My Khe Sunrises, Golden Bridges & Lantern Nights in Da Nang
See it in NavoyA slow, romantic six days based near My Khe Beach, mixing sunrise swims and spa afternoons with Da Nang's cultural highlights. You'll visit the Lady Buddha at Son Tra, climb the cave pagodas of Marble Mountains and cross the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills. You'll also spend a lantern-lit evening in Hoi An Old Town and watch the Dragon Bridge show. Mornings start late, except for one sunrise on the sand, and there's plenty of beach time.
1Arrival & First Sea Breeze
$38Settle in near My Khe Beach, take a gentle first walk on the sand, and end with a seafood dinner by the water.
Arrival & First Sea Breeze
Airport transfer to My Khe hotel area
Take a Grab or taxi from Da Nang International Airport to your hotel near My Khe Beach. It's about 15-20 minutes and the cost is the fare for the car. Check in and rest after the journey.
Golden-hour stroll and swim at My Khe Beach
After a rest, walk onto the soft sand and paddle in the warm water. Late afternoon is a good time for a long, unhurried beach walk as the light turns golden.
Seafood dinner near the beach
Have a relaxed dinner at one of the seafood restaurants along the My Khe strip. Choose your fish, prawns and clams from the tanks and have them grilled or steamed. Dinner for two with drinks costs about $30.
2Sunrise Sand & Marble Caves
$62Start with sunrise over My Khe, then take a slow morning to the cave temples of Marble Mountains. A spa session in the late afternoon is the romantic finish.
Sunrise Sand & Marble Caves
Sunrise on My Khe Beach
Walk down to the water before 6am to watch the sun rise over the East Sea. The beach is quiet, with a few early swimmers and fishermen. Bring a light layer and stop for a Vietnamese iced coffee from a beachside cart afterwards.
Marble Mountains & Non Nuoc stone village
After a late breakfast and a rest, take a Grab south to Marble Mountains (about 15 minutes). Explore Huyen Khong Cave with its shafts of light and Buddhist shrines, and climb to the viewpoints. Take the elevator one way to save energy. Afterwards browse the marble sculpture workshops of Non Nuoc village at the base. The budget covers entry, elevator and round-trip Grab.
Couples' spa afternoon
After a long lunch and a break, book a one-hour couples' massage at a spa near My Khe. Local spas offer good quality at a fair price, and many include a herbal tea and foot soak.
3Lady Buddha & Sunset Cocktails
$65Cross to the Son Tra Peninsula for the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam, then spend the late afternoon at the beach with a sunset drink.
Lady Buddha & Sunset Cocktails
Linh Ung Pagoda & Lady Buddha, Son Tra
Take a Grab up the Son Tra Peninsula to Linh Ung Pagoda. Its 67-metre Lady Buddha statue looks out over the sea. Walk the gardens and the lotus-shaped base, and enjoy the coastal views over the city. Ask your driver to wait, and budget for the round trip.
Seaside lunch on the peninsula
Have a relaxed lunch on the way back, with fresh seafood and cold drinks at a local restaurant near the Son Tra coast.
Sunset drinks at a My Khe beach club
After a siesta, settle on loungers or a sea-view terrace at a beach bar on My Khe for cocktails and the sunset. Evenings here are calm and breezy.
4Above the Clouds at Ba Na Hills
$145Spend the day in the mountains west of Da Nang. Ride the record-breaking cable car to the Golden Bridge and the French Village, then return to the coast for a quiet evening.
Above the Clouds at Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge & cable car
Take a Grab to Ba Na Hills (about 45 minutes) and ride the long cable car up. Walk the Golden Bridge held up by giant stone hands, wander the flower gardens and the French Village, and visit the Linh Ung pagoda on the hill. Aim to arrive by 9:00 to beat the crowds. The budget covers two tickets with the cable car and a round-trip Grab.
Lunch in the French Village
Have a long lunch at a restaurant in the hilltop village, with views over the mountains and a cooler climate than the coast. Then take the cable car down and ride back to the beach.
Evening beach walk and quiet dinner
Rest at the hotel after the trip. Late in the afternoon take a walk along My Khe. Eat wherever looks appealing, such as a bowl of mi quang noodles at a local spot.
5Hoi An Lanterns at Dusk
$72Spend the afternoon and evening in the UNESCO-listed old town of Hoi An, 45 minutes south. Wander the yellow lanes, float a lantern on the river and have dinner by the water.
Hoi An Lanterns at Dusk
Hoi An Ancient Town afternoon walk
Take a Grab from My Khe to Hoi An (about 40 minutes) and explore the old town on foot. See the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Tan Ky Old House and the Assembly Halls, and stop for a cao lau noodle lunch or a coffee. The budget covers the old town ticket (it covers several sites) and the one-way ride.
Lantern boat ride and riverside dinner
As dusk falls the old town fills with silk lanterns. Take a short boat ride on the Hoai River and float a paper lantern, then have a romantic dinner at a riverside restaurant. Try white rose dumplings and grilled pork. The cost is the boat ride and dinner for two.
Return transfer to My Khe
Take a Grab back to your hotel (about 40 minutes). The road along the coast is calm in the evening.
6City Culture & Dragon Bridge Finale
$40A slow last day: Cham sculpture and markets in the morning, a final beach afternoon, and the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge on Saturday night.
City Culture & Dragon Bridge Finale
Cham Museum & Han Market
Take a short Grab to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which has the world's largest collection of Cham art, in a calm colonial-style building. Then walk to Han Market for coffee, fruit and souvenirs. Stalls are busiest before noon.
Last afternoon on My Khe Beach
Spend the afternoon on a lounger with a coconut, swimming or just doing nothing. Pack up the bags without hurrying.
Han River dinner & Dragon Bridge fire show
Have a riverside dinner near the Dragon Bridge. The dragon breathes fire and water at 21:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, so find a spot on the embankment a little before. It's a fitting finale to the trip.