Best North Vietnam Tours

This 10 hours food journey takes you into Da Nang, weaving together Da Nang at a calm, well-paced rhythm. Long sandy beaches, the Marble Mountains and the dramatic Hai Van Pass.

You travel with an English-speaking guide and comfortable transport, so the timing stays flexible. Pickup, pace and stops are shaped around your group rather than a rigid coach timetable, and the route favours quieter moments over the busiest tourist spots.

Why this route works

Da Nang is central Vietnam's coastal city, gateway to Hoi An and Hue. In a single day you cover the headline experiences without rushing them — a meaningful slice of the area at a comfortable pace. The result is a route that feels both efficient and genuinely restful.

What you will experience

• Hands-on food moments — market visit, hands-on cooking and tasting with a chef-host.
• Local meals — set-menu lunches built around regional specialities and seasonal produce.

Who is this tour for

Best suited to travellers who want the scenery and culture of Da Nang without the tourist-trail crowds — couples, small families, photographers and curious independent travellers. the overall pace is unhurried, with light walking and seated transport between stops. If you have one day to spare in the area, this is the route we recommend.

What is included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the main town/city area
• Comfortable transport with experienced driver
• English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour
• A local set-menu lunch (where applicable per the itinerary)
• Bottled water throughout the journey

Good to know

Da Nang is best visited February–May for swimming-friendly seas; avoid the wet season October–December. The climate is tropical maritime with hot summer and a wet late autumn. Activities involving boats, climbing or open-road driving are weather dependent and may be modified for safety. From $From USD 55 per person, the experience is reconfirmed by date and group size at booking.