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Hoi An day by day · 5 days

Route at a glance

This 5-day route follows Hoi An, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 100–652 for one room over 4 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Car / taxi, Walking. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.

Route at a glance
DayCityTransportUSD / room / night
D1Hoi AnCar / taxiUSD 25–163
D2Hoi AnWalkingUSD 25–163
D3Hoi AnCar / taxiUSD 25–163
D4Hoi AnCar / taxi / WalkingUSD 25–163
D5Hoi AnCar / taxiNo overnight stay

Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Sights, local transport and meals by neighbourhood, including arrival, sightseeing and departure with a stay reference each night.

Hoi An

Plan a trip with this route
This is an editable itinerary, not a booked travel product. Transport uses a reference hotel; review connections in the planner after changing stays. Costs are USD budgets. Confirm fares, opening times, entry requirements and availability with official sources.
Day 1 · Hoi An

Arrive and settle into the city

Morning · Arrive at DAD, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Luggage storage and early check-in depend on the property.

Afternoon · If arriving early: Thu Bon riverside and lantern streets. For a late arrival, rest instead of rushing to sights.

Dining · Eat near the selected hotel after arrival, checking opening for a late arrival; do not cross town for a lunch suggestion.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. DAD → Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa

    Arrive through Da Nang DAD; allow 45–90 minutes by car to Hoi An. · 45–120 min

    Transport source
Day 2 · Hoi An

Old town and riverside

Morning · Hoi An Ancient Town and Japanese Bridge area; buy admission for the heritage sites you choose.

Afternoon · Visit an assembly hall and walk the Thu Bon riverside at dusk.

Dining · Old town: cao lau and white rose dumplings.

Japanese Covered Bridge and Hoi An
Japanese Covered Bridge and Hoi An · Chainwit. · Photo source · CC BY 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa → Japanese Covered Bridge

    Walk from the hotel to the Japanese Bridge; follow heritage admission rules. · 15–25 min

    Transport source
  2. Japanese Covered Bridge → Thu Bon riverside

    Walk through the old town to assembly halls and the river. · 10–20 min

    Transport source
  3. Thu Bon riverside → Hotel

    Return along lit main streets, using licensed transport in heavy rain. · 20–30 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Morning Glory Original

Cao lau noodles and Hoi An dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): VND 180,000–400,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 3 · Hoi An

Village and coast

Morning · Tra Que vegetable village; confirm activities and transfers before booking.

Afternoon · An Bang Beach; use an indoor craft workshop in poor weather.

Dining · An Bang: grilled fish or rice with vegetables.

An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach · Isabell Schulz · Photo source · CC BY-SA 2.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa → Tra Que village

    Arrange a car to Tra Que; cycle only if conditions and your experience allow. · 15–25 min

    Transport source
  2. Tra Que village → An Bang Beach

    A short car transfer to An Bang; agree the return pickup. · 10–20 min

    Transport source
  3. An Bang Beach → Hotel

    Return from the agreed pickup; shorten the visit in poor conditions. · 15–30 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Morning Glory Original

Cao lau noodles and Hoi An dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): VND 180,000–400,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 4 · Hoi An

Cham heritage

Morning · My Son Sanctuary; arrange half-day return transport and leave early to avoid heat.

Afternoon · Rest in Hoi An, then explore craft shops.

Dining · Hoi An: chicken rice and fresh spring rolls.

My Son Sanctuary
My Son Sanctuary · Chainwit. · Photo source · CC BY 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa → My Son Sanctuary

    Book return road transport and leave early; no verified direct public-bus route is supplied. · 60–90 min

    Transport source
  2. My Son Sanctuary → My Son heritage paths

    Follow open paths and any official internal shuttle instructions. · 30–60 min

    Transport source
  3. My Son heritage paths → Hotel

    Return to Hoi An with the agreed driver; keep the afternoon local. · 60–90 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Morning Glory Original

Cao lau noodles and Hoi An dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): VND 180,000–400,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 5 · Hoi An

A gentle finish and departure

Morning · Have breakfast near the hotel, pack and check out. Go directly to the airport for an early flight.

Afternoon · Travel to DAD for your booked flight. Aim to reach the terminal around three hours before an international departure; no distant sightseeing today.

Dining · Eat near the hotel or at the airport according to flight time.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa → DAD

    Arrive through Da Nang DAD; allow 45–90 minutes by car to Hoi An. · 45–120 min

    Transport source

Hoi An · Stay references

Ivy Villa Hoi An

Ivy Villa Hoi An

Convenient / economy

Small Cam Chau stay for a lower budget; cycle or arrange a ride to the Ancient Town.

USD 25–43

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · BeeTrip · Ivy Villa Hoi An

Hoi An Historic Hotel

Hoi An Historic Hotel

2–4 star accommodation

Four-star garden hotel near the Ancient Town, suitable for a walking-focused Hoi An stay.

USD 54–97

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Tripadvisor · Hoi An Historic Hotel

Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa

Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa

Five-star stay reference

An old-town-edge base combining walks with time to rest.

USD 85–163

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa

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Route questions

Hoi An · What accommodation budget should I allow?

USD 100–652 · 4 nights. Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Hoi An · How do I travel between these stops?

1. Car / taxi; 2. Walking; 3. Car / taxi; 4. Car / taxi / Walking; 5. Car / taxi

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