If you’re looking for a guide who actually gets it, Dat is your man. I spent time with him touring Da Nang and Hoi An, and the experience was top-tier from start to finish. A few things that stood out: • Communication: His English is perfect. No language barrier issues at all, which made the deeper history and local context of the sites easy to grab. • Flexibility: He’s not a "stick to the script" kind of guy. He was incredibly flexible with the schedule, adapting on the fly to make sure I saw what I actually cared about. • Character: Beyond the technical knowledge, Dat is just an all-around great person—super kind, professional, and easy to talk to. If you want a tour that feels less like a rigid itinerary and more like exploring with a local expert who has his act together, book Dat. You won't regret it.
Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $99 / person
- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 56 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN, FR, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Happy Holiday Private Tours
Description
This tour is designed particularly for first time travelers to central Vietnam. Explore the beauty of Da Nang and Hoi An in just one day. Follow your guide around historically and culturally significant landmarks in Da Nang like Marble Mountain and Linh Ung Pagoda. After Da Nang, head down to Hoi An to explore the ancient town a destination that’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 18 times a day, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $99
- Child (ages 5–10)
- $39
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $168.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Marble Mountains
- Marble Mountains are a cluster of five hills made from limestone and marble in Da Nang. It's also a well-known pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples all just waiting to be discovered. Named after the elements metal, wood, water, fire and earth, Marble Mountains exist in a coastal area that is renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture about 9km south of Da Nang. - The caves within the mountains hold many secrets including bullet holes from when troops used to spy on the US soldiers relaxing on My Khe Beach below and buildings standing within the caves and grottoes. There are also Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship dotted across the mountains which are a much-visited spiritual site.
Linh Ung Pagoda
A meeting place of heaven and earth’s sacred air and people’s heart Just 9 km away from the city center, Linh Ung – Bai But pagoda is now considered as the largest pagoda in Da Nang City in both scale and art of architecture. The pagoda brings a contemporary style combined with inherent tradition of pagodas in Vietnam, with curved roof in dragon shape, the solid pillars surrounded by sophisticated sinuous dragons.
Hoi An Ancient Town
-Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. -The surviving wooden structures and street plan are original and intact and together present a traditional townscape of the 17th and 18th centuries, the survival of which is unique in the region. The town continues to this day to be occupied and function as a trading port and centre of commerce. The living heritage reflecting the diverse communities of the indigenous inhabitants of the town, as well as foreigners, has also been preserved and continues to be passed on. Hoi An Ancient Town remains an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Far Eastern port.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private professional tour guide
Parking Fees
bottled water
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel in Da Nang and Hoi An and Tien Sa port
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
56 reviews
How it compares in Da Nang
- Starting price $99 is close to the typical $99 for tours of similar length in Da Nang
Excurgo comparison of 2,351 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour take?
Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $99 per person for this Da Nang experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $168. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 18 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
How much does Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–10 pay from $39, adults from $99. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any hotel in Da Nang and Hoi An and Tien Sa port Pickup points include The Happy House Hotel & Apartment, Hoi An Sea Village Homestay.
What languages is Da Nang - Hoi An Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, FR, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(56)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
The Dat Experience (Da Nang & Hoi An)
A
The only way to experience Da Nang and Hoi An
Every aspect of the tour was exceptional. Our guide, Dat, was fantastic, as was our driver ("Mr. Handsome". The sights were amazing, the trip was customized to meet our needs. We had a very authentic lunch in Hoi An. The Bánh Mì was delicious and very cost effective. The shopping and photo opportunities were incredible! Highly Recommended
K
Tin Tin in Hoi An!
We had such a great experience and learned so much, thanks Tin Tin! Take lots of very cold water and comfy shoes - it’s definitely leg day.
H
Danang/Hoi An unforgettable experience’
Dat was exceptional! Very knowledgeable, precise, professional and efficient! Gave us an excellent experience including local culinary lunch. His English is perfect! We saw the town, beach, Lady Buddha (Monkey Mountain), Marble Mountain with its main cave, Lin Ungh Pagoda, Dragon Bridge and beautiful Hoi An! Strongly recommend this activity!
R
Wonderful Private Tour of DaNang
We has an excellent private tour of DaNang and Hoi An. Our guide Tung was very helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed seeing the Lady Buddha and the beautiful Temple. The grounds of the Temple are lovely and filled with fun monkey. Tung took us for a delicious local meal with the best bread we ever had! Hoi An was an interesting village where we got some great souvenirs.
E
Our guide was absolutely fantastic
Money well spent, we had a very enjoyable day,we were provided with heaps of information. We had a lot of laughs
Operator response
Thank you so much for your valuable review !! We really appriciate it !!! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future !!!!!
R
Exceptional
Hung and the driver Ho welcomed us at our designated meeting spot. They were friendly and professional throughout our full day tour of DaNang. Hung was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent.He guided us with expert knowledge but was also very warm and down to earth sharing a bit about himself. We absolutely loved all the sites we visited and appreciated how patient Hung was with allowing us space to wander and shop a bit too. He and Ho never made us feel like we were on a tight timeline. This day was one of our favorites in beautiful Vietnam!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your valuable review !! We really appriciate it !!! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future !!!!!
W
Hung gave a very good...
Hung gave a very good tour adapted for our limited walking. We had a nice lunch in HOI AN. He also has a good discussion of DaNang history.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your valuable review !! We really appriciate it !!! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future !!!!!
L
What a great tour! We saw...
What a great tour! We saw beautiful sites and had a wonderful guide and driver. So easy to get in and out of sites easily navigating traffic and crowds. Our guide even assisted us with shopping! This is a great city with much to see and enjoy.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your valuable review !! We really appriciate it !!! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future !!!!!
H
Driver and guide arrived...
Driver and guide arrived early at the port for pickup….guide had excellent English and was very knowledgeable. He was also attentive to our needs, as seniors, and flexible on the itinerary.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your valuable review !! We really appriciate it !!! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future !!!!!
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