back to the coast south of Danang, and Ba Na Hills as the hilltop finale. This circular route avoids backtracking and allows each destination to flow naturally into the next. The Hai Van Pass drive is itself one of the most scenic road journeys in Vietnam — the colonial-era pass at 496 metres elevation divides north and south Vietnam climatically and historically.
Hue and Hoi An are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites with very different characters. Hue is a former imperial capital: the Forbidden Purple City, royal tombs, and French colonial river streets. Hoi An is a former international trading port: Japanese merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls, Portuguese-era streets, and the most vibrant tailor, lantern, and food culture in Vietnam. One night in each allows genuine exploration rather than a rushed day trip.
Package Includes
- ✓Return airport transfers
- ✓Hotel accommodation (2 nights Danang, 1 night Hue, 1 night Hoi An)
- ✓Ba Na Hills Sun World combo (cable car + all attractions + buffet lunch)
- ✓Cam Thanh basket boat experience
- ✓Hoi An Ancient Town guided walk with entrance fees
- ✓All entrance fees per itinerary
- ✓Daily breakfast, lunches and dinners as specified
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Air-conditioned private vehicle
Not Included
- ×International flights & airline taxes
- ×Travel insurance (ETIQA from RM41)
- ×Compulsory tour tips (RM88 per person)
- ×High season surcharge (Apr, Sep, Dec)
- ×Cyclo tour in Hue (own expense if preferred)
- ×Items not stated under inclusions
Why This 5-Day Central Vietnam Package Stands Apart
Hai Van Pass — Vietnam's Most Scenic Mountain Road
The Hai Van Pass (Pass of Ocean Clouds) at 496 metres above sea level marks the historic border between the former kingdoms of Dai Viet (north) and Champa (south), and today still marks a distinct climatic boundary — the pass blocks the cold northern air masses, making Hoi An and Danang noticeably warmer than Hue. The drive over the pass is considered by many travellers to be one of the most beautiful road journeys in Asia. Lang Co Bay visible from the northern descent is a UNESCO-nominated lagoon.
Hue Imperial City & Royal Tombs
Hue was the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty — the last imperial dynasty of Vietnam — from 1802 to 1945. The Imperial City (Kinh Thanh) is a walled complex modelled on Beijing's Forbidden City, covering 520 hectares on the northern bank of the Perfume River. The Royal Tombs complex outside the city includes eight imperial mausoleums — this package visits Khai Dinh Tomb, the most distinctive for its French-influenced exterior and elaborate mosaic interior. The Thien Mu Pagoda, seven storeys tall on the riverbank, is Hue's most iconic image.
Basket Boat & Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An day three combines the Cam Thanh basket boat experience (coracle ride through the Bay Mau coconut palm wetland with fishermen demonstrating net casting, crab fishing, and boat spinning) with the guided walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town — covering the Japanese Covered Bridge (1593), Tan Ky Old House (200-year-old Chinese-Japanese merchant residence), Fujian Assembly Hall (1757), and the Museum of Trade Ceramics. The afternoon is free for Hoi An's tailors and market.
Ba Na Hills — Sun World Golden Bridge
Sun World Ba Na Hills is a theme park and resort complex on top of Ba Na Mountain (1,489 metres), 45 km from Danang city. The cable car ascent covers 5,801 metres and holds the record for the world's longest non-stop single track cable car. The Golden Bridge — upheld by two giant stone hands — is the most photographed structure in Vietnam. The hilltop recreates a French village: European-style château, wine cellar, gardens, and cobblestone streets. The Sun World combo (cable car + all attractions + funicular + buffet lunch) is fully included.
Your 5-Day Central Vietnam Itinerary
Arrive Danang — City Tour
Lunch, Dinner
Arrive Da Nang International Airport, met by guide and transferred to hotel. City tour: Marble Mountains (five limestone hills with Buddhist caves and hilltop city views, Yin and Yang Caves), Monkey Mountain (Son Tra Peninsula with wild langurs and Linh Ung Pagoda — 67m tall Lady Buddha), Danang Pink Church. Lunch at local restaurant featuring My Quang noodles (Danang's signature dish — turmeric noodles with shrimp, pork, and herbs). Evening: Danang Seafood Dinner. Optional walk to Love Bridge (Cau Tinh Yeu) over the Han River.
Suggested activities
- Da Nang Airport arrival and hotel check-in
- Marble Mountains (Buddhist caves, hilltop views)
- Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda (Lady Buddha 67m)
- Danang Pink Church
- My Quang noodle lunch
- Seafood dinner
- Optional: Love Bridge evening walk
Hai Van Pass — Hue Imperial City
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Scenic drive from Danang over Hai Van Pass (496m, 45 min from Danang) with views of Lang Co Bay and the South China Sea. Continue to Hue (100 km total from Danang). Visit Thien Mu Pagoda (7-storey Phuoc Duyen tower on the Perfume River bank), Thuy Xuan Incense Village (traditional incense coil production — the coloured sticks hung from bamboo racks are one of Hue's most photographed scenes). Lunch. Optional 30-minute cyclo tour from Hien Nhon Gate to Ngo Mon Gate (own arrangement). Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel (Hue Forbidden City). Khai Dinh Royal Tomb (French-influenced mausoleum with mosaic interior). Hotel check-in Hue. Dinner.
Suggested activities
- Scenic drive over Hai Van Pass
- Lang Co Bay viewpoint
- Thien Mu Pagoda (7-storey tower)
- Thuy Xuan Incense Village
- Lunch
- Optional cyclo tour (own expense)
- Hue Imperial Citadel (Forbidden City)
- Khai Dinh Royal Tomb
- Hotel check-in Hue
- Dinner
Hoi An — Basket Boat & Ancient Town
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning: Transfer from Hue to Hoi An (90 km, approximately 2 hours), with scenery passing rice paddies and fishing villages. Hotel check-in Hoi An. Cam Thanh Basket Boat: traditional coracle ride through the Bay Mau coconut palm wetland — local fishermen demonstrate net casting, crab fishing, boat spinning, and karaoke singing on the water. Lunch. 13:30: Guided walk of Hoi An Ancient Town: Japanese Covered Bridge (1593), Tan Ky Old House (200-year-old merchant residence), Fujian Assembly Hall (1757), Museum of Trade Ceramics. Free time for tailors, lantern shopping, and the Old Market. Return to Da Nang hotel by 16:30–17:30. Han Market / Vincom Shopping. Dragon Bridge (open Fri, Sat, Sun at 9pm). Dinner (BBQ hotpot).
Suggested activities
- Transfer Hue to Hoi An (2 hrs)
- Hotel check-in Hoi An
- Cam Thanh basket boat experience
- Lunch
- Hoi An Ancient Town guided walk
- Japanese Covered Bridge (1593)
- Tan Ky Old House
- Fujian Assembly Hall
- Free time for tailors and market
- Return to Danang
- Han Market / Vincom Shopping
- Dragon Bridge (Fri/Sat/Sun 9pm)
- BBQ Hotpot dinner
Ba Na Hills — Sun World Full Day
Breakfast, Lunch (buffet)
Early departure for Ba Na Hills (45 km from Danang, approximately 45 minutes). Sun World Ba Na Hills full combo included: cable car ascent (5,801m, world's longest non-stop), all rides and attractions on the hilltop (Fantasy Park rides, French Village, Le Jardin D'Amour gardens, wax museum), funicular to the summit, and buffet lunch. The Golden Bridge — two giant stone hands holding a golden footbridge — is the signature attraction. French Village has a recreated medieval château, wine cellar, and Belgian beer. Allow a full day (arrival ~10am, return ~16:30–17:00). Evening dinner.
Suggested activities
- Cable car ascent to Ba Na Hills (5,801m)
- Golden Bridge (giant stone hands)
- French Village (château, wine cellar)
- Le Jardin D'Amour flower gardens
- Fantasy Park rides (optional)
- Funicular to summit
- Buffet lunch
- Return cable car descent
- Evening dinner
Danang Free — Depart
Breakfast
Free morning in Danang. Optional: My Khe Beach (Asia's most beautiful coastline per Forbes), the Museum of Cham Sculpture (the world's largest collection of Cham Hindu art), or a final Han Market browse. Transfer to Da Nang International Airport per agreed schedule.
Suggested activities
- Free Danang morning
- Optional: My Khe Beach
- Optional: Museum of Cham Sculpture
- Optional: Han Market
- Airport transfer and departure
Choose Your Comfort Level
Hotels in Danang (2N), Hue (1N), and Hoi An (1N). All pricing per person twin sharing.
4 Star Standard
Value Stay
Danang: Fivitel / The Code Hotel | Hue: standard 4-star | Hoi An: standard 4-star
- All SeasonRM2,088 per person
From RM2,088
per person
4 Star Superior
Comfort Plus
Danang: Mandila Beach / Maximilan Hotel | Hue: superior 4-star | Hoi An: superior 4-star
- All SeasonRM2,188 per person
From RM2,188
per person
5 Star
Premium
Danang: Grand Tourane / DLG Hotel | Hue: 5-star boutique | Hoi An: 5-star boutique
- All SeasonRM2,288 per person
From RM2,288
per person
Central Vietnam's Best Circuit — Arranged by Malaysia's Trusted Agency Since 1988
Central Vietnam's four destinations — Danang, Hue, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills — require thoughtful sequencing and logistics. The Hai Van Pass routing, the overnight stays in both Hue and Hoi An, the Ba Na Hills timing, and the basket boat booking all need coordination. Dhesu has been managing Central Vietnam circuits for Malaysian travellers since 1988. Every detail is arranged.
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Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. Central Vietnam circuits are among our most frequently booked itineraries for Malaysian travellers.
35+ Years of Vietnam Experience
Since 1988, we have been arranging Vietnam journeys for Malaysians. Our Danang, Hue, and Hoi An guides are experienced and trusted long-term partners.
Ba Na Hills Fully Included
The full Sun World Ba Na Hills combo (cable car + all attractions + funicular + buffet lunch) is included. No separate ticketing at the hill — everything is arranged before you arrive.
Overnight in Both UNESCO Cities
Unlike single-day excursions to Hue and Hoi An, this package gives you one night in each — enough time to experience both cities at their best, including Hue by evening along the Perfume River.
5 Day Danang Hue Hoi An Ba Na Hills Tour from Malaysia
The 5-day Central Vietnam tour covering Danang, Hue, Hoi An, and Ba Na Hills is the most popular Central Vietnam itinerary for Malaysian travellers. It covers both UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Hue and Hoi An) with overnight stays in each, and adds the Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge experience that has made Central Vietnam one of the most photographed destinations in Southeast Asia.
For first-time visitors to Central Vietnam, this five-day circuit covers everything essential. For repeat visitors, the Hai Van Pass drive, the Thuy Xuan Incense Village, and the Cam Thanh basket boat offer distinctively local experiences that the standard Danang day tour packages miss.
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