A Three-Day Da Nang and Hoi An Plan: How to Split the Legs
Your flight time, stops and suitcases shape the three days; here are the driving times to plan around.
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A three-day trip between Da Nang and Hoi An is easier to plan when you split it into three kinds of leg: the arrival leg, the sightseeing days and the leg to move hotels or reach the airport. The distances between the places are short, so what decides the plan is your flight time, the number of stops you want and the number of suitcases, not the mileage. Below are reference distances and times for each leg and what to send to get a quote.
Reference distances and times
| Leg | Reference distance and time |
|---|---|
| Da Nang to Hoi An | 30 km, 40 minutes |
| Da Nang Airport to Hoi An | 30 km, 45 minutes |
| Da Nang (city centre) and Da Nang Airport | 5 km, 15 minutes |
| Da Nang to Bay Mau Coconut Forest | 35 km, 45 minutes |
| Hoi An to the Marble Mountains | 20 km, 30 minutes |
| Hoi An to Da Nang Airport | about 30 km, 40 to 45 minutes |
These are one-way references for each rate item; the real time depends on your departure time, traffic and stops. See the private car from Da Nang to Hoi An for the main route rate.
Starting rates only. Sun Travel checks the pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time before confirming the trip. Fuel, road tolls and parking are included in the listed route rate. Waiting at pickup is free for 30 minutes; waiting beyond 1 hour adds US$4. Extra stops need separate confirmation. This is the one-way rate for Da Nang to Hoi An, shown as a reference for the leg between hotels. It includes fuel, tolls and parking or gate fees. The return leg, waiting time and extra stops are quoted and confirmed separately.
Three ways to split three days
- Stay in Da Nang for all three days: suits an early flight home. The city centre is about 5 km (15 minutes) from the airport, while Hoi An is about 30 km (40 to 45 minutes). Hoi An and the Marble Mountains are day trips.
- Split between the two: for example two nights in Da Nang then one in Hoi An, or the reverse. You need one leg between the two places (about 40 minutes) and one leg to the airport on the last day; work out the airport time from your last hotel.
- Stay in Hoi An for all three days: suits you if you want to be near the old town; Da Nang or the Marble Mountains are day trips. The leg to the airport on the last day is longer, so plan the flight time carefully.
A few things to check when planning
The Marble Mountains are five hills named Kim, Moc, Thuy, Hoa and Tho; the east gate of Thuy Son has 108 steps to Linh Ung Pagoda and the west gate 156 steps to Tam Thai Pagoda, and the area is open from about 7:00 to 17:00. The lift and some features may charge separately, so ask at the desk. The Dragon Bridge breathes fire and sprays water on weekend evenings, usually stated as 21:00, and the schedule can change, so check current notices before planning an evening.
3-day itinerary details to provide for private car booking
- For each leg: the pickup point, the drop-off point, the date and the time (the car can drive through the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off).
- The number of passengers and suitcases and a 4, 7 or 16-seat vehicle.
- Planned stops (such as the Marble Mountains or Bay Mau Coconut Forest) and how long you want at each, because extra stops and waiting time we quote separately.
See also getting from the airport into the city and the private car to Bay Mau Coconut Forest.
Frequently asked questions about planning three days between Da Nang and Hoi An
On a three-day Da Nang and Hoi An plan, how much is one private car leg from Da Nang to Hoi An?
Current starting rates for Da Nang → Hoi An: 4-seat car from US$11, 7-seat car from US$13 and 16-seat van from US$19. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
Should we stay in Da Nang or in Hoi An for the three days?
Timing and feasibility depend on your flight time and what you want to do. The itinerary indicates Hoi An about 30 km (40 to 45 minutes) from the airport and the city centre about 5 km (15 minutes), so with an early flight home, a last night in Da Nang is safer for timing.
Will the car wait while we visit the Marble Mountains?
Yes. You can submit a stop-and-wait request. The route rate is one way, so we quote waiting time and its cost separately; a half-day Marble Mountains to Hoi An trip also has its own price.
How do we handle luggage if our flight home is late on day three?
State your check-out time and flight time when you book so dispatch can confirm the pickup time and how luggage is handled. Whether luggage can stay after check-out depends on the hotel, so ask the hotel directly.
How is the car cost for three days calculated?
Each leg is priced from the matching route item in the listed rate, by vehicle size. The return leg, waiting time and extra stops we quote separately for your plan.
Should we book every leg before the trip?
Fix the legs that have a set time, such as the airport run. Flexible legs can be sent later, but leave enough time for dispatch to confirm the vehicle size and pickup point.
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