Quick answer: Day 1: Ancient Town and lantern river. Day 2: cooking class, basket boats and An Bang beach. Day 3: My Son at sunrise and tailor fittings. Day 4: Marble Mountains and Da Nang, or the Cham Islands.
Day 1: Ancient Town
- Morning: Japanese Covered Bridge, assembly halls and old houses (Ancient Town ticket).
- Afternoon: choose a tailor and get measured.
- Evening: lantern boat ride and An Hoi night market.
Day 2: countryside and beach
- Morning: cooking class with a market visit, ending with lunch.
- Afternoon: basket boats in Cam Thanh, then sunset at An Bang Beach.
Day 3: My Son
Leave around 5:30am for My Son Sanctuary before the heat and crowds; return by boat along the Thu Bon River on some tours. Afternoon: tailor fitting and a spa.
Find tours & tickets in Hoi AnDay 4: Da Nang or the islands
Visit the Marble Mountains and Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, or snorkel at the Cham Islands from March to August.
Tips
- Order clothes on day 1 so there’s time for adjustments.
- Rent a bicycle; Hoi An is flat.
FAQ: Hoi An itinerary
Are 2 days enough in Hoi An?
Yes for the town and a beach afternoon; 3 days adds My Son and a cooking class.
Can you visit Hoi An as a day trip from Da Nang?
Yes, but stay for the evening lanterns.
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