Top Hoi An Day Trips

JOHN LEE TOURS – Experience Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge Before the Crowds Enjoy a private early-morning tour from Da Nang or Hoi An with comfortable hotel pickup, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide. Visit the famous Golden Bridge, French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Fantasy Park. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: Cable car tickets are NOT included in the tour price (approx. USD 40 per adult). Tickets are purchased separately at Ba Na Hills, and your guide will fully assist you with the process. ✨ WHY CHOOSE JOHN LEE TOURS ✨ ✅ Early departure to avoid the crowds ✅ Private tour with English-speaking guide ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off included ✅ Flexible and personalized experience ✅ Assistance with cable car tickets ✅ No hidden fees ✅ 137+ excellent guest reviews ⭐ Trusted by hundreds of happy travelers ⭐ ⚠️ Reminder: Cable car tickets are not included and must be purchased separately on-site. Book with confidence and enjoy a hassle-free visit to Ba Na Hills.

Explore Hoi An at the most magical time during an evening tour from Da Nang—an ideal introduction for first-time visitors. Rather than traveling as a large group, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour, and overcome the language barrier as you explore a night market with a local.

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.

A river boat trip and sanctuary experience in one, this small-group tour departs from Hoi An. Join your guide who is well-versed in Vietnamese history and culture. Explore the ancient Hindu temples, gaining insights into central Vietnam's rich heritage. Capture stunning photos with help from your guide and participate in a rice paper-making session. This excursion includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover Central Vietnam’s highlights on a private trip from Da Nang or Hoi An. Visit Marble Mountain and the Lady Buddha Statue, and choose from several flexible itineraries including Ba Na Hills, Hai Van Pass, My Son Sanctuary, or Hoi An Ancient Town. Enjoy a comfortable ride with an English-speaking driver and pick the route that suits you best.

For any traveler interested in history, a visit to Vietnam is not complete without exploring the ancient citadel of Hue. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site with ease during a day trip from Hoi An, an easy way to avoid the hassle of car hire and navigation. Exploring with a guide means that you’ll be party to historical information that you may otherwise miss out on, while hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean that you don’t have to find a meeting point.

Get off the beaten path and explore the hidden parts of the Hoi An countryside on this half-day private tour. Choose from a US military jeep, USSR army jeep, or modern car as your ride and enjoy pickup from your Hoi An hotel. Visit local villages to meet villagers and learn about their livelihoods. Take a peaceful basket boat ride and refuel with an optional lunch.

Experience some of the best attractions in the Da Nang and Hoi An area on a private afternoon tour that’s timed so you can visit Hoi An’s Night Market. After a mid-afternoon pick-up, head to the Marble Mountain, where you can explore the caves, temples, and viewpoints. Continue to Hoi An, where you’ll enjoy a walking tour, cruise along the river, and shop at the lantern-lit Night Market.

This cooking class in Hoi An packs three experiences into less than a day. In addition to cooking Vietnamese recipes, you will visit a market and learn how to pick good produce. After a basket boat ride, test your skills and see if you can catch any crabs. The small class size of up to 11 people means you get more personalized attention from the teacher.

You will discover the coconut forest and be welcomed warmly by the local people here. So, book our tour and enjoy some fun activities at the village such as watching basket boat spinning, doing fishing crabs, watching casting the fishing net and the fisherman will show you how to paddle a basket boat. You will definitely have a fun time when you come and join us at the coconut forest.

Cycle through the countryside of Hoi An on an exhilarating half-day small-group bike tour that showcases rural life in Vietnam. Pedal through hidden alleyways in the historic center of Hoi An to rural roads that pass through picturesque villages, farms, and rice fields. Stop to visit local families and artisans, taste rice cakes and rice wine at a family distillery, and watch boat builders.

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 or drive yourself. Ride with a local guide, and enjoy photo breaks at Thanh Toan Bridge, Tam Giang Lagoon, Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, the Marble Mountains, and the Hai Van Pass. Along the way, refuel with stops for local food and drinks (own expense). To make your journey stress-free, finish with flexible drop-off anywhere in Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An—so you won’t need to worry about transport after the ride.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

Hoi An’s old town—or “ancient town,” as it’s called—is so well-preserved, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But as you wander the district's streets, know that secret watering holes dating back centuries hide in the alleyways. On this tour, you’ll be taken right to them, where you’ll sit down to curated cocktails that play on Vietnam’s French, Japanese, and Chinese history.

The area around Hoi An experienced some intense action during the Vietnam War, but it can be hard for travelers to gain local insights on their own. Learn more about this brutal chapter of 20th-century history on a small-group day tour from Hoi An. Visit My Lai village, where a massacre occurred, and the War Museum, as well as the Ky Anh Tunnels, an old US air base, and more.

Unlike a large-group tour, this experience takes you on a private journey so you can enjoy the Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge without any hassle. Take the cable car ride to the top and begin marveling at the lush gardens, intricate pagodas, and the Golden Bridge. Discover Marble Mountain's caves, each with its own unique charm and history. Explore the cool interiors adorned with jungle plants and moss-covered walls.

Discover how Vietnamese coffee and Vietnamese culture go hand in hand—and learn to make delicious Vietnamese coffee at home—on this culture and coffee masterclass in Hoi An. You’ll uncover the history of Vietnamese coffee and learn about what makes Vietnamese coffee different from coffee in the rest of the world, as well as finding out how French colonization shaped Vietnamese coffee into what it is today.

Connect with Vietnamese culture through food in this cooking class in Hoi An. In addition to learning about traditional Vietnamese cooking, you’ll experience 3 other activities. Learn how to shop for good ingredients at a local market, ride a bamboo basket boat, and try your hand at traditional net fishing.

Discover the historical highlights of Hue on this full-day private sightseeing adventure from Hoi An or Da Nang. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey out to the old Imperial capital, passing through the scenic Hai Van Pass, where you’ll stop to discover old French and US bunkers. You’ll also swing by Lang Co beach and Lap An Lagoon, before going on a guided tour of the Hue Imperial City, the Tomb of Khai Dinh, and Thien Mu Pagoda.

See one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular bridges up close on a day trip to the Ba Na Hills theme park and the Golden Bridge from Hoi An. Letting someone else drive means you skip the stress of navigating central Vietnam’s busy roads and enjoy included hotel pickup, letting you soak up the stunning scenery along the way.

Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Hoi An with this small group walking tour. Follow your guide around the backstreets of Old Hoi An to visit local family producers of items like Cao Lau noodles and bean sprouts, and learn about the local lifestyle, markets, temples, and architecture. Afterwards, enjoy five to seven tastings of dishes that incorporate the items you saw being made earlier.

From Da Nang City or Hoi An, travel to Ba Na Hills to discover the unique microclimate of the lush green mountains. See vineyards and jungle spread out beneath you from the cable car up to the Golden Bridge, and visit lookout points to see the nearby Marble Mountains. Wander through the park to a flower garden, a winery, and the Linh Ung Pagoda. Visit the Lady Buddha statue and enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang city.

Spend an afternoon exploring the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son Sanctuary with an English speaking guide on this small-group tour from Hoi An. Enjoy two hours on-site, including a traditional Champa Apsara dance performance. Afterwards, relax on a boat cruise at sunset along the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An.