Top Da Nang Outdoor Activities

Explore the Marble Mountains from Hoi An on this small-group guided morning tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, and lunch. Visit Am Phu Cave, Monkey Mountain, and the largest Lady Buddha statue in Vietnam, with an English-speaking guide providing insightful commentary. Includes round-trip transfers, lunch, and entrance fees to Marble Mountains.

Exploring the mysterious and impressed caves and ancient temples on Marble mountains. Admiring majestic Lady-buddha and a sense of peace and serenity at Monkey mountain. Being impressed by the tranquil ambiance and breathtaking views of the city from Monkey mountain. Learning more about Da Nang city history and people via the stories of our friendly and enthusiastic tour guide as local experts.

Enjoy the best of Ba Na Hills on this full-day group tour, with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Da Nang city center. Choose between a standard 7:30 AM or a relaxed 9:30 AM departure. Ride Vietnam’s cable car, explore highlights like the Golden Bridge and Linh Ung Pagoda, and enjoy an optional buffet lunch with special meal requests available. This tour includes a friendly English-speaking guide and Japanese and Vietnamese language options for a hassle-free experience.

Enjoy a relaxing small-group discovery tour of the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave before heading to Monkey Mountain and enjoying the beautiful sunset views from the top of the Son Tra Peninsula. A cultural tour as well as a sightseeing one, you’ll delve into the depths of the underworld in Am Phu Cave and learn about the Buddhist depictions of hell, before visiting the giant statue of the Lady Buddha and taking in the heavenly panoramic views.

Tour the caves and tunnels of Marble Mountain, and find out about the hidden underground spaces where the Viet Cong camped out during the Vietnam War. Continue to Monkey Mountain, where you enjoy panoramic views of the jungle, islands, and ocean beyond. Admire the huge Lady Buddha statue and learn about—and spot—Vietnamese wildlife, such as macaques. Choose your vehicle type (Jeep or car) and whether to include meals.

Explore the highlights of the Hai Van Pass and the journey from Hoi An to Hue (or vice versa) on a motorcycle with an experienced driver on this incredible full-day private tour. Whether you want to travel north or south, this journey is sure to be a one to remember, with amazing scenery and visits to Tam Giang Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, and the Marble Mountains.

From Da Nang, take a trip through the scenic Hai Van Pass on a local train and enjoy views of the coastline, including a brief stop at the pristine white sand beach and crystal-clear waters of Lang Co Beach. Once arrived at Hue Imperial City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), learn about its unique architecture—the result of a mixture of different cultures—and hear fascinating historical tales. At lunch, satisfy your tastebuds with delicious local food (including vegetarian options). There's plenty of time for photo ops, including Emperor Khai Dinh's tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Perfume River.

Take a break from Da Nang’s sea-level heat during a full-day tour to Ba Na Hills, at a higher altitude. After a handy hotel pickup, head up to the hill station to make the most of its many sights and facilities, including games at the Fantasy Park, Buddhist statues and pagodas, and the amazing Golden Bridge. Don’t worry about finding your own lunch either, as a buffet lunch is included.

Never surfed? No problem. With this quick lesson, you’ll master the basics at the gorgeous My Khe Beach. After a quick beach demo (a 4:1 student-instructor ratio), you'll be catching waves in minutes—no prior experience needed. After working with your instructor, keep your board for two extra hours to practice solo. With all gear included, you'll experience firsthand why this is Vietnam's surfing paradise.

Off the coast of Hoi An, Cham Island offers palm-fringed beaches and colorful coral reefs. Skip the stress of chartering boats and relax on this convenient group tour with 2-way transfers from central Danang hotels. You’ll explore the biosphere reserve, see a millennium-old well, visit a village pagoda and a fresh seafood market, enjoy a snorkeling session, and feast on a Vietnamese lunch, served family style.

This is the real street-food tour of Saigon. You’ll strap on your helmet and hit the streets by motorbike, just like the locals do, scouting the city for truly fresh flavor. Stopping in some of the city’s most diverse districts, you’ll sit down to banh mi, bun bo, banh xeo, Vietnamese barbecue, and more. Those words might not mean much now, but your tastebuds will absolutely remember them.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this small-group tour to Cham Island by speedboat. Wear the provided snorkeling or helmet dive gear and be guided into the UNESCO-listed World Biosphere Reserve. Admire the tropical fish and coral, then spend time relaxing on the island’s beautiful beaches. Refuel with a seafood lunch at a restaurant surrounded by jungle.

Discover Vietnam’s scenic Hai Van Pass on a private motorbike tour from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An—with the choice to ride as a pillion passenger with an Easy Rider or drive yourself (for licensed riders). Ride with a local guide, and enjoy photo breaks at Linh Ung Pagoda, Tam Giang Lagoon, Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, the Marble Mountains, the abandoned water park, and the Hai Van Pass. Along the way, refuel with stops for local food and drinks (own expense).

Experience Vietnam's most livable city like a local rather than a rushed tourist on this small-group or private tour. It reveals Da Nang’s hidden treasures on land and water, from ancient stone-carving villages to secret sunset spots along the Han River. Combining the practicality of a city tour with the joys of a river cruise, you’ll get the most out of your day—and see why Da Nang is worth the fuss.

Gain a unique insight into the culture of Hoi An on a tour that takes in the Marble Mountain and its Buddhist monuments, statues, and sacred places. See the caves of Water Mountain, and walk the streets of Hoi An like a local, learning about the history of the city and its customs. Walk by the Hoai River, and see colorful boats floating by, and lanterns hanging in the streets.

Tailored to first-time visitors with limited time in Da Nang, this private guided door-to-door tour hits the highlights of Da Nang and UNESCO World Heritage–listed Hoi An in just a day, with a Vietnamese lunch included. You’ll visit Da Nang’s Marble Mountains and Linh Ung Pagoda, plus a market, a cathedral, and a museum, then explore Hoi An’s Fukian Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, night market, and more.

Experience an exhilarating private tour accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide and a local driver. Departing from your hotel in either Hoi An or Da Nang, we will embark on a captivating car journey through the breathtaking Da Nang mountains and valleys. During the 5 km or 3.1-mile cable car ride, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing views of the lush jungle below and marvel at the stunning beauty of Da Nang's surroundings. Once we disembark from the cable car, be prepared to explore the renowned Golden Hands Bridge. Next, we will ascend to Ba Na Peak, situated at an impressive altitude of 1500 meters (4900 ft) above sea level, by taking the second cable car. At the peak, indulge in the Lunar Castle and Eclipse Square experiences. After our time at Ba Na, we will descend via the cable car and return to the foot of Ba Na. From there, we will drive back to Da Nang, making a stop to capture some memorable photos at the iconic Dragon Bridge and Love Bridge along the way.

From Da Nang, head out on a full-day adventure, exploring local highlights including Linh Ung Pagoda, Lady Buddha, The Marble Mountains and Hoi An Night Market. Get personalized recommendations and tips from your local guide on this private tour, and sample local Vietnamese cuisine. There's no navigating or planning to worry about, this tour covers everything you need to enjoy the highlights of Hoi An and the surrounding area in one day.

Visit the magnificent Golden Bridge—a gleaming gold walkway held up by a pair of gigantic stone hands—on this full-day private tour. Ride the cable car and walk along the famous bridge, admire stunning views across the Ba Na Hills, and take in the park’s key sights. Next, enjoy a restaurant lunch and discover the Marble Mountains. Your package includes 2-way transfers from many Da Nang and Hoi An hotels.

Enjoy an authentic cultural experience on a bamboo boat ride where you’ll learn from local fishermen. This flexible tour offers pickups and drop-offs from Hoi An or Da Nang so you can choose the destination that’s best for you. Discover fishing methods like crabbing by bamboo poles and hand nets. You’ll also learn to make Vietnamese coffee, as well as enjoy a delicious local meal cooked by a host family.

To experience traditional Vietnam, you’ll need to escape the city—and that’s exactly what you’ll do on this immersive small-group tour. Picked up from your Da Nang hotel, you’ll get access to so many timeless adventures: buffalo riding, paddling through a coconut forest on a basket boat, lunching on traditional Vietnamese fare, taking in the country’s exquisite rural landscapes, and much more.

First-time visitors to the area can enjoy this tour to experience the Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge in Da Nang. Known as a New Wonder of the World, the Golden Bridge is a popular spot where you can walk on Giant Hands to reach the Golden Bridge (Cau Vang). Take in the views at 4878 feet (1487 meters) above sea level, encounter all four seasons in a day, and ride one of Asia's longest cable cars.

Come and try a Surf Lesson with Da Nang Outdoor Adventures, one of the first Surf Schools in Da Nang (est. 2017). We offer great boards for learning on and the best conditions for surf lessons all year round with qualified instructors with over 20 years of experience . Our Surf Lesson will get you comfortable with balancing on your board and popping to your feet and will give you the fundamental knowledge you'll need to begin to catch waves • Learn the basics of surfing with this introductory two hour lesson. • A qualified and experienced instructor will be with you every step of the way. • We have rash vests for the summer and wetsuits for the winter so we can surf all year round. • We have great rates on half day surfboard rental for beginner boards. • Small class sizes ensure personal attention from your instructor. We are located a short walk from My Khe Beach in Da Nang, considered to be one of the top 10 beaches in the world (Forbes) with perfect conditions for surfing.