Da Nang, Hue, and Hoi An - the most vibrant cities in Central Vietnam with various attractions will offer travelers the most impressive journey. Besides the natural beauty, this region also boasts many architectural wonders steeped in history. The 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue is a trip everyone dreams of taking at least once in their lifetime in the Central region.
1. Travel tips for the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
1.1 Best time to take the Da Nang - Hue - Hoi An tour
Both Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue are located in the central part of Vietnam. Due to the distinctive terrain and climate of each region, all three cities have characteristics of cool coastal areas as well as the charm of sunny and windy mountain ranges. However, overall, the weather in Central Vietnam is characterized by a tropical monsoon climate, most notably the sunny and rainy seasons.
Especially, Central Vietnam is known for its abundant rainfall, with long-lasting rain showers. Therefore, when traveling on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, tourists should avoid the rainy season to ensure their trip is as enjoyable as possible.
Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue are the hottest destinations in Central Vietnam.
The ideal time to travel on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue is from February to September. These months in Central Vietnam are characterized by low rainfall, plenty of sunshine, and beautiful weather, which are very conducive to tourist activities.
1.2 Transportation between Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
The three tourist destinations are geographically close to each other, in the order from Hue to Da Nang and Hoi An, from north to south. Therefore, all three are often chosen by tourists as part of a combined tour to easily arrange sightseeing itineraries and transportation. Located in three adjacent provinces, tourists on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue can choose from the following transportation options for their trip.
1.2.1 Travel by self-driving or passenger vehicles on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
While traveling from Hue to Da Nang to visit the next attractions, tourists can choose to travel by self-driving, renting their own car, or by passenger vehicles. Tourists can also opt for a motorbike for convenience in sightseeing.
However, due to the considerable distance from Hue to Da Nang, about 100km apart, traveling by self-driving or passenger vehicles would be a more reasonable choice. The advantage of this mode of transportation is that tourists can rest while the vehicle is moving, recuperate, and ensure their health for the next fun-filled leg of the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
Tourists often opt for the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue for its convenience.
Tourists can rent a car for transportation and request a driver or drive themselves if they want to have control over their itinerary while on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. Additionally, tourists can choose passenger vehicles for transportation between the two destinations.
Currently, major cities offer many on-demand shuttle services with good-quality vehicles such as limousines, ensuring the utmost comfort for tourists during their trip. Ticket prices for each trip are quite affordable, ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 VND per ticket.
1.2.2 Motorcycle travel for the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
In contrast to the Hue - Da Nang route, the distance between Da Nang and the ancient town of Hoi An is much closer, only about 30km. Therefore, besides buses and car rentals, tourists can also opt for motorcycles to both travel and enjoy the scenery along the route from Da Nang to Hoi An.
With the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, if tourists choose to travel by motorcycle to Hoi An, they can choose one of the following routes:
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Take the National Highway 1A: Travel along National Highway 1 south of Da Nang city. Then take Vinh Dien Road and turn onto Huynh Thuc Khang Road to reach Hoi An
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Travel from the center of Da Nang city across Han River Bridge, then continue on Da Nang - Hoi An Provincial Road
Due to the narrow roads in Hoi An, traveling by motorcycle is quite practical. Moreover, with the short distance, tourists riding motorcycles can experience sightseeing throughout the journey in the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. Additionally, tourists can also choose to take the Da Nang - Hoi An 3 days 2 nights tour.
2. Where to go during the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hue, and Hoi An?
2.1 Da Nang
Renowned as the most livable city in Vietnam, Da Nang attracts tourists not only for its modernity and cleanliness but also for its numerous attractive tourist destinations.
It can be said that Da Nang is one of the places blessed by nature in its entirety. Not only does it boast the beauty of the blue sea, but Da Nang also has majestic hills and mountains. Here are some famous tourist destinations in Da Nang that tourists should visit at least once in their lifetime during the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue:
2.1.1 Ba Na Hills
Surely, tourists have heard of the famous Golden Bridge - a place praised by numerous newspapers and magazines worldwide. If you're in Da Nang on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, how could you miss this fantastic check-in spot?
Ba Na Hills is as beautiful as paradise in the eyes of tourists.
Located at an altitude of 1,414m along with its unique architecture, tourists standing on the Golden Bridge can admire the panoramic view of Da Nang city, nearby mountains, and the sea, and capture beautiful photos.
Besides the Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills tourist area also offers other entertainment services such as Le Jardin D’amour flower garden, French village, etc. Especially, tourists cannot miss the cable car - a cable car route voted by CNN when taking the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. Sitting on the cable car, tourists can enjoy the panoramic view of the Son Tra Mountain and Da Nang city. This destination is always included in tours like Da Nang Ba Na Hue tour.
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Son Tra Peninsula and My Khe Beach
The Son Tra Peninsula is considered as a natural barrier, protecting Da Nang city from wind and rain. In the past, this place witnessed many historical milestones of the nation. That's also the reason why tourists on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue love to come here besides the pristine beach with white sand.
My Khe Beach is famous for its irresistibly blue and clean water, making it one of the most attractive beaches where you won't find any litter. That's why My Khe Beach, in particular, and Da Nang city, in general, welcome millions of tourists every year.
2.1.3 Han River Bridge
During the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, tourists can admire the unique rotating Han River Bridge. This is the first rotating bridge in Vietnam and the only bridge designed by Vietnamese engineers in Da Nang. Its middle span can rotate horizontally, which is extremely eye-catching.
However, Han River Bridge only rotates at night. If tourists want to see the bridge rotating along the river flow, they should visit the bridge from around 1 am to 4 or 5 am.
2.2 Hue
Unlike Da Nang, Hue city exudes a tranquil atmosphere and carries an ancient charm with its centuries-old historical landmarks. When visiting on the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, or just the Hue 3 days 2 nights tour, tourists will experience a gentle, slow-paced, ancient beauty. Hue boasts numerous historical sites for tourists to explore, but below are the most famous places visitors should not miss when in Hue.
2.2.1 Hue Imperial City
The next stop on the journey of the 3 days 2 nights tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue is the Hue Imperial City. Hue Imperial City, including the Imperial Enclosure and the Forbidden Purple City, was the residence of kings and the Nguyen dynasty. Over hundreds of years, Hue Imperial City has witnessed the ups and downs of the nation, bearing the moss of time.
Exploring the Hue Imperial City on the 3-day, 2-night tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, tourists gain deeper insights into the culture and history of Vietnam's final dynasty.
Tourists can visit Thai Hoa Palace, Dien Tho Palace, Truong Tho Palace, Noon Gate, and experience taking photos in traditional Nhật Bình attire.
2.2.2 Khải Định Tomb
Among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty kings, Khai Dinh Tomb stands out as the most meticulously designed tomb, personally crafted by King Khai Dinh across two reigns.
Tourists often check in at Khai Dinh Tomb during the 3-day, 2-night tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
Khai Dinh Tomb comprises various small architectural structures. What's special is that within each structure, intricate details are meticulously designed and carved. Visitors exploring Khai Dinh Tomb can marvel at the pinnacle of Nguyen architectural excellence.
2.3 Hoi An
While Da Nang attracts tourists with its modern beauty and Hue with its ancient charm, Hoi An possesses a unique and immensely appealing charm. Dating back to the 17th century, Hoi An still retains the intact ancient beauty of an old town.
Strolling along the streets of Hoi An during the 3-day, 2-night tour to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, tourists can envision the prosperity of a bustling economic trading port in our country back then. To further understand this cultural beauty, visitors can explore the following places through the 3-day, 2-night tour of Hoi An or by visiting with Da Nang and Hue:
2.3.1 Tan Ky Old House
Tan Ky Old House was built by a Chinese merchant in 1774. As his trading business flourished, he constructed the house in a prime location, facing the bustling Nguyen Thai Hoc Street and backed by the Thu Bon River, facilitating the import of goods.
Tan Ky Old House is one of the places that has existed for centuries.
Travelers on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue will marvel at the fusion of the cultures of three nations: Vietnam, China, and Japan in the architecture of the houses.
Vietnamese culture is reflected in the yin-yang roof tiles, three-compartment houses, and finely carved dragon motifs on columns. Meanwhile, Chinese culture is manifested in the characteristic tube-shaped architecture and sky well, while Japanese culture can be seen in the living room constructed in the style of five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
2.3.2 Sa Huynh Cultural Museum
If travelers have ever heard of the Sa Huynh culture - one of the three ancient cradles of civilization - then they surely cannot miss the Sa Huynh Cultural Museum in Hoi An.
The Sa Huynh Cultural Museum is located on Tran Phu Street, Hoi An City. This place preserves many valuable artifacts related to the famous Sa Huynh civilization. Travelers on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue should visit here to see the remaining artifacts.
2.3.3 Cham Island
Cham Island is a small archipelago belonging to Hoi An City. In addition to the ancient houses in Hoi An Ancient Town, Cham Island is one of the most popular destinations, especially for travelers on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. Cham Island is famous for its pristine forests, clear blue sea, and fine white sand. Cham Island is loved by tourists and is known as the jewel of Quang Nam province.
Cham Island, a beautiful part of Hoi An, is one of the must-visit places on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
Choosing Cham Island for the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, travelers can visit Ong Beach, Xep Beach, and Chong Beach to admire the beauty of the sea here. Additionally, tourists can also visit and check-in at Eo Gio, the ancient well of the Champa people, or the romantic cornflower road.
3. Culinary Delights on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
3.1 Quang Noodle Soup
Quang Nam is the homeland of Quang noodle soup. Although now it is available everywhere in Vietnam, the dish is best enjoyed at its place of origin. Therefore, when traveling on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, tourists should try this dish. They will surely be surprised by its authentic and delicious taste.
Quang Noodle Soup is a specialty dish that travelers must try when on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
3.2 Fish Cake Noodle Soup
The key to the deliciousness of fish cake noodle soup lies in the freshness of the fish caught from the sea of Da Nang. That's why travelers will find few places that make fish cakes as delicious as Da Nang when enjoying this dish. Therefore, travelers on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue should try this dish when stopping in the 'livable city'.
3.3 Hue-style Beef Noodle Soup
Only when visiting Hue on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue and savoring Hue-style beef noodle soup, do travelers realize the difference between Hue-style beef noodle soup and those from other regions. The difference lies in the special blend of shrimp paste and Hue-style fermented shrimp paste added to the bowl of noodles, creating a unique flavor that, although found in many places, Hue-style beef noodle soup still maintains its distinct taste.
3.4 Rice with Baby Clams
Rice with baby clams is a dish unique to Hue and has the most delicious flavor there. Rice with baby clams consists of rice mixed with baby clams and various vegetables. Although the ingredients of this dish are quite simple, travelers visiting Hue on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue would miss out if they didn't try this dish because it's rare to find a place that can prepare it as well as Hue.
3.5 Savoury Pancake
Similar to the Central Vietnamese pancake, Hue-style savoury pancake also comes in a similar size but is a specialty of Hue. However, the savoury pancake has more fillings and a different dipping sauce. Travelers must try this dish when on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
Unlike the pancake, the savoury pancake is a specialty of Central Vietnam.
3.6 Grilled Pork Skewers
Grilled pork skewers are found in most provinces of the three regions, but the ones from Central Vietnam, especially Hue, are significantly different. The skewers are made from freshly ground pork seasoned with sweet aromatic flavors, served with rolled rice paper and fresh vegetables. This dish is considered to reflect the characteristics of Central Vietnamese people: friendly and approachable. Travelers can try grilled pork skewers when on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
3.7 Hue Sweet Soup
The desserts in Hue are truly unique and distinctive. They differ not only from familiar desserts like floating cake, green bean sweet soup, red bean sweet soup, but also include roasted pork sweet soup - a combination of savory and sweet that only Hue offers, making travelers on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue experience something both unfamiliar and familiar when tasting.
Hue Sweet Soup offers familiar desserts prepared in an enticing way.
3.8 Cao Lau
When in Hoi An, travelers cannot miss out on Cao Lau, a signature dish that impresses them right from the first taste. They will enjoy this specialty dish, originating from the ancient town itself, and experience this difference thanks to the rice water used to make the Cao Lau noodles, sourced from the Ba Le well and ash from wood in Cu Lao Cham. This is a very famous dish that travelers should try when on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
Cao Lau is a must-try when visiting Hoi An on the 3-day, 2-night tour of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue.
3.9 Phuong Bread
Phuong Bread is a destination that travelers to Hoi An often seek out to enjoy. The bread here is filled with generous toppings and special sauce that captivates travelers. It's because of this that the Phuong Bread brand is a dish that travelers recommend to each other as a must-try when visiting Hoi An.
For foreign travelers, banh mi is not only a quintessential Vietnamese street food but also a must-try delicacy in the renowned Ancient Town of Hoi An.
4. Specific Itinerary for the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue Tour by Vietnam Booking
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Day 1: The tour group departs from the meeting point to the city of Da Nang, where they will visit Ba Na Hills to experience the longest cable car in the world, the Golden Bridge, etc. Then, they will move to the Ancient Town of Hoi An to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Sa Huynh Culture Museum.
The 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue Tour offers destinations that are never boring.
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Day 2: While traveling to Hue, tourists can visit Lang Co Bay, Tam Giang Lagoon, and cross the Hai Van Pass tunnel. Upon arrival in Hue, tourists will begin the journey to explore the Imperial City of Hue: Khai Dinh Tomb or Minh Mang Tomb, the Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
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Day 3: Return to Da Nang city, visit Son Tra Peninsula specifically My Khe Beach and Linh Ung Pagoda, concluding the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
In addition to the suggested itinerary above, travelers who love these 3 destinations can design their own itinerary such as 4-day, 3-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, Da Nang Quang Nam 3-day, 2-night tour, Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang 3-day, 2-night tour or Da Nang Hoi An 3-day, 2-night tour depending on their free time.
Da Nang Hoi An Hue - the trio of urban centers like the tourism heart of Central Vietnam. Although the beauty of each place is different, all 3 are attractive to tourists. All 3 possess countless famous tourist destinations, the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour will surely be an excellent choice to make the trip more complete. Above are some sharing about the experience of traveling to Da Nang Hue Hoi An in 3 days and 2 nights. Travelers who want to explore more interesting destinations of these 3 cities can call directly to the Mytour hotline Mytour for detailed advice.